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This sounds like what I need to get back on track. If anyone has room on their team, I'd love to join in on the "fun"!

Sadly, that behavior is what fuels some people. I think Dr. Suess said it best, "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." The majority of the folks here are 100% supportive... The others - well, they just don't matter!

Think about getting a NetFlix subscription and trying out a bunch of different workout routines through there before you invest in the DVDs. They're getting more and more DVD options and even a few available through their streaming subscription. Otherwise, I'm huge fan of the Jillian Michaels DVDs... Strong Body, Ageless…

Way to go! You should be proud of all you've accomplished! (And I agree, that dress is way too big for you! YAY!)

I've just started supplementing my cardio with the Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie (Warner) DVD. I like that you can customize your workout. Each of the three segments are 20 minutes - upper body, lower body and abs and has it's own warm-up and cool-down. So you can do a quick upper body workout or a longer total…

I used this about a year ago. I didn't have any issues with the cleanse portion. In fact, I would do that again. I did run into issues with the "burn" portion of the program. It made me really jittery - like too much caffeine on an empty stomach. It wasn't a huge surprise for me, as I've had that issue with other…

Whatever you do - don't quit!! What you're doing is healthy for you - even if you're not seeing the pounds melt off like you hoped they would. There's really no way to know why it's happening. But I can say that I noticed very little weight loss when I didn the C25K program. Here are some things to check: 1. Make sure that…

My DVDs should be in the mail today or tomorrow!! I'd love a group to hold me accountable! :)

Congrats! The best thing to do is drink plenty of water throughout the day. Have a great time and be warned... You will be HOOKED for life! :)

We just did a 5K trail run and the top finisher in the under 18 division was a 9 year-old! I think he finished in just over 24 minutes! Have fun! I started running last summer and my kids (18, 16, and 10) all run with me at different times. My 16 year old even went out for track for the first time this spring!! :)

I log mine under circuit training too...

You will LOVE the C25K program! I bought an iPod app last year (I don't remember which one) and it was great! I too was not a runner and thought I was goin gto DIE the first time I had to run for 12 minutes... Now I can't wait for it to be nice enough to run outside!! The app that I have allows you to upload your own…

My personal opinion is that MFP is a lifestyle change and that means no holidays. Not to say that you can't enjoy and eat what you want, but I think you're best off to track everything. It's too easy to lose track of your calorie intake if you don't.

I asked a trainer this question last year. She told me to eat a handful of Cheerios before I started my workout. So, I would roll out of bed, down a handful of Cheerios and some water - then get dressed for my workout, etc. It seemed to work pretty good.

I did the C25K last year and had the same issue. A runner friend recommended toe raises and dips. I now do a set of 10-15 toe raises and 10-15 toe dips off the front steps before and after my run and I haven't had any issues. It also really helped my shin splints! :) Good luck with the rest of your training!!

Make sure you're eatting enough calories everyday. I had that issue before I started at MFP and I realized I was consuming fewer that 1200 calories everyday. Once I increased my calories, I started losing.

My mornings are the same way! I always keep the following at the office: a box of instant oatmeal, 2-3 containers of yogurt, a week's worth of fresh fruit, and a box of low-fat granola. That gives me something quick I can eat at my desk, but also some options for switching it up. This morning I grabbed a yogurt and 1/2 c…

I looked at the Mayo Clinic website and this is what they had to say about hydration sources: "Although it's a great idea to keep water within reach at all times, you don't need to rely only on what you drink to meet your fluid needs. What you eat also provides a significant portion of your fluid needs. On average, food…