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  • I suffered with planter fasciitis for 4 years. I tried everything. Shoes, insoles, tapeing, shots, stretching night socks, even surgery. The last straw was staying off my feet to let them heal. One month on crutches fixed my feet. Have not had a recurrence for 8 years. Don't know if this helps anyone else but if your foot…
    in Walking with plantar fasciitis Comment by elydotap June 2016
  • I'm using the c25k program too. So far I plan to repeat week 4 and see how it goes. My goals are not to lofty. I plan to walk a 5k Turkey Trot at Thanksgiving time. On my off days I walk a 5k. Today it was in 52 3/4 minutes. My first real 5k will be in June to celebrate my 60th birthday. I hope to be below 45 minutes. I…
    in help!! running Comment by elydotap November 2014
  • It took me 23 weeks to lose 20 lbs. So good luck losing that in 8.5 weeks.
    in 20 Pounds by January Comment by elydotap November 2014
  • Ask for the restaurant's nutritional menu. They are suppose to have one.:smile:
    in a guide to eating out Comment by elydotap August 2014
  • I lost my dog. Just too bad he is not a lab!!
    in Visualize your Success! Comment by elydotap August 2014
  • I was looking for an explaination of the numbers and how that relates to my intake calories. Is 1200 a one size fits all number? Take into consideration I'm shorter than most fifth graders:smile:
    in General Diet & weigt loss Comment by elydotap July 2014
  • I never drank water or milk or anything but pop from the time I could make a choice. Nine months ago I gave up my favorite, Coke. I switched to Root Beer...no caffeine. Four months later I quit all carbonated beverages. For me it was a decision based on my weight and health. Today I don't drink anything but water, tea and…
    in How to quit/wean yourself of pop/soda? Comment by elydotap July 2014
  • Congrats on your weight loss. What a wonderful story!!! Thanks for sharing.
    in Fitiversary: 1 Year, Pics, My Story Comment by elydotap June 2014
  • I'm 4'11''. My goal is 120...down 20. My fitness pal food diary is helping to keep me honest! :smile:
    in 5 ft 2'' ladies.....whats your goal weight? Comment by elydotap May 2014
  • I had a similar experience during a health screening done by my insurance company. My triglycerides and blood sugars were considered high risk and borderline high risk for diabetes. I saw my GP that next week and was referred to this web site. Did I mention I also have a BMI of 27.9. Bad news all around. Time to get into…
    in The Turn Around Point Comment by elydotap May 2014
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