s_cheryl

I just started fresh today and have 105 pounds to lose...hoping to do it in about a year. Feel free to add me...we can all use the mutual support!

TWO FEET?? that is absolutely incredible! be proud of yourself and show off those new jeans!

TWO FEET?? that is absolutely incredible! be proud of yourself and show off those new jeans!

I'm the total opposite...my waist is shrinking, but my hips and thighs won't budge!

I'm in..also a teacher and worried about how going back to school is going to impact my very new habits! I'd love to be down 25 pounds by the start of 2012...we have a trip to Cuba booked for then!

I tried it for the first time 2 weeks ago and I was sweating like crazy! It's a lot of punching and kicking action...quite a few cardio peaks, but you can adjust the movements to lower/higher levels if you want. There was a lady in the class with a bad back and she couldn't finish, but everyone else just pushed through.…

I can pretty much guarantee I will be trying at least one of those recipes this weekend!

I'm a teacher as well, so I'm in the same boat and it sucks! I do wake up early to get my workout in because I know I will be too tired by the time I get home. I don't eat before working out and I generally only give myself 10-15 minutes to dress, brush my teeth. etc. I swear sometimes I'm still asleep when I start working…

If you live too far from a specialty store that can analyze your gait, you can always have a doctor/chiropractor/physiotherapist do it for you on your next visit. Then you can search online for shoes that are recommended for your walking/running style and go from there.

Go to a store that has knowledgeable salespeople who can analyze your feet and the way you walk. A lot of people just buy any running shoes without taking their feet into consideration (high or low arch? over or under-pronator? etc.). Once they recommend a few pairs of shoes - which will probably be over $100 - you can go…

That's a great idea! I do something similar: I put hair elastics/rubber bands on one wrist and move them to the other as I complete each lap.

I don't know where you live, but I know in my area (Toronto) there are running clinics that you can sign up for. There are ones run by local community centres and by sports stores as well. I did one last year run by a store called The Running Room and it was great. They teach everything from proper nutrition/hydration to…

I'm not sure, but maybe changing up the type of exercise you're doing and/or the types of food you're consuming would help. I know in the past when I have hit a plateau this helped me...kind of woke up my metabolism again! Try cycling, swimming or weight training instead of jogging for a couple of weeks and try a few new…

That's amazing! Congratulations on your accomplishment so far and good luck the rest of the way!

i've only been here a couple of weeks myself, but it really helps keep me on track. feel free to add me!

I'm pretty new too...just a couple weeks in and trying my best!