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That's why I'm asking because I have never used one, I'm not sure if it would aggravate the injury or if it would be fine. My ankle hurts when I run and it is pounding on the ground. I've been told the elliptical is different. Doing nothing for 6 to 8 weeks really is not an option so I'm trying to find alternatives to the…
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YES!! Ever since I lost 40 pounds I can't sit for more then a few minutes at my desk without pain! At first I thought I injured myself but now it's normal and I have gotten used to it. I try to get up and move around more often.
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I bought one at Best Buy for less than $20. It's really comfy and doesn't slide down my arm. Hope this helps!
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If you have a running store near you, I would recommend getting fitted. It can make all the difference in the world. I run in Brooks now but was using New Balance before I got fitted. I like both but the Brooks help with my knee pain.
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I took it about a year ago for 2 months. I thought I needed to drop weight quickly to stay motivated and I did, BUT, I changed my eating habits completely and have kept the weight off. If you don't change your eating habits, you will gain all the weight back. I probably wouldn't do it again. I didn't have any of the side…
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I've heard great things about the C25K but I personally don't like watching the time when I'm running outside. It's ok for the TM but I'd rather watch the scenery when outside. I started by running as far as I could and walked when I couldn't run any more. When I caught my breath, I would run again until I couldn't. Don't…
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I walk at lunch in the Texas heat almost every day. I do just over 2 miles on my 30 minute break and eat lunch at my desk. I have deoderent and body spray I keep at work so I wash my face and clean up after my walk and don't worry about what the others think. Most of my co-workers think I'm crazy for walking in the heat…
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Great job! Did you follow a training program? I feel the same about running, I look forward to it before, hate it while doing it, and then love the feeling of accomplishment after! I usually run about 4 miles 3 days a week and would really like to do a 10K.
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Thanks everyone for the ideas. I'm gonna have to look some of these up but should add some excitement to my workout tomorrow!
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I'm in! I don't like fast food but it's convenient once in a while so this is going to be difficult for me!
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I used to feel the same way about running. I was in the military and dreaded the 2 mile PT tests and told myself when I got out that I would probably never run again! I'm not sure what changed but about a year ago, I just started running. I didn't follow any guidelines or programs, I just ran until I couldn't any more. I…
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Unfourtunatly, some of us don't have other options to choose from. The local grocery stores have all gone out of business and I have at least 5 Walmarts in a 40 minute raduis. There are a few HEB's but that is it. I shop the outskirts of the store and only get a few things from the actual isles. It's all about reading the…
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My husband and I bought eachother a Bowflex as as early Christmas present! It is wonderful!
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I agree with Grokette. I did the South Beach Diet and have lost and kept of over 30 pounds. The first phase is strict but it only lasts two weeks. You then learn how to add in healthy carbs and the first two weeks does take your cravings for all of the junk away. It has been a lifestyle change for me and I plan my meals…
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I made this one weekend only with banana protein powder and it was really good. Even my kids wanted to eat them up!
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I like the site mapmyrun.com so I can look for new running routes. You can put in your address and pull up a map of your area and then pick where you want to run and it will tell you how far it is. I like that I can look for different length loops in my area.
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My young boys both have ones that I purchased at Walmart. If you are only going to use it when you are exercising, it will work fine. They hold plenty of songs and are fairly easy to use. I have a Sony one that was about $90 that I use when I run but I could just as easily use the cheaper ones! They all play music and as…
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Here is a site with some pretty low carb recipes: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze4n46b/lc/fish.htm#f2
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Maybe you should change your route. A change in scenery could be what you need to get back in the spirit. There are days that I have to force myself to go run but while I'm doing it and when I'm finished, I'm always glad I did. For me, the running always gets easier after the first mile and I typically sale through the…
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I have the Beach Body one too and it's great. You get a lot of variety with all of the workouts.
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This has happend to me! I have gone from a size 12 to a 2 or 4 and when I go shopping now it amazes me the things I can actually wear now! I can shop in a lot of stores I never have before and it feels really good. When I pick up a larger size and look at it now, I can't believe I fit into it before, it looks so big! It's…
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I'm about to take my WBW in 15 minutes. My walking buddy hasn't responeded to my e-mail though so I might have to walk by myself :(
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Thank you so much! I saw it for a minute!
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My husband and I make this for all of our family BBQ's only without the chedder cheese. For tonight I have prepared 2 and 1/2 jalapenos for each of us and I am trying it with the lauging cow swiss chesse and wrapped with 1/2 slice of bacon to limit the calories. Hopefully it will be good! BTY, I am in TX too and we do love…
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I feel for you. I have 3 young kids, work full time, and also go to school full time. I try to get up in the mornings to work out but it only happens about 50% of the time (not a morning person) so I save it for the evenings. I walk every day at lunch for 30 minutes with a co-worker and then I exercise while my kids are…
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It really isn't that hard. You can still make burgers, just use low fat ground beef or turkey and eat it without the bun with a side of veggies or a salad. Make spaghetti using a spaghetti squash instead of noodles, grill a pork chop or chicken with a side of veggies. I do these things and add on an extra side for my kids…
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I started out my weight loss journey with these shots. I did lose weight quickly but I changed what I ate and exercised more so i really don't know if they worked. I did lose a lot around my stomach so that may be why but I can't prove it either way. I still ate all of my calories but I do watch my carbs. The shots were…
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It has taken me 5 months to lose 32 pounds. I exercise at least 5 days a week and eat healthy 95% of the time. I do splurge occasionaly on weekends but I have stuck with it successfully and am almost to my goal. Good luck to you and just remember to stick with it. If you have a bad day, start over again tomorrow!
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do mine as straight up protein pancakes/waffles 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 egg splash of vanilla splenda to tase cinnamon to taste 1/2 t baking powder enough water to make the right consistancy for either pancakes (runny) or waffles (thicker) Makes 2 waffles I made these on Saturday morning and they were delicious. I…
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I have fasted now 3 times in the last two weeks and have lost 5 lbs! I don't know if the fasting is the complete reason but I def think it has helped and I will continue this twice a week for the next few weeks to see. Thanks Imagymrat!
