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I've never done a 1/2, so I can't offer advice (sorry)-- but I just wanted to wish you good luck!! Just ATTEMPTING it is remarkable, let alone FINISHING it (even if you DO end up walking a bit)!! I WILL say that I am continuously surprised at how strong/adaptive my body is-- I also sometimes underestimate my endurance, but…

bump! I LOVE fall recipes!

GREAT idea! For anyone who is interested, here is the "couch to 10K" program I've been using: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=1462924 I actually started at week 4, but now I'm on week 12 and I LOVE IT! It has been challenging but doable. I am so psyched that I can run for 60+ minutes…

welcome! and hang in there-- this is a great site and you will find lots of inspiring and motivating people to support you. Just stick with it and you are bound to see results!! best wishes to you-- and a huge CONGRATULATIONS for quitting smoking! :smile:

these sound great! thanks for posting!

WOO-HOO! Great job!! :glasses: cheers!

I can relate completely!! good luck to you-- I've found that just being more aware/vigilant about how many calories I'm consuming has really helped! Feel free to add me if you're look for support buddies!

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I actually agree with you-- I train on a treadmill (at various speeds and inclines) and I always find that outdoor running is easier. I don't know why..maybe the change in scenery has something to do with it... anyways, congrats to you and keep it up! just gradually increase your time... and try a program like C25K if you…

I think you can do it-- but just be careful coming back from that injury. Make sure you give yourself enough time to "heel". (get it :laugh: sorry!) Good luck!

great job! I'm thinking about trying that soon-- great to see so many positive reviews!

thanks-- please let us know what you think!

how/where are you downloading it from?

(oops-- accidentally replied twice) hang in there! everyone makes mistakes-- the important part is that you are honest about it and that you keep trying!

absolutely fantastic! congratulations!! you look fabulous!

live and learn! I've had several eye-openers like that-- and I won't be making THOSE mistakes again! Tomorrow is another day. I understand your disappointment, but it happens sometimes! Can't let it discourage you.

water REALLY does help prevent hangovers! try to make a point of drinking one glass of water for every 1 (or 2) drinks you have-- it won't reduce your "buzz" or anything and you will feel MUCH better in the morning! aside from that...coffee and eggs are my best advice (if you can stomach them)

did you make it from scratch? or did you buy the pre-made bottle?

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I know EXACTLY what you mean!! Same problem here! We like grilled buffalo chix skewers, grilled jalapenos (stuffed with a small piece of cheese), other grilled veggies, veggies & low-fat dip, salsa & chips, and corn-and-black-bean-salad as a side. (Bush's black beans has a yummy recipe for the salad rght on the can). We've…

think I found my new favorite breakfast/lunch! I made it with equal parts quick oats, dannon light and fit vanilla yogurt, and silk almond milk. let it sit for 3 hours then added 1/8c slivered almonds, 1/2 banana, and a couple strawberries. The whole thing came out to just under 500 calories. delicious and VERY filling!…

ditto!! And stick with it!

super congrats to you!!! I am at 135 and trying to get back down to 120-125 (which is similar to what you did)-- based on one of your posts in another discussion, is this when you switched to a goal .5 lbs/week? I'm nervous about adding more calories to my diet but I'm starting to think it's what I need to do to lose any…

thanks everyone for the good advice (and to the person who started this discussion). I'm relatively new to this site and have been sticking to the 1200 net calorie goal, but haven't lost any weight yet. I'm only trying to lose 10-15 lbs and, according to the calculator that was recommended, I should be eating MORE! It…

I agree with what others have already said-- remember that retraining your diet and exercise habits is DIIFFICULT (just like changing any other routine). When I go over, I try to figure out WHY (or what went wrong) and then write it in the "notes' section. For example, I've written things like "didn't eat enough during the…

ooh-- sounds good! thanks for sharing!

edy's sugar free fruit bars-- only 25 calories-- great in the summer!

looks great! saving this recipe for the fall holidays!

1) start slow. you will probably hear this over and over again but, trust me, it is so easy to overdo it and get burnt-out. I think the general recommendation is to increase your time or distance by 10% each week. I would just challenge myself to run for 1-2 more minutes, or one more song, or one more block each week…

wine and beer!