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P.S. For those of you have that run a 10k..... do you remember what your time was on your first one?

I have started some internval training also...... I think I'm going to do a 5k in a couple of weeks here just to keep me pumped up and trying hard. My whole goal when I am running, is just that. Not to walk. Sooo.... I'm not super fast, but I don't give up. For me, running past 5 miles was a total mental block. And then…

That's awesome!! I am looking at a 10k that is on June 18th but am getting discouraged because I looked at last year's timed results and the last person came in at 1:10 on the 10k. Right now for a 10k I am running 11 minute miles. I'm absolutely petrified of coming in dead last. However.....if I could find a 10k coming up…

Don't give up! As disheartening as it seems sometimes..... just keep on doing the best you can. I would check out a produce stand if you have one in your town. We have some produce stands here that do $1 bags and fill them full of their short dated produce. I just stopped in this evening and picked up three artichokes, 2…

I just added you! :)

Try to add in healthy fats - olive oil, nuts, avacados - easy way to make those calories add up a little faster.

You look awesome - congratulations!!!!

Sometimes I hate the amount of time that planning out my eating takes..... but it will allow me to be healthier and play more with my kids, which is better than just watching the hubby play with them. I hate weighing myself so frequently, but it's better than ignoring what's happening on the scale until it gets out of…

Also....... I try to stay semi conscious about the types of fat..... and get the healthy ones (avacados, nuts, olive oil, etc)

I am on a low carb/low-normal fat diet which I am seeing a special doctor to be monitored on. The protein shakes that I use frequently are Premier Protein Shakes (Costco). They have 160 calories, 30 grams of protein, and have 3 net carbs. I like to have them as a breakfast on the go. I also like to use Fat free cottage…

I started at 224, and now am at 189. I have gotten a lot of comments, which keeps me motivated, but I don't notice too much when I look in the mirror because I see myself every day. What I have noticed is that I got to get rid of some outfits. And for the first time in a long time, I enjoy going to my closet in the…

If you are using the default setting for protein I think it's pretty low......

Zumba! I do it once a week just to switch up my normal cardio - lots of fun! Also..... a good healthy snack that I bring to work alot is sliced jicama and then I sprinkle Tajin on it. (they sell it at the mexican grocery here.... it's a mix of sweet/hot chili powder) If you can't get tajin just throw some hot pepper on…

This is all great info becaus ethere have been days where I have thought I needed to add another 100-200 calories back in, but I wasn't sure if I could go "over" on my protein. Thanks for all teh responses everyone!

I'm guessing those are your net carbs?

Sorry still learning how to use this - I am not doing "serious" weight lifting....... I am workign out about 3 x a week - running 3-4 miles, and then some lighter weight lifting on nautilus machines for an additional 20 min or so.....

Thanks for the responses..... keep it coming, this is great info. When i have been telling people howmuch protein I am eating, I have generally gotten teh response that it seems like a lot of protein, but my doc said that 80-90 grams isn't "high" protein, it's "adequate" protein. I usually plan out my eating the night…

okay..... so I'm new to this site - what does it mean when posts say "bump"?

Congratulations - you look absolutely beautiful! You look so much younger now. Keep it up - you are an inspiration to many!

I know.... the other day I was checking out those bodybugg things online. They are really expensive so I don't know that I will ever get one, but I am on the lookout for a cheaper, similar item. :)

I am seeing a doctor to help guide me with my weight loss, and have been food journaling, etc. My doc told me that if I am not eating enough calories, that you will slow down your metabolism, and what you do lose will likely be muscle mass. Her recommendation ( I had the same problem) was not to necessarily eat more, but…