Hi!

I might be an exception to the rule, but I just thought I'd throw out a bit of my background to see if it helps.

I hate running. However...I guess you could call me a runner. I've done a marathon, a 20-miler, a couple half marathons, and a 176-mile relay. That being said, running (for me) is beyond miserable until I'm far enough into training that a 45-60 minute run feels "easy." I'm pretty sure its mental for me, too, but unfortunately I haven't figured out why either. The only solution I've found is to run with fun people until I feel comfortable at any particular distance. Makes it much harder to not go if you have a running date, and you have some distraction so you don't concentrate on being miserable. Makes the time and the miles just fly by!

And I will promise you, that weight is muscle. I've spent 3 weeks of not exercising due to a recent injury, and I've lost 6 pounds and all muscle definition...with no visual difference otherwise. I've never been in your situation but I'm sure it's a huge mental challenge to see that scale move and not worry...just do your best to listen to what your body is telling you, not your head.