I have been hugely inconsistent about posting on this thread and actually based on Mari's table I should not lose any more weight, but I'd like to drop another couple of pounds. I'm down 2 lbs since the START date to 117. I haven't done anything other than increase mileage so that must be the factor that caused the weight loss. I am making a concerted effort also to do two other things I often fail to do: 1) drink more water during the day; and 2) eat protein/carbs within a half an hour after any run lasting an hour or more. Alternately, I need to find a good recovery drink - maybe a Slimfast or something. I don't like milk so no chocolate milk. Anyone have any good ones that they use? I do have some Endurox but I dislike it so much that I use it only after runs lasting 2 hours or more.

But Leslie . . . today was weigh-in . . .next weigh-in isn't until next Thursday. Today is actually the day to say "Yes!"

YES! Down 2.7 lbs.! Thanks, Tammy. Sometimes we need reminders that we are doing well despite what our minds are trying to tell us. Was perusing the latest issue of "People" magazine last night whilst getting my hair done. Big section on people who lost enormous amounts of weight. Very inspiring! The three ladies on the front lost a total of well over 300 lbs. all together. One lady lost 126 lbs., and she wasn't the biggest loser, she's just the one who's amount I can remember. 126 lbs.!! That's absolutely incredible. She another one of the ladies was featured on the Today Show yesterday morning, and they well deserve the attention.

RE: my table. Please know that this table is the "healthy for you" weight table and not the "barbie doll wanna be weight table" We had used this table for the 10 years I have been here for dietary counseling. Wanna know your frame?...I also have a chart, but don't have the time to scan and post it right now, maybe tomorrow or during my lunch hour if I get one today.

I want to join! can I lie about my weight? Ok Ok Lying doesn't accomplish anything. My wieght is a whopping 260 Lbs my goal is to lose 20 lbs in five weeks,

Meg, if you have the time (and I'm not sure this is a cold weather drink), why not take some whey protein powder, some fresh or frozen fruit, a couple of ice cubes and some orange juice and stick it in a blender?

JLynne, this sound terrific for weekends and warmer weather and I will give it a try when I have time. I am also looking for something that I can grab as I rush out the door to work. I am quite sure my frame qualifies as small. I think they have you measure your wrists or something like that. Mine are tiny - measuring something like 5 1/4 inches. I have my running watch notched all the way to the last hole.

Nono - I've drank the Ensure chocolates before. They're not bad, but that stuff can get pricey. I also mix juice (usually cranberry) with ff plain yogurt. Just dump together in a glass and stir really well. It's like a smoothie, only no ice or banana and it's faster than dragging out the blender. You can make it as thick or as thin a mixture as you want, and you can make it up ahead. Just shake it really well before drinking.

Eliz I always like it when you post on here. I think there are some similarities in our lives and it is good to see what you have to say and how you handle everything in your life. I will see you at our goal in 5 weeks!