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Good for both of you for taking the hardest step, which is the first one!!! Be proud of yourselves! I've just begun week eight of the program, and one of the biggest things I've learned, is if you're out running, the people that aren't are jealous of you. Wishing they could do it. And if others are running around you, they are paying attention to themselves. Before I began running myself, I would see others doing it and think that's so awesome they have that kind of drive. I was so jealous!! So, just remember if anyone notices you running, it's because they are wishing they could do it too. Stay with this program, it works!! And everyone here is cheering you on!

'Your still lapping everyone sat on the couch ' Just keep doing the same day until your happy you have done it properly!

12/11/15 Friday This morning's run was rough because I went boxing last night. I was feeling weak last night, so I turned the session into a cardio workout and just focused on breathing. Today, I started my fitbit counter when I started running (instead of at the beginning of the warm up.) I only ran 1.28 miles but I did it at 4.1 mph. Since I have a limited amount of run time in the morning, it's been nice to challenge myself to speed up. Also, since I've changed my workout program, it feels completely different doing a short, speedy run with sore muscles compared to a longer, slower run with rested muscles. I guess this change up is nice--keeping my body guessing. Thanks for reading, guys!

I just bought Nutribiotic's rice protein. I'm going to skip whey right now because milk allergies run in my family and I get really itchy when I consume too much dairy. Right now, I'm doing the cardio thing with some strength training mixed in. I'm going to attribute any weight fluctuations in water weight. I've been keeping my calorie deficit between 0-1000 calories each day--with most days closer to 1000; I'm not eating more than I'm burning, but eating enough to fuel my body. I haven't cut good fats: omega 3's (fish, olive oil, chia seeds), but I've pretty much cut out all trans fats (fast food), hydrogenated oils (many packaged, processed foods), and a good amount of saturated animal fats (still eat it in moderation). While I do eat some grains (whole wheat and rice), I've reduced the portion down (usually about half a serving per meal). I start my weekday morning with 2 cups fruit and 4 cups of leafy vegetables. If I have an opportunity to consume cooked vegetables at any point in the day, I'm all over it. I think I just need to trust that I'm doing everything I can to get healthy and it's going to take time.