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Tai Chi is also nice. The movements are slow, but it is a workout.

Here's one idea. :-) Runner's World has a free 7 week walking plan: http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/runners-world-start-walking-plan-7-weeks You can then move onto Couch to 5K when you are ready. (I personally like this version: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx) Go slow. Cross train, if…

He wouldn't put the seat down. Like . . . ever!

a guy . . . looks nice

This thread is soooo high school.

I don't believe I ever posted an update. (Sorry about that!) I ended up joining a local running program and completed my first 10K last year. I am now training for my second 10K and incorporating NHS C25K+ for my shorter runs/interval training. Here is more info: http://www.nhs.uk/tools/pages/Couch-to-5k-plus.aspx I hope…

I ended up joining a local running program and completed my first 10K. I am now training for my second 10K and incorporating NHS C25K+ for my shorter runs/interval training. Here is more info: http://www.nhs.uk/tools/pages/Couch-to-5k-plus.aspx

Am looking to add more friends with similar goals! :-)

1. I learned to enjoy running as sport. 2. I joined a gym. Am still in shock. ;-) 3. I got to know some really cool & caring people.

I have finished W8D3, doing C25K in conjunction with a winter running program (long runs were via the program, but I generally used C25K during the week for the 30-40 minute sessions). This is my second round of C25K. (There is a half round prior to these two.) Instead of finishing with a 5K, I will be running my first 10K…

The first thought which came to mind were experiences I had with obese roommates. They both loved to cook. The fridge was always overflowing with their food. I had to cram mine in. I remember the one roommate, whose specialty was baked goods, would keep asking me to imbibe in her food. I would constantly turn her down,…

that I get out the door and run! LOL

Off to do W7D1. It seems crazy to run for this long, even though I'd done it before. Am looking forward to being able to run 30 min without stopping again!

If I felt like the last workout was too hard, I would not move onto the next week until it felt easy enough, as if it were a challenge I'd overcome and if I did it again, it would not feel like it challenged me at all. As for rest days, I would take them every other day . . . although when I first did C25K, I would only…

Definitely! I hated running but really wanted to get in shape! Couch to 5K eliminated the "sick feeling" I would get when running. It eased me into it. So long as I don't overdo it, I enjoy running now.

Great advice!

Finished W6D2. It was harder for me than the 20 min run. I don't understand why, unless I was trying to run at a faster pace. (That may also explain why I've a little pain in my leg when I move today -- am hoping it's not shin splits.)

Uh-oh. This sounds like a fake question. A troll? ;-) Do what gentlemen do, unless you aren't one.

You can use conditioner in your hair on days when you feel you need to wash it. But, do not use shampoo on those days. Or, just rinse your hair and put it up if it looks like it's not up to par.

I will log my own recipes. If I find that is too time consuming, then I will try to choose a database food which is close enough to mine and go with "estimated" calories for that meal.

W5D3 completed! I can't believe how easy it was! It has been hard to keep up with it this winter, but am so excited to have gotten this far!

Were you stretching after your run? Sometimes the IT band can get tight and cause knee pain. Do check with your doctor to find out your issue. I do mention this because I thought I had a bad knee for years until someone pointed out to me that I just needed PT to loosen the IT band and then to make sure I stretch properly…

I am working on C25K for the third time. I got half-way through the first time, finished the second round, ran a 5k, and am back for a repeat. The first time I tried to run 3x/week and did each week twice. I quit when allergy season came around. The second time, I tried to run every other day and went onto the next week…

Thanks for your post!

I am going through some old posts and came across this one. How are you doing? I hope there is good news.

Thanks so much for the input, esp the before/after pics! Someone asked how old I am. I'm 42. I am usually mistaken for being younger than I am, even when I was younger and thin.

Did you have surgery yet? From what I hear, HPT makes it harder to lose weight. So, my guess is that it should be easier after surgery, especially because your energy should come back.

Surgery is the only cure.