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I would add that Aniwani claim regarding: “lots of interval training cardio weight lifting !!! high intensity workouts and working in your heart rate zone.... “ is not entirely accurate. Please read this Time 2008 article: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1914974,00.html

Thank you for responding to my post. I learned that obviously I misunderstood the need to rest after runs concept. Thank you for opening my eyes and clarifying this issue for me.

Thank you all for responding to my question. I am going to post more information of what I have been doing since I fell in love with running and ask you what to do next. Having completed my first 5K in September 2011, I kept running an average 1.14 mile (each) three times a week. After my second 5K in November 2011, I…

Many people who successfully lost weight and kept it off eat breakfast not later than 30 to 60 minutes after they wake up. My breakfast: Blueberries, blackberries, or apple. 1 slice of dry, 100% whole-grain toasted bread with 2 slices of 99% fat free turkey breast. 1 fresh tomato Hot tea (no milk, no sugar) 1 capsule of…

Gym is not necessary. We don’t have to exercise to lose weight. I can state that because I have lost weight without exercising. Shortly after I started my weight-loss program, I got injured and any exercise was out of question. I was desperate and thought that my chances for weight-loss were reduced to zero. Concerned if I…

I used to run every day. Switched to three times a week.

I had similar concerns. Please take a look at the advice I received. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/301791-help-or-not-to-help http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/303899-help-and-encouragement-or-unwanted-advice-and-implied-judgme

I don’t eat exercise calories back. Consuming exercise calories on purpose doesn’t make any sense to me. I don't create calorie deficit to waste it by eating additional calories.

I drink a little water before and eat breakfast after. My morning runs are not long. I used to run a mile every day. Recently “upgraded” to 1.5 mile every second day.

Start running.

Go for it. Don’t wait any longer. Even a short distance will make you feel great after you finish. I didn’t do any specific program. I just went outside and tried to run a little. I jogged very slowly and for short period of time at the beginning. It felt awkward. I was heavy and completely out of shape when I started. It…

Thank you all for info, great recommendations, and advice. I realize that to going from 5K to 10K will require work. Will try to implement your wisdom that you shared with me. Thank you. Mark

Thank you all for advice. Mark

Congrats Jecka31. Time is not important. Satisfaction and the special feeling of accomplishment are best rewards. My time was not good. The first guy ran it in 17 minutes. Mark

I remember the reason why I needed to start losing weight.

Thanks everyone! Yes it was in NYC.

Thank you all for the great feedback. Mark

Here is the link to great info on the subject. Thank you Jen for sending it to me. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279198-running-tip-so-you-are-about-to-do-your-first-race Mark.

On the race day should I eat breakfast in the morning? Should I drink water just before the start? EDITED PART: I didn’t see posts advising on the breakfast issue before I clicked on Reply. Sorry.

I don’t eat exercise calories back. Consuming exercise calories on purpose doesn’t make any sense to me. My logic: I don't create calorie deficit to waste it by eating additional calories. I lost 46 pounds in 2010 and 21 this year.

I continue to be motivated by your advice and encouragement. Ran 2.36 miles in the morning. Time 24.38 minutes. It is my best distance of uninterrupted running so far. It looks that 5K on 9/18 might be doable for me

Not to everybody Seechrisrun1918. It doesn’t make any sense to me. I don't create calorie deficit to waste it by eating additional calories.

Encouraged by your supportive posts I increased the distance. This morning I ran 1.79 mile, time 16:55 minutes, which translates to 9:26 min/mile. It’s my longest distance since I started jogging on May 28th.

Thank you all for advice and words of encouragement. You have offered me so many great recommendations to follow. Visited the site recommended by you. It’s really great. Lots of good info there for someone like me, especially in the beginners section of their forum. I believe first I have to see if I can run such distance…

Don’t wait to start tomorrow. Start today. Added 20 or so minutes later: I want to withdraw my comment. I didn’t realize how little you weigh.

Buy the shoes and start running. You will feel great after you finish. Please read my post on this subject http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/309328-if-you-dind-t-start-jogging-running-yet and responses with important points and great, encouraging messages posted there. Let’s create a group for those of us who about…

I don’t eat exercise calories back. Consuming exercise calories on purpose doesn’t make any sense to me. I don't create calorie deficit to waste it by eating additional calories.

A week ago I went to the movies with my son. We had late lunch at the mall just before buying tickets. We’re going to see The Rise of the Planet of the Apes tomorrow. I hope I will be strong again. If lunch/dinner before movie doesn’t work, I will get Starbucks coffee prior to the movie. That should help. I love movies but…

You don't have to endure hunger to lose weight, because losing weight can be done without going hungry. It would be extremely difficult – if not impossible- for me to try to tolerate hunger. The feeling is so strong that I don’t think I would be able to stand it. Therefore I eliminated hunger issue from my weight loss…

I thought so. Thank you.