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I did my first one this summer and am totally hooked! I have my seconD one coming up in about two weeks.

Ahh, you are all so kind!

Tom's love, all the way!

I've got the exercise part and healthy living down, I think, though I can't relate on the other stuff! Check out my profile, I'm happy to add you if you think you'd like to be my friend.

Welcome! And good luck :)

I don't know if it's good for all that, but it's DELICIOUS in smoothies. It does work as a sunblock, I know from personal experience. It's great to cook with, too, if you don't mind your food tasting like coconut!

If you don't want to take a horse pill and you have a Trader Joe's near you, they make a chewable multi-vitamin that's berry flavored and not bad at all! I like it WAY better than having to swallow those huge pills.

I really enjoy it! I love that feeling of strength and power I get when I have a really awesome run or lifting session and I love the tangible results that come from it. It's a no-lose situation! I have to say, it DID take me a while before I figured out what worked for me, and before that I hated it but did it because I…

I can't be of much help other than commiserate - I'm not working right now either and my schedule has been thrown out of whack and I am totally suffering for it. Not getting workouts in when I should, eating more because it's available and I'm not running around so much. It's tough when we feel like we've got it figured…

You can definitely get to your goal! I think we all need a break sometimes - both mentally and physically - from the whole weight loss thing. It's great to take some time to give our bodies a rest from the calorie deficit and the abuse that heavy exercise can inflict as well as all the mental work from calorie counting.…

My boobs have gotten smaller, but only by one cup size (so far!). I went from a DD to a D, but I think they look way better! I am in much better proportion than I was before and I can get better bras for cheaper so they are hiked up to the right spot. So don't despair just yet :)

That's awesome! Congratulations! I like to keep one pair of jeans around from when I started this whole thing, because it's fun to get in them every once in a while and feel good about how far I've come but every other pair has gone straight to goodwill as soon as they're too big.

Nope! Lunch for me is pretty standard because it's easy - hummus, veggies, fruit, yoghurt, and crackers. I think as long as you're hitting your macros and getting a good variety of foods within that day (i.e., lots of fresh fruits and veggies) then you're good.

Did you put your information into the site? Go with what mfp tells you!

Bourbon! A glass of that on the rocks... mmmm. And calorie wise, not awful! I'll take a red wine or beer too. I often use booze to make up calories at the end of the day!

I don't. I give in and get my salty snacks as healthily as possibly - I like popcorn made on the stove with a bit of salt, and some chocolate. It's satisfying and I can keep it within my calories, so who cares? I find that if I try and push back the cravings, I eventually go crazy and just pig out so this works way better…

Oh my god, are you me? Sometimes I stare at recent pictures of me because I don't really believe that they are me. Even though they have to be, there's just.. some kind of disconnect there.

You really should! I did a clinic at the lake my triathlon was at and it was SO helpful. I got a lot of tips about open water swimming and just getting a chance to swim with other people around me. That, coupled with heading back to the lake a few times before the race calmed my nerves a lot. Sounds like you're doing the…

This exactly. I make things stretch as far as I can (literally.. I heart my jeggings), but every once in a while I need to buy a new piece, but it's never a whole new wardrobe. That being said, some times I do splurge on a few new shirts or something because it DOES make me feel good to have stuff that fits!

Oh god, that makes me feel less alone!

Eat more! Only thing that's worked for me. I upped my calories to maintenance to give myself a break when I hit a plateau and that's what got the scale moving again.

Fat? I'd like to think curvy, but I think I'm still just fat. One day I hope to be described as athletic!

Me! Well, used to anyway :) I was able to go off my meds recently, my thyroid decided to kick itself into gear with the rest of my body I guess!

My calorie intake is 2,000 - 2,500 a day and what I eat varies day to day a lot! You're welcome to check out my diary, though, it should be public.

I don't buy the meal replacement shakes (too much money and junk in it), but I'm the same as you - I'm not a big breakfast person, so I make a smoothie! Banana + scoop of vanilla protein powder + coconut milk + whatever frozen fruit I'm in the mood for. Usually around 350 calories and super filling!

Yes! Exactly - for some reason, even though I have done a few running races before, this was the first time "athlete" as really clicked for me ! And I am totally hooked! Looking for my next one already.

I'm a vegetarian and I take a daily multi-vitamin which has 50% of my iron for the day. That plus some dark green veggies, and I'm always over. That being said - I agree with what danadark said. If your doctor says your fine, I would trust them! Nothing wrong with a little extra spinach and kale in your diet, though :)

Haha, I'm already planning my next one for September :) I had SO MUCH FUN!

Thank you! I can't even tell you how excited I was when I went through that finish line, it was amazing.

Do it! I started C25k when I was training for this thing because I had NEVER run before, and I'm still only on week 8! I still have a long way to go on the weight loss thing, but hey, every step counts right? Good luck on your race, you'll rock it I'm sure!