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You are probably just retaining a lot of water from the sodium, honestly. Obviously you didn't gain six pounds of fat in one weekend. Get back on track and try weighing yourself next week, I'm sure it will be gone.

The primary Con is simply the time commitment. Just get used to saying "I can't, I'm running..." or some variation of it. You will also start to doubt yourself toward the end of training. There will be bad runs and you'll wonder if you're not just kidding yourself, but if you put in the time and the training, you can and…

Based on my HRM, it doesn't seem to matter what my weight is or how fast I'm running, I will avg about 100 calories/mile. I don't even wear my HRM anymore for running because it's been so consistent.

So much yay while screaming NAY! Beautiful, blinding pain!

I've tried it both way, and in the end found that it works better FOR ME to keep it private. I don't need any commentary on my diet, I know what works for me and what doesn't. The idea of somebody "judging" my food choices is more detrimental to me than helpful.

Everybody has their preference, but I've used Hal Higdon's training plan for my marathon and half marathons. He has a 15k/10 mile plan, maybe you can try that once you get closer to your date. They say you should be able to maintain light conversation on an easy training run, so don't be afraid to slow it down.…

I would definitely decrease your speed and work on endurance. There are a lot of training schedules out there than can give you a good idea of how many miles you should be running each week. They will also advise what sort of pace with each run you'll want to take up. Also, run outside as much as possible! With the relay,…

I say keep at it! Modify as needed and take a break and march in place if you have to. I bet you'll be amazed at how quickly you make progress. I've been doing insanity classes 2x/week for the past month and it's amazing how much progress I've made. I can see the results in all my other activities, especially running,…

Loved this! Congrats on your success, Beefcake!

I wear my retirees to gym classes like kickboxing and zumba, which I probably shouldn't do...I have one pair in my car in case I ever need a pair of sneakers and I have one pair at work to change into for walking on breaks...and I give the rest to my mom who likes to wear them outside in the mud when she's gardening or…

I lost 75# on WW and kept it off for many years. I'm actually a lifetime member. The plan is a bit different now, and when I went back to WW to loose the 20# I'd gained since quitting smoking and getting married I found it was a lot harder for me. That may be because I'm older and was hoping to have the same quick results…

In my experience, YES, you will look like a moron...BUT so will everybody else in the room! Seriously. Nobody will be looking at you. They'll be caught up in their own silliness. Go try it!

I avoid the treadmill because it IS boring. But days when I can't run outside, I try to focus on speed intervals....switching it up every couple of minutes makes it seem to go by faster...I still am lucky to eek out 30 min on the TM though. Ugh, just hate it. Also, try other types of cardio! Take a class or do a DVD at…

I think getting into cooking and used to preparing most of the foods you'll eat yourself is really helpful with weight loss. Definitely browse the recipes and look for foods that sound yummy to you. You can start of as simple as you need to. You also should be aiming to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. When I first…

I'm currently obsessed with almonds. I preportion them in snack sized bags so I don't overeat. The cocoa roasted ones are so yummy. It's a sweet treat but it's also SO filling. It definitely keeps me satisfied longer than a snack bar would for a few more calories (but way more nutrition)

Cooking it will reduce the size...so a cup of steamed broccoli will actually have more broccoli than a cup of raw.

I hated zumba...until I wore my HRM to a class and found out I burn about 500 calories/hour. I was surprised because it really doesn't feel like exercise. I run and have a fairly low resting heart rate, so 500cal/hour is a great burn for me! I still feel silly doing it, but I feel silly all the way to the fridge!

I have been drinking tea with milk and honey lately. I love the Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice. It's sweet and also filling and helps me sleep better. I also like coffee nips when I'm just craving something sweet. They are 30 cal each and you have to suck on them, so they last a long time...and they're creamy, so it…

I don't think you need to "recover" from a 5k, honestly.

You absolutely can! I followed Hal Higdon's 12 week novice program when training for my first. Just stick with the training schedule and you'll be ready!

I will never be able to enjoy my favorite ice cream mix @ Coldstone again, as I learned the small size has nearly 1200 calories! I mean, I knew it wasn't good for me, but I'd never imagined it hat THAT many calories. It's sad, because it was delicious and a treat I rarely had, but now I would not be able to enjoy it, even…

Amazing! Congratulations!

I am not weighing myself right now. I have struggled with feeling disappointed by the scale and letting it derail me, so I decided that I just won't weigh. I commit myself to tracking strictly for a four-week period, after which I can have a sort of cheat day....then back on to the next four weeks. My goals are:1) that I…

I, too, biffed it on the treadmill. I was running, trying to adjust my headband when I accidentally slid it over my eyes. I couldn't see, and somehow in the process ended up with one foot on the tread and one foot on the side of the treadmill. I was trying desperately to correct my footing and restore my vision, and let's…

lolz.

Cotton socks cause blisters for me, especially when it's hot...which it has really been.

Wouldn't you know, I just ordered it at regular price on Friday. *sad trombone*

I blame it on food...for tasting so delicious and giving me warm fuzzies.