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  • Don't let the excitement of your first race get to you... pace yourself. You will go faster outside. Also, GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT!!
    in Running in a 5K tomorrow Comment by Just_Alyssa May 2013
  • This. methinks someone needs to add a bit of sarcasm to their diet. Totally low cal, you can add alot if you want.
    in Am I too needy? Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • I bleed purple over here! For college it's Alabama 1st and Notre Dame 2nd. If my dad asks, those are reversed. And yes, last year's college championship game was awkward.
    in Football Fanatics Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • Hills suck. I can't avoid them where I am. Those guys up there ^^ seem to have the right idea. I'm just pretty much repeating I guess... From experience (not a master runner AT ALL), slow down a bit and take those short, push off steps on the uphill. Also, mental motivate yourself. I have this one hill I hate, and I count…
    in Hills Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • I was upset that I had gotten off track with my eating & exercise for the past week out of busyness & lazyness... Got over myself and got up this morning and ran.
    in Runners United To Remember - for Boston Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • Fellow 5'3"-er here. Highest weight was a couple years ago at 142 but I usually hover around 135. trying to get down to at least 125 and just be "in shape" and healthy. Good job doing it on your own! Friends & family can be great at times for companionship but you have to rely on yourself otherwise you might also use them…
    in 5'3 140 lbs. Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • I was thinking of getting one because my fitbit died and I use the Nike+ watch/app for my running. Glad to here you like it.
    in Looking for Friends have the Nike Fuelband Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • Thanks for the posts & encouragement! This healthy stuff is hard. lol
    in 40yr old mom. Always busy & tired. Trying to be less jiggly. Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • There is another thread just like this that I commented on called "Blame it on the alcohol". Vodka was a big recommendation. You should look at that thread too for suggestions.
    in Going out for drinks Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • I have the same problem tonight! I'm a beer fan, but not a LIGHT beer fan so that's a problem. Luckily, I'm also a vodka fan! :drinker: Good suggestions above. My standard "starter drink" is sugar free red Bull & orange vodka. So, that's good. Who knew I was being low cal? At home I have these flavored sparkling water…
    in Blame it on the alcohol Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • I'm don't have advice... just empathy... I wrote a post earlier asking for some help.. You are NOT alone. I too have issues getting to the gym. And i do pay for an expensive membership. But it's so much easier/safer to get on my treadmill at home. It's not about being gross & sweaty looking, it's part…
    in Gym Phobia Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • Thanks for the advice & recommendations. Never thought about compound exercises. As for this... Honestly, because the gym intimidates me. Classes & cardio machines I'm fine with but anything else makes me so nervous I don't want to go.
    in only 30 min at gym. What to do?? Comment by Just_Alyssa April 2013
  • Thanks to all! I'm going to leave it bc I do sit at a desk the majority of the day M-F AND because I log my workouts (and/or my fitbit does it). Seems to be the best, most accurate way to do it.
    in Do I change my "Activity Level" ?? Comment by Just_Alyssa August 2012
  • Thank you all SO much for the encouragement and advice. :smile: I think posting here was the best thing that I could have done for my training. Everybody's suggestions & experience were great and it held me accountable since it was in print. I did NOT start over. I just went outside this morning and walked up my hill until…
    in C25k- Treadmill ONLY. Start over outside? What to do? Comment by Just_Alyssa July 2012
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