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  • Brilliant Idea and something nice to look at and remember how far you have came when you are feeling disheartened! Will def have to invest in some marbles or something similar! Also, I had a look at your facebook page....brilliant!!! I love some of the pics and the cauliflower pizza idea!!! YUMMMMM Keep it up, very…
    in Motivational weight loss jars! Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • Its so hard getting started but the high after exercising is amazing, you really will feel like a million dollars!! :) I was heavier before I joined the website (started at 232lbs and now 211) but I started out choosing a tv show at night (something about 30-40mins) and I would walk on the spot during the show then on the…
    in Exercise at home for beginners with 100lbs to lose? Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • I just started running about 6 weeks ago and found the same... I get in home and am soooo hungry. A friend of mine has a trainer (I don't have the $$$ so I'm going for the DIY option! lol) but her trainer told her its really important to have a snack within 20-30mins of running. Something to do with your immune system…
    in New to running Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • If the belt is a bit bulky I got a great running pocket... it is elasticated and slides on over you wrist with a pocket for phone/car keys (i actually pinned my keys to my trousers at a race when I realised I had no pockets... whoopsie!) :D as someone else mentioned gum is good for a dry mouth....I find that if I bring…
    in Do you hold a water bottle when you run? Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • Thats fantastic!! I just added you as a friend.... you are def an inspiration :D Did you follow any sort of diet plan or was it a healthy overhaul? :)
    in From 287.5 to 236.5 in 3 months! Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • Congrats!! that's amazing :D I just got into running and have completed a few 5ks (got 35.57 in the last one) through a mix of jogging and walking for a min if I was getting it tough.... I would love to work up to a 10k for the summer! Any tips for us newbies?? :)
    in My 10k race results Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • Sounds good.... I have about triple that to lose but it will be easier going for shorter term goals!! :wink: Just joined the site so feel free to add me... need a few buddies to get some motivation and ideas from! :bigsmile:
    in Girls-let's lose 20 lb together! Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • I just joined today also!! I've been poking around the site for ages, there is SO much its great :) Getting started is the hardest part.... I joined a local running group a few weeks ago for moral support as I have the same problem as you (my other half doesn't have to worry about weight). I also was living under the…
    in Just Beginning!! Moral Support Needed Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
  • I loved this app.....I'm a big girl and would drive by runners with envy, they look so fit and relaxed, I never thought it was for me but I decided to gave it a go when I heard about c25k. I haven't completed the 9 weeks just yet but I did my first 5k last week and managed 35min 57...stopped jogging a few times and walked…
    in Anyone else using/already used this app? Comment by izzyl09 April 2013
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