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Do NSV count for exercise goals too? If so, I managed to finish my last 5K in under 45 minutes. That was HUGE for me. I've only been doing this 2.5 months. I haven't been able to finish the C25K program yet, but I will :).

I'm in the Lewisville/Coppell border as well, but I my SO's parents are in Flower Mound. I'm looking for a 5K race buddy. I have my October and November races scheduled already if you are interested. October is in Lewisville, and November is in Denton.

Have you been hanging around any new girl friends a lot lately? I've had that screw up my cycle before.

You did great yesterday! Glad to see that you upped your calories. It was set a little too low for starting off. If you want to change it later, you can :). Yay for not giving up! Also, if you are using the MFP recommended plan, you can eat back about half your calories from exercise. A lot of calorie estimations for…

*picks my jaw off of the floor* You started at 10:50 min/mile? I can't do that yet, and I've been doing this for 2.5 months, and I'm a year younger than you! If that's slow, then I'm a turtle. I was estatic when I finished in 43:31! I can't imagine starting off with my first race being that close to 30 minutes! Wow!

I started mine on July 21st. It's been 9 weeks and 2 days. I'm on week 6, day 2. I suspect I will be done in 12 weeks. If I get done before then, woo hoo!

I didn't have much time to look at this, but check this link out: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-times-injury-help-knee It has many tips on how you can address this problem. Also, if you have not gone out and bought runner shoes, now is probably the time to do so.

I would repeat one more time. You might make it through week 6, day 1 and day 2, but day 3 may have repeats. No more walk breaks after week 6, day 2.

Please add me! I'm learning as I go, and fitness is more important to me than how I look. I'm doing this for health, for life, and for good. I log my food every day (31 days today :) ), use a scale when I can (50-75% of the time), and work out 3X a week. Running is my current favorite exercise, but I know I want to build…

Taking one or two days might help your muscles recover, but a week would probably have you losing too much fitness.

I hit 242 lbs, and said that was enough. I'm now finally back at my previous heaviest weight. I'm done with this crap. You can do it!

School makes it more difficult, but that doesn't mean you can't make healthy changes now. There will ALWAYS be something else going on. Currently I'm studying for the CPA test while working full time, but I refuse to let that get in the way of exercising 3x a week. You MAKE time for the things that you want. That's the…

Don't worry! I had 102 lbs to go. Now I'm looking at 85 :).

If this is working for you, don't worry about what others are doing. I personally make sure to eat my estimated BMR on an average basis. It's incredibly important to me not to lose muscle mass along the way.

I'm happy for you, but I seriously looked at your picture and your post like 3 times. You remind me so much of my bff, it's scary. Her dog's name is Light; she bakes religiously; she's recently started a diet program; she's short, although she might be 1-2 inches shorter than you. Also your before picture has the exact…

I do like wearing corsets, and I did notice wearing one I didn't eat as much. However, as another poster said, it's much like wearing an external removable lap band. If you ever went without the corest, you would go back to much of the same diet. I do like the idea of wearing one when going out for a heavy meal. That…

Week 6, Day 1 finished yesterday. It seemed so easy after having to repeat week 5, day 3.

+1 this. So much this. Please don't beat yourself up for not going fast enough. That's totally not what C25K is about. It's about finishing the workout, not doing it within a specified time.

I had to repeat W4D2 at least 3 times. I found out I wasn't breathing correctly. Now that I'm breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth I'm doing much better. I also thought the new compression clothes I was wearing helped a bit. Running outside has helped me get through the runs, but I do tend to run faster.…

Yes, I have felt this way. I haven't cleaned out my friend list yet, but I've thought about it.

I would suggest a sleep study if you can. I had one done after I was repeatedly falling asleep at work. I found out I have a sleeping disorder (unspecified). I've been on medication for over a year, and I have had no problems since :).

Runner's World also has some great recipes for runners that are lower calorie. They tend to be high in carbs though. They do include fats in those recipes though. The site below is also one I found a few days ago.…

I'm on week 6, Day 1. My third 5K is next Sunday, and I can't hardly wait! I'm not nearly as fast as you. My last time was 49:47. My next goal is hitting the 45 minute mark. I've got a long way to go. 30 minute mark after that, then the 10Ks start. I'm prepping for a half marathon in December 2015.

I take my best guess. I try to eat out at places where they have the nutritional information available. I also try to stay on the low side of my calorie goal (while still eating enough to prevent muscle loss) for the next few days to make sure that it evens out. 100-200 calorie deficit for 3-4 days will counteract any…

It's so great to hear that you have had such early success! I did notice you mentioned you are exercising every day and battling fatigue. It's okay to take rest days. Your body needs them as much as it needs the workouts. Rest days allow your body to repair the muscle tearing that workouts create so that you can get…

I keep up with my workouts. Usually it's only 2 during a 5 day trip, so not too bad. I also try to walk whenever I can, and I buy healthy snacks to make sure I'm not starving when is time to eat. If I was at a buffet, I made sure to look at everything before getting a plate. I made heathier choices (like choosing sausage…

Don't be afraid to repeat. I've had trouble with W1D1, W4D2, and W5D3. I'm still going strong. I also did this a bit backwards and did my first 5K in week 1. My 5Ks keep me going. I also have to remember to breathe in through the nose out through the mouth. Running shoes and bra are next on my list. I've already upgraded…

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It doesn't look like you are eating super low calorie. Any chance you could have traded out some of that cheese for chicken? I know you had chicken in there, but maybe more would have helped. 300 calories of chicken is WAAYY more fulfilling that 300 calories of cheese. Maybe half cheese and more chicken next time. Also,…

Do you realize that is a 10:51 min/mile? That is fast! I'm currently just under 15 min miles.