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I have a black lab mix. I was running 1.5-2 miles with her in the morning. She's older now (14) and has some arthritis in her back legs. I'll still occasionally take her for a run 0.5 miles or so and she happily trots along. Prior to running, she had anxiety around diesel engines. Our 2 mile route took us past the…

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m 5/5 - rest 5/6 - 5m 5/7 - 10m :D 5/8 - rest 5/9 - 3.8m 5/10 - 3.5m 5/11 - 7m 5/12 - rest 5/13 - 3m 5/14 - 6.2m 5/16 - 4m Distance to date: 57.5m Goal: 126m (45.6% complete) This week will be the most difficult. According to my half marathon training plan, I'm covering 35 miles; 12 of…

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m 5/5 - rest 5/6 - 5m 5/7 - 10m :D 5/8 - rest 5/9 - 3.8m 5/10 - 3.5m 5/11 - 7m 5/12 - rest 5/13 - 3m 5/14 - 6.2m Distance to date: 53.5m Goal: 126m (42.4% complete) [/quote]

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m 5/5 - rest 5/6 - 5m 5/7 - 10m 5/8 - rest 5/9 - 3.8m 5/10 - 3.5m 5/11 - 7m 5/12 - rest 5/13 - 3m Distance to date: 47.3m Goal: 126m (37.5% complete)

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m 5/5 - rest 5/6 - 5m 5/7 - 10m 5/8 - rest 5/9 - 3.8m 5/10 - 3.5m Distance to date: 37.3m Goal: 126m (29.6% complete)

I wouldn't feel bad about it at all. Even if you extrapolate out for that estimated last quarter mile, that's only another 3 or so minutes. That's a pretty respectable time! By comparison, that's a 5k in 35min, which would put you in the middle of the pack. The organizers seem a bit weird for pressuring you to cut it short…

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m 5/5 - rest 5/6 - 5m 5/7 - 10m 5/8 - rest Distance to date: 30m Revised Goal: 126m (23.8% complete)

Penguin drill

grilled chicken breast - 10.8 oz brown rice - 1/2 cup steamed broccoli - 1 cup 471 cals, 25g carb, 68g protein, 9g fat, 33g sodium

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m 5/5 - rest 5/6 - 5m Distance to date: 20m Revised Goal: 126m (15.9% complete)

I mathematically backed into mine. As a male, 15% body fat is a healthy target. Based on that, and my 5' 7" frame, I came to a goal weight of 155. Started at 232, now at 162.6. almost there!!! :D

5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 5m 5/4 - 6m Distance to date: 15m Goal: 90m Revised Goal: 126m (11.9% complete) After reviewing my training schedule for the San Diego Rock & Roll Half Marathon Jun 5th, I had to step up the goal by 40%. I want to ensure I'm ready.

I tried taking a daily cinnamon supplement for 6 months. Besides the fact that I really like the taste, I wanted to test the hype to see if there was any physical change in my blood chemistry, blood pressure, and overall health. After comparing my lab results before and after, there was no difference. Stick to the…

How did this thread go from a simple explanation of a definition to a pointless argument about the sexes? If you feel the need to argue, perhaps you didn't exercise enough for the day......

^ This. The conditions must be constant, appx same time, clothes/no clothes, showered, not eaten, etc. This leaves the only possible variable of your weight. It will fluctuate from day to day to the amount of salt you consumed the previous day, whether you had a good night's sleep etc. Stay at it consistently and you will…

collateral casualty in a drive by nutting in the park from a squirrel.

Ready to do this! Technically, I already started. :p 5/1 - rest 5/2 - 4m 5/3 - 4m Distance to date: 8m Goal: 90m (8.9% complete)

4/1 - 3 miles 4/2 - 5m 4/4 - 3m 4/5 - 4m 4/6 - 4m 4/8 - 3m 4/9 - 5m 4/11 - 3m 4/12 - 2.5m 4/13 - 4.5m 4/14 - 1m 4/15 - 3m 4/16 - 5m 4/18 - 3m 4/19 - 4m 4/20 - 3m 4/21 - 2m 4/22 - 6m 4/23 - 3.1m 4/25 - 3m 4/26 - 5m 4/27 - 4m 4/29 - 3m 4/30 - 8m Total to date: 90.1 miles Apr Goal: 85 miles (106.0% complete)

^This. Assuming you've created a recipe or logged all the ingredients in the marinade, first

^This You have to create those good habits. They won't simply manifest. You won' achieve your goals by thinking or feeling your way to them. You achieve them by working toward them every single day, in spite of those feelings of procrastination. You'll feel much better for making progress, however slight. Some days you'll…

Yep!

Feel free to add me. While my journey wasn't quite the length yours is, I'm almost at my goal (8 pounds to go). And congratulations on deciding on this big change. :)

How long have you had the dizziness & pressure? Also, (since your food log isn't visible) what's your food intake consist of?

I have a protein smoothie just about every night as my dinner. 1 cup Soy Slender (soy milk) 1 Dannon Oikos Triple 0 greek yogurt (I prefer berry or vanilla flavor) 1/2 cup frozen free blueberries 1 scoop whey isolate protein powder (currently using Sprouts bulk whey isolate protein) 391 cals, 31g carbs, 12g fiber, 59g…

4/1 - 3 miles 4/2 - 5m 4/4 - 3m 4/5 - 4m 4/6 - 4m 4/8 - 3m 4/9 - 5m 4/11 - 3m 4/12 - 2.5m 4/13 - 4.5m 4/14 - 1m 4/15 - 3m 4/16 - 5m 4/18 - 3m 4/19 - 4m 4/20 - 3m 4/21 - 2m 4/22 - 6m 4/23 - 3.1m 4/25 - 3m 4/26 - 5m 4/27 - 4m Total to date: 79.1 miles Apr Goal: 85 miles (93.1% complete)

SW: 232, size 44 CW 163, size 30

I agree with the general consensus, that strength training will help (low rep, high weights). Don't ignore strengthening your core too. Your back and abs are important. Please ensure to include lunges and/or squats. It swill strengthen the muscles in the knees, hamstrings, and gluts that otherwise wouldn't develop as fast…

I absolutely would! As many have already stated, the scientific results have been factually proven repeatedly over the last century. The incidence of proven deaths caused by vaccinations is miniscule compared to the incidence of death from the diseases they prevent. Also, you can't ignore that NOT vaccinating your child…

Perhaps you should re-evaluate your expectations. The first 2-3 weeks, you tend to make big and quick losses. It's not unusual to lose 10 or more pounds during this time. After that, you should expect losses of 1-2 lbs a week. Please, please, please don't use the weight loss shows on TV as your guide. Those people are on…

4/1 - 3 miles 4/2 - 5m 4/4 - 3m 4/5 - 4m 4/6 - 4m 4/8 - 3m 4/9 - 5m 4/11 - 3m 4/12 - 2.5m 4/13 - 4.5m 4/14 - 1m (supposed to be rest day but making up for lost ground) 4/15 - 3m 4/16 - 5m 4/18 - 3m 4/19 - 4m 4/20 - 3m Total to date: 56 miles Apr Goal: 85 miles (65.9% complete) Need to add a few extra miles in there to hit…