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31 lbs down- 6 month progress pics
I wasn't sure I would ever be at a point where I'm comfortable sharing my progress pics but here it goes. I started my journey in February and tomorrow marks 6 months. Today I completed a 5k running program and I ran 3 miles in 38 minutes. Six months ago I could hardly walk around the block without huffing and puffing and…
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Can we talk aches and pains and shoes?
When I started my weight loss and fitness journey in February I went to The Walking Company and got shoes. I am prone to shin splits and also have plantar fasciitis. At the time I never thought I'd attempt running. I needed shoes that fit well for walking. The shoes are the brand Abeo and they are great for walking. Very…
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Ankle/shin pain while walking
I am fairly new to working out...about 3 months in. I have been doing The Biggest Loser Power Walk and Power Sculpt. Now that the weather is finally getting nice I want to do more walking outdoors and eventually do C25K. I have problems with plantar facsitis and pain in my shins. I got fitted for new shoes and they have…
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Is there any hope for smaller calves?
I've always had thick calves. I've been actively losing weight and exercising for 3 months now. I have lost about 16 lbs and I've lost inches from my arms, stomach, thighs, hips...everywhere except my calves. They haven't budged at all. Is there a way to slim down your calves or am I destined to never be able to wear knee…
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Very out of shape...need some encouragement
Hi everyone! I'm on week 6 of my weight loss/fitness journey. I am 33 years old, 5'4 and 207 lbs (was 215 when I started). I am very out of shape. I haven't done any significant amount of exercise since I was in college. I want to live a healthier lifestyle. I am counting calories and incorporating exercise into my daily…
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New to the message boards!
Hi everyone! I'm a 33 year old single woman from the Chicago suburbs. I am so happy to have stumbled upon these message boards. I find the stories so inspiring! I am 5'4 and currently weigh about 207. I started at 215 about 6 weeks ago. Ideally I would like to weigh 150, but I'm not attached to a number. I'm more concerned…
