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If you've ran 12.1 you can make it to 13 no problem. I only did 11 before my first half. Pacing is key to finishing, if you can pace yourself, you will be OK. As far as snacks go, fuel up about every hour that you run. My guess is you will finish between 2-3 hours, so you probably need to eat about twice during the run. I…

Google "Fed Up Challenge" and read the resources on their website. I did the 10 day sugar cleanse, which was quite challenging because almost all processed foods have added sugar, but it helped me greatly. I have always had a "sweet tooth" and nothing really works like going cold turkey. Sugar truly is a drug, so as long…

DOn't go down that route, it will be even harder to maintain a healthy lifestyle if you take unhealthy steps to get there. Try doing a sugar cleanse instead. Most of us eat way, wayyyyy too much sugar. Sugar is addictive, just like a drug, you have a little, you want more. Cut all added sugars out of your diet for 2 weeks…

Shop seasonally, buy whatever produce is in season and on sale. Read the ads and create a shopping list for yourself. Since you are in school and busy, you will definitely benefit from advanced meal prep. One or two days a week set aside a couple of hours to make some meals in advance and store them in individual…

wow, that is amazing!! Congratulations and good for you for putting in all that hard work! I love those blue pants BTW, so fun and funky.

Make sure to hydrate a little extra in the days leading up the event. My other #1 tip - dress in layers!! Check the weather the day before, but maybe bring a light jacket, gloves and beanie/ear warmer in case it is cold in the morning. If it warms up fast, you can just take the layers off. For a 5k you shouldn't need any…

Just made this tonight, takes about 20 minutes to prep before work, tastes amazing and makes the house smell wonderful when you get home: CROCK POT POT ROAST 2-3 lb roast 5 carrots, chopped 4 medium potatoes chopped or 15-20 whole baby potatoes 1 yellow onion, sliced salt and pepper 1-2 garlic cloves, minced onion soup…

i wear tank tops because i find sleeves annoying. this is also why i wear shorts. i find pants annoying. i think you will get a million different responses for why people wear tank tops - maybe to show off their arms, maybe because it's hot, it's comfortable, it was what was clean that day, etc.

Rather than trying to lose 10 pounds in 10 days, focus on creating a new healthy lifestyle that you can maintain when you go back to school. Map out a schedule, plan your workouts, meals, and when you will go grocery shopping. If you will have roommates ask them about their eating habits and if they want to eat healthy…

When recipes call for only egg whites, I still use the whole egg. For example if it calls for 3 egg whites, I use 2 whole eggs. The yolk is often vilified for cholesterol, but that's a bunch of BS.

running does makes my boobs smaller, that is not a misconception

I tried it, can't do it. Makes my stomach upset and I actually gained weight from eating all that meat. My calories were lower than normal when I was on paleo (more like 1500 compared to the 1800-2000 I eat now). Mostly they were lower because it was hard to eat that many calories of paleo foods. But again, even though I…

After a workout I like to have Garden of Life Perfect Food in the chocolate flavor. It is a powder made from plants that you mix with water or milk and it helps you get all your vitamins. It's a little pricey but they have single serving packets so you can try it first. It's at Sprouts and Whole Foods and other health food…

I would also agree sounds like sugar withdrawl. This is one of the hardest parts of starting a new diet, especially if you are used to eating a lot of processed foods. Most processed foods will have added sugar, so watch out for those and read labels. You might also check out the Eat More to Weigh Less Group. Sounds like…

When you restrict your diet that much, you may not lose weight because your body is trying to hold on to the little you are giving it. I would suggest upping your calories slowly (100-200 calories at a time, adding on every week or two) and see where that gets you. Especially if you are avoiding fats, your body may be…

Try to go off of added sugars for about 2 weeks and see if that helps with yoru cravings. It is really hard because added sugar is in most foods (read the labels) but it can be done if you plan carefully and make meals at home. After doing this for two weeks I was able to greatly reduce my afternoon sweet cravings (google…

You cannot spot reduce. You can do exercises targeted at certain areas, but you cannot spot reduce. You need to work on overall fat loss, and eventually that area will shrink. We all gain fat different, and some people will have trouble losing in certain areas than others. I tend to lose in my arms and upper body first,…

Well first off, you are totally cute, so don't be so down on yourself. Second off, a break up is the perfect time to take charge of your life and your fitness. I know it might not feel like it, but now you will have more free time and really be able to focus on yourself. Don't do it just to get back at her, do it because…

man for a second there I was thinking this wasn't appropriate for work, but great analogy! I traded my old love of high-carb cheesy foods, pasta, pizza, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, for veggies, fruits and meats. It's amazing how much better I feel!

do hill work. if you do cardio on the treadmill do it at an incline but be careful of your knees. try the stair stepper machine if they have one. boxing is another great form of cardio!

It sounds like your question is about how to log your activity, if you log using the speed you will have the most accurate results. Personally I feel like it's better to underestimate calorie burns when not using some sort of device, so if it estimates you burned 200 cals for example after 25 minutes of walking, I might…

stay away from bagels, it's not a good morning choice because the carbs will quikcly burn off leaving you with low energy and hungry again (fyi a bagel is the equivalent of 5 pieces of bread). at breakfast it is really important to make sure you eat protein to get you moving and keep you full until lunch. instead try...…

You can make any word a verb if you want. Hey check it out, I'm jaguaring right now! That means I'm running really fast, except i'm not, because I'm sitting here typing. So I take that back, I am internetting right now.

I have had this happen and I think part of it is just cravings. I get the hungry feeling at night because I'm in the habit of eating at night. It helps to break those habits. I have also found it REALLY helps when you reduce your overall intake of sugar. Sugar is addictive like a drug, you have a little and you want more.…

Breakfast - greek yogurt and fruit, instant oatmeal packet with blueberries, smoothie, toast with peanut butter and banana, 2-3 hard boiled eggs Lunch - salads (buy a big container of lettuce at beginning of week and add 1 protein - chicken, beans or tuna, a fat like avocado or cheese, and other veggies for crunch and…

I think you would gain back again, plus you would have a hard time having enough energy to workout. You would have to eat other things besides vegetables to get protein. Plus if all you ate was veggies, you'd poop your brains out. Vegans don't just eat vegetables, they eat beans, breads, fruit, rice, tofu and many other…

I agree with Joe, yeah maybe she jumped to some conclusions and yeah maybe those three fatties were on diets, but still, it is pretty disgraceful they keep have to make larger and larger clothing sizes because people can't control themselves. Size 3XL didn't exists 20 years ago. I agree with the women who wrote the article…

if he's not even going to try going down there, well that's a problem. average size weiner, that is a stupid reason to dump someone. and those women who don't like oral, they probably just never had someone do it right. just my opinion.

You will ahve to take it slow. By taking it slow it will also have less of an effect on metabolism. Try adding in just 100 calories each day for a week or two. You can do that by having a hard boiled egg and a string cheese snack (spread throughout the day), a small bowl of oatmeal, a smoothie, a protein shake, or even…

Part of it is breaking the habit. If you are used to snacking while you watch TV, maybe try taking up knitting or something that keeps your hands busy. Replace the snacking habit with another habit. For me it just came down to not buying snack foods. I have a very hard time at night staying away from them, especially…