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Body Glide and spandex...and anti-monkey butt powder post workout shower

I'm doing my first half on April 26 as well! I'm super excited, though motivation has waned some this week. Using higdon beginner plan since I've never done longer than a 10k.

But if you lose enough, the pants will be loose!

Greek yogurt and protein powder are my lifesavers...I usually try to consume 120+g per day and keep my calorie counts relatively low. My weekdays almost always end with a shake consisting of both greek yogurt and protein powder. My grocer's brand (HEB Central market) of protein powder is actually REALLY tasty and not too…

This is what I've found too...though I use a different combo...I do 30 day shred or Focus T25 for <30 minutes 5 days per week and some days (weeks) I don't have time for anything else. Currently, I'm doing 30DS then following it with 30ish minutes on the treadmill at a light jog/fast walk...and have seen great results!

When I started making changes to my lifestyle, I had a lot to lose. I did 30 day shred a little different than most people--I did 30 days at each level, and I didn't take rest days. I also did the first 14 days with NO weights---I was crazy out of shape, and I didn't need the weights to see results. I lost 15lbs in my…

Nuts/nut butters, and avocado are some calorie dense, healthy choices. Full fat dairy like greek yogurt is also a nutritious choice. On days when I hadn't met my goal (when I was only eating 1200 cals) a spoonful of peanut butter and a banana would usually get me there.

I use whey protein and feel that it has helped me lose weight. I do eat meat, though I don't like it, and find myself short on my protein macros most the time. I use protein powder in refrigerator oats and in shakes too. My net numbers are lower than yours though.

This!:smile:

I'm nowhere near as active as you...I run about 20 miles per week but no swimming or lifting--although I'm about to change that, I think--but, with all the running you do, I think you'll find you have to keep carbs a little higher. At least, that's what I'm finding. I'm having a hard time getting it all figured out too.…

I love this!!! Great job! Way to be healthy!

I tend to like YA too--I love Divergent and Insurgent by Veronica Roth...the third book in the series is coming out this month!!!

I just bought this for my boys this year...and Kathleen Woodiwiss books were passed down to me by my mom...wolf and dove is her all time favorite! Great taste!

I've been doing this for quite a while--started MFP back in March and have had great success, but I ALWAYS go over on sugar. I don't worry about it too much as long as most of my sugars are coming from fresh fruit/dairy. Basically, if you're eating foods that are "healthy" and have substantial nutritional value, then it's…

Taco soup--brown turkey with cumin, red pepper, salt, pepper, garlic, onion (or onion powder), pour in some canned beans (a can or 2--black beans are yummy), corn (if you like it), canned tomatoes, canned chiles--or Rotel, and a cup of water....Yummy hearty soup!!

I had knee pain about a week after I started jogging too. I am about 5'9" and in the 165 range when I started jogging...Run on asphalt instead of sidewalk if you can. Get good running shoes--there are CRAZY good running shoes out there, but I don't have that kind of money. I went and got a pair of Saucony shoes that were…

Just increase your intake by a 150 cals a week or so...slowly increase to get up to where you "should" be. Nuts and nut butters, milk, avocado, olive oil...There are a lot of really nutrient rich foods that are calorie dense, but I understand that it's hard to eat those "on purpose" after you've been restricting calories…

THIS!!! And, go slower than you want to at first and it'll allow you to run way longer. I was doing HIIT early in the day and walking with a friend at night, then one day my friend couldn't walk so I decided to try to run...my HRM was screaming at me and my calories burned was AWESOME...I've scrapped HIIT (for now) to…

YOU rock my socks!!! Beautiful--inside and out! Your posts have motivated and inspired me!

The good, the bad, and the ugly....but it's working for me!

Read THIS...when I started really dropping weight I had this...much less now

THIS THIS THIS!!!!

You look GREAT!!! You are doing such a wonderful thing for yourself and for all the people who love you!!!! I SO completely understand the love/hate relationship with Jillian....and within the next couple of weeks, I'll start over with level 1 with heavier weights and do it again. I did 30 days at each level when I started…

I did insanity---one day--Then I decided I'd go with T25. I did it 3 weeks consistently and saw body changes but not scale changes. I've taken a break from my indoor workouts and have just been running for the past two weeks...I've lost a little. I've also upped my protein intake. I've had some "life" kinda get in the way…

This, exactly. They were my favorite when I was a 20. I've switched over to Liz Claiborne now that I'm a 10. Maurice's has some good jeans too....Suki is the brand I like.

This is exactly what I did. I lost about 45lbs over 3 months doing 30DS on YouTube. Only cost me a few bucks to buy bigger weights as I got stronger....and a Heart Rate Monitor because I was curious. I tried Insanity but it was "insane" and I did several weeks of Focus T25 but can't say I love it. I'm running now and…

This is AWESOME!!!

Geez!!! I should've known!!! I went to jr.college on a music scholarship! I played trumpet!

I'm so "before my time" (graduated from High School in 96) -- I run to Boston, Van Halen, Styx....older stuff! It makes me want to MOVE!!!! Love it!

OMG, yes!!!! Tomorrow night; burgers on the pit! Can't wait!!! I even made sure I bought Colby jack and Whataburger spicy ketchup! MMmmmmmm!!!