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Ok, so still not quite sure what I want for goals. But I do have some fitness goals I want to achieve. I usually walk/run around a trail (DU ponds) just down the road from me. There are 2 ponds there, so I have made 3 goals. 1 - be able to run around one pond, 2 - be able to run around both ponds, 3 - be able to run around…

Happy Friday everyone! Had a quiet evening tonight. Went for my run/walk after work and then went to my in laws and had a campfire. The tall ships are in the city for the weekend so hubby and I are thinking about going down and enjoying that. I am going to start the day with my jog/walk and I imagine I will get a lot of…

Good morning, as well! Had another very rushed morning! I think I am going to have to buy a new alarm clock, as apparently the one I have is broken! So, with only 20 minutes to shower, dress and get ready for work, I had to get another bagel from timmie's on the drive to work. Oh well, it will be ok as long as I keep a…

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I haven't had much pain in my shins, but I have in my calves. And the side stitch... I am not really sure of the right way to get rid of them, but for me, I find if I slowly breathe in thru my nose and out threw my mouth, it helps. I just repeat this several times and the pain seems to go away. Try to make sure your…

Congratulations! You must be so happy! A goal outfit (or pants) can be such a great form of motivation! I have half a goal wardrobe sitting there. :laugh: Great job!

Good morning everyone! :flowerforyou: Would exercising outside count instead of the dvd workout? I am doing the couch to 5k. I would prefer to do this, but I can do the dvd...

I don't remember what the address is that I got mine from, but it was by Suz (the podcast). I think the address that explains the whole thing is coolrunning.com :ohwell: I believe. Did week 1, day 2 tonight and I was very happy with how much better I did today than yesterday. I didn't think I would notice a change that…

Make sure to measure yourself! Even though you don't see pounds lost, you could be losing inches! Hang in there! It will all come together in time. Every body is different! :smile: :flowerforyou:

I love sweatin to the oldies!!! Years ago I did it all the time, but the ol vhs just doesn't like to play very well anymore. Hopefully sometime soon I will get the dvd. There is nothing like dancing for exercise! It makes it so fun!

Are you eating much fibre and protein? They are known to keep you fuller longer.

Good morning everyone! Hope that you are all having a great morning! I forgot to put my starting weight with this yesterday, so it is 172 lbs on July 15. I had a very rushed mornig this morning (majorly slept in) so I ended up having a cinnamon & rasin bagel from Tim Horton's for breakfast on my drive to work. What has…

Ok, so I just did Week 1 - day 1 and all in all I am pretty happy with myself. I didn't do the greatest with all the running, but I was pretty close... and it was my first day after all! I feel super right now, just like I know that I should after a good workout! My legs are a little sore, but it's definitely the good sore…

Hello everyone! This is my first weigh in with you! I didn't weigh myself last Wednesday, however, I did over the weekend, so I am going to go with that weight SW: 178 CW: 172 GW: 135 Lost 1.5 lbs Good luck everyone.. hope you are having a great day!

Good Luck! I'm starting today as well! :drinker:

I have wondered about trying the organic yogurt, but I never think of it when I am getting groceries. I will definetly remember next time I go. Thanks for the info! I s'pose I should start paying more attention to the ingredients than just the nutrition labels

Oh? This I didn't know. I have been eating Danon Sillohette. I thought it was good for me. :blushing:

Do you ever try frozen yogurt instead of ice cream? I know there is quite a difference (being that I am also a MAJOR die hard ice cream fan), but it can be quite good. And you can also freeze your own yogurt in posicle trays to make frozen yogurt type ice cream bars (if that made any sense?)

Count me in too! I think Christmas is a great time to be my goal weight. And much more logistic (for me). Had a very rushed morning this morning, so all I had was a 1/2 cup of Danon Mixed Berry yogurt. I was starving by lunch tho! But, now, my tummy's filled again, and I am content. :smile: Good Luck Everyone!

Love it!!! :love: I am definitely going to pass this on to friends! And how true... LOL :laugh:

So, you have done the first day? I wanted to start last night, however by the time I got home it was dark and I don't really like wakling/running at night. I will be starting tonight though! Good luck to you!

I think that this is a wonderful idea. I am the same as well... loose weight, treat myself to something I normally wouldn't eat. SO, I think that you are finding a great way to reward yourself! I think that I will do this as well, so my "goal" (lol) for today is to come up with my mini goals and rewards. Thanks for the…

Also, congrats and good luck with the quiting smoking! I am very happy for you! That is my next goal!

Welcome! I have also been on again and off again with my fitness pal. I used to only track my foods when I knew I had a good day, but now I am determined to stay on track. My suggestion if to always read new forum posts and join groups. It is incredible how supportive everyone is and how inspirational a lot of their…

I have read about this couch to 5k several times in the mfp forums, and was never really sure what it is. Now that I know, I think that it is an excellent idea! The majority of my exercise is walking and jogging with my dog. I usually just try to jog as long as I can, but a lot of evenings, I find that I only walk. I am…

Hello Everyone! I was just wondering if I could join your group? It sounds excellent, and being a crazy Canuck, myself, it sounds like a great place for me. I have struggled with my weight for MANY years and have been on again, off again with tracking my food/exercise on mfp. I am hoping that if I join a group, with your…