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[quote=Anonymous]I've been doing a Couch to 5k running program, currently midway through week 7, so up to running 25 mins at a time (treadmill). I have not skipped at all, and run without stopping (though my running pace is slow, only 4 mph). I did this with the hope of jump starting some weight loss (I'm 5'3" 190lbs). I have not lost one single ounce. In fact, I'm up 3 lbs. I was hoping it was at least due to building a little muscle at first, then it might drop, but no. I haven't noticed my clothes fitting any better so I don't think it's just fat changing to muscle either. I'm trying really hard to not get discouraged and quit, but I feel like I'm not making any progress other than being able to run farther which frankly I don't care about if I'm not getting in better shape.

My diet has room for improvement, for certain, but I'm not doing anything egregious either. I'm trying to make small improvements (e.g. only having unsweeted tea in the mornings instead of sweetened coffee, reducing night snacking) but I'm trying to do things gradually so it doesn't add to my frustration and up my risk of quitting. Maybe I just need to go ahead and get more extreme with the diet, I don't know.

Words of encouragement? Suggestions? Commiseration?[/quote]

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