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Been slacking on updating here but haven't slacked on my running so that's at least good. 84.5 out of 100 miles left for May 5/1 3.25 miles 5/2 4.25 miles 5/3 5.00 miles 5/4 rest day 5/5 3 miles

It's been a LONG time since I logged in. Kinda fell off the wagon. Not really fell but just allowed life to get in the way. I've made some goals for May and am determined to get back on track with food and exercise. I'm doing a May challenge in another group where we do 100 miles in May so I'm going to log here too just to…

Goal=60 miles

Thought I'd give the ticker thing a go. Hopefully this works.

I met my goal last month of 60 miles but this month is super crazy busy. I'll also be traveling so I'm going to stick to 60 miles this month again. Especially since last month was the very first month I'd actually been able to hit that goal. I'd like to get my base good and strong so 60 it is again.

Goal= 60 miles Completed=70.11 Remaining=0 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi 10/15--strength training 10/16--strength training…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=64.65 Remaining=0 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi 10/15--strength training 10/16--strength training…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=60.19 Remaining=GOAL! First time ever hitting my monthly goal. :D 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=55.22 Remaining=4.78 Holy freaking cow! I am less than FIVE miles from hitting my monthly goal. I have NEVER hit my monthly goal before. This is my third time participating and I am just ecstatic that not only will I hit my goal but I might actually surpass it. That is just beyond amazing to me. :D…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=52.04 Remaining=7.96 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi 10/15--strength training 10/16--strength training…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=46.65 Remaining=13.35 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi 10/15--strength training 10/16--strength training…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=42.51 Remaining=17.49 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi 10/15--strength training 10/16--strength training…

I stepped on the scale this morning to face head on any damage from yesterday. I fully expected at least a five pound increase. but I weighed just 0.5 lbs more than I did yesterday. Which is nothing my weight naturally fluctuates even on the best of days. With all the support I received yesterday and seeing the world…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=37.51 Remaining=22.49 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--crosstraining 10/14--2.19 mi 10/15--strength training 10/16--strength training…

I had the exact same issue as you. I started using the app to log all of my foods. Now they're stored in my food diary so all I have to do is just click on them and don't have to worry about serving size because it's stored properly according to the barcode I scanned.

It's strange how alone you do feel. When I wrote that first post, I honestly didn't think anyone would be able to truly relate. It can be a very isolating thing. Especially when the people around you don't understand. I never expected to get the response I've received. You guys have made this sh*tty day become a pretty…

You said it better than I ever could. That is exactly what it is for me. If I keep it in, I obsess and just eat more and stay off the wagon longer than I should. Somehow just releasing it into the universe seems to cause it to lose its power over me. You explained it perfectly.

I'm truly speechless. I can't thank you guys enough. I had some very bad news today and the donuts just made me feel worse. The only thing I could think to do was hold myself publicly accountable. I never expected all the kind words or for anyone to reach out to me. You all are truly a great bunch of people. and I'm super…

Thank you for that. The rational part of my brain knows that but unfortunately that is not the part of my brain I listen to the most. I just didn't want this one bad day to turn into two. I knew if I wrote about it and got it out of me then I could recover and go on. But if I hide it and don't acknowledge it, then one day…

I just fell off the wagon today. For me it's still something I keep in check. I hope one day it's something I don't have to think about. Food has been my comfort for my entire life. Until ten months ago when I started a new approach to food. Today was the first time I can say I've truly binged. I ate not because I was…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=33.37 Remaining=26.63 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi 10/12--rest day 10/13--2.19 mi

When I first started trying to lose weight, I was just like you. I always felt hungry, but I'd just drink water to try to fill up. I'm an emotional eater. My feeling of "hungry" was much more emotional and psychological than it was due to actual hunger. I learned to just be strong and eat what I was suppose to eat and…

Goal= 60 miles Completed=31.21 Remaining=28.79 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi 10/11--4.05 mi

Goal= 60 miles Completed=27.16 Remaining=32.84 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1 mi 10/7--cross training 10/8--4.3 mi 10/9--3.2 mi (walked) 10/10--4.1 mi

Wow that is just amazing! I started running about 8-9 weeks ago. I'm up to 2 miles non stop. There are days when I wonder if I'll ever actually reach a 5K. Your story is a true inspiration.

Finally able to rejoin. I'm so excited. I was out for 6 weeks due to injury. Am now getting back into it. although I'm a little late in joining the challenge. My monthly goal will be 60 miles. Goal= 60 miles Completed=19.86 Remaining=40.14 10/1--4.76 mi 10/2--4.5 mi 10/3--crosstraining 10/4--rest day 10/5--2.2 mi 10/6--4.1…

I eat either air popped popcorn or sweet freedom ice cream. Normally I buy these bars http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-blue-bunny-sweet-freedom-fudge-i86042 They're 70 calories but the serving size is 2 bars. I don't eat back my exercise calories during the day. I save them for night time snacking.

^^this is what I do too. :blushing:

Propel Water is awesome. There's tons of flavors and zero calories. It's what I get whenever I'm feeling I just want something with flavor.

Nope. I don't do cheat days. I eat what I want when I want. I just make sure to keep within my calories so I don't have to worry about it. I also don't eat outside. I cook everything at home so it's super easy for me to control what goes into my recipes. Then I can pretty eat anything on any day and not go over my calories.