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  • I tried all those too, and what worked for me was Zyban. I also had to completely quit drinking alcohol for the first couple of months. I guess I had a lot of triggers for example - stress, eating, drinking alcohol, that were tied to smoking. So that was the hardest thing to break for me. I wish you the best of luck, and…
  • BTW.... For those of you that have completed, or are still working on the C25k, does it get much easier? I am repeating week one this week because I still feel pretty winded after my 60 seconds of running. I do really well for the first 2/3 of the 20 minutes, but I am praying for quick ends to the 60 second run segments…
  • Hello all and welcome to the newbies!!! Always welcome and the more the merrier. I am so thankful for finding this site, this is the motivation and support that I soooooo badly needed. I have always tried to be motivating and supportive to other in their fitness and weight loss - but just could never find a group of people…
  • Hello Ladies!!! Had a nice holiday weekend. Ran my first 5k yesterday!! Ugh - it was so HUMID...... but I finished and wasn't the last one. I had set a goal of 50 minutes and finished under 45 so very happy with that. However I had a seven year old boy and 75 year old man who finished ahead of me. I the old guy never did…
  • Dang.............. I never got a chance to try it!!! Maybe they will bring it back soon!!!
  • I am using this on my Ipod - can't do the apps cause my Ipod is too old. Anyway this has been a huge help to me. I just started Week 3 Day 1 this morning. Never thought I would have run for 3 minutes - it's crazy that I actually look forward to this!! :smile:
  • Morning Ladies!! Happy Monday to you all!! Started C25K Week 3 Day 1 today. Beautiful day, never thought I would look forward to running in the morning, but it's happening!?!??! Really hitting me that I only have a couple of days work, Wednesday is my last day. Who knows what will happen after that.....................…
  • Had a wonderful weekend, did pretty good with food, just not much for exercise............ :( So on this sultry evening I am heading out for an hour run/walk. It's sooooooooooo hot here in Iowa. I should be thankful for the extra sweat - calorie burn - right!??! I look forward to a good workout tomorrow night with the…
  • www.active.com I ran across this website and there are TONS of great fitness ideas and information, thought I would share with you!! Enjoy!!
  • Hey Ladies!! Happy Friday to you all......... sorry to say I have not checked in much since we first started this group. I soooooooo need this motivation right now, but I have been pretty focused on my job search. My last day at my current job is June 30th, and I have been here for 10+ years. So kind of a roller coaster…
  • I am 39 will be 40 - next month!! I have lost 20 already and have another 50 to go. Stepmom to 2 boys - 20 and 17. I work in customer service for a pharmaceutical company, will be losing my job the end of this month. Yikes!! Married for 8+ years. I live in Iowa.
  • Me too.......... :)
  • Yes, I don't know how to join either.......... and thanks!!
  • Born in July 1970, so 40 is right around the corner. I have struggled with my weight for as far back as I can remember. I have lost about 15 since the beginning of the year, and would like to lose another 40. I am so........... ready for this change, but it's not easy for sure!! Also losing my job, so there is change all…
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