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[Mona52]

I recommend picking a performance goal - walking 2 miles in under 20 minutes, or being able to do 50 sit ups without stopping etc. Then attack that goal. Eat well, eat to fuel the performance. Eat to fuel your health. Then get after your performance goal and let the weight take care of itself.

Sure it's still your "real" goal, but this is the best way to achieve it.

What's a good performance goal for you? Let me know and I can help you put a plan together to reach it.

PP

I want to run. And breath. At the same time.
I want to run for pleasure. I want to feel the muscles burn and push through it.

HOWEVER...

I started smoking at age 9. My babysitter put a straw on the end of a cigg so I would not get too much smoke at one time.

I quit smoking January 15th.

I started smoking again in August when I kicked him out. I smoked for 30 days, and quit again.

I have not touched a cigg in 3 months, that's 12 weeks.

I was told by my doctor not to attempt to run until I have been smoke free for 8 weeks.

I am scared to run because I feel I am overweight and will look ridiculous. I am also scared I will not be able to breath.

I can walk for a long time now and never lose my breath. That never happened before.

So I guess my first goal is to run.

Do I do it on a treadmill at the gym? I really think I will fall. Do I do it out on the street? I do not live in the city anymore. But I dont own a pair of running shoes and I will look so stupid.

I am sure I need to start on my block. I will purchase a pair of running shoes today and one of those little thingies (technical term) to hold a phone strapped to your arm!

Well... maybe tomorrow.

Thanks PP. I like to-do lists. Now I have a good one.

How often do people run anyway?