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I would recommend not doing anything that hurts your arches until you check in with a good PT, DC, or DO. Pain = Stop.

If you had a knee issue and now have a hip issues - then I would put money on a hip misalignment paired with poor biomechanics. However, no one can diagnose anything online and most everyone here (including myself) aren't qualified to diagnose you in person either. First and foremost - STOP running if you are experiencing…

I think elimination diets are great if done properly. A lot of "you should avoid this" type of stuff comes from studies that showed a small population that reacted differently to that particular food. Remember every body is individual and therefore your diet will be too. Seek to find your optimal performance. Good luck!

Same here. Though as an athlete I practice much more cyclical ketosis and metabolic flexibility. That may be part of it.

Huge sushi fan here. Best thing I ever did was eat at the #1 sushi place in NYC....now nothing around me compares and my daily cravings have stopped. I also curbed my tastes to sashimi and very simple roles. I don't enjoy tempura or the crazy sauces anymore. So I actually do enjoy a few simple rolls maybe twice a month -…

nvmomketo did a great job. Personally what I do mostly resembles Abel James' diet. It is fun, full of flavor, and works great. You can read more about it here - http://fatburningman.com/

This. One glass of red wine most nights really shouldn't be impairing your weight loss unless you are going over your calories with it.

If you are experiencing pain when you should not be there is only one thing to do - get a real personalized diagnosis and plan to recovery. A lot of the above advice is really just ways to work around fixing your real problem. Just because you can avoid being in pain doesn't mean you've solved the problem. Working around a…

Upper body weights. Hand bike for cardio. Pushups. Walking(?). Some core work should be doable. Just don't overdo it. Let your body heal. Keep your diet in check. You'll be back to your normal routine in no time!

Doing a marathon workout to makeup for a few days, a week, or more of poor eating and lack of exercise is just asking for injury. Sounds like getting back into your routine the best you can and focusing on a better diet will easily put your right back where you were. Good luck!

In aerobic zones you burn more fat and less carbs, not only fat and no carbs. For maximum effort I would recommend zone 2/3 80-90% of the time and zone 5 10-20% of the time. Doing this Hi-Lo training would be high intensity work (zone 5) to burn your immediately available glucose stores so that when you do your aerobic…

Fantastic podcast here. They specifically talk about this question on Myth #2. You can listen to the whole thing (recommended) or just scroll down in the show notes. http://fatburningman.com/chris-kresser-why-its-ok-to-eat-ice-cream-sometimes/

You never actually fail until you stop trying. Today is a new day. Make it the best day you can. Do your best. Forget the rest.

If you speak to any serious athlete they will tell you that a diet of beer, pizza, cookies, and so forth are not healthy. They won't fuel your performance in a positive manner. Some people can get away with it due to a high metabolism, but they could perform at a higher level if they fueled their bodies properly. Losing…

To optimize your fat burning, you would want to keep your heart rate below your aerobic threshold. The same way you would in non-swimming activities. Swimming burns calories....so if you are doing CI<CO...you can use it to help create a deficit and lose weight.

A lot of low carb and keto people practice IMF. However, it won't work well if you eat a lot of carbs normally. You'll be hungry and miserable. I agree with the rest - OP are you okay? Is there something more going on here?

I'm 5'8. Starting weight in July 2012 was 228. Current weight is 175. Goal weight is 140-145. Once I'm down into the 140's it's really going to be more of a focus on my training than weight loss. I do have a bigger build so I'm not sure 140 is going to look or feel great on me. But I am focusing on my athletic performance…

Been doing OCR's for a few years now. Earned a 3x Trifecta in 2015. Qualified for and ran OCR World Championships in 2015 and 2016. Eat healthy. Train consistently (and not too hard, you will just hurt yourself). Be determined to reach the finish line. Anything specific I can give more advice on? What races are you…

Follow a program (like C25K) so you do not do too much too soon. You can definitely hurt yourself that way. The best way to increase your running is to go SLOW. Find your aerobic threshold and train at a very slow pace. This in turn eventually makes you faster. I was the kid in high school that always finished next to last…

There is an 80 year old lady who does Spartan Races and does them fairly well. I personally know a 62 year old kick @$$ female in my training group who earned a 5x Trifecta this year. Just take your time and make sure you are building up to distances, weights, incline, etc properly.

With 200 pounds to lose just make sure whatever you are doing you are doing properly and safely. For instance running would not be suggested as it could really harm your joints. Start with brisk walking. And weights should only be done if you are doing it with proper form. Diet is definitely #1 with 200 pounds to lose. I…

I'd highly recommend you give this a listen. It is about plant based diets (you will get the title when you listen to it) - https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/2016/09/how-to-lose-131-pounds-by-eating-meat-the-rick-rubin-podcast/

A 17min 5k is the same distance as a 40min 5k. Stop worrying about your time compared to others. Enjoy being active and set goals against yourself. Aim to do another 5k a few months after the first one and try to improve your time! Best of luck!

Just focus on getting back into your routine of logging food and staying in your calories. I wouldn't be surprised if you were back down to pre-vacation weight after a week of being back on schedule. Good Luck!

I can completely sympathize with the "didn't think it could happen to me" statement. About 4.5 years ago I had just graduated college and started getting into fitness. At the beginning of 2016 I was down 60 pounds (228 to 165) and was making progress towards athletic goals. 2016 decided to scream "F YOU" at me pretty much…

PB and rice cakes, toast, oatmeal, nuts, protein bars..........could do it for ya with like no prep time. Oh also - hard boiled eggs. You can make them at night in big batches and eat throughout the week ;) I to do IMF and am mostly keto.......so all I do is drink some green or black tea with MCT oil in it and I don't eat…

5'8 SW: 228 CW: 175 LW: 165 GW: 140ish My goal is to be fit, lean, strong, and fast! Endurance athlete style. I'm definitely build bigger than some girls - wide shoulders and hips. So I'm not going to get obsessed with a specific number. Just know I have a lot more fat to shave off before I'm going to be the athlete I am…

I practice metabolic flexibility due to my training and racing. If I have a cheat day and way over do the carbs - it usually only takes a day or two of eating the way I normally do to get me feeling like I'm back in ketosis. I really feel bulletproof brain octane helps with that. I take 2-3tbsp per day. And that stuff is…

Yeah, unfortunately moving is the best cure for that type of soreness.

Sounds like you need to chat with your doctor. I'd also consult with a solid PT and Chiro. Swimming is awesome though, and there are tons of cool things you can do including classes with "weights" and aqua jogging. I used aqua walking to help recover form a back injury and still use aqua jogging in my training routine.