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You are right I am changing that word NEED to WANT because I want this more than anything else

Hi Diane! It is a personal choice, so only if you choose. I don't and do not miss it all. Speaking of auto pilot ... it's great gettin' back into the drivers seat again isn't it!! Taking control in life-affirming ways!

Hi all! I am a 34 year old female from the UK, 5ft5 and around 16 stone. I have always wanted the freedom of running but get so far into it and my knees play me up. But I am adamant I am going to give it a go again even if I have to do it on a cross trainer or treadmill! I am sure you have had an influx of new members all with similar stories so I will not bore you with a long one. I suffer pains daily in my back hips and knees, not to mention a lifetime struggle with depression. I know exercise is great for all these issues! A few years ago I was a regular gym goer and loved it, I was getting lighter and my moods were stable but my back was killing me. I was put onto tramadol and naproxen by the Doctor but investigations showed no reason for the pain. Since then my weight has increased and my self confidence has plummeted. As a wife and mother of two, I do not do much which is just for me. So THIS is going to be for ME. If anyone fancies a buddy let me know!

Kelly that is so funny I love the realness around this place I have been praying a lot and I am seeing prayers coming true being surrounded by beautiful people thank you.

Yayyyy WTG it makes us look forward to being challenged little bit more in every week great job!

Hi Trish, Talking with you in email and I am sooooo excited you are here. Welcome Welcome Here. I , myself am thrilled to have help on here. These Forums have taken off the last few months and I love it. Great place to be. Azatol and Shannon just joined and they have been helping too, this is great. Thanks Everyone. I also love the fact that you are half my age and so this is even better. Way too much fun.. You are starting out exactly like I was at your age. Sweet.. See you on here Trish!

Oh RedRunner, I sooooo hate being sidelined with illness, injuries, etc... grrrrrrrr... Its annoying for sure. it will take you a few weeks after to get back up to speed, but it depends on if you have junk in your lungs too. Then it might take longer. I love love EmergenC, that is a miracle. Try that too. FEEL BETTER! HUGS!

You Bet applerose, Great job on your run. Azatol, I am wanting to be like you, I have logged in MFP for years and when I delete it, I have withdrawals and install it again. I really need to stop counting calories as I eat healthy, mostly Paleo with a few carb days.

Hi guys! I'm on day 2, only started but feeling motivated! I turn 30 this year so want to start as I mean to go on! Have never ran in my life - I'm a good walker but really want to up my fitness and lose some weight. Hopefully the running will get easier as the weight comes off! Best of luck to everyone! It's great that we can encourage and motivate each other here!

I wear Saucony Ulti-mits. They actually have a fleece nosewiper over the thumb area LOL. Gottas wash em a lot and I prefer my toilet paper wads, HAHA

They are not too heavy! haha;)

Come to think of it, your treadmill's speed shouild be zero. They are far too heavy to carry while you're trying to run <Grin>

Right on Azatol!!!!

I am so excited about all this thank you Kelly for inviting me. Yesterday was my first run, today is my skip day and tomorrow will be my second run and I am looking forward to it thank you all for being here. Today is also my second day on the Atkins diet. I am so happy about all the support here and hope I can help others too.

Thank you so much. You are just wonderful people!

I love having a moderater who's fighting the battle alongside us. Thanks for telling us about you KellyAnn!!

Week 6 is done! 22 minutes was not so bad but it was a rough day. Low 30s. Windchill galore. Second half was running into a brisk headwind rolling off the Ohio. UGH. But we did it because i FIGHT!! 12 minute pace but we will shore up the numbers after I finish the program Very easy lifting day. 3 sets of 5 @135lb Deadlifts 3 sets of reverse crunches x10

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. I am feeling more positive today but have decided to have a total rest day. Got weighed today and I surprised myself! Only put on half a pound over Christmas! Even with the pizza!

Thanks Shannon, you are awesome yourself. Love taking a journey with everyone too. HUGS!

Right On(!!) RunFromClowns and Kelly!! Can't wait to catch up to you two! Chris, way to go!! And yes, it is cold!!!! I'm freezin' my tush (hopefully right off lol) right along with you! With you heart and soul and can't wait to hear more from each of you!!

Hi. I started 4 days ago and going to do w1d3 tomorrow. Actually, it's really cold these days out there (-15C) and no one runs in the street in our city. I did not expect that I would be so glad to find other beginners, but reading how others do it helps me to do my best as well.

I also agree. Put it away and forget it. Think about other things. Like the outdoors around you. Gardens, lights, anything. I like to make my mental notes of things I need to pick up at the grocery store, chores or think of a movie or book I may have just watched/ read. Lol, anything to get my mind off of how much time is left!!

Welcome and good luck with the program!!

Good for you for finishing your first day!! There are no stupid questions in here - we're all here to help Go as fast as you feel comfortable, and gradually increase your speed and/or incline when using a treadmill. Best of luck to you - please keep us posted on your progress, and feel free to ask any other questions as they come up

Outside is where you will run your first 5k so outside is the best place to run, then indoor track, treadmill and I guess if you can jogf in place why not. ANYTHING is better than sitting on your butt!!

Hi Emmalee, Congrats to you. You can so do this! Do not ever worry about it if you cannot finish, you are doing great and lapping anyone on the couch. Good Luck!!! We are all here for you!

Honestly the only way that I've found to avoid chub rub is to wear capris. Danskin makes a very comfy moisture wicking capri and you can find them at Walmart or on Walmart's website. Very reasonably priced. Maybe after I lose weight I can rock some shorts when running but right now they just ride up too much and capri's give me one less thing to worry about LOL!