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  • Dove dark chocolate promises, just a piece or two and really taking the time to enjoy them.
    in Sweet Alternatives Comment by mdink620 June 2012
  • I just made this one last night and it was yummy, I subbed oranges for the grapefruit (for some reason our store was out of grapefuit) it's filling enough to be a side salad or meal. I found it here - http://iowagirleats.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6005715 Black Bean, Quinoa, and Citrus Salad Ingredients (serves 3-4) 1/2 cup…
    in Good vegetarian, side salads anyone? Comment by mdink620 June 2012
  • I am doing the color run in KC on the 30th! So excited! Have you ever done it before? I have been running 3 years, tomorrow I am doing the first 5K I ever did for the third year in a row :) in my experience I always feel better after I have my first mile in, I usually spend the first mile trying to remember why I am doing…
    in RUNNERS: come here! Comment by mdink620 June 2012
  • I haven't done it but I have a recipe to make your own energy gel using honey, honey lacks potassium and sodium. It adds some molasses for the potassium, and salt for sodium. It's 7tsp honey, 1 tsp molasses, and 1/8 tsp salt. Which makes several servings. Although it sounds yummy, I haven't figured a way to transport it…
    in Cycling: Honey vs. Energy Gel? Comment by mdink620 May 2012
  • I like Truvia or Stevia, I was using Stevia and then my small town grocery store quit carrying it so I switched to Truvia.
    in Best "Sweet n' Low" Alternative? Comment by mdink620 May 2012
  • I love fage too and this is what I add to mine, with a little fruit thrown in.
    in Yogurt that tastes good. Comment by mdink620 May 2012
  • I took a quick peak through your diary, I wouldn't be too concerned because it looks like most days you are burning a lot of calories, on days you are burning over 500 I wouldn't worry about trying to eat them all back unless you are losing weight too fast more than 2 pounds a week. Also the suggestions about peanut…
    in Still can't make calorie targets. Comment by mdink620 May 2012
  • As soon as the alarm goes off get up, getting out of bed and getting started makes it easier. It also gets easier the more you do it! And if possible work out with friends or get to know the people at the gym who are working out the same time as you, makes you more accountable!
    in Any tricks for getting butt out of bed at 5:00 AM ? Comment by mdink620 May 2012
  • I did it a couple years back and since then have ran lots of 5Ks, a 10K, and 3 half marathons :) It's really hard, but so worth it! Repeat workouts as necessary, and listen to your body. Also remember as temperatures warm up running is harder, your body will adjust to the temp change, but adjust your speed as the temps…
    in anyone here finished couch to 5 k Comment by mdink620 April 2012
  • I wear them during and after long runs, usually anything over 6 miles. I don't wear them during the summer as much simply because I get too hot, but then when I put them back on after not wearing them I remember how much I love them, they feel great post run and reduce muscle cramps.
    in who uses compression socks? Comment by mdink620 February 2012
  • I also recommend Hal Higdon's program! I did my first half last year using his training plan, I ended up running 3 halfs last year using his training schedule each time, just moving up from the novice to the intermediate. Have fun and enjoy! There is nothing so wonderful as crossing that finish line the first time!!
    in Training programs for running Comment by mdink620 February 2012
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