dshulman

Health comes first!!!! don't worry. On the subject of running shoes....I would only go to a true running store. They do fits the best and it does make a difference on comfort and support. Feel better.....

Christie...I love your idea and outlook. I bet as you get going you will increase your mileage and actually you will increase your year end actuals....I started walking and am now training for a 10 mile run in April and a half marathon in October. Keep plugging and keep smiling.

Use youe BMI as an indicator versus totally looking at pounds. Also fat percentage is importnat. As you exercise this will be a welcomed decrease. Good luck....

The pushing out of the stomach is from tighter abs pushing the fat layer out.

sure do. I have to slow down and th best thing I have found is to get up and walk around. DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING...IT WILL MAKE YOU WORSE AND FEEL LIKE VOMITTING.

All, last year I was 52 pounds heavier and could only run for 1 minute at a time. I just did 8 miles Satuarday. Start with walking and keep going. It is worh it!!!!!

You can actually feel the less amount of fat when you run. I felt the greatest loss on my hips when I ran. I did 4 miles Tuesday night and will try to do 4 miles again this evening. Interesting comment from my wife. After 26 years of marriage that hurt. She said in her e-mail to her frineds tht she still loves me and overlooks my wieght. There are some comments you never verbalize or document. Thinking it is one thing.

I am right around your weight as well. Even though I a ma guy, it does not matter when it comes to strength and exercise. I was doing that also. After you start walking and running outside, it is tough to get back on a treadmill. They actually hurt my hips. I starterd at 3.5 to 3.8. I am now up to 5.3. Keep on movin....

I think your approach with the elliptical is correct. That is how I started. I then moved to walking...not strolling. I actually bought walking stciks to aid in balance and they added to the upper body workout as well. Start walking...your body will tell you how much to do. I was up to 7 miles at a good clip. I did 4 miles last night. It took me almost 55 minutes...but I did it. Just kept moving. I started running becuasse my wife started running after many years of not running. now that the kids are older it is eaier on both our scheudles to find more time. I did find that although food consumption is 90% of weight loss, and exercise represents the other 10%, the running really began to peel the pounds away. Secondly, I am hoping that it excellaertes my loss as my wife finds me unattractive and unappealing.( She should not leave e-mails open where others can read them. It broke my heart. BUT I am doing the running for me and me only. Good luck. Make sure you investi n good shoes. Go to a running store and get fitted. It is worth the extra you will pay. good luck bostongurl!

All, I have trouble with chicken, but I am real good with steak and shrimp. I have a 10cc band and only 3cc's filled. I am hoping for at least one more cc on 5/4.