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The same feelings have developed for me; I really look forward to running especially on the weekend when i run both days. Getting an activity watch that measures Max VO2 and records distance/fastest mile has made it entertaining, sort of like a game.

Persephone - I find the treadmill intimidating as well - particularly when running! I always feel like I'm going to fall forward and knock my teeth out of my head. haha! Are you in a location where you can work the program outdoors? I'm working to get back in shape (after ballooning up 80 lbs after my wedding just two years ago), and I know I'm tempted to look at the clock when I'm on the treadmill - out of boredom as much as anything. When I'm outdoors, I'm at least able to breathe fresh air (when I can breathe, that is!) and take in my surroundings. It makes it a little more interesting and helps me keep my mind off the time! Good luck - proud of you!

While I love every vegetable, my daughter did not. Here are ways I got more into HER - maybe you can use these for you! BTW, potatos are technically a vegetable but nutritonally they are a starch. So are peas and carrots. I put broccoli slaw (grated broccoli stems, carrots and cabbage) into spaghetti sauce. I usually steam or sautee in non-stick pan to soften and then add to the sauce. I use HALF (not all - she caught on) spaghetti squash for pasta - works with white sauce or marinara. I make quiche (or fritatta - crustless) a lot and use spinach, broccoli or broccoli slaw in it - the egg/cheese sort of masks the veggie flavor - the only way to get spinach in her but it works great! I also use the broccoli slaw with rice - make brown rice, sautee the slaw, toss together and add turkey keilbasa for a one-dish quick meal. Keilbasa has a strong flavor that sort of overpowers the veggies. If too bland you can add some beef bouillon to the rice mixture for more flavor, but that makes it really high in sodium. Last trick is using cauliflower to make "potato" cakes. Blanch large florets (bigger than ping pong ball, smaller than base ball. Using a parchment covered baking sheet place florets and mash with large spatula for flat bottomed glass, etc. Spray with Pam or brush with a little olive oil and sprinkle with parmasean cheese, salt and pepper (or any other seasoning you like or other cheese you like - kiddo liked parm + lower fat) and bake until cheese melts and a little golden around edges. Remove with a spatula and serve. I've heard using cauliflower instead of mashed potatos and rice but never have. But these were good ways of getting some veggies in her.

Just remember, no matter what, you've gone faster and further than everyone that's still on the couch.

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