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A wonderful transformation and an amazing inspiration! :flowerforyou:

You look amazing!! Thanks for sharing, and the reading suggestions :flowerforyou:

I use this recipe and it is amazing!!! I do make a few substitutions though . . . I use half all purpose flour half whole wheat flour, I sub half of the oil for applesauce, and I sub the sour cream for plain non fat Greek yogurt. I also make it into muffins because if I don't, I would cut the loaf in half and try to pass…

Baby oil works like a charm!

When my son was about 1 1/2 I started running to support my sister in law, we signed up for two 5 km runs, about 2 1/2 months apart from each other. Well, in the middle of training for my first 5km, I found out that I was pregnant. My Dr. told me to continue as I was, so long as I paid close attention to how I was feeling,…

I have trained for 3 half marathons first thing in the morning on an empty stomach . . . Do what ever works for you and enjoy it.

^^ Good to know, thanks for sharing! Happy running to you too!

I did two 34km runs in the past few weeks and I changed it up and took my first gel pack at the 40 minute mark and took one every half hour thereafter. I have to say that I really saw an improvement in my performance, and it didn't seem to effect my stomach/digestion at all. The only thing that stinks is actually having to…

What an excellent idea! I saw on a motivational board "Discipline is deciding between what you want most and what you want now" . . . (works for me about 90% of the time, sometimes you just have to give into that craving, log it and move on!) Hope that helps. Good luck! :smile:

Just a question regarding stronglifts.com . . . . did you sign on to the website with your info to get the program, or did you get the info on the program elsewhere? I just don't want to get a bunch of spam on my email . . . :wink: ETA: I've heard nothing but good about stronglifts . . .

Amazing progress!! Good for you!

Adding any strength training to your routine is beneficial especially core exercises. Have fun!

That's an amazing achievement! Good for you!!!

I agree with all of the suggestions to get fitted. There are different kinds of running shoes, and if you are going to invest any kind of money (and it's totally an investment in yourself!) , it's worth spending the extra dollars to make sure that you are getting the right pair for you. Oh, and I wear Mizuno Alchemy - love…

<< My favorite pic of myself. Awesome job everyone, so inspiring!

Great progress!! You look wonderful.!

This world is a scary place . . . thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

I like it!

^^ Haha! cute!! I like running by myself; every so often, I will do longer distances with my sister in law, and the social aspect of it is nice.

Congrats on all of your hard work, you look great! Not giving up is an accomplishment in itself!

There was an extensive study regarding this . . . more facts can be found at www.broscienceuniversity.com/canadiancalories/moosejerky/tastes-so-good

OK, now I know this is totally false! ^^ Make Believe!! ^^ The only thing that would matter in this instance is if you used a Canadian or American dehydrator !

I have my first full marathon in 26 sleeps!! I have been training for what seems like so long, I am so excited for it to be over, but I'm nervous as well . . . what to do next?? After it's over, I am going to cut back on the running a bit, but I still have 2 half's scheduled for this year (which I am hoping to beat my…

All excellent ideas! I would add that when I worked an office job I would prepare a few large ziploc bags or containers of raw veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, snap peas, carrots, celery . . . anything that I liked to munch on without salt or dip on them, and keep them handy if you are feeling munchy; I had a bad…

^^What he said^^ This should be mandatory reading!

I enjoy Kirkland Plain Greek yogurt (Costco). No artificial flavors, colors, preservatives. One serving is 175g, 100 Calories, 0 Fat, 18g protein. And it's oh so creamy!

I think that people confuse themselves when it comes to the "cost " of eating healthy. The key is planning and organizing! Do your research about what's on sale or less expensive at certain markets/stores, and meal plan accordingly. If you think that you need to be eating certain things to be healthy, of course that could…

Amazing transformation! Good for you!

Took the words right out of my mouth. You are truly an inspiration; your son is so lucky to have such an amazing role model in you. :flowerforyou:

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard everyone would do it. The hard . . . is what makes it great" - Tom Hanks playing Jimmy Dugan in A League of Their Own.