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Yep... during my loss journey (45 pounds) I got a massage every 5 pounds. Now that i'm on maintenance I reward myself with sports massages when I feel that I've earned it with training hard. (whether it be a race, speed training intervals, etc.) I feel that I need to reward my body now instead of just me because I put my…

My cold did loosen up when i jogged! it always does but of course starting out is hard cuz it's so hard to breathe and I forget that it loosens it up, thanks for the reminder (and realization of it)!! I battled the heat because it was hot the last 2 days and I couldnt be idle anymore and it's supposed to rain tonight so…

My starting weight on Jan 6, 2011 was 155.1 pounds and at 5 foot that is considered 'obese' and had health issues (i add that for perspective purposes since many see 155 and think it's a low weight). I set mini-goals to lose 5 pounds for each goal. The first week i lost 4 pounds and after that on average a pound per week,…

this is really going to sound insane but carrots... if you start eating them after lunch or a meal when you get the sweet tooth eventually that's what solves the sweetness craving... i never would have believed it but now when i want something sweet, carrots will do the trick most times.. (the baby carrots). As for the…

I just went through this dilemma actually! I have run a couple of half marathons and some other length races and I wanted to start training for a 5k record. After talking with some fellow runners, we discussed how speed still comes into longer distance races. I didn't want to give up my endurance for long runs or speed if…

I'm the opposite... i am 5 foot tall and when I say my starting weight was 155.1 people say "oh you weren't fat"... i was considered OBESE by BMI and felt horrible all the time due to medical problems starting from the weight! I guess many people just see a number! I am now a size 2.. people criticize that clothing size…

i try to keep almost all of my meals under 500 since on maintenance i'm only allowed 1400 in a day! where to begin!?!? ok.. i eat at fast food places a lot so ... wakeup wrap from dunkin is 180, chick-fil-a chargrilled sammich with bun 290..without bun using lettuce is 210, regular tacos from taco bell 180 each, bagel with…

Because I run... which i can't do right now... cuz i'm at work.. but wishing i was out running in this beautiful weather..

thanks for the advice! Much appreciated!

Stopped making excuses...

My 10 miler was 1:31:21 that was my last race... we averaged 8:11 splits for most but it was crowded (43,000 people ran it) so mile 1 and 9-10 messed our times up.. we started in 10 min/mile corral so next year we'll start in the 8min/mile one.... my first half was in March and before i did any speed training was 2:05:31…

thanks! the start line is a little over a mile from my house so i'll use that as a warmup mile... it's a relatively flat course w one "hill" aka 20 foot incline... it was the biggest hill i ever ran... until i learned what a real "hlll" was by doing races in other states lol I'd love to get down to 7 min/mile but i guess…

SW 155.1 GW and CW 112.0 took from January 6, 2011-Sept 21, 2011 I ate/still eat Cheesesteaks every Monday :-) Moderation.. i would eat healthy all day (that's breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks) and then budget for the nutrition of a cheesesteak. I don't cook, i eat papa johns, chick-fil-a, arby's, 5-guys burgers on a day i…

Congrats!!! that is awesome!! I have been on maintenance for about 9 months with my journey starting January 2011.. i still remember the day/place/time i replaced french fries with a salad haha Now i play "what would the old me eat" and list what i would have gotten and laugh then become slightly disgusted at my old…

ugh i hate speed training intervals for running... love the results.. ABSOLUTELY hate the training sessions

I'm sure there are but this topic came up on the left hand side as a recently discussed one... i found it interesting so wrote the exercise myth instead of "bump" so I could return and read more responses later under "my topics"... I figured an exercise myth was better than just writing "bump".

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i know this is about running but it still amused me... happened when i first started running and had just hit the 6 mile mark: me: "ah i'm a little sore, i ran 6 miles earlier" dummyhead gasping: "oh i heard women shouldn't run like that, your time of the month will stop and you can get damage down there from running". now…

i find that plain tacos aren't that bad, just shell, beef and tiny bit of cheese no sour cream. On the border restaurant has a nutrition menu that can give you a run down of calorie content in the items (or don pablos.. one of them.)

Hmmm, that's a tough one. While I was in weight loss mode i plateue'd every 3 weeks FOR about 3 weeks, i didnt change a thing and it would just catch up. I knew what i was doing was right, i knew i was at a 500 calorie deficit a day each week and EVERY single time it would catch up and lose 3 pounds (since the plateau was…

def what is mentioned above... go to a local running store and they will fit you for the correct shoe. they look at how you walk and how your arch is, etc. and surprisingly aren't that pricey. I have bought a few pairs and all were $90 and under and have suited me well for many many miles

Fruit punch and Strawberry watermelon! I didn't like sweet tea or the energy one that is Black Cherry. Does anyone feel that they aren't as good as regular water? I feel like they can't be as good as water but since i dont like water i'd rather have 4 glasses with MIO than 1 glass of water i choke down and complete with a…

haha i JUST posted about this too! I have been on maintenance for 7 months so cleaned them out of the closet about 7 months ago but kept them on standby in a box. I didn't want to jump the gun as I just hit maintenance. Last night I went through and separated them from donations vs keeping in tupperware. I'm only keeping…

hehe thanks guys and I like that saying! I'm going to start using it! I stole the saying "when one egg falls on the floor, you don't throw the other 11 on the floor too" and I think that's def another one to live by!

Def go to a doctor and also request an Epstein Barr blood test among tests for vitamin deficiencies and liver enzyme levels (sounds horrible but worth it). I suffered from chronic fatigue (from epstein) for a long time with a b12 deficiency. No eating disorder but that EB just crushed my energy levels and health in…

There are quite a few videos like Leslie sansome (she has a variety from beginner to advanced). I am not good on picking out videos as I'm not well coordinated for many of them but I did insanity which is extreme. Reason I post though is that my best advice is make the area a place you want to go and do a workout. I do…

ugh i love running but HATED the items I carry!! I usually carry my iphone in one hand because I track the trip on runkeeper and my ipod in the other hand because I'd rather use the "non-touch" screen version since I skip songs a lot. I recently bought a "spi-belt" and I love it! I keep everything in it and definitely…

and also yes, pace yourself!!! don't jump out of the gate.. you will be able to kinda gage towards the middle when and where to pick up the speed. I ran with 2 friends and they jumped out of the gate as I held back, around mile 3 i caught up with them so a steady pace can really help in the long run! :-)

My time was 2:05 and there were 3 miles straight uphill <ugh just evilness>. I was told that 2:05 was kinda fast for a first timer though (not sure.. guess this thread will tell!!) and that 2:30 is a good solid first time. I wouldnt worry too much about the time for the 1st one, aim to finish with a smile and knowing you…

haha yes I agree with that too! The whole "earning" thing is one thing that I abide by but I'm also superstitious (which goes with the earning aspect somewhat as well since when i say earn I mean ME earning)... I envision a pothole and falling in it around mile 3 if I wear it before the race and the chafing from it being…