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You can definitely do this, especially if you tell yourself in advance that you'll be okay if you walk parts of it. You probably need to start training pretty seriously right away though and yeah, you'll probably be in some pain during the race, but if you have a good reason for wanting to do it this way, it's definitely…

That is a really cute idea!! I'm boring, but I think I'm gonna stick with manicures. I love getting them, but i've been trying to save money. I can't wait till I get my first one!

Oh this is so interesting! I had had some "hormonal" seeming symptoms and this makes a lot of sense. I was really nervous that I was pregnant or something! I am so glad I came across this...

That is so great!! Congratulations!

That is awesome!! I just finished my first half (on Sunday). I have a lot of room for improvement, but I'm excited to keep working at it like you have done. Which one did you run on Sunday?

This can also depend on how you have your settings. If you did NOT include your workouts in your activity level, then you eat your exercise calories back. If you said you were "moderately active" because you work out three times a week, then your workouts have already been factored in and you would not eat back those…

I'm kind of surprised by the number of people on this thread who admit to rolling their eyes at ANYONE at the gym. So what if someone is walking on the treadmill or if they're talking to other people. Let them do their thing. If they're walking on the treadmill for a really long time and there's a wait, ask them to move,…

I completed my first half marathon! I am not a very good runner, and about six months ago when I started training, I couldn't even run 1 mile!!

I ran the Flying Pig Half yesterday. Congratulations on your accomplishment - that was a TOUGH course!!!

Love the part about using others' negativity as motivation. I ran my first half marathon this weekend and I found out that my parents were laughing at me behind my back, saying that there was no way I would finish it. Well, when it got tough around mile 8, and I was struggling to continue, I thought about that, and all I…

It is funny that so many people have these ingrained ideas about health, weight loss, fitness, etc. even if they've never had to worry about it themselves. I have one friend who is naturally VERY thin, and to hear her get on her high horse about obesity is honestly just infuriating. Now, I'm a far way from obese, but I do…

That honestly doesn't sound that bad. I still drink alcohol (actually just posted about this on a different thread). I'm sure it does kind of hinder my weight loss but I'm not willing to become a hermit ;) Stick with calorie free mixers for your mixed drinks - club soda, diet coke, water with a squeeze of lime, etc. I do…

Bwaha yeah this is exactly right. I used to take a diet pill and I stopped because I started having heart palpatations. There is a reason why diet pills are not FDA approved - they are DANGEROUS. I would lie in bed at night and feel my heart going a mile a minute. Also, it didn't work. Stay away!!!

I could never cut it out completely...say what you will, but I'm in my mid-20's and a big part of my lifestyle entails meeting up with friends for happy hours, dinners, etc. But what I have done is stopped mindlessly drinking at home by myself most nights. I used to automatically pour a glass of wine when I got back from…

Amazing! And so true. I don't have a medical reason for not losing weight, just the millions of excuses anyone can come up with in their daily life. I had to tell myself that I could make as many excuses as I want, but it didn't change the fact that I wasn't happy. Taking control is so empowering, and it feels good to…

I am not good at cheating cravings - normally I just willpower my way through! For pasta, though, you could try spaghetti squash? It doesn't really taste THAT similar, but you can use it in place of pasta in a lot of recipes, so your mind can be kind of tricked into thinking you're eating a pasta dish. I really like having…

Haha that's kind of how my bf is too. I don't want to push anything on him, but I do talk about what I'm doing and he tries, in his own, slightly uninformed way ;) to help out.

I aree with this. I also think that in impoverished communities, there is less knowledge about health, wellness and nutrition, which contributes also. It's hard for parents to teach their children healthy eating habits if they don't know about them either!

My boyfriend is 6'6" and has always been really active, meaning that he has literally NEVER had to worry about eating right. When I first realized that I couldn't eat the same stuff (and in the same amounts) as he can, I started cooking "healthy" food that tasted terrible! Not surprisingly, he really wanted nothing to do…

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ohhh I love goat cheese! Thanks for sharing - it looks great!

I agree with "every little bit helps," but if you only have a limited time to work out, there are probably more effective things you could do. Depending on where during your lunch, could you try an intense weight-lifting circuit? That would probably get your heart rate up a little more.

I would just skip one workout. Not the end of the world!

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Height: 5'9" SW: 178 CW: 170 GW (for May): 165 GW: 145 Weigh in dates: 5/1: 170 5/8: 5/15: 5/22: 5/29: End of Month: Just for fun: This month I am running a half marathon and I am going to start 30DS!!! Can't wait for each of them :)

John Mayer :) and CONGRATULATIONS! That's a great accomplishment.

I usually don't. I don't work out as well if my stomach is even the slightest bit full, which is one of the main reasons why I prefer working out in the morning in the first place. However, on the weekends, if my workout is a bit later (approx. 10 am rather than 5:30 am), I'll sometimes have a Kind bar or a couple pieces…

Happens to me too! I've started snacking on raw veggies and fat free dip when I cook so I avoid being way too hungry by the time dinner is ready. It helps with my willpower and portion control so I don't go nuts.

HAHA that is so ridiculous. Your profile picture is clearly a very toned woman! I'd love to have arms like yours :)

Get there early and talk to the instructor about your fitness level and your concerns. No one in the class will be paying one BIT of attention to you, so you don't need to worry about feeling embarrassed. Also, I'd say give each class a couple of tries before you decide whether you like it or not. Remember: everyone in…