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AWESOME job! Keep up the hard work, you are doing fantastic. Nobody can call you the fat kid anymore!!

I bought mine at my local running shop but I'm sure you can find it online too.

Christine, try the Strassburg Sock. It's different from a boot and a little more giving. Just don't pull it up as high as the instructions say too otherwise you're toes get sore. I hate wearing anything on my feet when I go to sleep but I was able to get used to this sock pretty quickly.

Totally agree with the night splint. I have been battling this for about 9 months and finally went to podiatrist and got a cortisone shot which helped tremendously. In addition to that, I am not supposed to go barefoot (which I love), do stretching exercises and wear my night split (called the Strassburg Sock). I felt fine…

They make Nip Guards for men. Have you heard of them? My male running friends think they're great!

That's totally insane and unhealthy. So glad you are not following that plan!

Sounds delicious and white chocolate is my favorite! How many cookies does one batch make? Dawn

I'm currently training for my first full marathon and am battling plantar fasciitis myself. Have you been to a doctor about it yet? Don't wait too long like I did and it becomes harder to treat. I saw a podiatrist yesterday and came home with a list of exercises, etc. as well as getting a cortisone shot (ouch). Good luck…

August 22nd Weigh In: SW - 175.8 lbs (Monday August 1) Week 1 - 175.2 lbs (Monday August 8) Week 2 - 173.4 lbs (Monday August 15) Week 3 - 173.2 lbs (Monday August 22) Week 4 - 171.8 lbs (Monday August 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1) Great job everyone!!

Everyone looks amazing! Thanks for the inspiration! d.

I'm encouraged to hear that, I have the same people. So very frustrating isn't it?? d.

Thanks for sharing Berry! I've a firm believer in the walk/run method as well. Posted my best half marathon using it! Going to be running my first FULL in May 2012 and will definitely be using it to help break it up in small pieces. After all, they say 99% of it is mental. I love the Jeff Galloway method too! Dawn

August 22nd Weigh In: SW - 175.8 lbs (Monday August 1) Week 1 - 175.2 lbs (Monday August 8) Week 2 - 173.4 lbs (Monday August 15) Week 3 - 173.2 lbs (Monday August 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1) Birthday week so small weight loss, but at least it's a loss!

August 15th Weigh In: SW - 175.8 lbs (Monday August 1) Week 1 - 175.2 lbs (Monday August 8) Week 2 - 173.4 lbs (Monday August 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (Monday August 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1) Woohoo!

Thanks so much for all your efforts!!

Off to a slow start........ SW - 175.8 lbs (Monday August 1) Week 1 - 175.2 lbs (Monday August 8) Week 2 - xxx lbs (Monday August 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (Monday August 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1)

Never mind, I see your prior posts now with this info! :-)

Jackie, I posted my starting weight yesterday. Is there a spreadsheet somewhere I should be checking?

Hope this new challenge will give me the kick in the butt I need!! SW - 175.8 lbs (Monday August 1) Week 1 - xxx lbs (Monday August 8) Week 2 - xxx lbs (Monday August 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (Monday August 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1)

TEAM: SISTERS WITH BLISTERS Miles as of 7/31/2011: IDNAM182 - 3 miles DANIELLECA - None reported GODBLESSOURHOME - None reported DAWNSTL - 10 miles Previous Miles 148.7 + New Miles 13 = New Mileage Total of 161.7 Miles Way to go!!

I'm in ~ need the extra motivation!! Dawn

TEAM: SISTERS WITH BLISTERS Miles as of (7/27/2011): IDNAM182 - 2 miles DANIELLECA - TBD GODBLESSOURHOME - 5 miles DAWNSTL - 4 miles Previous Miles 137.7 + New Miles 11 = New Mileage Total of 148.7 Miles Way to go!!

Wow, what an awesome story. Welcome to MFP. I started running in April 2009 and have completed numerous 1/2 marathons. Still haven't taken on a full yet. d.

Welcome! I'm 46 and struggling with the weight too. Feel free to add me as a friend. You'll find everyone here is very helpful and motivating! Dawn

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That's great! I need to work on my water intake!

Any favorite kale recipes?

TEAM: SISTERS WITH BLISTERS Miles as of (7/25/2011): IDNAM182 - 3 miles DANIELLECA - TBD GODBLESSOURHOME -12 miles DAWNSTL - 11 miles Previous Miles 111.7 + New Miles 26 = New Mileage Total of 137.7 Miles WOOHOO!!

TEAM: SISTERS WITH BLISTERS Miles as of (7/20/2011): IDNAM182 - 10 miles DANIELLECA - TBD GODBLESSOURHOME - 2 miles DAWNSTL - 2 miles Previous Miles 97.7 + New Miles 14 = New Mileage Total of 111.7 Miles Way to go ladies!!

TEAM: SISTERS WITH BLISTERS Miles as of (7/18/2011): IDNAM182 - 5 miles DANIELLECA - 10.5 miles GODBLESSOURHOME - 33 miles DAWNSTL - 27 miles Previous Miles 22.2 + New Miles 75.5 = New Mileage Total of 97.7 Miles Woohoo ~ not bad especially with some of us dealing with triple digit weather temps!!!