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No. It's fine. There are even multiple studies on the benefits of (short, very occasional) full fasts. People the world around would die if it weren't okay to not eat every now and again. Also, minimum calorie guidelines are there mostly to ensure you get adequate nutrition. If you're eating 1900 cals and focusing on…
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Whaaaaaat if my recently pinpointed lactose intolerance didn't prevent me from eating Halo Top I'd be (and have been) all over it...I like it far better than normal ice cream. Except the cookies & cream, that one's gross.
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Hahaha so glad you get it. (3) is a godsend for me.
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Oh yeah, should have been more specific. I definitely DON'T advocate changing your natural landing -- just that if you're a heel striker and you overstride you're going to put a much greater impact on your knees. The form advice above is dead-on.
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Do you prefer cardio, or strength-type workouts? If cardio, run or do an interval-type exercise video, something of that nature. Depending on your size and intensity, I'd say 500 cals will take 45 mins - 1.5 hours, there are really a lot of variables. If you prefer strength, you might want to try a circuit-style resistance…
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If you really enjoy running, maybe you should see a sports physio or a PT. They could help you determine what the limitation is and if you run the risk of lasting damage from continuing. Also, it's possible that your form isn't great - lots of people tend to over-stride and strike with the heel, which can really put a…
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What DON'T you do with kimchi? Really it's the best. I mix it up with some eggs and rice in the morning, eat it all by itself, make Kimchi Jjigae (a stew with pork, tofu, and kimchi), have it on burgers, put it with steamed fish. If you're looking to mix things up, check out some Korean recipes (kimchi is either a side or…
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This 700-1200 calorie burn thing someone said is strange -- that would be assuming I lost at 1 lb/week on 1200 cals, which isn't the case. I don't know my loss/gain whatever right now because I haven't been logging long enough. But what I'm saying is that I'm eating total 1900-2400 and logging my runs, which come between…
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Oh wow now that's a good idea! I love it and I'm totally going to do it.
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Good to know what you saw, thanks. While I'm not a 6' man, at least I see your calories are reasonably higher than projections. (I'm not faulting MFP here, I realize I didn't select my actual activity level). Sure, 8 weeks would definitely be better. But I figure I need at least 3 before I can even fit a reasonable trend,…
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I don't think it will be that hard to find my maintenance level with a few weeks of logging, because my exercise is more or less consistent. My background activity from walking around is always there (as my step average indicates), I do more or less the same strength training each week, and I log my running as exercise. In…
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In addition to stretching and getting fit for shoes: I'd like to reiterate -- get professionally fit for shoes. Don't buy them yourself. Someone else's recommended brand will be almost worthless to you. A professional can watch you run and have you try on lots of shoes and you should select the one that feels best to you.…
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Great advice! I gravitated towards doing that in the last week, actually - rather than slow up on this hills like I was doing I tried to keep my pace. And uphill is easier on joints - you're right, I'll treat those as my speed work. Of course, where I live a "hilly course" is just every route; I have to work to find…
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As far as I'm aware creatine has been one of the more studied supplements with proven significant effectiveness. I read a review on it recently, somewhere on pubmed. However, this is when using it with a progressive lifting program. I think there might be some suggestion that taking while doing endurance training decreases…
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Thanks for the training plan advice, I'll look into restructuring it a bit. I have read before that beginners generally shouldn't incorporate speedwork, I just figured my overall fitness level is good (I strength train and do martial arts, other high-intensity work), so I'd be okay provided these sessions were kept short.…
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In that case why do the forums exist at all? The discussions here exist in many other places and the answers to nearly all questions can be found with a google search. Why do people often tell each other the same stories or discuss the same things? People like to connect with each other about their own personal journey,…
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Thanks all for the advice! It's hard for me to put the breaks on something I want to do, definitely, especially if I feel capable - but also I wouldn't want to be totally out of commission for very long. This idea of cumulative fatigue is definitely something I have to remind myself of - I see it with my lifting regimen…
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I used to swim a lot, 1-2 miles several times a week for cardio. I exercise for stress relief and overall health and fitness, of course it helps with weight loss but I'll echo others in saying the main thing is to keep your diet on-point. Stick to your calorie limits, eating good nutritious food is of course important for…
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I think it would be really beneficial for you to see a counselor, maybe with your husband? It can help you work through all of these emotions and - I'm guessing you might be a little afraid your husband will carry some (even if unintentional) resentment? Don't let silence lead you to guess or assume what each other is…
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WOW! What a difference. That's incredible, bet you feel great.
