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Can be preceded by black toenails. You want to make sure your shoes are big enough - no crammed toes. If your feet swell during runs, account for that and get slightly roomier shoes. I personally love and run in Altras, which have a very wide toebox and allow your toes to spread out. But that's just me. There are so many…

I apologize ahead of time for the long "me" post. But I believe my personal story to be relevant here. Before I started getting into fitness, I was very frail. I've dislocated my right knee at least 20-30 times. And, no, I am not exaggerating. I was born with some anatomical oddities involving my knees and my thigh bones.…

Yeah, I've shuffle between 18.5-19ish on BMI on any given day. But I do not have the stomach that I'd love - some squish sits on top. No boobs or butt though cause apparently I store what little squish I have like a guy - curses! Not saying I'm fat or need to lose weight by any means. But I'm sure some muscle would serve…

My collection consists of a VSX bra from Victoria's secret, the UA Eclipse (Xmas gift), and some cheapy ones from various stores. My favorite by far is the UA one. I can't rave enough about it. Not the most expensive, simple, comfortable, and effective for hours. Awesome for running and even higher impact things like…

@mrs_madison_keane thank you for posting this thread. I felt as if I was reading my own thoughts and the inputs posted here have been really helpful to read.

Just watched the 'Pumping Iron' documentary and immediately thought of this XD

They're all called 'milk' but each tastes entirely different in my opinion. The other options are also nice for those who can't, or choose not to, drink dairy.

La Croix I myself have never been a soda person. But my brother in law to be was a serial drinker. 2 liter bottles covered his bedroom floor. He loves this stuff.

Hi Sweety. Your post was a bit difficult for me to read. Because I feel as if I am on the opposite side of your struggle, though admittedly not as deep - yet. I am engaged to the love of my life and we have been together for almost 9 years now. In the past few years I've found a passion in health and fitness. My…

I'd recommend buying some foods to keep in the house or at work for days you can't make a lunch the next day. Like canned foods or frozen foods (my work has a microwave - hope yours does too?). I regularly have cans of beans and frozen rice and veggies in my home. That way, on days I don't make lunch, I can just quickly…

I like GU gels. So many delicious flavors and they're thicker, especially in colder temperatures. I often find the reason I take gels is because I feel 'hungry' every 45 min or so while running. It's distracting. The consistency helps this feeling go away for ~45 minutes which is when I'd just eat another haha. Clif are…

I'll second the Hall Higdon training programs. They're simple, effective, and free. Just finished my 3rd half on that program last weekend. There's severAL choices so be sure to choose one that fits your current level. Best of luck! You can DO EET!

Agreeing with the disagreement here. I don't suggest going low-carb for endurance athleticism. But that's my personal opinion based on my own experience and research. However, being only a month away, I wouldn't suggest doing anything drastically different with your diet in general. Stick with what you know works for you…

Lol I often eat a block of tofu at a time for a meal. Individuals will of course be different. But I'd encourage people to at least give soy products a try. So delicious and tofu is so versatile.

Did not finish. As in you enter the event, but cannot for whatever reason complete it.

I usually use the Hal Higdon training programs. They're free and have worked for me. They're about 12 weeks long though. Most suggest not amping up mileage quickly. It can increase your chances of injury and of not having a fun time in general. If you still really want to, I'd suggest really taking extra care and attention…

It's a generic label. Just like 'diet' or 'healthy'. So people will have different definitions based on their own beliefs and preferences. For me, personally, I most prefer 'A plant-based whole food diet' off the list though not entirely whole-food lol. I think for most, 'clean eating' would mean eating in a way that is…

Lentils, legumes, nuts (butters and milks too), seitan, tofu, soy, quinoa. There are also vegan/vegetarian faux meats and protein powders as well.

I do strength training of mostly body resistance 2-3 times per week and run 5 days per week. Don't be afraid to try different stuff out, giving each a fair amount of time to see what you really like. I started C25K about 2 years ago. Hated it the first 2 weeks and have been addicted to running ever since.

As of late, I'm really addicted to Larabars. They're really, really simple. Like 2-6 whole-food ingredients simple. But oh so freakin' good. Something about having food smashed into a bar is so delish. My favorite is the Cashew Cookie which is only dates & chasews lol. Not sure if this is a treat really....

Air popped popcorn. Any veggies. I have a weakness for pickles. Roasted chickpeas (not super low cal but very filling). Oh, and rice cakes! There's also air puffed rice and corn cereals I believe.

Stevia drops have been mentioned already, but I just wanted to add that they come in different flavors. I personally hate anything in my coffee, but they're quite tasty in oatmeal and some smoothies. My favorite is the English Toffee.

My total was tested at an even 100 last year at a work biometrics lol. The lady didn't believe it and took another sample with a different device (thumb prick method). Later, my doctor told me I could eat some more avocados, but wasn't concerned overall. I, personally, wouldn't stress too much about the number. This is all…

At the end of the day, I'd just ask if you'd use it regularly. If so, then the price is probably worth it. The other things you listed shouldn't make/break the deal. Yeah, you could do outdoor activity for $300 less, but if you prefer air conditioning and the setting of the gym then you'll be more likely to do it…

Had no idea what this was, but it appears to be a low-impact cardio class from a quick YouTube video? It's difficult to get specific numbers off things like this as it'll depend on how hard you're pushing yourself - how many reps, how fast, etc. I'd suggest maybe logging it as something similar in the database (maybe…

This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I LOVE Nightcore music for pepping me up for a run or exercise. It's a subgenre of trance and is usually characterized by a sped-up melody and is often higher than normal pitch. It's not for everyone. But I'm throwing it out there anyway. Also note, the video I linked is just one…

I agree with this. I don't think 5 days is going to completely ruin anyone. That being said, I'm not a fan of mono-meal type diets. Most people give up because it gets extremely boring or they get hungry - probably because they're not eating enough due to how unappealing and boring their selection (or lack thereof) is.…

I'd also suggest a hydration backpack or waist pack if you like being hands free. dolfinpack has some more minimalistic ones if you like simplicity. Camelbaks and Nathan sports have some good ones as well.

Thanks. You're better putting what I'm thinking into words than I am lol. I'll apologize to everyone and @janejellyroll for my poor choice of words. I'm guilty of exactly what I was trying to debate against - lumping a larger category of food under one, simpler single label. Tofu, seitan, etc are 'processed foods' along…

Lift away. The benefits to strength training go far beyond the 'calories burned' that can be logged.