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My average speed on a long run is about 11 min/ mile and my average heart rate is about 140-150. That being said, the numbers vary a lot depending on whether I'm racing, how hot it is outside, how tired I am... I go between 100 (on a cool day and flat surface) and 205 (particularly hilly 5k race when I was pushing myself…

Don't worry, the feelings you have are completely normal. As long as you're not in pain, trust the program, and just keep running. If you need to slow down, slow down. If you need to repeat a week, repeat a week. As long as you push yourself to do your best and aim to do a bit better every time you go out, you're doing…

As several PPs said, zumba is great for the cardio part. Everybody sucks at it at first- give it 2-3 classes to get used to the basic moves before you decide if you like it or not. Some instructors are better than others, so if they have more than one person teaching, see if you can try out couple classes. I run 3/week,…

Not wiping it off after they are done using it, and staying way past the allotted time they've signed up for when the gym is particularly busy and other people have signed up and are clearly waiting.

I took a class with an RKC instructor, and my instructor suggested avoiding Jillian Michael's kbell technique. I actually like Jillian Michaels, but she does not know how to use kettlebells properly- she overextends and does not control the motion. Look up Neghar Fonooni on youtube- she demonstrates how to do all of the…

I second (fifth?) HIIT or lifting. If I can make it to the gym, I try to do a basic weight workout- squats, push ups, shoulder press, step up, or deadlift, rows, pull downs, lunges. If I can't make it to the gym, but it's nice outside, I go for a quick run: sprint 1 min, walk 2 min, repeat. I'm usually wiped out after 20…

Unfortunately, it's common to feel bloated when you first up your calories. If you feel really uncomfortable, you can try upping them by 100-200 / week until you hit your target. That's what I did for 3 weeks, then did a TDEE reset and I didn't gain or lose during my reset. I only felt icky the first week or so after…

It looks like lots of people who like monkeys are into heavy lifting, or at least an evil one and a 794 one :-). I will add you. I'm on stage 3 of New Rules of Lifting for Women. I started getting into heavier lifting last April when I got couple sessions with a personal trainer, and I fell in love with it. It's done…

1) How you look is only a part of losing weight. The benefits to your health are far more significant ^^^^^ THIS I don't have kids, so I can't comment on stretchmarks from pregnancy, but I can vouch for the importance of having a strong core. Weight lifting, sensible amount of cardio, and compound exercises that also…

2 lbs/ a month is still 2 lbs off your knees/ joints and 2 lbs of fat that don't put strain on your heart. Also, the slow losses mean that you're getting adequate nutrition and you're not stressing out your kidneys by losing too fast. Sure, 2 lbs seems very slow slow, but slow losers are less likely to rebound because you…

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Ouch! I learned the same lesson the same way, after a 12.5 mile run couple weeks ago (except GU is kind to my GI system, honey stingers wreck havoc). It was not pretty- now I take GU with me whenever I do more than 10 miles and make sure to hydrate the day before and the day of. As soon as I get home, I choke down some…

A convert here! I started C25k last October, and just ran a half this weekend. The key for me was to go at a comfortable pace that did not leave me wanting to die. Once I found my pace, got past running 3 miles and started running outside, I was converted. I enjoy the scenery, it gives me an opportunity to zone out with my…

I second getting your hormones retested, then doing a reset for a month if everything comes back normal. I only did a short reset (3 weeks) because I did not do VLCD, but it did wonders for my physical and mental health, and it broke my plateau. 5 months in, I am losing very slowly but surely, I am killing it at the gym,…

I'm 5'1" and 4mph is my usual walking pace, but I'm a fast walker (always have been). I start jogging when my speed goes up to 4.7-4.8 mph. For reference, my usual running pace is 6ish for short runs, around 5mph for longer runs.

I should start by saying that I never did a VLCD in the traditional sense where the gross intake is low. I lost most of my weight on WW; I ate most of my extra points, so I never ate below 1200 calories a day. In February I decided to move from the weight machines to free weights. I started doing New Rules of Lifting 2/…

A bit late to the game, but since you mentioned that you have an injury, I recommend New Rules of Lifting for Life. It's by the same authors, so it's a very similar program and there is a lot of overlap, but they offer a lot of modifications for each exercise if you have injuries or bad joints (something that's lacking a…

I get comments like that every once in awhile too, and they kind of baffle me. I'm really short and working on the last few lbs, so my cut value is around 1700-1800. This is 500kcal more than what MFP recommended, but when I account for exercise, it ends up being only about 200 more (except when I do my long runs). I…

Running too much too fast, and increasing your distances rapidly can be really damaging for your joints. This is especially true if you're really new to fitness and carry a lot of extra weight. Training at a reasonable pace, with enough rest days, and with gradual increases actually helps improve joint health. I can dig…

Don't worry- you can do it! Start slower than you normally start, go at an easy comfortable pace, and the 20 minutes will be over before you know it. I graduated from C25k in December, and ran 12 miles last weekend. The 20 minute run was really scary- much scarier than the 12 mile run. I kept putting it off for days, and…

Physically, if you are a new runner, it's harder to run outside, because you have to learn how to pace yourself, and you have a lot more variation in incline, temperature, humidity, etc. Mentally, it is much easier than running on a treadmill. You feel like you're actually going somewhere and you get to enjoy your…

I am 32E-34 DD, and I ran 11 miles without any pain yesterday. I'm training for a half, I've done couple 5Ks, couple 10Ks, and I also do kickboxing and zumba (both entail a fair amount of jumping). My boobs have never caused any problems or pain, and they're pretty heavy and big for my frame. If you want to run or do…

That is awesome! I had a similar experience. Couple weeks after upping my calories from low (but not very low) diet to TDEE-15%, my skin, hair, and nails started looking great. Now my dog is the only one who sheds in the house.

I don't like receiving flowers, and I don't really care for chocolate. I have more of a "bacon tooth" than a sweet tooth. I am a beer snob. I enjoy testing new beers, and homebrewing. I like hot wings (wings+ good beer is heaven) I rarely make my bed I hate chick flicks I love lifting and I love the feeling when I can beat…

-I spend a lot of time sitting in front of computer, and I'm large-chested, so I used to have lots of neck, back, and shoulder pain. Since I started lifting seriously, the pain is completely gone. - I second (more like fifth) that being able to lift and carry things is awesome. Yesterday I carried a large TV down to my…

My diary is closed because I was getting unsolicited comments from the 1200 kcal/ day people. I usually eat pretty clean. 30-40-40, centered around lean protein. I can open it up when I get home and can post from a computer. On high cardio days, I net very close to my BMR, usually 50-100 under, sometimes a tiny bit over,…

Yes, it really affects my sleep. I normally work out in the morning, and it makes me energized and wakes me up. The few times I had to work out at night, I stayed up until 3am and I was climbing the walls.

I am 27, so not sure if I count, but I got Essure (an alternative to tubal ligation) last year, so I won't be having kids. I'm pretty diligent about tracking and working out, so hopefully I'll make it happy and healthy to 40 in a few years. Feel free to add me.

The exact same thing happened to me too. I looked like a tween for 2 months, until my body got used to it. Now everything is back to normal, and my skin looks better than ever. It does get better, it just takes some time. If you recently started working out, make sure you use a gentle cleanser before and after you work…

I have a little bit more to go, but I'll be going with New Rules of Lifting for Abs next. I like Cosgrove's workouts, and I've gotten wonderful results with them so far. I haven't had a chance to read it in detail, but from what I could gather, the abs program similar to the women's and the original new rules program…