Speedy89

You can torrent them - although I do not condone such illegal activities.

Congrats on committing yourself to such a goal. I just ran my first full marathon - only started running in June without any prior experience...you can do it too if you set your mind to it. Before I started marathon training I did p90x plyometrics every 1-2 days for a couple months to build up my leg muscles...it worked…

the soreness (if you have not experienced it before) is probably lactic acid build up. To aid in a fast recovery, stretch your legs regularly, and lightly massage around the areas where you are sore (using a rolling pin on your quads/hamstrings/calves also helps). And make sure you consume plenty of protein so your muscles…

just run, people =) Or walk/jog/bike until you are able to run.

34 waist, and a 42 suit size. now I'm a 29 waist and a 36 suit size. I'm usually the smallest size available...feels good.

true and false. Macy's no longer carries my size - all their shirts, suits, and pants are way too big. So I have to go to Express, where clothes are twice as expensive, but tighter, more stylish and fashion forward. Sometimes though I buy my athletic wear and shirts in the kids section of a department store - which does…

thank you all so much!

wow you look incredible...great job!

seconded.

then we can all hug and frolic through strawberry fields together.

no...because it's literally poison. I might have 1 beer if I'm out with coworkers/friends, so I don't look like a square, but I usually nurse it for about 4 hours, and in most cases finish less than half of it. Also, even if I have one drink, my mood is noticeably different the day after...I researched this, apparently…

what is NSV?

I had a cheat day once (not by choice, but went to a party and couldn't turn down food at risk of appearing rude/awkward) ...I felt nauseous afterwards because of all the oil in my stomach, I wasn't used to it. I was also dehydrated from all the sugar. Oddly enough, the day after my body was craving fats and…

a lot

start running.

Solid...time to man up and run! Besides, leg and core muscles are a lot more useful than huge arms (unless your lifting stuff on a regular basis as part of your livelihood)

I think you missed the point of what I was saying, but it's fine.

Only thing that really worked for me was going vegetarian...did that back in January. The moment I started seeing pounds come off, I completely changed my lifestyle. I was 165 pounds in January...then I started working out and eating right, joined MFP shortly after. By July, I had lost 40 pounds, gained a good amount of…

depends on personal preference. Personally I find it's best to build muscle in the evenings, then consume protein, and sleep, so that your muscles can recover while you rest. Cardio is good in the mornings, because it usually wakes you up and gives you energy for the day. Also people say "fasting runs" burn fat better than…

Glad to hear it.

Nice work...and yeah, I know it's probably not good karma, but whenever I need extra motivation to stay fit, I usually just think about really obese, out of shape people.

the weight loss projection is inherently flawed, there are many variables it does not consider at all, one of these variables, as you have pointed out, is the source of your calories. 1200 calories of complex carbs, fibers, and proteins are very different from 1200 calories of saturated fats and sugars. Best to think of…

starvation mode is a myth...think about anorexics and bulimics. They net close to 0 calories, do their bodies look like they're clinging to fat? Not at all. They have a host of other health problems, but that's neither here nor there. But yes, 1200 is quite low...though everyone's caloric needs are different. If you feel…

Yeah you should be fine if you can run 10-11...why not just run 2 extra miles one day to see? Generally, I hit a wall after burning about 1300 calories, which is why I need an energy bar/banana for super long runs, you may need to do the same, because once you hit that wall, moving seems impossible. PS. Kudos for…

I don't think this is the best place to get that kind of advice. Go to your friends for emotional support, go to a professional, with a demonstrated track record for helping people, for advice.

fo sho.

If you go with that you will look like an emo guy

Thanks for the advice everyone, you have given me a lot to think about.

not sure if you care for a male opinion, but it really depends on your face. On most any woman shoulder length hair looks good, but for some women a short boyish can look good, but imho not many women can pull off this look.

with that attitude, odds are you'll only find the pigs