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Is it to let to record my weight. With the ice storm and snow in Seattle power and internet have been down. SW 155 CW 156 I did not get out for my runs :-( The ice made getting any out of the house difficult. But this is a new week with a new challenge.

The planks are tough ( especially since my cat decide to add some extra weight by jumping on my back). Its been so long since I did any I had forgot what a great work out they are. Thanks for this challenge!!

I forgot my names Christi

I'm in!! Starting weight:155 Goal weight:130 Non weight goal: Running the Portland Marathon in under 5 hours A little about me: I'm 35 years old and currently applying to go back to school full time to be come a Medical Technologist. At my heaviest I weighed 225lbs, but after collapsing from a heart condition I decided I…

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We are having a winter storm warning and almost did not go but I braved the rain and it was worthy it. Tuesday 2.5 miles Total for week 5.6 miles

Also have your doctor check your Ferretin levels. It is common in women of childbearing age to be deficient. If your Ferretin low you can take an iron supplement with vitamin c. But make sure to get the test because if you are not deficient you can consume to much iron.

The last two previous years I was unable to spend Christmas with family. What I did was treat Christmas Day as a normal day and then we selected a different day after the holidays to celebrate. My boyfriend and I have found we enjoy this tradition. We now have decided to celebrate Christmas after the Dec 25th from now on.…

Sunday 11/20/11 = 3.1 Total 3.1 miles

Congrats!!! I know what an accomplishment this is. I started at 225lb and couldn't run 2 minutes. I just completed my 6th marathon. So just be aware the success is addictive and so are running those races. Again great job and keep up all the hard work.

Saturday 7.5 Total for the week 17.72

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Great Job!! Things will get better. How did things go at the temp agency?

My Mom was diagnosed with skin cancer two years ago. Luckily they caught it before it spread and were able to remove all of the lesion. Otherwise I am a volunteer with the American Cancer Society so I work at a cancer resource center at a local treatment center once a week, and a get to interact with some of the most…

I did take b12 injections but it was for B12 deficiency. I noticed no difference with my weight. I think it should be okay but any injections should be done under a doctor supervision.

For Thursday 4.97 miles walk/run. Total so far this week 10.22

One thing to remeber is that it is not your overall numbers that are the best indicator of health but the ratio between your LDL and HDL. If your doctor did a complete Lipid panel ask for the risk ratio and this will be a better indicator of your heart disease risk than just the LDL level.

I have been on WW and was quite sucesful. The key is to find a meeting that you like the leader. If you don't like the leader you will never attend. But I agree with a number of other people ask for a referal to a dietician. Most insurance companies will cover the cost.

Hi For Tuesday I ran 2.5 miles. I ran along the lake today and it was lovely with all the fall leaves and sunshine. :-) Total 5.25 for the week so far.

I always prefer to run outside. I live in Seattle so I certainly understand the not wanting to get out in the drizzle in the winter. But I have found that if you have the right gear running outside in the winter is a lot of fun. There are fewer people on the trails and right now the fall colors make my runs along the…

Hi I ran on the treadmill today and it always fills harder than when I run outdoors. 2.75 on Sunday.

Hi I''m Christi I just found this group today. I'm excited to be able to join a new challenge. I live in Seattle and sometimes it is hard to motivate myself to get out in the rain and wind to run without some additional motivation. I started running about 4 years ago and completed my 6th marathon in October. I hope to keep…

I completely agree. I have a binge eating problem and I think is cruel to put these contestants into this situation. Especially since the trainers only reinforce the guilty they must already feel for "giving in"

I would love to join. My weight as of 11/08/11 was 162.4.

Welcome! I'm in Seattle, but i go up to Vancouver BC on a regular basis.

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I just completed the Portland marathon last month. I'm not an expert either but I find having a run on my schedule motivates me to keep moving. Good luck on the Goofy Challenge. It is on my list for one event I want to do. Feel free to add me as a friend.

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I typical do one day a week that is a speed workout. However, I drop my pace on the long run day. You will find if you consistently do a sped workout once a week your speed will begin increasing on your long run. My recommendation is to plan one run a week to focus on speed or hills, and one day where you focus on…