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My healthy replacement for the donuts that I love so much are Vitatops. Every Thursday someone brings donuts into work. I bring my chocolate Vitatop and heat it up in the microwave. I usually only eat these on Thursdays so that they stay a treat for me. For the most part, they help keep me out of the donuts.

I just finished w5d3 yesterday - the dreaded 20 minute run. I wasn't sure if I was ready, but I completed it successfully! Such a huge accomplishment for someone who has never been a runner. I am really starting to understand why so many have had success with this program. FYI - for Android users, you can get the c25k pro…

Thank you for the useful advice. Being new to running (a little more than half way through c25k) I appreciate this.

I successfully completed Week 5, day 3 yesterday!!! I jogged slow and steady (used my cardiotrainer app to pace myself), and I was able to jog the entire 20 minutes without stopping! That was huge for me. I have nothing but great things to say about c25k!

Wednesday's QOTD: What is the one unhealthy food that you could never and I mean never ever!!!!!! give up in a million years???? I would have to say donuts. I don't eat them often, but I love them. I think it stems from my childhood. My dad was a baker/cake decorator, and when we visited him at work, my sister and I always…

Tuesday's QOTD: Why did you choose your profile picture? I am on the blue team. The only time I drink fancy drinks like this is with my girlfriends. So my picture reminds me of my treasured time with the girls.

Hello ladies, My name is Christi, and I'm from Mentor, OH (east of Cleveland, right on Lake Erie). I am 5'1" and have lost 31 pounds since the beginning of May. I would like to lose another 20-30 pounds. I was always thin in high school and college. My wedding dress was a size 6, and I was happy with that. Then life really…

10/3 - 146.4

I am wearing new pants today - two sizes smaller!!! I am also wearing a favorite blouse that hasn't fit in a very long time. Walking tall (well as tall as I can at 5' 1" :laugh: ) and proud today!

I have been hypothyroid for ten years as well and am currently taking 150 mcg of Synthroid daily. While I blamed some of my weight gain on this, it can't be blamed for all of it. I have consistently lost 1-1.5 pounds a week since I started at the beginning of May. I keep within my calories 90% of the time and try to…

I am really excited! Thanks to Kimi131, who introduced me to this fabulous group! Can't wait to meet the rest of you ladies.

Great job!!! :bigsmile: I will be doing w5d1 this evening. I am nervous for week 5, but then again, I was nervous about week 4, and I did it!

I try to be active every day. I have two black labs, Mindy and Chelsea, so I like to walk them every day, rain or shine. We usually do 1.5 miles/day during the week and 2-3 miles/day on the weekends. I took a Body Sculpting class in June and plan to sign up again in November. I did part 1 of 30 Day Shred but it wasn't for…

Of course I don't mind!! It is so hard to read through the entire thread sometimes :smile:

Hello ladies, I joined earlier today, but I was at work so I didn't have time for a proper introduction. My name is Christi, and I'm from Mentor, OH (east of Cleveland, right on Lake Erie). I am 5'1" and have lost 30 pounds since the beginning of May. I would like to lose another 20-30 pounds. I was always thin in high…

Thanks for sharing Shanna. I know last week was difficult for you, but you came out of it on top, as always!!!! :happy:

9/26/11 - 148.2!! Slowly but surely it's coming off :) Christmas is three months from yesterday. If you didn't do it yesterday, take a picture of yourself today. Then compare it to the ones that are taken on Christmas. I'm hoping for some big changes over the next three months!

Count me in! I'm only 5'1" :)

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I just looked at your food diary. They are all changing with exercise. Look at Saturday (with exercise) and Sunday (no exercise).

The pumpkin muffins sound wonderful!

Welcome!! I work in downtown Cleveland. MFP is a great site.

Brandy, We completely understand. I am glad to hear that you are doing what is best for YOU!! Take care and know that we are always here for you as well!!! Christi

Just saw your status... thanks for the reminder :) 9/19/11 - 149.4 - whoo hoo!! Out of the 150's!!!!

Those sound fantastic! Donuts are by far my weakness.

I enjoy reading fiction, scrapbooking, photography, traveling, playing with my black labs Mindy and Chelsea and spending time with family and friends.

I'm a Libra too! I love what you said about finding balance in life. Happy early birthday!

I don't think I've ever done anything crazy to lose weight. This is only the second time I've ever tried to lose weight. The first time was back in 2002 when I bought the Weight Watchers books from ebay and followed that program, minus the meetings. I was pretty successful at the time but got bored with it and eventually…

That sounds great. Can't wait to try it!

Regarding food, I tend to buy the same things every week. They are easy, healthy and are working. However, this past weekend, I decided I needed a change. The same salad with grilled chicken five days a week was getting very boring. So I went up and down the aisles of the grocery store looking for new ideas. I will be…