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Aww thanks guys! I value your input! I've been OBSESSING about this lately, so the replies are appreciated!!

I am a runner, but used to suffer from severe shin splints. And it all has to do with the arch in your shoes, or in your case your blades. I would suggest putting in an arch support if you have a high arch, it will literally take the pain away in a day. I swear by it. I used to wear Nikes, and I can anymore, not enough…

I can relate to all of these points you wrote on! I just finished my first half marathon 2 weeks ago, and I did a 10 week Hal Higdon training schedule. These are all major things to consider when you're starting out, and I wish I had read this when I began. I really struggle with thinking about other things while I'm…

Major major difference! Great work!!!

You're a cooooold Tony! (Thats from Pootie Tang, it felt appropriate... lol!)

YOU GO GIRL!! WOOOO!! YOU LOOK TOTALLY DIFFERENT!

I think they're great when you are on a highly restrictive diet. My friend is a body builder and she has to have cheat days, other wise she kind of goes looney. It keeps you sane, mixes up your metabolism, and keeps you on track! I think its very healthy!!

I can totally tell a difference! You look great!

THANKS EVERYONE. You have no idea what this gigantic grin I have on my face looks like right now. You all are very encouraging!!!! It means so much!!! Thanks again!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Good luck @drward!! Haha, you're not going to SCARE anyone!! lol, silly.

I'm 5'4'', I think I carry my weight in my massive calves, and perhaps my mid section. Lol, IDK. :)

THANKS GUYSSSS!!! Eek, I was so pensive about posting these, but hey, I think I see a difference!

maybe someone can tell me how not to do the link thing. i'm slow... lol.

Just weighed myself this morning, 3 lbs overnight.

Oh man, I am dealing with this right now! I'm already at my calorie intake for the day and its only 4! Geesh. Anyways, i like apples and peanut butter. And I recently switched to FitNutz Peanut butter and it saves me 100s of calories. :)

I am also training for my first marathon April 17th. I think speed is not so important, just as long as you are logging in the miles. http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm Above is a really good training schedule, that maybe you can use for these last couple of weeks before you race. Remember too, you always run…

I bought it at www.fitnutzbutter.com. I have read about it before in magazines and decided I needed to try it. I'm a sugar fiend, and I'm thinking thats why I was not digging this at all. Or maybe I'm mourning the loss of my bff, Jif Peanut Butter, and that is why I don't like it. I'm going to try that Target one, and the…

GO LARISA GO LARISA! WOOT WOOT!

Ooooo thank you! This sounds deeee-lish! I'm going to try it!

I wear a heart rate monitor and tracked the jillian michaels 30 day shred. That is very high impact, about 25 minutes long, and I burn about 210-229 depending on how hard i work. Not sure on the ab video, but maybe this could help you cross reference. :)

I really like the suggestion of eating veggies and water before. I always heard water, but veggies are a great idea. Low calories, they can be filling, I love that!

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! Its nice to feel like there are so many others out there with the same deal! I REALLY LOVE the large salad with 1 slice of pizza, I never even considered that. :) :) :) Thanks so much, I'm still reading over all these replys, seriously, you guys made my day!

When running, its always: Renegades of Funk by RATM Also for running I like: Science of Fear- Temper Trap 1901- Pheonix Save Me: Nicki Manaj I love the new Black Eyed Peas album, the techno really pumps me up for cardio.