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I use the zombies run app. The story is pretty good and they have an option called "zombie chase" where it'll make zombies run after you at random points and you have to speed up for long enough to "escape". It's pretty motivating.

The thing not mentioned here is a lot of c25k have exercises and stuff to build your muscles. I did the zombies run one and every week there were bits of skipping or squatting or something else. I am super probe to shin splints but they weren't really an issue so I really believe they are well designed to build you up…

If you want motivation to do the C25K every day I would really strongly suggest downloading the zombie 5k running app. I was so motivated to do it to hear more of the story. It made it much more interesting. I know people always say abs are made in the kitchen but for me 80% of my success (40ish pounds) has been from…

I have ladybirds on one calf, butterflies on the other and have just started a half sleeve of lotus blossoms with a little frog sitting on them.

This. This so much! I used to date a guy who had massive eczema issues. Not attractive skin wise at all. Did I notice when we were doing stuff? Nope, I just concentrated on the fact that I cared about him. Also I have a "mutant" nipple. It's a bit like a twin peak. My fiance thinks it is adorable and completely loves it…

Interesting that lots of people think if you eat fast food you don't eat anything else or get any nutrients. Because of my lifestyle - that I don't want to change - I eat out at least once a week. I also always eat more than 5 portions of fruit and veg a day and most of my food is home cooked good quality. I just don't…

A 75 pound weight loss is amazing! You've probably earnt yourself a few extra years or at least more healthy years. Well done, you are an inspiration.

If you find it hard to get the calories in add in high calorie density food. Almonds, avacado, nuts in general, whole milk. You could make yourself a banana milkshake or a smoothie with yogurt, oats, berries and stuff in. Lots of extra nutrients as well as cals.

Amazing! You are so inspiring

I'd suggest maintaining for a while and then deciding if it's the right weight. Two things. Firstly your brain needs to catch up with your body - you will still feel overweight for some time. Secondly your body will still change as the fat that is left reorganises itself. Both my sisters have lost weight and looked…

I can't cook brownies. Everyone rose can make gorgeous most brownies, I use exactly the same recipe, following it to the letter and they are either dry or still liquid. I cannot blind bake pastry. The bottom is always a little bit soggy

I've lost 30 pounds too and don't see it it fell it at all. I'm still wearing the same clothes as I did before. However lots of people have commented and I've lost 3 1/2 inches from hips and waist so it must be happening. I'm banking on it making more of a difference as I get closer to goal. I think if I've lost that much…

For me I didn't commit to a diet until I was better psychologically. I saw a therapist for a bit and started feeling better generally and then it was easy because I believed that it was possible for me to succeed at something. Before I'd just given up at any tiny hurdle because I believed I was nothing but a failure

One thing you know now: you can lose the weight. You started it and were doing well. Now you can start again with more knowledge about what works and you know you can do it.

Just putting my 2c in. There is a fine line between dedication and obsession. It is impossible to tell the difference from the outside. I work as a teacher and have done support type roles before I went into teaching. Often obsession over one thing is because people feel it is the only thing they can control. Maybe spend a…