Thats a good point, I'll have to keep it in mind.
Thanks Trevor.

Just got back from about an hour of jogging. Did four miles or so, which I think is pretty good (especially considering i was stupid and went at noon; when it was really hot out).

When i started running i would have to run a lap then take a full lap off to walk and catch my breathe. This time i ran a full mile without stopping, and the longest i ever walked for was half a lap (and even then i would sprint the other half).
Hopefully I'll be able to get a full two miles without stopping soon.

Had an egg white and steak omelet for breakfast this morning with a piece of toast. Clocks in at about 390 cals. Now i gotta go make food for tonight, as i am working real late.

Been slacking the last few days. Didnt count calories for like the last 4, or run for the last 3. School was back and I've been "busy" seeing old friends again.

Gotta get back on track tomorrow, as when i went running today i almost passed out. It was super Hot, and after like a mile i started getting dizzy, so i called it a day.

Hey Rdann, was just reading and wanted to say hello and welcome to the forum. Also I think if you message a moderator they can delete that spam post in your journal, that would have ticked me off considerably, lol. Good luck and keep up the good work ~Lisa

So, haven't posted in quite some time.
Had to stop the running due to the physical tole that i was taking on my foot. It was fine for several runs, but began to hurt and i decided it was best to stop.
I just joined a new gym, and have been going pretty regularly.

I've been doing cardio for 40 minutes to an hour about 4-5 times a week, and lifting 2-3 times as well. I've mainly been focusing on upper body exercises, however I'm thinking that I'm going to take out one of my cardio only days and substitute in a leg workout day. I'll probably make that day right before my rest day, so that i give the legs time to recover.

I stopped with counting calories because it was just too much of a time consumer. I really don't live in an environment that is well suited for me to continually count calories between class and work and everything else. I do have somewhat of a daily running total in my head at all times however, and i try to keep it around 1800-2000 cals.

I recently stopped back in at my parents house and used their scale. Last time i used it i think i was like 198/199, now I am 191/192. I know its not a big change but I'm pretty excited about it.

My only concern is that i may end up burning muscle instead of fat with the hour long cardio 5 times a week.
If anyone is reading this I had a question about whether substituting one of my meals with a whey protein shake would be a good idea or a bad idea? I was recently given a tub by a family member who swears by it, and i don't see how it could hurt as long as i use it correctly and as a meal supplement.
Any advice?

thanks guys

Just posting again to keep myself motivated. So much school work this week. Havent been to the gym in like 2 days. It sucks, i feel so lazy.
Well I'll be there tomorrow (or technically later today i suppose).