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On my long distance runs, I like drinking Nuun tablets. They taste good and are super effective, IME. Also come in a ton of flavors. You just drop them in your water bottle or what have you and go.

Here I am :) https://www.fitbit.com/user/3LHCC2 Just got my Charge HR a few days ago. Super love it so far.

He was always playing with his sword.

People are bad with change. They are also bad with the idea that because you are changing, their own size is reflected differently in comparison. It forces them to re-evaluate themselves and sometimes they're not ready to do that. They're also not on this journey, you are. Just stay the course and if anyone says anything,…

As other people have stated, it's different for everyone and nothing will replace simple trial and error. I've run two marathons and I'm doing a third this December, and each race has been slightly different. For me, I like to eat the Honey Stinger energy chews (pomegranate, cherry and fruit punch are SO tasty). These seem…

I love the moving comfort compression shorts. They're super comfortable and come in a variety of lengths. Check the websites, they usually have some good sales going. Mine were $20 I think.

I'm sorry, what does that have to do with anything? Some of us are short and being well within our "normal" BMI makes us ineligible to donate blood due to weight. Does that mean we should gain weight just to donate? I don't see how that's a relevant factor to a health weight AT ALL.

You sound a lot like me. During the Winter my running takes a bit of a dive and I do more strength training. I actually find when I incorporate strength training, my running improves (endurance, not fatigued as quickly, etc). I'd suggest just slowly increasing your miles over a few weeks to get back to where you were. I…

I've been vegan (for health reasons) for a few months now (and did it for a few months last year) and for me, it works out really well. I was never much of a meat eater anyway and I was never really one for cheese, so the loss wasn't that great to me when I switched. If it feels good to you, keep on it. It's definitely not…

I got the Forerunner 220 to replace my old 210. It's a great running watch and is easy to program and set-up. I use it on the daily and love it. The only issues I sometimes have, and this applies to the old Garmin as well, is when I leave an area (like a city or state or region), and try to reconnect to the GPS, sometimes…

1) 33 2) 105 lbs. 3) California 4) advanced: Bootcamp 4-5 days a week + running 4-5 days a week 5) Everyday. 6) Yes, always. 6) Usually lunch 7) 5-6 (breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, sometimes sweet treat/snack) 8) at least 10 8 oz glasses a day 9) I have small quantities of what I want (i.e. a spoonful of non-dairy…

I started my journey about 4 years ago, though I found MFP a little after that, and have not gained more than 3-5 lbs, which I'm pretty sure was just my weight stabilizing after the initial loss. I've continued to be an active runner and weight lifter/strength trainer and I'm super happy. It really is a lifestyle change…

As others have stated, yes on paper the numbers look good, but running does tend to spike your hunger something fierce. Making healthier choices with your foods, increasing fiber and protein (these tend to keep you full longer), drinking lots of water and managing your sweets can really help. A lot of people tend to think…

I'm sure they're being polite or just trying to be supportive. I think everyone, "skinny" or otherwise feels the pressure to be thinner, "more perfect", what have you. Thank the media and advertisements for that. You can just say "thank you, I appreciate you saying that, but I want to do it to get healthier or be happier".…

- Try setting up a "fitness" test for yourself and check in each week to see if you improve your time/reps. You can do things like: 1 mile timed Number of reps per minute for: weighted squats, lunges, sit ups, push ups, pull ups, etc. - Look up some fun challenges on Pintrest or youtube videos. There's usually squat…

I've just learned that most people are bad at accepting change. I lost about 30 lbs which doesn't sound like that much, but I'm a small frame and at 5'0", it was significant. My best friend at the time wanted to basically set-up an intervention because she thought I was fitness obsessed and going to extremes. That was…

The main trick to getting up is making sure that you're getting enough sleep to begin with. I get up at 4 am every morning to go work out (boot camp workouts or running) and the mornings when I'm really unmotivated are the nights that I didn't get enough sleep. It's REALLY REALLY important. I know you hear about it all the…

One of my goals is to get comfortable enough to run with only a sports bra and shorts. Seriously, if you want to, ROCK IT!

If you're looking for a whey based one, the GNC AMP Wheybolic 60 in Chocolate was pretty damn good. I would take that with just water and had no problems. The strawberry is also pretty good, but the chocolate was definitely the best.

Try checking out Moving Comfort. They have a ton of great bras and sometimes you can catch a good sale.

I am so so SOOOO Happy for you!! Congrats on finishing your marathon!! It's such a wonderful story, I'm so proud of you! Thanks for sharing :)

Chia seeds are great in oatmeal or to make puddings. Flax seeds also go into smoothies or cereals really well. It's also a great substitute for egg in baking recipes. Hemp seeds are also supposed to be quite good in baked goods or on top of salads, etc. Enjoy trying new recipes! :)

For the past six weeks or so I've been eating on average around 1700-1800 calories. I'm 5'0", doing a boot camp class 5 days a week, running 4-5 days a week as well. I seem to be fluctuating around the same weight +/- 0.8 lbs or so, so I'm pretty sure I'm just maintaining. I'm dropping to 1500 cals or so to see if I can…

I did last year while I was doing marathon training. For me, it was more just overall evaluation and confirmation that I was in the right place doing the right thing. I really enjoyed her help and she gave me a lot of good info on things like best combinations of foods and what areas I had deficits in to correct. I didn't…

OP: Congrats on all the progress, that's awesome! For me, I think both running and lifting are complementary. My goal is not to get super shredded, but to be strong and have endurance as a runner. With more cross training, my running improves. Yes, I do see more definition in my muscles when I cross train more heavily than…

This race is totally on my To Run List. And of course, the one in Athens.

Wow, well I guess if it were me, I'd leave him, then get super fit just to show him what he couldn't have any more. But... that's just me. I'm curious as to why he's so focused on your weight. From what you said, he hadn't said anything in regards to your health and fitness as an overall person, simply your size and…

Thanks everyone!! It was a really amazing experience :) Well, this was the "before" picture, about 20 minutes before race time. I did NOT look like this by the end of it. ;)