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Gorgeous skin and back.

Three weeks ago I started working out again after spending most of the last year in tons of Endo pain. Three weeks ago I did a sad mile in 13:28. Yesterday I did a mile in 10:32. I will feel very accomplished when I get that number under 10 mins. I've also not lost an ounce on the scale, but have lost two inches off my…

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You can stop. Are you eating out of emotional need and fulfillment? I tend to binge eat twice a week and am going to start writing daily about my goals, thoughts around food, current state and so forth. You can search online for writing prompts associated with weight loss. I think it would be beneficial to you, as I hope…

Disagree. Intervention, I love it. Their family coming together to express love, I eat it up. In lieu of that, are you close to your family?

Thank you for the kind words and advice. It was by bringing my speed down that I was able to go longer. Distance over speed is an effective approach for starters, definitely.

So, I really appreciated this because I'm new (well, ran before but starting back up) to running. Right now, despite not being overweight at all, I struggle mentally sooo hard to get past the 8 min mark. I keep waiting for the "yeah, I'm a badass", runners high feeling I use to get and it's not coming. Maybe a few minutes…

First and foremost, this user in inactive and that saddens me because I so badly wanted to send a PM and extend my thanks for sharing such a personal experience. Thank you for sharing your shame, your success, your support and yourself with us all. I hope your path is still a hopeful and positive one, wherever you may be.

To be honest, I'm not sure what specific goals I have. I just enjoy having something to work towards and feel accomplished from, so I do tend to try and meet macros accordingly. I suppose I thought protein powder would be an easy, non hassle way to get my protein in and not have to feel as bothered with eating certain…

I've spent years struggling with very painful reproductive problems due to y endometriosis and then oh so joyful (note sarcasm) treatment side effects. I wasn't able to do much until my pain was under control, except for watching my intake. When I had good days of little pain I walked around the neighborhood, slowly but…

I'm going to give you my perspective, which is that of a girl who has never truly been overweight. When I see women at the gym who are considerably larger than I or by standard definition obese, I admire them. I've never been over 175 lbs at 5'9" (even when pregnant). Maybe I'm just genetically fortunate to have always…

This makes total sense. I'm certainly not doing any intense lifting. I do strength training for muscle groups to assist proper form and prevent running injury, but not as some might. I'm very glad to hear it isn't necessary for me to spend a day on my butt. I find it so much harder to stay active once I allow myself a day…

Wonderful! Thank you. I use to always give myself a day or two off weekly, but I have found continuing with lighter workouts keeps me improving and feeling less sore. This totally supports my thoughts.

Thank you for all the feedback. I think I gathered the answer. Certainly everyone will have different opinions. I'm interested in science. I listen to my body and if my legs are sore from a few days straight of running, I will instead walk and maybe focus on arms. It seems that rest is relative to circumstances, as others…

I'm a taller(ish) girl, but have a small frame and therefore, feel 135 would look appropriate/fit on me. It's very different for everyone, of course. I'm currently at 145 (started at 175) and am just working to lose fat now, but would love friends with similar height and/or weight goals.

You sound to be in a relationship much like that of my best friend and her husband. Four kids, emotionally and verbally cruel, abusive even, and unwilling to help her change (watch the kids so she can work out), but happy to comment on her body. I don't think you're unaware of how unhealthy this relationship is. You don't…

I so respect you and any person who doesn't allow fear of gaining to keep them from quitting. My quit date is next month and I'm thoroughly afraid. But, it helps when others share posts like these. Congrats and so good on you!

Your smile, hands down! I'm a sucker for a vibrant smile.

I would say...Jess, life is going to be really hard for a long time. You're going to search the country looking for something, whatever it is you think will fill that hole. Stay put, kiddo. What you want, what you need isn't anywhere but inside. Honestly though...while life has been incredibly hard, I have loved every bit…

I'm gonna have to pass. My love for wheat > any man.

I don't remember all my options, but I think spank. Yes. Spankins.

26, good job!

29-31, I can use ranges, right?

This last sentence = new favorite quote. Thanks for the input! I think, perhaps, a shift in focus might be benefitting, you're right.

I love this so much. Yay for easy butt scrubbins'!!!

Be kind to yourself, it's a taxing process some days.

You, ma'am, are a badas$. Such changes, such awesome biceps! Keep doing you 'cause you're doing it well.

You've really seemed to put together a good system that is working for you, but mainly one you seem excited for! That in and of itself is motivating. I love seeing people find that they love, instead of loathe, the changes they're making. Keep loving life and where it's taking you. :)

Agreed! Get off her back, you hypocrites. I'm looking at some of your diaries and daayumm.

Huge congrats!