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My May goals: Complete a Mini-Marathon May 19th at less than 11 min/ mile pace Lose my last three pounds/ hit my goal weight (I've been fluctuating 2-4 pounds over my goal weight) Feel good at my first wedding dress fitting! I'm already thinking about June - I want to start running for speed instead of distance after I…

Beans (I love blackbeans or chickpeas), hummus, veggie burgers, greek yogurt, EGGS, tofu are all great non meat sources! Fish is great, I love to make salmon or shrimp!!

I went to a running store to get fitted for shoes and it helped A LOT. The next time I needed shoes I ordered the same ones for way cheaper on Amazon since I knew they worked :) Runners World magazine has an awesome shoe guide online too! The right shoes can make a world of difference... good luck finding the right fit!

This is absolutely what helps me. If I do a long run (for me more than 7 miles or so) I'll allow myself a small treat, but in day to day running it is all about the quality of what you're eating. You can eat a lot more if you are eating fruits, vegetables, protein than eating junk like chips or sweets - plus you'll feel…

Here are my standbys for lunch: Soup (sometimes with a side of veggies or crackers and cheese) Cottage cheese or hummus with a side of veggies and pita chips Beans! Find they fill me up well - black beans and salsa with a half serving of tortilla chips or half a container of chick peas with frozen veggies Leftovers I find…

5'4 - started out at 150/ size 8 and am now 138 and a 6 (although some of those are a bit loose) - but I also have boobs & a butt. Even with losing almost 15 lbs I haven't lost any in the bra so I don't think my size will go down again lol

Cottage cheese with fruits and veggies or hummus and pita chips/ veggies. I love making beans part of my lunch, find they fill me up and give me energy! I'll mix white beans or chickpeas with frozen veggies or do blackbeans with salsa and/ or avocado. Sometimes I will make a homemade batch of soup at the beginning of the…

I use a combo of fresh and frozen veggies - whatever I have on hand! Last stir fry was fresh asparagus, canned chickpeas, mushrooms and a grated carrot. I LOVE the Trader Joe soyaki sauce. That is the great thing about stir fries - can use whatever you have on hand :)

I used to HATE running and had never run more than a mile in my life. I started with couch to 5K two years ago and have now completed three half marathons... it really is just a great program to get active and get into the habit! And I did not fall in love with running right away, it was probably only a year ago that I…

I like to go out to eat with my friends - I have taken to looking at the menu online in advance to plan out some healthier options or at least plan the rest of my day around the meal if I am going to indulge. For instance I will be having some beer with friends tonight so I am going to have a very light breakfast and lunch…

I am usually up around 5 a.m. and don't eat anything until 9 or 10 a.m. and then it's usually just a yogurt or piece of fruit or something like that. I try to eat something small before lunch, but just a small snack is fine, doesn't have to be "breakfast"

I used to have to wear two. I went to a running store and got a high impact sports bra - totally different and I only have to wear one sports bra when I run now!

My weight also fluctuates and I don't have much to lose. I am 5'5 and started at close to 150, now at 139 looking to get to 135. I noticed results when I upped my exercise and only ate back exercise calories once or twice a week. If you can fit in an extra elliptical session or walk a couple times a week maybe that will…

I have done the professional running store recommendations. It helped at the time and was worth the extra cost, but unless I am dealing with a specific issue or wanting to change type of shoes I then buy the same or a similar model online or at a store the next time I need shoes.

Glad it went well!!

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I ran a half-marathon in the rain last May and have a race tomorrow that looks like rain... Definitely wear a hat. I was in running shorts and a tech t-shirt and perfectly comfortable.

I've lost almost 10 and want to lose 5 more to get down to 135 - think I've stalled with these last 5 to lose! Plan to kick up my exercise as I am training for some summer runs anyway. I also need to focus on getting more quality calories - less from alcohol/ fat/ sugar. It's been hard lately as I have been traveling a lot…

These sound like an AWESOME on the go breakfast for me! Thanks for adding the calorie info!

I need some more friends on here too! I have been using this to track for awhile but just recently started checking out the discussion boards. I am a runner (have done three half marathons and now want to work on improving my speed). I am 5'5 and my original goal weight was 140 but I am aiming for 135 now!

Congrats!! When I started running two years ago I couldn't run a mile without stopping and now I have done three half marathons. I have become one of those people I never understood who looks forward to running! :)

Nothing or a pair of compression shorts

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