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Bump - great post !

Wow ! Awesome story !!! I just started the couch25k 2 nights ago (and all the while thinking that there is no way I can run 5 miles because I am so out of shape!) That was very motivating and makes me feel like I WILL be able acomplish it. Thanks so much for this post and congrats on reaching your goal !!!

Even if you do overindulge, remember that tomorrow is another day. Everyone is allowed to mess up (that's why we should allow ourselves ocassional cheat meals) but don't let that get you down and deter you from reaching your goals !!!! When I add my "mess-ups" into my food journal and see the amount of calories/fat, it def…

Hi Jenny !!! This is a great site for support and motivation! Good luck with your weight loss :)

Welcome ! I am a mom to 2 also and I am on day 3 of the 1st week of couch25k program :) Good luck with your weight loss !

I agree ! I went out to dinner this past weekend and after typing in what I wanted to eat (and realizing that I would just be downright ashamed to eat that and add it to my daily foods), I got a small salad instead. It has made me me very mindful and proud when I finish my day of logging meals !!!!

Congrats !!! That is always the BEST feeling! I have a few pants that I have been able to squeeze into recently but also still some that I cannot. Keeps me in check and reminds me of my goals !

Hello and welcome !!! :)

Hi Kim ! My name is Iris. I am an RN as well, but worl 10 hours shifts (worked 12 hour night shifts in the past though). I have only been on here for a few days, but so far everyone has been so supportive and nice. I find that to be very motivating as well as comforting to know that everyone is here for the same thing.…

Ensure is a great choice. Also any type of protein drinks !

I'm here to shed the post-baby pounds too !!!

I started this last night. I am definitely not a runner and am pretty out of shape and I was able to do day 1 of week 1 with ease. I downloaded the Android app and it helps out a ton. It beeps to let you know when to switch from walking to running.

Well that is what you have all of us for ! We are all here for the same thing, so we understand what you are going through ! You can do this !!!!

I have been planning them for the day in the a.m. That way I can see how many snacks/extra's I can have once I have logged my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I think that this is the smarter way to stay at your intended calorie level without going over. May make you re-evaluate that cheeseburger for dinner :) Also if you…

Try Mio liquid water enhancer ... similar to Crystal lite, but 0 cals and tastes GREAT ! Much easier to get those 8 cups of H2O in !!!

I just ordered this today ! So looking forward to trying it out :) I am a peanut butter addict but try to stay away because of the fat/cals. This is the perfect solution !

I have a pair from Payless (wanted to try out the cheaper version before I paid $$$) that are similar to the Reebok shoes. I don't notive any difference unless I either run in them or walk for long periods of time. But when I do that, I notice that my legs and backside are burning. Must be working right??? Probably not…

ya, I don't get this concept either. How is eating back your calories (that you worked so hard to burn off) going to help you lose weight??

I am a mom to a 6 year old and a 19 month old. Plus I work 40 hours a week (add all the housework/laundry/cooking on top of that ... much more than 40 hours a week). I am running into the same problem with finding time to workout. I have lost weight so far just through diet alone, but I am starting to realize that doing…

Hi Kristin, I'm new too and definitely looking to add some friends for support. I will def send you a friend request and anyone else on here, feel free to request me !!!

I recently started buying the Mio liquid water enhancers. They taste great and are 0 cals. I find myself drinking a lot more water!