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  • Yep, you really need to go get fitted at a store, even if you intend to buy them later online for cheaper or whatever. The only running shoes that fit my feet correctly are men's Asics, and I only know that because I got fitted at Luke's Locker. Similar shoes in other brands felt terrible. So what's comfortable for us may…
    in Running Shoes - ladies?? Comment by APHerrera August 2012
  • I love the free C25K app by zen labs on the iphone if you have an iphone. If not, they might also be online or have an android app.
    in Trying to run 5K Comment by APHerrera August 2012
  • I'd save yourself the money and use vegweb.com. Best vegan recipe website ever.
    in Good Cook books for Plant Based Diets? Comment by APHerrera July 2012
  • Great job!! I'm on week 2 of C25K. I can run 2 miles without stopping on a treadmill, but I don't think I can make it a mile without stopping outside. Honestly, I'm just getting nervous about the 3 minute runs in week 3... congratulations!
    in NSV: I jogged a mile today! Comment by APHerrera July 2012
  • I'd suggest something like beans, which have a lot of carbs as well as protein. Hummus, same thing... Fruit also has carbs without protein/fat, but it has a high sugar content. I wouldn't suggest grabbing a potato or slice of bread just to up your carb intake, because those aren't the most nutritious sources of carbs. We…
    in I think I'm messing up my nutrient balance... Comment by APHerrera July 2012
  • I completely agree! I used to only run on the treadmill and even then rarely... but now I run outside (using the free C25K app on the iphone) and it is so much harder! Lots of fun though.
    in I have a new found respect for people who run outdoors! Comment by APHerrera July 2012
  • I'm doing a couch-to-5K program and today I kept running even past the time when the program said I should begin my cool-down. :)
    in What's your NSV for the day? Please share... Comment by APHerrera July 2012
  • Thanks for the advice!
    in Exercises for bigger legs - for women? Comment by APHerrera January 2012
  • Don't use tanning beds. I used tanning beds every day for two years and now I know I'm at an EXTREME risk of skin cancer at some point down the line. Don't try to cheat nature - your skin wants to be pale, so own it!! Here's a link to some REALLY gorgeous light-skinned actresses: http://www.listal.com/list/pale-actresses…
    in Tanning?! Comment by APHerrera January 2012
  • I'm 5'3 and I'm at my goal weight of 135. I say "goal weight" because I feel comfortable here and don't have any desire to lose any weight, but I might end up losing some weight because I'm eating better and working out more. I weighed 160 lbs at my heaviest, about 5 years ago, and I carried my weight pretty evenly, but I…
    in 5' 3" females - What's your goal weight Comment by APHerrera January 2012
  • Me! I'm (usually) a lesbian. I live with my girlfriend and our dog and cats!
    in any members of the LGBTQ community? Comment by APHerrera January 2012
  • I think it depends on your goals. If your goals are simply to lose weight, then yes too much fruit is bad for you. But if your goals include greater nutrition and a more whole-foods based diet, then eat as much fruit as you want! I really think eating raw fruits and vegetables is VERY UNLIKELY to make you overweight. I…
    in Sugars in fruit Comment by APHerrera January 2012
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