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I want to ammend my original suggestion to state that you should adjust your calories now. 1000 calories is definitely too low (assuming you are logging correctly and you really are eating only 1000). You've gotten great advice here, especially from MFP granny. Good luck to you.

If you don't get accepted to a team, I will team up with you. There is no way I can reach 40 miles per week by myself but I would love to be part of a team.

Start tracking your measurements if you are not doing it already. The scale might not be moving but you might still be making progress. If you measurements are not changing, consider revisiting your calorie goal after every 10 pounds lost. Your calorie needs will decrease as you lose weight.

Agreed. Cillian Murphy was stunning in Breakfast on Pluto.

I will occassionally do a work out in the morning and go back for yoga in the evening. I would caution you from trying too much too soon though. You are excited to have a membership and enthusiastic about getting into the gym. That is fantastic. Too much too soon could result in injury. The last thing you want when you are…

I have a personal trainer and he is worth his weight in gold. He understands my physical limitations but pushes me to work hard at everything I am capable of doing. I like the accountability and I like that he challenges me to try things I wouldn't try on my own.

I tried it twice. I was injured twice. Not for me at all. I felt like weight amount and reps were more important than form.

I once got a giant Hershey's kiss. That wouldn't be so bad but the guy I was dating at the time had asked me to wrap three kisses so he could give them to the women in his lab. He gave them to the three women he was dating instead. Edited to add that I didn't know he was dating three women - kind of important to the story.…

Haven't come close to my goal for December but I got to spend time with my 21 year old son and that is something I seldom get to do.

Fitness Blender is another good internet source. You can narrow your search to body weight only.

I'm going to make a goal of 40 miles for January. Thanksgiving and Christmas visits from my son sidelined my running plans the last two months so i am sure I have slipped a bit in my stamina. On the plus side, I did indoor rock climbing with him several times which uses a whole different set of muscles than running.

Good for you! I know others have recommended a Couch to 5k program - I second that. I have just recently completed my first 3 mile run. If you are intimidated with running 3.1 miles, you could try to a one mile running plan. "Run your first mile" at fattofinishline.com has a free 8 week program. It would be perfect for…

When this happens to me, I go to Fitness Blender on YouTube and find a body weight only workout to do or find a fun dance workout with The Fitness Marshall.

Well, if that was the case, I am cured of my sleep cleaning affliction.

The social media lists of things that should end immediately - I wish those would go away. Do what you want. Wear what you like. *Kitten* what other people think.

Start here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest MyFitnessPal is designed to allow you to lose weight without following a specific diet plan. You don't have to follow anything specific to lose weight. You have to eat less calories than you consume.…

I had a ghost in my old house. It was a prankster and liked to move things or walk up and down the stairs just to freak guests out. It was never mean or scary, just helpful. Once, my toddler spilled grape juice on the throw rug in my living room. In the time it took me to go get a rag and cleaner, the spill was cleaned up.…

I have several male friends. One of my best friends has been a friend for 20 years and there has never, ever been anything romantic between us. We are both happily married. It’s about honor, loyalty, trust and honesty in a relationship.

Dinner tonight is Mississippi Pot Roast and homemade bread. I have a long run today to earn those calories!

Gone With the Wind

Fruitcake, homemade or store bought? Store bought, toss it! Homemade, make french toast out of it. Coffee liqueur - here in Maine people drink it with milk. I personally think it's gross. However, homemade ice cream made from coffee liqueur is fantastic.

My son is a rock climber. He is home from college for the Christmas break. We climb together whenever he is home. It is a full body workout and I find muscles that I forgot existed each time we go. I was so sore the day after! I never think about going alone, maybe I will do it a few times and surprise him with my…

Who uses the word retarded anymore? The only thing you noticed about his was that he was a "fat dude"? Perhaps, he works out slower than you do. He may have been ready to get on the back row machine when you did first and didn't want to be rude so he waited until he thought you were done. It could be possible the person in…

Coldest run yet but I survived. Your trick of keeping my phone close to the heat of my body worked @PastorVincent.

Tuck it into your wasteband when you do a stationary bike, rowing, or do any activity that keeps your arms from swinging, it will track your activity as steps. It feels a bit awkward at first but it works.

You might try Honey Stingers Organic Energy Chews. They are easier on the stomach but still give the energy you're looking for. Try them on practice runs.

Thank you everyone for your Christmas gift suggestions. I had quite a few things on your suggestion lists but picked up some things I didn't have. The two things I am most looking forward to are my Trailheads fingerless glove/mitten combo and the flip belt. I am also going to look into getting prescription polarized…

@MegaMooseEsq I think they are similar. I use it when it's raining and/or windy. One of my favorite things I've bought is a wind/water resistent lightweight fleece jacket. It is perfect for running in cold weather. It is breathable but with a longsleeve base layer it keeps me warm without overheating. I put the rain jacket…

I used an app called seconds pro to build my plan when I first started. It was pretty easy to use and allowed me to play my own music but still hear the prompts to run, walk, etc. I'm not sure if that is what you're looking for but it was great for me.