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I know that feeling! Everytime I see a photo of myself I cringe. Start out small...keep up with MFP, take the stairs, park farther away in the parking lot, eat fruits and vegetables everyday, drink a glass of water before every meal (I am still working on that last one myself). I am losing at a snail's pace but the way I…

HI, I am 41 years old and trying to conceive also. I have about 30-40 LBS to lose too. I have been trying to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables and making sure I don't miss my pre-natal vitamins. I do some mild exercise since I'm afraid to do anything too strenuous. My doctor just put me on Clomid to help with ovulation.…

I got one for Christmas and so far made a smoothie with apples and coconut water, another with frozen berry mix, a soup with sweet potatoes, carrots, soup broth and pepper, and I made homemade hummus. I'm looking for different ideas too. My guess would be to have the following ingredients around depending on what you want…

Hi...I know this was posted months ago but it came up on a search. You can go to www.goneforarun.com and they have a virtual 5K section. Part of the proceeds go to charity too. I just signed up for a Elf on the Run one. You get a bib, medal and tech gloves. But I agree with the comment above...just do it. I do 5k with my…

I'm in. Thanks!!

I'm in... Name: GCPgirl Age: 41 Height: 5'2" Start Weight (1st September): (as of today 8/30) 169.2 Goal Weight (1st October): 164 1st September: 8th September: 15th September: 22nd September: 29th September: 1st October: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week: I'm hoping…

oops posted by mistake. I'm looking for a September challenge and this came up in a search. I didn't see that it was from 2011 and I can't delete.

There are some great answers here! I always feel I need to mix it up a bit or I get bored (except for running since I can just change the route). I will definitely check out some of these. Thanks!

I like doing the videos too. That reminds me I got a New York City Ballet Workout video that I haven't used in a while. I might have to go through the rotation of videos for August. I am also not a gym person but I have my own equipment that I got through the years in my basement...stationary bike (from a garage sale),…

Current Weight: 173 LBS Overall Goal: 140 LBS August Goal: 165 LBS Other goals: drink more water, eat more veggies, run a 5k w/o walking part

HI, I'm from Long Island, NY. I am 41 years old and currently weigh about 170 LBS and I am 5'2". I just started taking Hot Yoga classes and running/walking 5Ks.

I'd like to join too!

My garden is all grown from organic seeds and I buy organic milk and eggs but it gets pricey to buy everything organic.

I do Hot Yoga and starting Kettlebell exercises.

:) I'm in!

The first step is to get yourself in the right mindset to want the change and you got it! It is a lifestyle change that you will be proud of. You have a support system here! I will send you a friend request...good luck!

When I was in college I weighed 110LBS but looking back at pics I looked too skinny for my frame. My goal was originally 125LBS but I met a trainer who told me she was 140LBS but looked 125...she said that 125 was too small for me. I started with 169LBS and I'm looking at 140 for now. It all depends on how tone I get too.…

try taking baby steps at first...modify what you do like...get brown rice at the Chinese place instead of white or fried, make chicken fingers without the breading...add some seasoning instead, instead of french fries make baked sweet potato fries or butternut squash (I bake it with a little sea salt and pepper), try…

As far as exercising, I started running...you can do it any time you have free and for as long as you can. It will only cost you a pair of sneakers. I also bought a exercise bike in a garage sale for $8. The spedometer doesn't work but as long as the pedals turn, I don't care. People are ALWAYS selling exercise stuff at…

I am the same way...I could go all day without drinking. Now I am making an effort to drink...I have a 22oz cup on my desk at work. If I fill it twice throughout the day I figure 44oz a day of water isn't a bad way to start. It helps that the cup has a straw in it.

HI...I got mine for Christmas too. Please add me... https://www.fitbit.com/user/33ZCQ3 I am up for the challenge! I have 30 LBS to lose.

The skeptic in me was curious too. I only saw that her best friend came on the thread & posted her picture from the end of the race. She is in contact with the person planning the race. If you can't join the virtual race, next time you go for a run keep Melissa in your thoughts. Some people said they were writing her bib…

I graduated C25K!!!! I ran my first 5k on Sunday...it was a Color Run and it was so much fun especially since I got to do it with my sister, nephew, cousin and friends. I am signing up for my next one, a Zombie Run on October 26th. This is truly addicting!!!

I am doing C25K now and I am a slow runner too. I am more focused on endurance and being able to run the whole 5k without stopping then I will train to run faster. Music helps. I was also reading a book on running this morning on the train and they said agility training (like jump rope) and cross training(Like bike riding…

I listen to old, new & different Genres. Here is a blog I recently posted with a list of songs. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/GCPgirl/view/my-1st-running-playlist-562140

I ran 1.56 miles on Monday! The most I have ever run before this was 1 mile indoors when I was 22 years old...and that was 17 years ago. After that I could barely run a block outdoors. I thought I was going to cry when I got home on Monday, I was so happy even if it was a slow run. I have a 5k in September and this was the…

I read this post after I ran Week 5 Day 1 and had no problems. Now I am in week 6, did day 2 yesterday and it had me running 13 min instead of 10 and a 6 min cool down. I leave more time for my runs now because I never know how long it will be.

I agree! Week 6 was easier in comparison.

Thank you for all the answers. I will try a few different ones to see what works. I also read this article & will try some of these like vegetable juice & iced green tea. http://beta.active.com/articles/10-postrun-drinks-to-fuel-fast-recovery?page=1

Thank you!!