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I'm 5'5. SW: 146 CW: 128 GW: 125 I'm basically in maintenance. Was 125 last week and will be again.

It didn't cause me to gain weight.

chocolate rice cake - 60 cals 1 tablespoon of chocolate PB2 on top - 25ish cals YUM

The chocolate kind is delish. I put it on rice cakes for a nighttime sweet tooth fix.

That's totally fine. Run at a speed where you can maintain it. If I'm running 1 mile, it's going to be a lot faster than if I'm running 5 miles, so don't compare yourself to people who say they run a 6 minute mile. That's 1 mile, and you're working toward 6!

I add spinach or kale for the nutrients. You can't taste them at all. I also add chocolate protein powder because it's yummy and protein-packed. The rest is frozen fruits. I use water, not milk because water is zero calories. But I add coconut on top, or granola, or fresh berries or something for texture so it feels more…

Hair's already dead, so water's not going to change its condition. It will help your skin a ton though!

I get flavored sparkling water like La Croix, and diet Lipton green tea.

It's 2pm, and I'm currently at 11,642 because I went to the gym before work. But on days when I don't work out, I take the stairs at work, park far away from the door, take my dogs for longer walks, leave my key card at my desk so I have to take the long route around the office... and then if I'm at like 8 or 9k before…

I finished c25k recently. Now am doing the 10k app. I loved it! I ran about 4 miles this morning. The most important thing is that it's almost 100% mental. Yes, you're going to be tired. Yes, you might dread doing it. But guess what? You can do it! Just get out there and get it done. Honestly, it's 30 minutes of your day--…

You have to work out. Cellulite is caused by the way your body holds fat cells. Lose the fat and strengthen the muscle, and it will get better. You can do it! But don't stress too much. It's totally normal.

I started running a few months ago, and I feel stronger than ever in my legs, and in my lungs. My cardio ability has gone up tremendously. However, my right hip does get achy after a few miles, but I think I just need to find a good hip stretch. I say do whatever you like to do. Don't force yourself to run if you don't…

I don't have a specific brand, but I do have a lot of good ones. Go to Academy or somewhere with a lot of options and TRY THEM ON. That's the only way to know. Find some that feel sturdy and go hop around in the dressing room.

I go before work because I like to exercise on an empty stomach, and I also like to have the evenings free to socialize or whatever. Do whatever works for you! Some people don't have the self control to get out of bed at 5:30am, but if they go in the afternoon, then that's fine!

The one thing that keeps me on track is prelogging. I log my breakfast, lunch and dinner the night before. That way I know exactly how much wiggle room I have for snacks. Also, I'm an evening snacker, so I plan on saving a couple hundred calories for night time because I know I'll want them. Plan ahead!

I weigh daily because I feel like it keeps me on track. I'm not going to eat this whole pizza even though I want to, because I have to step on the scale in 10 hours! But you're totally right about just watching the trends. You're going to fluctuate a lot from day to day, so don't get too caught up in the number.

I'm doing it too :) Week 7, day 2 done this morning. Some days are a struggle, some days are good. I think it depends on my mindset. Today was the same workout as Saturday, but it felt so much easier. Yay.

I often lose motivation for working out, but I think I can make up for some of it in the kitchen. So when it's hot, I just think, "I'm going to be in shorts and a tank top this weekend. Do I need this cookie?" or I lift up my shirt to look at my stomach and think, "this extra helping of mac and cheese is not going to do me…

I use unflavored greek yogurt in place of anything creamy, so like if you're making tuna salad or any recipe that calls for mayonnaise, use nonfat yogurt. I also have discovered that I like almond milk more than regular milk. There's still debate over which is healthier, but unsweetened almond milk is a lot fewer calories…

I always just wash my body at the gym, and do my hair washing/conditioning/shaving stuff at home when I have more time. Mostly because I still have to slap on some makeup and make myself look presentable for work, and I don't have time for extra stuff!

I don't have that kind of weight to lose, but I'm in Dallas! Wooooo.

Yeah you did. "I pay my insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 a month. That gives me a card that I can use at all the cheaper gyms, and the YMCA in my town. Only the super fancy gym with the towel attendants isn't part of the blue cross deal. So, I pay 20. No commitment, no nothing. Part of Obamacare."

Yeah, this one markets itself as being a "premier club", aka very upscale and overpriced.

I'm in Texas. Apparently it's expensive here.

Okay so what I'm seeing here is that most people have some kind of deal for being a student, having Obama Care, through their work, etc. Bummer, none of that would apply to me. I miss being in college and having a super nice facility for free.

Dang, y'all! I Googled gyms near me and checked prices on at least a dozen of them. There was literally not a single option less than $75/month. Is this a big city problem or what?

I used to get them too. My problem came from the wrong shoes and running on pavement. I've found that I do not get them on a treadmill. I think the impact is slightly less.

Here are mine. Unfortunately, little black one is slow as molasses. I spend our whole walk trying to coax him into picking up the pace!

The boring parts is the stuff minus the cheese and bread! Hah we all know cheese and bread is delicious!

Whaaaat? Thank you! I was searching for a nutrition calculator or something, but couldn't find it.