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Don't stretch at all right before running as it is unnecessary and may increase injury risk. If you want to work on flexibility, etc try yoga.

11/1 7 miles 11/2 21 miles MTD 28 miles

You read my mind. The exercises look interesting but I think I would prefer a full body workout such as stronglifts 5x5 that only requires 3 days a week. I already run/cross train 6-7 days a week and don't really want to strength train on 5 of them!

I live in a sorority house and most meals are prepared for us. I also have a free meal plan to use should I decide to eat on campus. I order pizza, etc frequently when the prepared meals are not to my liking and order whey protein online. I find calorie/macro counting pretty easy. Its easy to increase my snacking in one…

+ 1. Personally I think running in the dark is fun. Both for the cooler temps and because there is less traffic. I do wear a headlamp for roads and mace in case I run into any unsavory characters Trails are great. Have fun!

I am new here too. Feel free to add me. Although I run a lot of miles, I joined MFP primarily to make calorie counting easier and to learn more about strength training.

Nice! That is one skill I have yet to develop myself:( I can use a microwave however. I am also good at eating food cooked by others

Welcome. We love babies of all shapes and sizes here. Just as long as we don't have to nurse or take care of them ourselves.

We want to be as inclusive as possible in this thread. Its okay if you were a preemie and only need to lose a few pounds or if you were a big baby and need to lose 10!

I guess it depends. If you are trying to find a excuse to feel included in 99% of the other baby weight threads, losing your virginity might be a good start (especially if you don't plan on using birth control). If you like being unique, stay here instead! Lets support each other in losing our baby weight without the added…

I love mud runs and have done more TM's than I care to admit. The thing that helped me the most so far (I already ran all the time) was pull up training. I can already complete all obstacles unassisted (on a good day) but sometimes still fall on the inclined monkey bars (especially when they are wet). I hope to lose 7 or…

Good idea, but based on the pic you posted I am concerned that you could easily hit your head on the ceiling while using the trampoline!

I like the way you think! Congrats on your weight loss and first half marathon! Time to set another goal!

I agree!

I agree!

Nothing wrong with using just the bar! I am researching lifting programs now and it seems like many actually suggest starting with just the bar. Learning correct form up front is critical to avoiding developing bad habits. I plan to stick with just the bar until I am sure my form is perfect. I will increase very gradually…

Everywhere! To the gym, around the track, on treadmills, trails, roads, etc.

At 5'7 and 128 pounds (BMI of 20) I am happy with my body. However I am hoping that getting my weight down to 121 or so (still a healthy weight) will make me a better long distance runner. I am planning on losing about .5 pounds per week (on a 2000+ calorie diet) for about 14 weeks until I reach my goal. I run a lot (and…

Good luck everyone!

If you want to be able to complete the course without any walking or assistance with any obstacles be able to run a marathon (running on trails/in mud for the TM distance is a lot more work than a half marathon despite the slightly shorter distance) and be able to complete 5 or so consecutive pull ups (you won't need that…

I don't think there is anything wrong with getting half of your daily calories from one meal. If you would like to eat more food you have two options: 1. Decrease your deficit by eating more and losing weight at a slower weight 2. Keep your deficit the same by exercising more and eating back all additional calories burned.…

You caloric deficit/surplus will control your weight loss/gain over time, regardless of sugar intake. Anyone who debates this needs study thermodynamics.

cashews, pecans, raisins (which you mentioned) and dates are all good options. Unless you are diabetic, there is nothing wrong with sugar.

I don't understand golf carts (unless you are disabled). If you can afford one, you can afford a caddy instead. If your focus is on burning calories, forget the cart and carry your own clubs.

I am 19yo, 5'7 and 128 pounds. While my TDEE is less than 3000 I know it is higher than most women my size. Depending on my training volume I can maintain in your ballpark. This month I plan to run around 300 miles plus cross training and lifting. I am sure your TDEE is more heavily influenced by your workout volume than…

Take responsibility and don't blame your wife.

Feel free to add me. I am new to MFP but have been running for about 5 years as well. I am using a TDEE model with a 250 calorie deficit, hoping to reach an ideal racing weight within about 14 weeks.

My running coach says too much sodium is only a concern for people who have high blood pressure and/or are sedentary. A Google search will reveal many studies showing the need for endurance athletes to get sufficient sodium. Unless you have high blood pressure, why not focus more on getting active instead of on your sodium…

Are you diabetic? Why did you quit sugar? Sugar is a great source of energy and will not prevent you from hitting reasonable calorie and macro targets

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