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I always get rid of my "fat clothes" because I don't want them around and I don't want to ever have to wear them again. Most of the time I try to find someone I know to give them to. Several times in the past I have posted on my status or in a thread here on MFP to see if I can find someone who needs that size and then…

OH EM GEEE!!! I bet those are AMAZING!

I like to order from www.enjoyingtea.com. Their strawberry black tea is AMAZING! I also have their rose black and the chai. I have some raspberry black, but it's not as good. My other favorite is an orange spice tea that I get from a local whole foods store. That's what I'm drinking right now!

Also - if you have hip or knee issues, sometimes the treadmill is a little less hard on you because the impact isn't so hard. Most treadmills have a little give to the deck, but the road doesn't give at all.

Treadmill Pros: weather doesn't matter can control pace/speed a lot easier can set your own incline Treadmill Cons: doesn't prepare you for outdoor running (not good if you're training for a race) I tend to be more sore when I run on a treadmill (I typically run outdoors and treadmill uses a different set of muscles) belt…

MFP actually has protein set pretty low. I upped my protein goal manually because I work out A LOT. If you're using the protein, you should be good to go.

I'm in between life-style change and maintenance. I've already made the changes and have been maintaining those changes for almost a year, it's just a matter of getting to the weight I want to be at before I truly enter the maintenance phase. The weight is coming off slow and steady and I'm getting stronger every day, so…

Feel free to add me or check out my blog - I posted on there my weight training/workout schedule and food list that my personal trainer gave me. Welcome to MFP!

Courtesy of: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/abs-diet-quickstart-meal-plan This plan revolves around a dozen delicious, convenient foods called the Abs Diet Powerfoods. All you need to do is eat the acronym: These are among the best sources of protein, fiber, and all the other ingredients and nutrients that help…

Belly fat has more to do with the nutrition side than with working out. You can do all the crunches you want, but if you're still eating crap, the belly fat just won't come off.

Typically you would run 3 days per week on non-consecutive days. On the days you don't run, do a different activity like strength training or cycling - something that uses a different muscle group than running. And I would suggest at least one day that you do nothing at all. You muscles need time to recover. Unless you're…

:laugh: I totally agree! I'm a woman, but I don't understand why so many women make such a big deal out of it. It's not like it's a surprise every month.

Just google couch to 5K and you'll find it pretty easy.

You're doing good by starting with a shorter distance - don't worry about time yet - it will come as you get stronger. Don't try to do too much too fast. Most say to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, but this takes some practice. I'm really bad at breathing in through my nose because I don't feel…

I had a friend tell me about it.

I don't have time to read the whole thing right now, but on Biggest Loser the other day they had Dr. H. and another doctor talking to some of the contestants about the link between obesity and the brain. It was crazy! But makes a lot of sense!!

Ooo...this is a tough one! Joplin didn't have much to do before the tornado, and now we're REALLY limited...so eating out is one of the only things there is to do around here. I've had to learn to go and not eat all the crap and just say "No, I'm not hungry." or "No, I already ate." or something like that, even if I really…

Working at Aegis as a customer service rep for Comcast. Me: "Your bill is so high because of all the PPV charges." Customer: "Well I don't know who ordered all of that porn." Me: "Well, I never said it was porn, so it must have been you if you know what was ordered." *facepalm*

Steady job history - you don't want someone who can't keep a job because that probably means they can't pay their bills and you end up having to cover for them or you kick them out and you're back to searching. Personality is another good one - if you guys don't get a long at all, you're going to be miserable!

Any exercise that you're doing is no waste of time. Just do what you can do until you are healed from your operation and add to your workouts as you can. If you can't do a whole lot as far as exercise goes, just be very mindful of your eating and be sure to drink plenty of water. Don't stress about it - just do YOUR best…

I watch BIggest Loser all the time and agree that their tactics are not always the most healthy way of doing things. It's a reality TV show, though, so the producers are going to show people what they want to see, not what's actually best for the contestants. That's why I prefer shows like Heavy and Extreme Makeover:…

I'm originally from Arkansas! Bentonville area. What part of the state are you in? Nevermind - read your profile and answered my own question!

Name: Jana Age: 25 Location: Joplin, MO I started running about a year ago and started cycling around July or August of this year. I have a great support system here in Joplin when it comes to running and cycling, so naturally they've talked me in to doing a tri in June of 2012. I'm excited for it and will be joining the…

Is it bad that I have no desire to BQ? I just want to beat my own time each time I race. Maybe that will change once I get faster. I'm just focused on finishing right now.

Hey all! I'm Jana from Joplin, MO. I'm 25, married, an accountant, and have 2 dogs (no kids!). I definitely fall in to the future marathon group, but I'm getting there. I started running about a year ago and have dropped almost 70 pounds with a combination of running and eating right...and some Zumba and cycling. My first…

I weigh in on Fridays. I used to do Monday, but typically people eat worse on the weekends, so when Monday rolls around you're retaining some water and not getting an accurate weigh-in. I'm actually a scale-*kitten*, though, so I weigh myself almost every day just out of curiosity, but only log Friday's weight. As far as…

A lot of times people will criticize you or make fun of you for something because they're jealous. I'm sure the hard work you put in to eating healthy and staying active really shows, and a lot of people just don't mentally have what it takes to be healthy and active. Just stick with it and one of these days you may just…

It's just something you have to monitor on your own. I've seen zig-zagging work for A LOT of people, especially once they get to "the dreaded plateau"! I have yet to see anyone say it doesn't work. Just be careful that you don't go too low-calorie for too long, especially if you're working out a lot.

And look at your ticker! You're already half way to your goal!! Why give up now?!

One of my favorite quotes regarding this whole weight loss thing: "You're right. It is easier to eat pizza than to run on the treadmill. It's easier to turn to ice cream rather than people for supporters. It's easier so say 'f@#k it, I give up' than to say 'f@#K this, I can do it.' So you know what? I'm not going to sit…