My Fitness Pal is a website/application that helps keep you accountable for your actions. It suggests how many calories you should be consuming daily based on your activity level. Then you go on to log said calories & activities. I just reached my 435 day on their site. I've learned so much about portion control, calories in vs calories out, and just a multitude of nutrition facts. I also made quite a few friends along the way to give me a great support system. I do not think I would be as effective without them cheering me on and vice versa.
MFP
C25K is another program/application you can use to learn how to run a 5K. I used this in conjunction with the treadmill I bought myself for Christmas 2012. I started off just walking, then trying this program. It helped me learn endurance and strength while running. Also the proper stretching and breathing techniques.
C25K
Once I completed the program above I started using Nike+ Running application on my cellphone. Now I run 2-4 miles daily depending on whether my goal is speed, or distance. I generally run about 4 days a week. I have yet to officially run a 5K, but I'm hoping 2014 is my year to change that. I'd like to do at least one. This is by far my favorite app. I tried others ( runtastic, runkeeper, ect ). Those others only use gps. This can use either gps ( for outdoor runs ) or you can turn that off and just do indoor runs. Since I'm more of a treadmill girl, Nike + is the best for me. I really WANT the Fuelband too. My birthday is around the corner... hint hint!
Nike + Run
I have about 15-20lbs to go to finally meet my ultimate goal. I have given myself a soft deadline of March 1, 2014. Fingers crossed I can accomplish that with ease.
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