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Perhaps your doctor has told you these things, but I wanted to give you a couple of "tricks" to try if you should find yourself in SVT and before help arrives. We call them vagal maneuvers, because they stimulate the vagus nerve, which controls heart rate among other things. The first thing is bear down and try to make…

Whoever made the comment about Beachbody coaches....LOL! And spot on. I became a coach just to get a discount on some of the products, but I've given it up because I do not believe in their MO (namely that you have to spend a ton of money to get healthy and get in shape). I've done some great workouts from YouTube (for…

Dairy milk causes me to have unfortunate side effects (to put it nicely) so I use either almond or cashew milk. I don't have a problem with either. Perhaps it's the sugar content, in which case they do make unsweetened versions of each. I love both, but cashew milk is nice and thick, like 2% dairy milk. There's always…

I usually do eat toast with my egg scrambles; hmmm, that's funny, the feeling is definitely the same for me too, as when I haven't eaten recently and get that nauseating low-sugar feeling.

No chance whatsoever, thanks to endometriosis :-(

My diary is a bit old; I was lifting a lot at that time, but not so much now, so my need has been decreased.

Eggs, cooked any which way. I like to scramble them in the microwave (so easy and quick) and add frozen pepper/onion mix and cut up breakfast sausage. Greek yogurt is also high in protein and you could add an assortment of berries. I know people who also eat quinoa for breakfast in lieu of oatmeal; you could add a dash of…

Saying that your liver or any other organ needs a break is like saying, "well today I'm going to cardiovert myself and stop my heart from beating, just to give it a break."

I highly recommend Irish Spring moisture blast for a full body cleanse; it smells great, makes you feel all clean and shiny, and is relatively inexpensive! My next choice would be Coast.

I've been a Beachbody coach, only to get discounts on the merchandise, but my honest opinion is that you can get similar quality workouts and have a healthy, do-able eating plan for free. There are terrific free workouts on the internet using weights, resistance bands, and cardio moves. Using MFP to log food and count…

The nearest Trader Joe's is over a hour away, but it might be worth it to stock up. Thank you.

Yogurt maker??? Awesome! I've never heard of this. I will definitely check that out. I'd love to make my own! Thank you!

I ran a half yesterday and taped my bad foot with Durapore silk medical tape. Hardly any blisters!! I also wore two pair of nylon socks.

Narragansett Bay Half Marathon -- East Providence, Rhode Island; Sunday, July 19. Hot and humid! My time was 2:33:09. I took a bit more time at the water stations than usual, but it was worth it. I felt great.

I'm in the same boat. I don't notice it while I run, but they're definitely there afterward. I try and put on as much BodyGlide as possible and generally just suck it up. [/quote] Yah, I'm in the suck-it-up crowd, too. When I do long runs, I tape (I've heard even using duct tape works!). I use silk medical tape and find I…

I don't know if they make wireless, but YurBuds have been great for me. I have funny-shaped ears and nothing stays in, except the YurBuds.

Lift, lift, lift, lift, lift, lift.... Also be aware that high running mileage will chew up fat and muscle. That's why a lot of the top runners look like stick figures.

Are you giving up coffee because you have to for some medical reason? All that giving up stuff, arrghh. So glad I don't give anything up. The sweetener choice depends on your taste. Some sweeteners are really sweet while some are mildly sweet. I prefer Splenda or Stevia because they are really sweet. And don't get scared…

I blister right under the existing callouses, as well as around them. Every time I run, it's new blisters. I'm interested in trying the benzoin spray, thanks for the recommendation. Does it ruin your socks? I tried NuSkin the other day and did not blister as badly on a 10-mile run. The balls of my feet are not sore. They…

I've been a Shakeology user but recently found "Cleanshake," which is a smaller container but only $45. It seems to have pretty decent nutrition. Most folks on here will call Shakeology garbage and overpriced, and while it is overpriced, I don't personally think it's garbage. There are some good aspects to it including the…

I've been to many running stores and they all tell me to try the same things I already have. I've used the latest and greatest in scientific breakthrough formulas for chafing/blistering, and those don't work. I blister wearing any shoe. I might try the wool socks, but I don't think it's a padding issue. It's the rubbing…

I'm sure you could find one at Home Depot. I think they sell sheds. I don't know how super they are.

One of my favorites is to beat two to three eggs, add a splash of milk, add frozen onion & pepper mix, add frozen chicken sausage (pre-cut and stored in freezer bag); zap in microwave for a yummy egg & sausage scramble!

I liked the workouts but did not follow the meal plan. Rather, I stuck with my MFP calorie goal and made meals consisting of sauteed veggies, baked chicken, rice, quinoa, and for breakfast, oatmeal, eggs, sausage, egg scrambles. The little containers do come in handy to pack things in lunches though!!

Buy frozen veggies, cooked frozen meats, tuna in pouches, ready-to-eat lettuce or salad mixes; these types of things takes very little prep are are quite versatile.

Try actually reading a post before knocking it. I said I have tried other pre- and probiotics and Shakeology works better FOR ME. What's it to you if it does or doesn't? Geez louise...

I'll be starting the Body Beast program probably in August. I'm a distance runner with an aversion to strength training! But I need muscles!

Most people here will say (as you have seen) that it's a waste of money, but that's entirely up to you. Try it for a month and see if you like it. While I understand that it isn't necessary for weight loss nor the save-all hero for your health that it is often purported to be, I use it every other day because it contains…

There are people on this board who can explain it much better than I can, but in terms of mere calories, they are all equal. They are not equal however, in nutrient composition. So If you're eating at a caloric deficit, strictly from a calorie standpoint, you will lose weight. However, eating lean means, vegetables, and…

A - I love to swim and find that's a refreshing break from running. I'd really like to work toward becoming a triathlete, because I like to bike, too (although having smashed my front teeth out in a bike accident has me a bit nervous). I appreciate the posts on strength training, because I'd like to do more of that, but…