doriharrell

I agree - just go back eating normal, don't try to make up for anything. That's what I do, and it works amazing.

I find when it comes to running, my body adapts very quickly to slight increases. The lowest recommended training long run for for a half-marathon is 8 miles, so if you can work up to an 8 mile long run by adding just one mile a week to that run, you'll probably be fine. Also, for daily runs, I'll increase by running, say,…

I'm in baby, I'm in. 48 and striving to stay as young as is physically and mentally possible. I believe the older I get, the better shape I should be in (keeping in shape seems to come with more injries these days. Learning how to do it a little more injury free, and how to deal with the the aches and pains that come with…

I think this nails it - the best thing we can do is get ourselves slim and in shape and motivate someone else to do the same and keep the cycle going. I do think, though, it doesn't matter what restaurants serve, etc. What matters is each of us taking charge of our health and weight and making wise choices, no matter our…

I have mine open, too. I wondered what to do, because some days, like others, I totally blow it. But, that diary has shown me a lot about my eating, and maybe it can help someone, too. I lost 40 pounds five years ago and am only going for five right now. A medical condition causes my right leg to swell, and at the end of…