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Beautifully said, Ed. Thank you for posting this as it was just what I needed today. :)

Hi everyone, I thought I was going to have very good results to report this week, however, not so much. I started running last week by doing something similar to the Couch 2 5k program. I've been eating a lot better and watching my portions. When I stepped on the scales this morning I was stunned. I am not sure what I am…

Just checking in to get on the new thread! I'm sending you my vibes early! Even though you are dreading it, I know you'll do awesome!:happy: I'm waiting to run tonight until a couple hours after dinner. It is way too hot right now and I know I would have issues with my athsma if I bucked up and went out there. Hope…

Congratulations on meeting your goals! :flowerforyou: I had a rough weekend, but got a great start to the week yesterday as I went running for 40 minutes then did a 20 minute cooldown on my bike. I usually just want to relax in a hot bath after I run that long, but the weather was so nice yesterday I just wanted to be…

I agree! It was very humid here today, too, but there was a nice breeze that kept me going. Started my second week of training, and am soo proud of myself, because I finally found that push inside of me that I lost when I stopped playing sports! My time didn't improve, and I had to slow down to a walk for one of my…

Not a very effective weekend for me. I ate too much and drank too much and did not enough exercise. :ohwell: This is week 2 of my training and I am looking forward to getting back on track so that I can run that 5k and keep up with my boyfriend in September. :smile: I'll be posting to let you know if I survive day 1 of…

CONGRATULATIONS, WW!!:flowerforyou: I can only imagine the feeling of achieving a goal like that! And you're right...it seems like runners are always so team-oriented and supportive of each other. I guess they realize how effective the support can be when you need that last little push to keep you going. :smile:

Happy Friday Everyone!! :happy: I am feeling great today, because for the first time in a long time I got up early and did my workout. I usually don't like working out in the morning, but today was perfect. Perfect temperature, perfect time (the roads weren't busy at all), and I felt amazing for the entire run. It was…

I get upset with myself when I eat something I really shouldn't or I overeat, but then I realize how much I would have eaten before I started watching portions and exercises, and then I don't feel so bad! I bet you didn't eat as much as you would have before, so you definitely still have that to be proud of. As long as you…

Thats great advice! Thanks! :smile: I will do that tomorrow, and see if it works out better!

HAHA! :laugh: :bigsmile: The funny thing is is that I was thinking that same thing...even though every year I am something rediculous (ex. redneck nascar driver, or cafeteria lady) . I always make comments at Halloween about the girls in their skimpy costumes. However, I was thinking this year I could get something a…

Jennifer--I LOVE the Kraft Raspberry Vinagrette as well! I always keep a bottle in my little fridge at school. :happy: II got on the scales and saw that I lost half a pound. Not bad I guess, considering it was my first week (although I heard a lot of people lose a lot in their first week?). Then, to top off my…

Congratulations! :flowerforyou: :happy:

Hey Everyone! I forgot to put in my workout last night, so better late than never! :smile: Yesterday was not a good day--so bad, in fact, that I left work early. I am almost 100% of the time happy and almost annoyingly cheery, but yesterday was definitely an exception so my boss let me leave early. :ohwell: It was my…

Ahh, good thinking, Annaliza! I never thought about that. There is jogging on the wii fit--maybe I will resort to that if I'm not satisfied with the eliptical. Thanks for the advice!:smile:

Hi! Welcome to the site! I am kind of in the same boat as you are as I was an athlete in high school and now that I'm in my last year of college, I am realizing that it is time to get back into shape and lose the freshman 15. <--:grumble: This site has been extremely helpful and motivating for me, and I hope it can do the…

Good Morning!:flowerforyou: I just realized that I posted to this group, but never put up my goals! My starting weight for this group is 130. I am not really trying to loose a lot of weight, but I am not healthy and so I am trying to start exercising and eating right. My goal is to weigh 120 by Christmas. Week 1 July 22…

Good Morning! I was going to get up early and run this morning, but it was storming here. :grumble: The forecast looks like it is supposed to storm all day long. This may be a really silly question, but can I get an equivalent workout on an eliptical? I have no access to a treadmill and don't really want to run in a storm,…

As for the rest of things... I started my training for a 5k today. This weekend I downloaded this thing called personal running trainer to my ipod. I was skeptical at first, but after my first day I found that I really enjoy it! It works well with my Nike+ and it allows me to run my intervals without having to look to see…

You're right, everyone here IS really motivating! I could only dream of running a half marathon...You should be proud of yourself that you can run 3 miles without stopping. I can run a mile and am thrilled when can find the motivation run/walk three! Also, I have heard that after you start running consistantly that running…

Thanks Heather! I was thinking when I was reading your post how great it is for your daughter that you are exercising and eating well. My mom has been overweight since I can remember and has high blood pressure which makes her constantly tired. I try to help her by offering to take walks with her, but she has a lot of…

Congratulations!!:flowerforyou: That's great!:happy:

That dessert sounds DELICIOUS! :love: I had never thought of logging everything in first, but that seems like it might actually be more effective. I'm not much of a planner, but I agree that planning meals would save me a lot of worry that I'm going over calories in a day. Good idea! Has it worked better for you than…

Hey guys! I'm a little late in this group, but was wondering if I could still join. I am someone who has never really enjoyed running (mostly because I have never been in good enough shape to), but have a goal of running a 5k before winter. I have just started training and have struggled, but been able to run a full mile…

I'm in too! I have some weight to lose, but my ultimate goal is to be living a healthier lifestyle by Christmas. Right now I weigh 133 and would love to shed 13 lbs to put me at 120. For breakfast I had cheerios and a bottle of water. It's all I had that I could eat in the car. :smile:

I have been getting really bad headaches, too. It says on here that I should only eat 1200 calories and I don't think it is enough! :ohwell: I have started eating a serving of almonds for a snack between meals. It seems to have helped a little bit, but I have never eaten this little in my life. Guess thats why I'm here,…

Hi! Congrats on your step to get healthy and fit! :happy: Tonight is my third try at MFP, as I finally realized why it wasn't working for me. I have not been to motivated to keep track of things, because I haven't been engaging myself in the message boards and meeting people with goals similar to mine. So, hopefully we can…

I just started yesterday when I got my dvd's in the mail. Jillian kicked my butt! :smile: