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Take water. Wear a hat. Be friendly. Have fun!

Are your busses bike friendly? Many here have bike racks on the front. If so start by bussing 1/2 way to work and then riding the rest of the way on your bike. Since you haven't ridden much for a while I'd work up to your full commute. You might want to buy an extra hairdryer to keep at work and reduce the stuff you carry…

Log it but only eat back 1/2 the calories MFP gives you. or even less.

when I get a trophy on my misfit fitness tracker

My pump for home has a gauge on it-very handy. My pump I ride with is very small. I also carry a spare tube with me. I use cycling gloves, and I wear "clipless" shoes that fasten on my pedals (or at least try the cages for your foot) and the best accessory is joinng a recreational bike club.

and I say try a class or two with an instructor so you get feedback on your positions and then continue on with youtube yoga.

Hey 22 lbs gone is fantastic. Don't stress about not taking off 2 lbs each week. The weight took awhile to get on, it's ok if it takes a while to come off.

I too have recently lost 40 lbs. I walk daily and will be back shortly to 2x week yoga. I currently eat about 1400 calories. I limit my carbs and sugars. I enjoy a wide variety of food!

Chocolate causes migraines for me. (It's actually a common trigger) went from weekly to about one a year. Other triggers are stress, bright sun, and low blood sugar-if all three happen I might get a migraine.

40 lbs gone. Walking and watching calories. It takes both for me. I walk outside. Some days an hour, some days less, some days more. Sometimes with hills, sometimes flat. I like variety.

Just a thought for the gal who wants to walk but worries about dogs. What about walking with poles? Dogs often find them intimidating. And they do offer some protection.

as others have said padded bike shorts-the women's version-my best ones even have some thicker padding arto relieve pressure on sensitive areas-not just one big padded area-and yes, as noted, don't ewear anything under them.

That's great shrinking but my question is what is your weight? Are you getting too small? Bust, waist and hips would put you in a healthy weight/ size right now.

OK looked at you diary and saw one day filled out. Add chicken or tuna to your salad. Swap our your low fat vanilla yoghurt for low fat greek yogurt-plain. That will up your protein. and decrease calories. add a cup of blueberries or strawberries. Eat a cucumber with peel on, chew some carrots. Add a plum or 2.

OK someone has to say it-might as well be me. You are pregnant! otherwise it is very unusual to increase waist size-(and I trust you are measuring it-and hips, breasts etc.) as well as tracking weight. another cause could be difference in sizes between companies or even styles.

Don't stop your running. Just add some strength traing on other days.

so 7lbs are really bothering you? is there a change in measurements as well? If you are already doing cardio-your running try adding some strenth training 2 or 3 times a week. Or try a bootcamp.

rest days do help prevent injuries. I agree with the folks that said take them-but do some yoga or gentle walks. A rest does does not have to be doing nothing.

How much harder it is to shop the sale racks when you are in the "medium" sizes.

Great job= and yes goals can change as you do. 180 looks great but continue on if you desire to!

You biked yesterday. 3 miles that's a great start. I would alternate walking 20-30 minutes every other day with biking. Take 2 rest days off a week. Vary your biking. Go slower and longer some days, faster and shorter others. add in some hills. Get a friend to bike and/or walk with you. Exercise does help reduce weight and…

Depends on what you other workouts are like. Make sure to get at least one rest day a week. It does prevent injuries.

and if for some reason couch to 5k isn't for you there are many walk run programs out there.

I'd suggest biking instead -try a spin class or go outside for a good long or quick ride. Running to eliminate pain from fallen arches is counter-productive. Try another exercise until some of the weight comes off.

I'm 5' 6" and broad shouldered, small breasts and wide hips. Top weight was 204. Current weight 160. Ultimate goal weight perhaps 142. That was my weight 5 years after after kids and when I was very active, running and playing soccer and paddling (racing dragonboats) Weight before kids 122-I had to gain to get pregnant.…

Well my next goal is to fit into the 2 pair of size 10 pants I picked up while on holidays. They re same cut/style as my favourite size 14s that were just too big and had to get passed on. Well I can do these pants up- and even wear them out with a long top but my mini-goal is no muffin top in them.

what does MFP suggest for calories at your weight?

It will get smaller. Keep at it. I'd suggest some planks and other core exercises to tone up the muscles under there as well.

It's just not carbs it is also total calories consumed that gives you weight loss. That said 40+ lbs down by limiting carbs. I keep the carbs well under what MFP gives me, and keep calories about at MFP level. It's working for me. I'm about 15 lbs from ultimate goal weight.

woo hoo! Now imagine what you could do with actual traing! Sign up for next year now and look out world!