SWgal

Thanks for posting this. I found as I began my journey to better health and caught the "runners bug" that for a time I became fairly obnoxious. I was obsessive about discussing training, running, shoes, and overall best running practices with anyone who would listen. Unfortunately I have realized that this can be...BORING…

I am trying to mix up my routine as well as integrate more strength training, so here is my fall/winter schedule: Saturday: Speed Work and Strength Training Sunday: Yoga or Rest Monday: High Intensity Interval Hiking and Strength Session Tuesday: Moderate Run Wed: Strength Session Thursday: High Intensity Interval Hiking…

I have the Paraguard {non hormonal} IUD and LOVE IT. I was on Yasmin for years and will never go back to hormonal contraception now that I have had such a positive experience with Paraguard. No side effects and I have had it for three months.

Try slowing your pace down. Also sounds like you may need to be fitted for some running shoes. Consider going to a reputable store in your area that specializes in running gear and be fitted for your shoes. Good luck and happy running!

Thank you so much for putting this out there. I really hope that people take the time to read this, and perhaps think through their responses to others. I think it is a form of bullying and no one should be made to feel "dumb or stupid" for asking questions.

Same here! Screw the scale!

If you want to feel your best, go out and find a dress that fits you well and flatters your figure...then continue to workout, make healthy choices with food and portions and drink lots of water! Enjoy the celebration!

Lots of great stuff you can have! At the start of your week place any of the following in snack bags for a quick, easy to grab, carry and store: * cut up your favorite veggies (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, sugar snap peas, green beans) * nuts * low fat granola * fruit * half sandwiches (one slice bread with a…

WAY TO BE OPEN TO THE FEEDBACK! :)

Good job increasing your physical exercise! Keep that up, take those frustrated feelings and sweat them out... INCREASE: Water...more water! Vegetables Fruits DECREASE: Fast food Processed snacks Sodium (add this to your tracker perhaps?) Don't feel like it has to be ALL done in a day. Make a plan to change one habit per…

ERASE "MIGHT" replace with "AM GOING TO" Don't worry about your time..just get yourself to the finish line! You won't regret the feeling of this accomplishment. Good Luck, keep us posted!

EDNOS (recovery)...I'm not in PA, but feel free to add me as a friend here at MFP! It's good to find others here who have similar difficulties in their journey!

Running is MY TIME. I have lots of friends who run, who often ask to run together, but I always politely decline. Just me and my music. I just get SO much thinking done on my runs, I would hate to share that "time" with someone else's thoughts!

Flaxseed oil, olive oil (cook with it), avocado, (eat them plain or use them in place of mayo), peanut butter, almond butter (VERY good on a slice of post, which makes a GREAT post workout snack), handful of almonds mid day, sunflower seeds, fish, fish, fish! Happy healthy eating!

Me too. I make sure I eat 6 SMALL meals a day, three hours apart. My schedule can fluctuate and so my rule of thumb is: eat within 30 minutes of waking up, don't let more than three hours pass between meals and try and keep meals between 300-400 cals, snacks between 150-200. If I workout, or work late I stick to this and…

No diet on 800 calories a day is healthy. Any "doctor" who bis telling you this does not have your best interest in mind. Eating balanced thoughtful meals each day that include, fruit vegetables, proteins and complex carbohydrates will not only help you to feel good, and look good, but will save you HUNDREDS over dollars…

Focus on the positive: YOU WENT TO THE GYM! Nice way to cope with stress!

Thanks to you all! She is a pretty special lady. Next time you all look in the mirror, remember that you ARE an inspiration to someone somewhere, whether you know it or not! :)

Love this post. Love running! :)

Full-time working and student? Great reason to be running! I too worked full time as an undergrad and it is no easy feat! Good luck!

Good luck starting medical school! I love the plan of getting as much exercise in as possible. I have the next four weeks off until I go back to my clinical rotation and classes and I am spending as much of it as possible being active!

YOU ARE A WONDER WOMAN! wow! I can't even imagine adding having a two year old to that list! But that's amazing!

Good luck on your thesis defense! Thanks for letting me know about www.runkeeper.com I have never used it before but will definitely check it out!

Same thing happened to me this summer... BUT...within one week of getting back on track, eating healthy scheduled small meals and exercising daily things have gone right back! Try not to get to discouraged. You were able to work hard for five weeks, you can get back there!

I followed this same plan and ran my first half this past May! Good luck! Feel free to add me if you would like MFP running friends!

Thanks for this important input ladies! you bring up a great point about diversity in running. I think with running, everyone has to find what works best for them. For me if I don't do some light stretching before my run, I have more soreness. But I have plenty of runner friends who NEVER STRETCH before. It is trial and…

Also, even if you have NO INTENTION of running a half marathon the book "Marathoning for Mortals" is a great resource for injury prevention, nutrition, training, stretching etc. Good Luck again!

Hi! I started running about 3 years ago! I think it is an amazing goal and wonderful sport to get involved in! Not only is it great exercise, but it is a wonderful way to deal with stress! There are lots of great books, websites, advice givers out there, but most will tell you three basic things: shoes, stretching,…

Hi! I started running about 3 years ago! I think it is an amazing goal and wonderful sport to get involved in! Not only is it great exercise, but it is a wonderful way to deal with stress! There are lots of great books, websites, advice givers out there, but most will tell you three basic things: shoes, stretching,…

I use it post workout (within 20minutes) to help recovery. It is also good with Almond milk.