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I use powder protein (Gapary Nutrition Priobiotic series is one of the best IMO). I think it's ok...but if you are not getting enough protein are you a vegetarian or eating a high carb diet? I would revise my meal plan. I eat enough protein in my day (from animal and other source proteins) and I follow a 1300-1600 calorie…

It's odd that no one posted that WATER is extremely important during hot runs. I run in the midday heat and hydrate TONS. I would up your water intake about an hour pre-run and refuel with electrolyte-water post-run. Good luck and have fun!

I do the same. I run 5km at lunch because when I get home, the routine with the kids kicks in and I seldom have the time. This way, I get my workouts in and I feel great for the rest of the day!

Firstly, good on you for pushing your comfort boundaries when you are exercising! That's awesome and so rewarding! From wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_training "Strength training is an inclusive term that describes all exercises devoted toward increasing physical strength. Weight training is a type of…

I can relate to a certain degree! I was just telling someone the other day that "No matter how much weight I lose, I still see the fat one." I think our minds take time to catch up to our body and spirit! Hang in there, you are doing it, you are living it...now you must think it! HUGS!

That is a great victory indeed! Congrats! :drinker:

OMGosh!!! Pick me! Pick me!! Here's my arm workout: barbell Bicep curls (60lbs, 3 sets of 12 reps) - use the weight that works best for you! Barbell Standing Military Press (40lbs, 3 sets of 12 reps) Dumbbell Tricep kickbacks (15lbs, 3 sets of 12 reps) Old-school pushups - do as many as you can in 30 seconds, three times.…

I have a boxer who can not run in the heat at all. When I do run in moderate temperatures, I bring a camelbak (the big backpack) and give him water every few minutes. I tend to run sans furry-friend in the summer for this reason. Labs are quite a bit furrier than my guy so I can see how they could easily overheat in a…

bmckinneybc : I also used to catch myself not breathing or breathing irregularly! I wonder if that is a normal thing? You're the only person who has shared this aside from me.

This. Sometimes with peppers.

Oh snap! Then I am in trouble... been taking creatine for a loooooooooong time to recover after lift days...Steroids are steroids... I love the post about the red meat comment... People just need to learn about muscles and how the body repairs them...

OMGosh! This is hilarious! I once heard someone say "When I said to get into her pants, I didn't mean to wear them..." LOL!!!! So true!

I wish people would stop caring who calls what clean or unclean. Everyone has an opinion (yours is one as well) and it doesn't change anything.

I've run several 1/2 marathons and run an average of 20-25k per week and I agree with this. Short bursts are not only good for conditioning, they are great at teaching our muscles to run through the lactic acid build up and help the body run better under stress. Super interesting article in Runner's World on the usefulness…

Awesome post! In for the rumble. lol

Congrats! You are doing great!! Try not to compare to others as every journey is different. You look so great!

Both my parents were air force and I GET THIS!! I agree 100% I've been saying for years that motivation will not keep you on the right path, you need to CHOOSE to. Same with love (but that's a different rant). I wish more parents raised their kids with a realization such as this one...maybe there would not be as many…

I run 5kms almost daily and I have no issues. I will say that my times will vary from 25 to 35 minutes. It really depends on the fuel in my body, stress, fatigue and heat. Heat is a huge factor for me when running. 5kms is 5kms whether you are running it in 25 minutes or an hour. You're doing great! And if you are just…

I've recently started using Non-GMO Almond milk and coconut milk in smoothies and recipes for the taste. I don't drink cow's milk by personal choice. I really wish people would stop bashing others for their personal choices though. Who cares if someone calls something clean or not? It doesn't change the essence of the…

hi there! I understand your frustrations, don't get discouraged, every day is a new day! I lost my weight on maternity leave (one year here in Canada) and gained about 12 back in a year due to my office job. So...here's what I do: I run 5k at lunch time. Obviously, not everyone is a runner, but it has the following…

^^^ This. I feel your pain!! I use the compression shorts/pants/tops to keep everything in check! Ahhh....the joys of being a woman with so many jiggly parts... (I mean me...I'm jiggly)

Representing O-town here.... :drinker:

Just going to say that OP is super polite and it's refreshing. I agree with ndj1979. New moves, and water, water, water! Good luck!

Interesting. Usually insulin resistant people are recommended to follow low carb diets, not 60% - 30% - 10%. Cardiac patients are on extremely low fat diets normally. This is a Harvard Public Health link which explains the insulin resistance and molecular breakdown of carbs…

I've been stuck at the same weight for weeks, and don't know what to do to get off this stupid plateau. Still 20-25 lbs to lose. *SIGH* *edited for typo

Not aware of an official detox, but I think cutting out refined sugar is brilliant for anyone. Good luck!

^^^ This

^^^^^^^^^THIS!!!!

I read on bodybuilding.com once: 4 weeks for you to see a difference, 8 weeks for your friends to see a difference and 12 weeks for the world to notice.

I'm part of a 30DS group on MFP. We started Monday (July 1st) but a few of us are behind a day or two. Check it out and join the fun!! Edit to add link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/14856-july-2013-jillian-michaels-30-day-shred-group