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Yup - I stepped on the scale and found out I lost another two pounds. And what did I do today? Cheat! But I'm getting better about what kinds of food I'm cheating with now. Especially since I'm not at goal weight yet and I track everything now. Before it was ice cream, candy, or chips, but now I'll go over my calories with…

I just looked at your pics on your profile page - what a transformation. You look great! Anyway, as far as food is concerned, I really don't incorporate anything new the night before half marathon. I know people say to "carbo load" but I eat what i would normally eat: chicken with some vegetables. I actually go lighter on…

Wow - I just looked at all your pics. What a difference 100 pounds makes. You look AMAZING!!!!

My downfall (which causes me to gain hella weight) is: ice cream (I can eat a whole pint) chocolate! (Pretzel MnMs, Recess Peanut Butter cups) good chocolate chip cookies (Costco, Mrs. Fields) chips (sour cream and onion, Fritos Honey BBQ twists) Fast Foods (hamburger, fries)

I've done WW and have been successful on it but two things that really bugged me is: expensive monthly dues (which was more than my 24 Hour gym membership) and having to convert everything to points. Once I joined MFP, I cancelled my WW membership. I'm much happier because it's free and the MFP has practically every food…

I'm doing a half marathon on June 8, then three weeks later (June 27), I go to Vegas with my whole family. Right now, I weigh 136.5 and I need to be at least 125 lbs (by the race) to make a good time. And by the time I go to Vegas, I want to be 118 - 120 - bikini weight. I think this is realistic and totally doable.

June 8 - See Jane Half in Alameda, CA.

Great thread. OMG - what a coincidence. I just started a thread "Do you still track on days that you eat A LOT" because today I've gone way over (almost 600) my calories today. Thanks to the MFP folks who responded because it encouraged me to still track today. And normally when I "fall off the wagon" I don't. I was…

I was wondering the same thing of others. I weigh myself once a week.. I started at Weight Watchers weighing in on Wednesdays and I started MFP last Wednesday, so that's what kind of stuck.

Yes - totally! When I was with Weight Watchers, when I wasn't tracking points (or went over), I would pray JUST to break even. When I was "bad" that week, I weighed in the same weight or 1 or 2 over. It motivated me to be good again for the new week. Trust me - don't beat yourself up. I used to be "all or nothing" kind of…

Love the Hal Higdon program. I had used in all the 5 half marathons I have done. Really lets you gradually build your distance over three months. The only thing I do different from his training schedule is he suggests running 10 miles the week before the race. I up the distance and run 12 miles the week before every race I…

When I run, I usually use two bras (one light and one durable on top of each other) because I'm paranoid and I want it super tight. But, the best two bras I've used for running were: $58 Lulu lemon TaTa Tamer (Lululemon.com or Ebay) $60 Anita Extreme Control Sports Bra (available on Amazon)

If I'm coming straight from work, then yes it will be on my face. I don't wear foundation - so it's eye make only. And I agree with some of the other ladies, I like to wear cute workout clothes too. Even when I run races, I like things to match, look put together. I know, hella girly. But that's what I feel good in.

I have run 5 half marathons in the past 5 years and in the first year, I did two. I just don't think I would do it again, unless I decide to train for a full. I remember I was super excited to do one half right after the other. But I remember being burned out after the second race. Just because any training schedule is…

Definitely some of the smoothies at Jamba Juice. One of my favorites is peanut butter moo'd and I was shocked to find out a small size was 480 calories and 83 carbs!

Ever since I started running 5 years ago, I use New Balance.

That is awesome! Looking forward to seeing more progression pictures!:smile:

OMG - I have NEVER seen anyone eat anything while they're working out. Not even a power bar.

I have a step-son who is 16 and a little girl who is 3 years old.

I'm a 4th grade teacher and this past Christmas, I gave CASH to all the teachers at my daughter's preschool - which they LOVED. I always either give CASH or GIFT CARDS (Amazon, TARGET, etc.) because I want people to have the option to buy what THEY want. If I go the gift card route, I always make small talk (with the…

Crystal Light Peach Mango Ice Tea and Diet Snapple.

Yup - speeding, racing on the freeway when I had a fast car, my Camaro. Of course, this was back in the day. With my 3 year old, I drive like a grandma now. And yes - shoplifting (in middle school) with friends at the mall. We got caught at Sears. LOL

I use only New Balance for running. And Sauconys for cross training.

Before I bought the Garmin 405, I used a Polar with the chest strap for years. I can't remember which model but it was around $100-$125. You don't even remember that you have it and you don't notice it at all.

Yes, I agree - same for me. I don't drink milk alone, but if when I use it (for smoothies, cold cereal), I always use skim. But my husband (who is die hard milk drinker) draws the line at 2%. He won't even consider going any lower. LOL

Yes - I agree. Especially at the college level. I watch the UCA & UDA Cheerleading and Dance Championships on ESPN and those girls (and guys) incorporate dance AND gymnastics into their routines. They definitely train their butts off to compete.

I'm in the same boat you are. Last year when I went to Vegas in May, I weighed 118 lbs - partying in a bikini and everything. I was horrified to weigh myself last week and see 140lbs which means I gained 22 pounds in the last 8 months! Yes - I've been wearing a lot of black comfy clothes to cover the weight gain. I'm…

Born and raised in the Bay Area, CA. Most of my life in Foster City and now I live in Redwood City. Both cities are around 20-25 miles south of San Francisco.

Yup - born and raised in the Bay Area, so it will because the 49ers are playing. Also, I'm a BIG Patrick Willis fan.

We have an awesome 24 Hour Super Sport in the Bay Area, CA which also has and great Kid's Club. I was able to get a really great deal at $34.00 a month. Which is a steal! I can also go to any 24 Hourt Fitness except the few Ultra Sport facilities (the one above Super Sport) they have. I also want to join a MMA gym in our…