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People who sit on the weight machines at the gym...don't lift weights but instead text their friends and shuffle through their infinite playlists.

Nuts! No...really....peanuts have lots of protein and 170 calories for basically an once. Other nuts and seeds are similar if he's allergic.

Elliptical and adaptive motion trainers don't bang the knees. Not sure if just the flexing will hurt your knees though. They both burn tons of calories though.

Well...in my case I actually lost quite a bit of weight the first few weeks, 3-4 pounds per week but I'm sure it's different for everyone. I was (am) significantly over weight so I suppose that makes it easier to lose also.

Exercise is a big thing but so is changing not just how much you eat, but what you eat. Are you adding more veggies and fruits to your diet? You can a lot of food bulk without as many calories. Also consider alternative exercises if you can't do your normal workout. Don't forget that walking the dog or pushing a baby in a…

I just want to echo the comment of not weighing yourself everyday!!! It can be so disheartening. Pick one day a week and do it at the same time. I've read that in the morning after you do your business is the best time. I've seen 5 pound fluctuations from one day to the next. You'll drive yourself crazy hitting the scale…

There is generally a pretty big range of opinions about eating exercise calories. I eat most of mine....some people don't. I guess it really just depends. If I go out and walk a few miles I might leave the calories...on the days where I do a ten mile run I'm going to eat back the majority of the calories. Listen to your…

Welcome! You'll find lots of support and information here to help you on you weight loss journey. As far as not being able to go to a gym...you always have walking, running or dvds to help you. Feel free to friend me! Good luck!

Log your food carefully and stay under or right at your calorie goal and you'll see the weight start to come off. The first time you get on a scale and see your weight is less will be a great motivator. I'd also suggest weighing yourself only once a week....same day and time...to avoid frustration.

1. Running shoes 2. Gym membership (If you use it, I do.) 3. App for smartphone that tracks my runs 4.Beanie with sweatband (I sweat into my eyes during runs) 5. MFP

Fastest mile recently was about 8:40.....6miles at about 11:20 per mile....10+ mile 11:30 per mile. Don't get caught up on the time. Lol...I did my first 5k earlier this year and had this elderly gentleman run up and pat me on the back while I was taking a walk break and say "C'mon man! You can do it!" As long as you're…

I see many comments about stretching on these threads. You need to be aware that improper stretching can lead to injuries. You should do some reading on PROPER stretching techniques so as not to make your problem worse.

Rest, ice, ibuprofin. You may also wanna get check to make sure it actually is shin splints and not something else. Not sure there's a magic bullet.

I use this method in my long runs and it really helped me from a motivation stand point. When I first started running I would do this run/walk rotation from the very beginning of my run, no matter what the distance. No I usually run the first 5-6 miles of most runs. I did a 13.5 mile run on monday doing some walking. Jeff…

Here's an article that talks about water poisoning and even the idea of the "mandatory 8 glasses" a day. It's from Scientific American. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=strange-but-true-drinking-too-much-water-can-kill

Count all the hours of walking around into your exercise. That should help some.

I thought this article was interesting. Do some research on barefoot activities. There have even been some recent studies showing the raised heel on shoes, especially with kids, can actually cause you to have a weaker foot. Just some thoughts.…

Not sure if you ever tried chia seed but that seems to help me. Soak 1tbs in 8 oz of water and let it sit for like 5 min. Squirt some lime in it and drink it. The chia seeds expand and help you feel full...also they have lots of fiber...anti-oxidants and omega 3 fatty acids...60cal for tbs. Look them up on the net.

I've always heard that rest days are important for people who lift weights and run but I think it depends on your level of training. I've recently discovered many runners that train 6 days a week. I know you can lift weights daily if you change up the muscle groups you work. I would listen to your body and don't overwork…

You'll get conflicting opinions about stretching, shoes etc. Watch your pace...if you feel like your huffing and puffing you're running too fast. Don't be afraid to incorporate walk breaks. Keep it up...running is hard when you first start but find a good routine you can live with and stick to it.

Here's some research even though I wasn't the one that posted the stretching comment...you can also see this info in Jeff Galloway's books. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/sports/playmagazine/112pewarm.html

I'm also training for my first marathon and suggest Jeff Galloway's books and website. I was also reading an article yesterday about the importance of eating during your long runs to not only keep from hitting the wall but also to speed recovery after the race. Here's a few of the links:…

You should also think about doing some reading on proper running form. You can have the best shoes in the world and if you have bad form you're still going to get hurt. Everyone seems to get get caught up in finding the perfect shoe instead of the perfect training program. Ease into your running, don't be afraid to walk as…

I think the best exercise is the one you enjoy the most and you'll actually do everyday. Walking is awesome and you can certainly burn calories by doing it, it just takes a little time. Keep up the good work!

I drink on long runs. I just try to time. Are you having a problem because you're breathing really hard or just choking on the water? Walking is certainly an option, don't get into the mindset that you can't take a few walk breaks during your runs. Jeff Galloway, an olympic marathon runner even incorporated walk breaks…

You still get the shock when you have cushy shoes. One research study actually showed a higher injury rate among runners using more expensive shoes...almost twice as likely to get injured. This study was published in The American Journal of Sports medicine in 1993.

You're definitely asking for an injury if you go out and start running barefoot and don't change the way you run. You can't heel strike in barefeet. I had calf soreness when I started but from everything I've read it's because when you land on your forefoot or midfoot you use you're calf muscle more. Start slowly....do…

There is actually quite a bit of research that talks about how arch support shoes actually make your feet weaker and make you more prone to bad form and injury. I'm not saying this is true for everyone but the poster should look at the research for herself. Foot strength actually increases from barefoot exercise (not…

Read a book called Born to Run if you haven't already. It talks alot about barefoot running and it's benefits. You should definitely investigate some websites because you may have to change the way you run (what part of your foot you land on etc) before you get into it. I run about 40 miles a week and have started…

Congrats to you!!! Keep up the good work!!!