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I was thinking the same thing! I have not seen the normal contributors on here since the change...

Not sure there is an easy solution to this. Besides getting some expensive waterproof shoes and socks. Merrell makes some waterproof shoes for running, I think they are more designed for trail running. I think the easiest most economical way might be to try running a different route that is mainly road/sidewalks. My normal…

W7D1 Done... 25minute run (ZenLabs) A little tougher then I thought. I assume it is because I hit the cycling hard yesterday, no cardio tomorrow to give the legs a rest. Just weight training. Hopefully that makes it a bit easier on my legs come Friday for W7D2. Since I am getting to the point where I am in the home…

W6D3 Done. (ZenLabs) 22 Minute Run. Covered 2.8 miles included the 5 minute warmup and 5 minute cool down. Starting looking ahead, and realized... then is no more intervals. It's all running from here. I kinda like knowing that. No more "Can I handle the distance and long runs" the program answers that for you... YES, Yes…

W6D2 Done this morning. Stopped driving to the flat trail that I have been running, and just started running the neighborhood. The hills made a HUGE difference in difficulty. Still finished each run, but it was noticeably harder this time through. Which is a good thing. Looking forward to the long run on W6D3 on Sunday.

Sorry been gone for a week on Vacation. I did W6D1 (zenlabs) before leaving, and thought I would have made time to do D2, and D3 in the mornings on Vacation. I didn't, but should have. Oh well. Repeated W6 D1 this morning. It wasn't as easy as it was the first time I did it, guess that is what happens when you take a week…

I'm not a fan of it, it was a matter of convenience this morning. I had no real idea of what I should set my run speed too, I know what my "peak speed" and "average speed" is during my runs, but not the average for running. Think I'll just stick to running outdoors.

W6D1 done! I'm strapped for time all week, so had to do at the gym on a treadmill, so I could do my strength training after. Not a huge fan of this. But it's still work, so it's good I guess. W6D1, was a walk in the park compared to W5D3. Any thoughts on using a treadmill during this program? Not that I plan to use it…

Finished Week 5 Day 3 --- The 20 minute Run. Went really well, the running part at least.... Had an issue with the app, I run a trail nearby that is like 40 miles straight. So i rely on the app to tell me half way done so i can turn around. I was really counting on it today, so I could try to gauge how I was feeling…

Love seeing the ticker move too. Keep up the good work. Personally I RICE it as well, when I start to get shin splints, (happening less and less often for me as I lose the weight.) Interested to hear experiences with the Foam Rollers. Daily Check in: W5D2... The 8 min runs went really well. Total distance with the Warmups…

Forgot to check in yesterday. W5D1, done. No real issues. Amped to see how tomorrow goes with the 8 min runs. After the 3x5min yesterday, I can see it's just going to be all mental. I am up for it!

Thanks for the positive feedback! And Yeah I have been really good about not cheating the program! It's a little thing I know, but it makes me happy.

W4D2 is in the books... Went really well. I was a bit more gassed after it, it was a rather humid morning here in Baltimore. Did 2.5 miles in the 31:30, (12:36 pace felt pretty good.) I hate the feeling during the runs of getting gassed, but the feeling after of knowing I did it, and knowing it really wasnt THAT bad feels…

I go in the mornings 7AM to be precise.... the gym is a ghost town then, not really, but there is about a tenth of the amount of people there. No issues getting any Cardio or strength equipment then. I use to just sit at home and watch the Today Show before work and go to the gym after work. But my gym is a crazy packed…

I tried C25k last year and failed horribly, I cheated all the time even in week 1, never making it through my run periods. I did this for the first week, then just gave up. I have since turned my focus back to healthy living, and now that I am lighter, and have better cardio I wanted to try this again, ant I just found the…

It's important to be able to have both. Not to exclude. When you are having issues with keeping going, anyone can add the little kick you need. Then again as you continue with your goals, and achieve more and more, you find motivation in giving people help and tips on what has helped you along this journey. It's not an…

I guess I should have led with I made a big effort a year ago to cut down on my travel time. I use to drive an hour to work everyday, and it killed my work/life balance. This was before my ambition to get healthy took over. So I moved to 3 miles from my work, and my gym is 2 miles from my house and a mile from work. My day…

I am a constant goal setter. I set goals every week for how much I plan to workout (everyday M-F). I personally go to the gym in the morning, because I know that it will set the pace for the entire day. There are always things that off set my motivation. It's tough to deal with. Sometimes I feel like I am going through the…

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VERY TRUE. I still snack, and I actually think it helps with the weight loss. Since my snacks are still flavorful, but not crazy in calories. If you like Ice Cream, have Ice cream. I cant do with out it. So I get the no sugar added, and have the actual 1 serving. It's only 100 calories, but it satisfies the craving. Or…

Howdy. I'm Chuck. I am half way to my goal. Been occasionally commenting through the boards. Looking to make this more social. I'm down 81lbs since January, and have another 81lbs to go. More friends and support are welcome. I will hopefully provide the same to others.

Truth! But all serious, What matters in doing it the same day and time every week. I personally and have gotten true scale readings by doing it First thing in the morning after using the bathroom on my rest day. I workout Mon-Fri, and use Saturday as a cheat day if I am going to have one. So every Saturday morning(1st Rest…

Nice. I went to Towson University, and stuck around in the Cockeysville area. My day to day is pretty solid. I take the day off here and there. I went to the Orioles game the day after this meal, which was the big reason I didn't want to go over board.

Thanks for the sound advice... and being constructive. Not really being picky, I was merely asking for suggestions and thoughts for this one meal., since I hadn't had most of these things before. Not really sure where the "monthly thing" came from... why the hostility?

Thanks for the help. I wasn't blown away by this restaurant, but by no means was it bad. I went with the Watermelon Gazpacho, with scallops ceviche. The scallops were good, but it left the Gazpacho very briny and unappetizing. Then had the Chicken, which was great, I am going to recreate it at home and cut the calories on…

I plan to get an early workout in as well tomorrow. Doing some strength training, I'll probably add in a round of cardio. Just for good measure.

That's very true! I try to keep Saturdays for a cheat day, especially since I am going to a baseball game. You guys are making strong points. I appreciate it all the feedback! I didn't really know that about sorbet. I also assumed it was like ice cream.

You should do it, I was MUCH BIGER than you are when I started and when I finished the 10 weeks. The Modifier was a great help, by the middle of the program you will find that you can start using the modifier less and less.

I just finished the program a few weeks ago. I lost 20lbs, it wasn't a great result, but it was a good result. I'm not posting pics... still a lot more to lose before showing progress pics. I did a full write up on my thoughts on the program after surviving the ten weeks. http://www.losehappy.com/?p=102

If you must have the fancy coffee drinks. Try to do a Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Latte with Sugar Free syrup. Not sure how many chains are going to carry almond milk, but you can tend to find it in local privately owned coffee shops. It will likely be less than 100 calories. 8oz Unsweet Vanilla Almond Milk =30cal ,…