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I have been training for my first half marathon for about 11 weeks and when I started I could only run about two miles. My long run this Sunday was 13.25 miles. My half is 11/23... so I think with effort and commitment it can be done. You have plenty of time. I found that registering for the half made me stay on target and…

Welcome Back! While I still have quite a way to go towards my final goal, I have found that commitment, ownership for my decisions (my husband eats junk all the time in front of me... I choose to say NO), logging EVERYTHING (it is my best tool for success), and most of wanting to be healthy has helped me lose what I have…

Wow .. :explode: .. I never realized that the word "toning" could bring out so much emotion in people... I have learned from this thread is to never use the word "toning" in a fitness sense.

Your message is beautiful and inspiring!! You look awesome!!! Congrats to you.

You look awesome!! I too hope to get there! Thank you.

Thank you for responding!

For me the scale is a motivator. More important, though, is to be healthy and look good. I am going to the gym 3-4 times a week and have just started resistance training. Thank you for your input. :-)

Thank you everyone for the awesome responses. I really appreciate it. I know I can do this- one day a time!!! Again thank you!

Hi Cheripugh1, The only reason I brought up my age is that I have hear metabolism slows down as we age and that I have not weighed 125 for more than 23 years ago. Not that it is a direct correlation with weight loss. I too am 5' 2". Thank you for your reply-I appreciate your input.

Hi Deana, Thank you for the advice. I too aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week and would like to be at 125 by july 2015.....It is a dream I would like to make a reality. :wink:

Thank you Lumberjack for the reply. It is really appreciated.

You are so inspiring!!!! You look awesome! :wink:

Please count me in!!Hufflepuff please :)

Both ... I want to look better and be healthy.

Hi Jackson123, You are already making the first step by joining MFP. I find setting daily goals, logging everything, and not letting mistakes get to me works best. I am early on my progress. Each day is a new opportunity to reach my mini goals. Good luck and feel free to add me as a friend. I am 48, weigh 177 and want to…

I would bring enough to share with the family...

WAY TO GO!!!

You Look Awesome!! Keep up the Great Work!

Congrats!! You look AWESOME!