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I second the Italy suggestion. It's an absolutely amazing country filled with beautiful art and a wonderful history. It would be a great reward for getting to your goal.

I have a hard time too, but find it easier to drink when I add add a mix to it. It's also easier to drink after a workout and you've been sweating, in those times I actually find myself craving water!

hey! i'm from new jersey too, welcome to my fitness pal! i've only been here a short while too but it's already helped me improve my lifestyle tremendously. i'll add you and help you out support wise if you ever need it!

New Jersey, right across the Delaware River from Philadelphia!

welcome!! :P lol it really is awesome you're doing the 5k, that's more than i could ever manage, even when i was in shape. but you're going to do well, especially with friends by your side (like me!) and the support of the community here. you're the reason i started using my fitness pal!!

Thank you! I wasn't planning on posting much on the boards but I'm hoping that a sense of community adds to my success of getting in shape!

Hey! I need to lose around the same amount of weight so I definitely understand how it might feel overwhelming and also how having support helps. I've only been at this for a few days but having support has already made this much easier than my past attempts at getting fit in the past. I'm new here as well and also looking…

I like getting the 100 calorie popcorn bags and using a little bit of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, especially when I want to watch a movie and everyone is eating popcorn!