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  • I think you need to escalate this with the school. It's happening at school and on the bus, where you as a parent have a reasonable expectation that you kid will not be harassed. Also, you don't know how many other kids this bully is harassing. Sometimes it's hard to be that guy, running to the principal to fix a problem…
  • My wife and I did this. We had a "no children, please" policy for the wedding. It worked out just fine, and nobody was upset about it. Now, we're parents, and "no kids, please" is a great excuse to get out and have some adult time. I say, don't worry about it. Unfortunately, the people who most need to leave the kids…
  • How many longtime runners do you know with huge legs? Give it time, trust the process. Three weeks is barely enough to get things started. Oh, and congratulations. Starting out at running is really hard compared to lots of other workouts. Totally worth it, though.
  • I like to make pizza, and I'm usually pretty traditional in my toppings, but I have gone out on a limb a few times with good results: Alfredo sauce, chicken, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella. Proscuitto, aged provolone, fresh mozzarella. BBQ sauce, chicken, cheese and sriracha. On my list to make sometime: Lamb, basil,…
  • Alright, OP. I'm going to change your life. Or, at least, your mornings. See, I'm a big coffee geek, and I love really good black coffee. I've gone so far down the path that I special-order green coffee beans and roast them at home. You don't need to go that far to get great coffee, though. The key to really good coffee is…
  • Eat the fruit, ignore the big red number next to sugar. I stopped tracking sugar. My diary tracks protein, fat, carbs, and fiber.
  • Nope. They're staring because they wish they were bad-*kitten* enough to hit the free weights. Lifting heavy things in the gym will definitely get attention for women, but it's not because you're crazy. Here's a good article on things to think about: http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/10/26/how-to-not-suck-at-working-out/
  • Stick with it. It gets easier. You're using muscles in new ways that they aren't used to yet. The aches and pains will generally diminish with time. I had shin pain up through week 3 or 4 of C25K, but with stretching and training, the shin pain eventually went away, and my usual run is around 3 miles now. You can do it…
  • Here's what's most recently added to my ever-growing and changing workout playlist. I hit "shuffle", and off I go.
  • I either plan for it, so I have some extra calories to spare, or I go with the "drink something instead" option. Black coffee, flavored water, and Coke Zero are the things I reach for when I'm feeling munchy, but don't want to eat.
  • I've found that every time I change shoes, I have some transient aches and pains until my feet and legs get used to the new shoes. That said, check with the running store. I recently had to return a pair of shoes that were great during short stints on the store's treadmill, but miserable after 2 to 2-1/2 miles on the…
  • I like unflavored whey protein, just because I can then tweak the flavor to whatever I personally like. I use Natural Grocer unflavored New Zealand Whey. Favorites include: 8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 scoop whey powder, 1 frozen banana, 1/2 C blueberries. Blend, add ice to make 24 Oz volume, and enjoy. 8 Oz…
  • OP, I feel sympathetic for you, but I'm going to have to take the other position here, just like I've had to take it in my own home. For the rest of your life, you are going to be surrounded by food. It's everywhere, including the food you're trying to cut down on. Yes, it can be a real test of will to resist, but you have…
  • Hi. My name's Joe, and I hate oatmeal. For me, it's not the flavor, or the texture, or the preparation. It seems like if I eat oatmeal, I'm hungry again really soon afterward. Of course, if I add fruit, protein, and other stuff to it, I don't get so hungry later. Of course, if I eat the fruit and protein without the…
  • +1 to everybody who said "go to a real running store". What works on my size 14, overpronating gunboats with orthotics probably won't work for a 125 lb runner with a high arch and a narrow foot. Find a running store with (1) a couple of treadmills and a camera system, and (2) a really liberal return policy. Even the…
  • He's a runner too, so I'd suggest: Compression shorts. Tech tees (dri-fit or something similar. wicking is what you want here) If he's an outdoor runner, a wind jacket is nice to have in the spring. Compression shorts. Really good wicking socks. Dri-fit or other wicking running shorts. Compression shorts. All the running…
  • This. Interestingly, I tend to auto-delete pretentious jerks who offer unsolicited advice. Funny how the world balances.
  • These people are not your friends. they are participating in some weird passive-aggressive BS ploy to get you to do things their way. If somebody can't handle the way YOU are managing YOUR goals and YOUR life, then **** 'em. Not worth your time or attention. Get revenge on them -- live well. Good luck with the PPD, new…
  • Bananas Apples Frozen Blueberries 50/50 Salad Mix (for quick salads) Frozen chicken breasts
  • Enjoy your visit from the mods. Sigh.
  • I like Biofreeze too, as well as Capsacin. Be careful with the Capsacin, though. It's easy to get it into sensitive areas, and you WILL feel the burn from it.
  • OP, check with your race organizer. Some races have a "gear corral" where you can drop off a bag with your extra stuff in it and pick it up after you finish.
  • Besides Water: Daily: Black Coffee, Almond Milk, Coke Zero Often: Ocean Spray mix-ins in my water bottle. Occasionally: Bourbon. Beer. That's 90% of my liquid intake for a given week.
  • Agreed on Polar. I use an FT4 for HR tracking and calorie estimation, and Endomondo on my phone for logging runs and bike rides.
  • While I applaud your desire to be active and take positive action or yourself, I really think if you're under doctor's orders, you either need to tell your doctor "nope, this is what I'm doing", or get a new doctor. Starting a running program can provide a lot of new stresses to your body, and if you;re already having…
  • So would I have to take down the one on my mirror with the drawing of my face on it? Thanks for the recommendations, all. While the "don't use a scale" method works for some, it doesn't for me.
  • OP: First off, congratulations on the PR. What a great accomplishment. Second, listen to Azdak. Dude knows his stuff. RICE is the key to recovery. I sprained the hell out of my ankle in November last year, and it's still not 100%, but getting closer. Ankles take a while to heal up. In my case, I couldn't run for about…
  • The good stores won't charge you for this, but you may find they sell most of their shoes at list, and not deeply discounted like the big-box athletic stores. How do you find them? Easy. Google for "running stores" in your area code, and call a few up. Go check them out. Look for a treadmill or two at the front of the…
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  • OP, don't try it again. Try it differently. What I'm trying to say here is that for me, just trying to eat less never worked out. What has worked for me is finding some new (or starting again on old) things to do along with somewhat more mindful eating. I think you have to find something that's sustainable in the long…
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