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DITTO!!! I stopped tracking my food and was not exercising as much and I managed to gain 10lbs over the last 6 months! It's a constant battle for me, so I can relate to how your feeling! I'm determined not to go back to my fat clothes!!!! I will NOT go back there!!! So I'm back on the MFP wagon tracking all my food and…

WOW - thanks for all the feedback everyone! There are a variety of classes offered in town. I love taking classes, so I will definately take one to check it out. I will also look into some of the DVD's. It's easier for me to do my exercise at home during the day when no one is home. Thanks again! fran :flowerforyou:

Hey ladies!!! Belly dancing is actually done in some Zumba routines! I'm a "retired" Zumba instructor, still taking classes though! It's a great workout! It does require a little coordination but know this - there are only usually 4-6 moves per song. They are repeated based on the intro/chorus/verse of each song. You…

I can definately relate! In my 30's weight came off me on a weekly basis when I was losing it. Now it's more like, wait a month and see what comes off. I've lost 24lbs since mid-July and it's been brutally hard for me! I started running (well I really jog) in July too and that has really helped my loss. I'm not trying to…

I can totally relate! I have a HUGE Italian family and food is the center! My rule is that if I'm going to a relatives house, I will exercise that day and enjoy whatever is served! I definately try not to go overboard, because then I feel like crap. Small portions are the way to go! I also make an effort to drink alot of…

Hello! On the same journey! I'll send you a friend request! fran :flowerforyou:

Hi Jeannie! I"m 5'4" and would be happy to join your group! Being 41 doesn't speed up my weight loss either! I've definately noticed that it's taking longer to lose weight. I've accepted it and weigh in every 2 weeks instead of every week instead. I was getting very frustrated in the beginning because when I lost weight in…

Hello! Always looking for new friends to give/receive motivation and support! Feel free to add me! Fran :flowerforyou:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE ZUMBA!!!! Great, fun workout! :flowerforyou:

Zumba is my first love and I started running back in July! I hope to run a 5K in 2012! I want to feel the "High" of crossing the finish line! Not a fast runner at all - I'm a "jogger" too. Up to 2.5 miles is what I'm at. I'm hoping it gets easier as the weight comes off!

Hi everyone! So happy to find this group/board! I'm 41, married 14 years and have two boyz (11 & 8). Joined MFP back in July and I'm so glad I did! I've also been on the yo-yo of weight loss/gain over the last 15 years and this past year had had enough! I got so disgusted with myself and decided to change. MFP (the online…

Thank GOD for MFP! It's where I vent and share my stressful situations! I've made it a goal of mine to no longer reach for food when stressed. I try to call a friend or a co-worker and vent. I make sure I drink my water during the day so I'm not hungry and I definately use exercise to blow off steam! :flowerforyou:

YES! I love mine!!! Works great!!!

Fantastic! Good for you! I'm a new runner myself and started using the C25K app, but didn't finish. I'm more of a jogger than a runner at this point, but I'm hoping to turn into a runner with time. I ran my first 2 full miles this past week myself and I felt like I was on top of the world! Hoping that I will be more of a…

mine is below my ticker...:flowerforyou:

LOVE THE 80's! Dirty Dancing is my all time favorite - loved Patrick Swayze in that!! Footloose, The Breakfast Club, Rocky, Sixteen Candles, About Last Night, Top Gun, ET, The Karate Kid, Gremlins, Back to the Future, Ferris Beullers Day Off, The Lost Boys, Goonies, Indiana Jones, St Elmo's Fire, Say Anything, ... oh I'm…

Hi - I'm a former instructor! LOVE ZUMBA!!! :heart: Did the Basics I training prepare you to begin teaching right away? YES - try to go to Tanya Beardsley's class - she's the BEST! How much can I expect to get paid? - depends on your area and what they are charging. I charged $7/class. How much prep time to you need for…

Hi Jeannie - I'm 5'4" (if I stand up nice & straight) and would love to join your group and meet some new MFP's! I joined MFP back in June and am loving it so far! Have made some friends who are very supportive and who offer daily encouragement and insight! They have really helped me on my journey thus far and I look…

Hi Everyone - well I just finished Week5/Day 3. I made it to the 15 minute mark and had to walk for a few minutes and then I managed to run again for 2more minutes - total of 17 minutes. Trying to focus on the positive instead of the negative! Will start Week 6 on Thursday. I need to get back to Mon/Wed/Fri schedule -…

Hello and welcome! Always looking for friends and to help motivate others as well! Feel free to send me a friend request also! I'm 41 and live in Jamesville, NY! :flowerforyou:

Hi everyone!!! Happy Friday!!! Week 4/Day 3 is DONE!!! I'm still sweating as I type this! :happy: I think I waited a little too long after breakfast to start my run this morning. I did manage thru it - actually put up my pace on the treadmill for the 3 minute runs but for the 5 minute runs I stay .2 paces behind. I'm fine…

Good morning all! I completed week 4/day 2 yesterday. It's TOM for me this week, so I've been quite tired. I felt "okay" during my run - it was definately more challenging. Monday's run felt better. I managed to complete the whole thing and was thrilled that I did! I keep thinking, that geez, if I was 30 lbs lighter this…

Welcome to the party! I can totally relate! Happy to join you on your journey! I'm 41 and in the same boat. Been on MFP since the end of June and just love all the motivation and support I've recieved from my MFP's! Feel free to friend me if you'd like some support & motivation as well! Goog luck to you! :flowerforyou:

Hi all! Week 3/Day 3 is done! Felt great running today! Actually ran 2 extra minutes since this week seemed a little less longer and I felt so sluggish the other morning! Looking forward to Week 4. Have a good weekend! :happy:

You look fantastic!!! Very inspiring - I look forward to the day that I can post my "after" pics! Congrats! :flowerforyou:

I'd like a twin too! CW: 164 GW: 130 Height: 5'4" Age: 41

Mornin everyone! Week 3/Day 2 - COMPLETED! Before - I really couldn't sleep last night because I planned to wake up at 5:30 am to run. I tossed and turned and got up at 5:20 am! During - still not a morning person! Felt very sluggish :yawn: during the run - was not up to pace thru the whole thing, but I did complete the…

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Hi everyone! Completed Week 3/Day 1 yesterday! Didn't have time to check the thread yesterday. So busy at work! My current weight (as of 8/16/11) is 164. My goal for this week: complete Week 3 This week I am going to focus on: completeing week 3 and feeling strong! I plan on achieving my goal this week by: going do W3/D2…

Hey everyone - week 2/day 3 is DONE! I work from home today, so I think it helps that I was able to run earlier in the day, between breakfast and lunch. I eat Kashi w/skim milk for breakfast and it's the perfect combo of carbs/protein for me. I didn't feel sluggish - just sweaty - LOL! Actually upped my pace time by 2! So…