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^^^Somehow I removed that the first part was a quote.

You're at a VERY low bodyweight, even for your height. I know how hard it is to switch from "OMG DROP POUNDS! I'm dropping pounds! This is what I wanted! I CANNOT GAIN THOSE POUNDS BACK!!" mentality, to one of "Hey, if I gain strength and can lift more, who CARES if my weight is 5lbs up? I'm STRONGER!" If you're beginning…

For my first 5K, I think it took me about 45 minutes. I was overweight and ill-prepared. It will depend on your fitness level.

Fantastic job!

Fantastic! Way to go! I kind of want to party with you, you have a great attitude!

ALL THE STATIC. I hate my long hair in the winter.

Wow, fantastic work! You look so much healthier and happier!

My answer is the same as Krys'. My husband has never watched me. I think if we didn't have three kids, or even if our youngest was older (not yet two), he would probably come. But who wants to entertain kids in all kinds of weather, struggle to find parking, etc? I'm sure that one of these races, he'll come, but in the…

This probably won't be all that helpful to hear, but don't worry about your time. I'm SO SLOW, but am so proud to be out there doing it. Maybe someday my times will get better, but I doubt it. I think I'll just always be a slow runner. It's your first one, so don't pressure yourself. What if you are last? Who cares? Only…

I tried to start running and literally could not make it a block. I got about a half a block, if I pushed myself. I got back into martial arts, and was sweating so bad during our warm up that people would ask me if I was ok. I stuck with it. My biggest help was learning my pace. With running, I started off very slowly, but…

If you have only been doing Insanity for a month, you have not put on 10+ lbs. of muscle. Good lord, people, that would be 120 lbs. of muscle in a year. Muscle isn't that easy to gain, even for men. Your food diary isn't open, so it's hard to help you out there. Make sure you're carbs aren't out of control, be sure that…

Such a great feeling. The cheapskate in me cringes at the thought of buying more clothes, but then the part of me that has worked so damn hard is like, "I deserve it!" Congratulations, you deserve it!

So awesome! Mirey just keeps getting better!

My personal experience- I lost 80 lbs. eating around 1600 and 1700 and working out (also eating my exercise cals on top of that). It all went great until I hit a plateau that lasted about 8 months. Simply eating at a deficit for too long will adjust metabolism, and why wouldn't it? You're body is doing what it is designed…

I just turned 34 today, and I am in the best shape of my life. It all has to do with knowledge and like was mentioned above, taking care of yourself. The only thing that makes me sad about it, is that I realize just how crappy I treated my poor body for so long. If I would have eaten enough calories when I was younger, and…

It really depends on the day for me. However, I find myself able to resist some things better than others, and the last few months, neither pizza nor Nutella are safe in our house.

I have the opposite problem with those sites. It always comes back that I'm like 36% BF. I'm no goddess, but there's not way my bf can be that high! Or maybe I'm in denial :ohwell:

You look SOOOO much younger now! Way to go, great job!

So rad.

There are so many things about my husband that have annoyed me. It took me a long time to realize that I would miss all of those "annoyances", and I have come to appreciate his quirks. I don't know what finally happened to make me realize this, but I'm glad that I'm more grateful. I think what I love most about him is that…

Christmas Abbott!

It makes my boobies hurt just to read that.

i ThInK iT dEpEnDs On If YoU aCtUaLlY eAt ThE tAmPoN, bUt I cOuLd Be WrOnG?

Because who likes black eyes?

i'Ve HeArD tHe CoFfEe EnEmA iS tHe WaY tO gO. eDiTeD fOr CaPs/LeGiBiLiTy

Don't burn yourself out. You might make it so that you dread working out. Make sure you know all the proper numbers (your TDEE, BMR) and that you're eating enough calories to be able to recover. Protein is important for muscle recovery. Just a side note: I try to get a minimum of 100g of protein a day. Yesterday I got…

I think it's just food in general that does that. Just me?

Seriously!

Thanks for helping me re-size it, Mirey :)

Mirey, this was a fantastic idea. My problem area is my mommy pouch. It keeps me self-conscious no matter what I weigh. I have been happy to post pics of my abs that keep my pouch under control or only show above my belly button, but I NEVER let people see this: I think you just released me from some kind of weird hold…