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That sounds a lot like me when I first started running a couple of years back. I found out that most of those people that I was embarrassed to run in front of actually were nice and encouraging. Runners I have encountered are excited that a new person has decided to try their sport. I am still not very good, but I am…

That is great! Wishing you success for this least few pounds. You know you can do it! :happy:

That is really great!!! I love that your goal has mad enough determined to keep going. I also love that you didn't let the summer sidetrack you. I hope you meet your year end goals as well. Down a 100 pounds for Christmas would be an awesome present for yourself! Way to go!

I am a lot like you in that regard too. My journey has had it's up's and downs...this is my second time on here. My first was very successful and my husband started with me, but then he dropped out. But I was determined to keep going. One of the things I started seeing on tv after trying to get in shape were these…

I am 48 by the way...it may take a little longer, but the journey is fine... I lost 67 lbs, but I have gained back 19! Thus the need/desire to get back out there! Keep it up!

Awesome job. Running can be addictive. I started last year. After an injury, I stopped, but I have gotten back on the wagon again. The atmosphere at the races are addictive. I have run several and afterwards, I am looking for another one. I am trying a half in November! My first one didn't go so well, so hopefully this one…

I had a Camelbak but I didn't like having to bite to get a sip. I just bought a Tervis water bottle online. Just used it a day, but I think I am going to like it, they have a lot of fun styles. It carries 24 oz and can fit in cup holders. It is well insulated so the water states cold.

I have recently gotten back on after gaining weight. I lost 64 lbs, only to gain back 19. My dream is to lose this weight and this time keep it off! I tried to run a half marathon last year only to have my hip give out halfway thru. I signed up for it again and hope to "own" it this time. I've found I was most successful…

I am in a similar situation except my husband has remained supportive of me. We started together and he was the first to lose 20 pounds. He has to travel, and when he went on a trip, his dedication fell off. Then he got sick, and he gave up. I have decided to leave him alone. I know he wants to use weight, but he enjoys…

Hold on a little longer. I started about where you are and I really didn't feel it until I lost close to 25 pounds. Don't let it discourage you. You are doing great! For what it's worth, some days, I still don't "feel" it, but then I walk by a mirror. Self perception can't always be something to go by! Keep at it....

I am not an expert, but it seems to me that it is unwise to do something that may be affecting your heart. I would suggest you see a doctor about it. I hate going to doctor's personally so for me to suggest it is pretty amazing. I do have a friend with a heart condition who just started running last year. She found a…

Hey there. I started with my husband but he gave out after a little while. I think now he wishes he had kept going because I have reached my initial goal and he is still needing to lose weight. Somewhere along the line, my goals shifted from losing weight to getting more fit. I just signed up for a half marathon! My advice…

Hope all goes well for you. I say that I an 5' 3" on a good day, so I understand the sizing issue. If you are fit, you may actually weigh more than people think. I have recently lost weight and people are thinking I am 15 - 20 lbs. lighter. It really is about being healthy, though I am prone to slip food wise from time to…

Happy 1 Year Anniversary! You look great! I am just 20 days behind you! I love these who are ahead of me. Keeps me going!

Way to get rid of that X! :happy:

Do what feels good to you! It's about getting out there and running. I have heard that some even run on a treadmill. Personally I found a park that had the flattest path I could find. Just take it slowly. You will surprise yourself. I started in late September and have been running ever since. There are others that are…

That is awesome! Looks like you are well on your way to reaching your goals! I am sure it is really starting to show. It took me losing 26 pounds before someone noticed that the weight was coming off. Starting to hear from people really provided the motivation to keep going. It just gets better.

Week 1 30.37 miles either walking or running! I have done this before but usually had to add biking to make it too 100. This time I am trying to complete 100 on foot! Beginning training for a half marathon in November.

Sounds great. Did this at the end of last year. Good to see it again. Running a 5K on July 4th so this should help me get ready. I would love to commit to 100 miles of running, but I am not quite there yet!

I just don't like fruits...which is terrible. I wish I liked strawberries because I see people enjoying them and They act as if it's the best thing they ever put in their mouths. Every once in a while I will try again, but they are just terrible to me. Let's not even talk about bananas. Ewww! Not a fan of seafood either. I…

I am hoping to run a half marathon at WDW during the Marathon Weekend in January. I actually signed up for it five years ago, but I didn't commit to the running program and ended up not going. This time is going to be different. I have already started training. Ever since five years ago when I didn't go, it's been…

This should be interesting. You have very similar questions and problems I have, so I look forward to hearing from those who respond!

Congratulations! I hope it becomes a habit. I started C25K at the end of September and so glad I did. I hope you can find another run perhaps to run for your grandmother.

It can be done! I am still in shock that I have managed to be in my journey this long, but thankful for the success! The best advice I can think of is to break that 60 pounds into smaller goals. I have a charm necklace and buy a new bead for every five pounds with charms for other improvements. I gave my myself a charm for…

I got one this week and I love it. For me I think it will help with motivation. Yesterday afternoon I looked down and realized if I didn't get active, I wouldn't hit my goal! So I got moving. Looks like a good review.

When I first started, I saw a note where someone said they got a necklace and added beads for each five pounds. She added charms for extra special goals. I loved that Idea so I started one. It's gotten quite full. I gave myself a charm just because I started. I gave myself a other special charm at 25 pounds and 50 pounds.…

That is great! Obvious changes going on! Way to go!

I loved Lee Majors from the Six Million Dollar Man. I loved how he would raise one eyebrow. I also liked Don Haggerty from The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams. This really dates me!

Congratulations! I can totally relate! My skinny sister gave me some jeans recently. She has never given me anything, I still have a ways to go though...they were her "fat" jeans. But it's a first so I am taking it. You look great!

I don't think it happens overnight. I started back in September, and I can't say I love running. I like the concept of it, and I like the benefits. I feel better overall, and I have lost weight. It is a big calorie burner, so I can have more to eat on my run days. These are big pluses for me. One thing I have heard from…