juliep1974 Member

Hi there! I've been on map for a couple of years but have fallen off the wagon and am trying to get back on :) I am looking for some fresh faces in my news feed too. I do triathlons and run (though recently my motivation has been nearly non-existent, also trying to remedy that). If anybody is looking for friends, add me!

I'm surprised there are more nominations for Waterworld. Also, Due Date.

I'm with all the increase by 10% people. I built too quickly and ended up with a stress fracture. It really isn't worth the risk of injury.

I'm training for a Half Ironman and have a 4.5 hour workout tomorrow. The only thing that will get me through is knowing I am going to binge on pizza (and beer). Mmmm...

I find it to be way off in terms of calorie burn when I compare it to my HRM (Mapmyfitness is always higher than my heart rate monitor). It is accurate for mileage though.

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Ha - I am almost never in the forums but I run and I eat about a half gallon of ice cream a week so your post caught my eye. I'm training for a Half Ironman so am not a particularly good logger at the moment (I'm not looking to lose and am aiming for about 2500/day). Add me if you like - i like sarcasm and am pretty good…

The 30 day shred is rough on the knees anyway. It's probably best to stop and see a doctor.

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I've found that its better to ease into the morning workout rather than going full force. Maybe start with just two times a week for a month, then add a third day, etc until you are used to it. It is so nice to have that time to yourself in the morning and not have to find a way to squeeze it in later in the day.

I agree with the other posters - 160-170 seems about right for a 30 minute walk/run combo. I'm 5'6" and 143lbs and I burn about 100/mile when running according to my HRM.

I was told the same advice as the poster above. I'd see how you feel and make the decision on race day. I'm also training for a half marathon - I had to withdraw from my first attempt due to a stress fracture 2 weeks before race day - so I know how hard it is to put in all the work and not got to cross the finish line.…

I would agree with the others - you have plenty of time to train so go for it! Open water swimming is a whole different beast to pool swimming so I'd strongly encourage you to get out there. On race day you'll also have at least 50 other people swimming with you which leads to being knocked around a little, I'm a…

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I second the Fiona Bra by Moving Comfort. I've also heard Enell are great for larger chested women. You do have to be prepared to pay $50+. A good sport's bra is worth every penny though. Title Nine (http://www.titlenine.com/) has a great selection.

I bought my p90x on craigslist for a huge price reduction (I think I paid $60). you may want to keep a lookout there to save yourself some money.

Monterey Aquarium for sure. Big Sur is really pretty and there are a bunch of state parks to get out and stretch your legs. San Simeon and Sea Lion Beach, Hearst Castle (you need tickets in advance so you may want to plan that). Pismo beach could be fun if you hit that area on a nice day. Santa Barbara is a nice stop too.…

I'd say that it is likely. I ran this morning - avg heart rate of 160 for 47 minutes and my HRM said 450 calories. I'm 143 lbs.

I eat. Currently, I'm cycling to net an average of 1600 net a day (so usually that means I eat between 1900-2300/day). I have an open diary and for the most part I eat clean. Feel free to add me. I don't always log weekends because I'm not that set on weight loss right now. I do tris and during the season, my prime focus…

With so little to lose 1 lb a week is too ambitious. Aim for .5 lb/wk. Good luck!

I'm 5'6" and about 143 lbs and 38 years old. I net about 1600 to lose and maintain at around 2000 net.

I was just fitted for my first pair of orthodics and they were delayed because they didn't know what my weight was so they couldn't complete them so this leads me to believe that weight is a factor. Also, they do need to be replaced after several years (it depends on how active you are with them but they do wear out over…

It's different for everybody. I have polar FT7 and it says I burn more in a walk the MFP says I do but a whole lot less than Map My Fitness does. I think going with the lowest estimate is the best suggestion (especially if you eat back some or all of your exercsie calories).

I like quest too - my favorites are the chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter & jelly.

Two of my favorite cheap meals are chili (with or without meat) and this one from Skinnytaste: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/pollo-in-potacchio.html I use chicken thighs (bone-in) a lot because they are so cheap. Good luck!

I use Mapmyrun and a heart rate monitor and the mapmyrun estimates are always way off from my HRM.

You should listen to your body or else you risk your knees getting worse (I know the 30DS killed my knees too). I'd recommend modifying the moves that make your knees sore. I did a lot of running in place, jumping jacks and punches because my knees were fine with it. Also make sure your form for lunges/squats is correct.…

There are shampoos, conditioners and body washes specifically made for chlorine (I got samples in a goody bag for a tri i did). I don't know the brand name though and have no idea if they actually work.

On road trips, I pack a cooler full of healthy things for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Most hotels have ice machines so you can refill your ice before you leave each day. Have a great trip!

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