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dream_big-- if you already have a Charge HR, you can change the clock face to include seconds with the time in the Clock Face settings area. I hope this helps!

Try Gap (all jeans and dress pants were 40% off in the store yesterday, and you almost never pay the actual sticker price b/c of sales). The sizes correspond with waist sizes, though if you look at the measurement charts, some sizes are actually a little smaller than others (eg- I can wear a size smaller in Long and Lean…

See if you can find a place that can do a fitting to find out what size you really wear. Estimates are that 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size, and if you've been wearing the same size for that long, then it's highly likely that you are too (most women change sizes through different life stages). Find a place that…

Look for Sneaker Balls (or something similar) to put in your shoes in between workouts.

Now, size 2 or 4, depending on the brand. But ten or so years ago, it was a 5 or 6, with the same weight and measurements-- so clothes sizes have definitely changed over time and depend on the brand.

Try cottage cheese or greek yogurt-- both have a lot of protein!

Try taking a bath in epsom salts after your run-- that will help reduce the soreness.

In moderation, caffeine is fine. Coffee and tea actually have a lot of positive health benefits-- improved brain function, improved physical performance, lower risk of several diseases

I don't know that they will help with dryness in the rain, but Asics Intensity Low socks (I order them at Holabirdsports.com) are my preferred socks for my long runs and have never given me blisters-- a very snug fit with a bit of cushioning. I also like the C9 socks (at target), but they're a little thinner and have…

Sleep-- especially if you're getting only 3-4 hours already. But, when I was in grad school and running on about 4 hours of sleep a night, I found that fitting in a workout earlier in the evening energized me and helped me focus better and work more quickly, so you might find that it's possible to fit in a quick workout…

Try these sites: titlenine.com herroom.com championusa.com Good luck finding something that you like and that works well for you!

Go to jog.fm and enter your pace. The site will give you a list of a lot of music that will help you stick to that pace :)

I have one of the inexpensive Oster blenders that I've had for years-- the blender itself is ok, not great. BUT-- I bought a couple of Zyliss quick blend shakers (search on Amazon), which make it perfect for smoothies. The Oster blade fits on the bottle while you blend (and the bottle is shaped well so that you don't get…

Or better yet-- freeze some of your bottled water (probably need to pour a little bit out of the bottles first so they don't explode)-- they'll make great ice packs AND you can drink them later as needed.

Lots of good suggestions on here already. I would also suggest adding canned beans (eg: black beans-- and perhaps tortillas) since they're a great source of protein and fiber, and maybe even some canned veggies and/or fruit. If you buy or make enough ice in advance to keep a cooler (or couple of coolers!) cold after the…

This is probably somewhat repetitive, but a few additional thoughts. Yes, as you lose weight, you're moving less weight, which means you're burning fewer calories. But, as your cardiovascular condition improves, your heart rate will also stay lower for the same kinds of exercise and won't entirely reflect the calories…

Protein, collagen, oils, perhaps? If you aren't already, try taking a good multivitamin and a fish oil supplement-- and make sure you're eating enough calories. (I have no idea how many you are/aren't eating or what kind of nutrition you're putting into your meals--but this is often a sign of malnutrition.)

It takes time, and you shouldn't try to lose more than 1-2 pounds per week-- but you probably need to eat more. You should be eating most of your exercise calories in addition to the calories that you would normally eat on a non-exercise day. Read the links in this post-- they'll give you a lot of great information that…

It depends on the person, but the estimates seem to be a little bit high for most people.

Google "Hal Higdon beginner half-marathon"-- his training plans are great! He also has intermediate and advanced plans, but you should start with the beginner plan. Good luck with your race! I'm also training for several half marathons-- one in August, one in October, and one in January (assuming I can stay injury-free…

Veggie pizza-- thin crust will make it even lighter. Papa Johns Garden Vegetable Pizza is 220 calories per slice for thin crust (large), 280 calories for regular crust (also large)-- so you can definitely have a few slices without destroying your calorie goals, especially if you get a great workout in earlier in the day.…

Mix it with fruit or salsa. Or try blending it with frozen fruit and skim milk to make a high protein smoothie.

Wow-- that's a quick acceleration in mileage! Congratulations on increasing your fitness level so quickly! One thing that you might want to consider is varying your runs a little more so that you're doing one long run a week and several shorter runs, and then perhaps adding yoga or strength and/or circuit training. I'm…

Welcome! Yes, it really works-- but not in a nice linear way like you might expect. Some weeks you'll gain, some weeks you'll lose several pounds, some weeks you'll maintain-- but if you eat the number of calories you should each day (it's just as important that you get enough calories as it is that you don't eat too…

Go to championusa.com, titlenine.com, or herroom.com-- you'll find lots of great options with really good support.

Try drinking MORE water-- 64 oz per day is the minimum, but you actually need to be drinking more to make up for the water you're sweating out when exercising and to generally help flush out out toxins. Aim for closer to a gallon a day. I know it's discouraging, but it's actually fairly normal to be a couple pounds heavier…

Sorry for the delay-- I forget to check back after posting (too used to Facebook emailing me replies on message boards!). Right now, I use Mary Kay Timewise, which I love (I actually became a consultant just to get the discount and to avoid getting sales calls), but before that, I used something from Dove or Neutrogena.

Stretch a lot-- both before and especially after you workout. Band exercises can also help. The best exercise that helped me to get rid of shin splints was to "write" the alphabet with your toes at least once a day-- sit with with your legs straight out in front of you and flex both feet as far as you can in all directions…

It's going to depend on the brand, the particular cut/style, and your body type. I'm 5'6", around 133 lb, and wear a 0, 2, or 4, depending on the brand/style.

Try using a mild cleanser and lightweight, noncomedogenic moisturizer as soon as you finish working out and drink more water. While it might sound sort of counterintuitive, dry skin can lead to breakouts because your skin produces more oil to make up for the dryness (and the salt from your sweat can be drying), which tends…