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I've never, EVER been a runner. Always hated it, even as a kid. In gym, when we would go to the track to run a mile, I always came in last, I always ended up walking a lot of it. So that's my history. I'm now halfway through week 6 of C25K. Last Friday, I ran 20 minutes without stopping for the first time in my life. So,…

Good to know about the ammonia. Thanks!

My only worry with this or reporting them is that if they don't care enough to keep their dogs safe in the first place, then they won't care enough to pay a fine and the dogs would be put down. And I totally agree - the problem is the owners, not the dogs.

Good idea - thanks

I love it - but I've never cooked with it. I just eat it raw. Sorry, no help here, but I think I will be buying some next time I go shopping! :smile:

You're awesome. :flowerforyou:

Wow! Great job - I love your attitude - you will totally get there, and you better share some pictures with us when you do! :smile:

I think what has helped me the most happened very recently - I logged a really bad day, and just seeing it there, in numbers, what I actually consumed kinda forced me not to ignore it anymore. It sucks to be slapped in the face like that, but I'm the kind of person that needs that sometimes.

Me too -- Go Banana!

My 5 year old came home the other day and told me that her teacher said that if we don't burp or fart we'd all explode, so you know, farting kinda beats the alternative! :laugh: Although, now that I think of it, I'm wondering what brought it on. Probably my kiddo - we are a quite farty family! Hope you find a solution - if…

Didn't bug me, but it cracked me up after I screamed - there was a crane that took up residence one year in the park where I run. It was beautiful. Looked forward to seeing it every morning. Only one day, I didn't see him. Until I ran face to face with him as I turned a corner. He was RIGHT THERE. Surprised me, I jumped…

Thanks guys! I know I feel a thousand times better than I did 24 hours ago :)

I like that - I'll have to give it a shot!

Wow! You look great! Very motivating.. Can't wait to be happy with my pics too :)

From allrecipes.com, Quinoa and Black Beans: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and…

I read something once that I've been trying - put a dollar in a jar everytime you work out. Save up for something you really want. I like that it rewards efforts. Looking forward to my massage :)

:) This makes me happy!

Since you started with the outdoors, I will too! :) I started running again for the first time in two years and I have a new trail. Everything is a bit dead for now because of the cold, but this summer - the field that runs alongside the entire trail is absolutely COVERED in sunflowers! Just thinking about it makes me…

I work at a hotel 11pm to 7am - I feel your pain calorie-wise, but I'm pretty sure my job is a bit less stressful than yours. ;) I work 4 nights and I have 3 off, so there's a lot of switching up my eating and sleeping schedule. I finally took a normal day - one where I get to sleep at night, and wrote down the times that…

Thanks for all the awesome replies! Strangly enough, seeing those numbers actually made me happy in the end - it was the motivation I've been lacking. But to add all of your kindness to it just tops it off. P.S. My husband blushed a bit when I told him how popular he is now! :)

I was just writing down salad ideas and then this popped up - thanks!

I miss my feet. Yes, I can still see them! :) But they used to be pretty cute. I've given myself weekly pedicures for like 10 years now. But, the more weight I gain, the chubbier my feet get, and they're actually kinda depressing me. It's silly, but I miss my cute feet.

I don't use any kind of pinch or choke collar either - If you get a good jogging leash, it is to be used with a normal collar or harness. I wan't trying to advertise for anyone earlier, but I told a girl at work to get a jogging leash, and when she went to the pet store and asked, they gave her a choke collar :( So I…

I have this: http://www.stuntpuppy.com/gear/stunt-runner It may seem a little pricey for a leash, but seriously, it is THE BEST leash ever!! It clips around your waist like a belt, leaving your arms free, the leash part is stretchy, and my dog can just run circles around me while I jog. He may still pull some, but I don't…

I don't know what you're talking about - 52 pounds made a huge difference on you! You look awesome - keep it up!!

Thanks for the list! I'm keeping this for sure!

yum! I'm keeping this

I would love to join - never have joined a group on here, so what do I do?

I've been thinking about it. I think I will. :)

Are you from TX? :tongue: