jsidel126 Member

In addition to reducing/eliminating sugar filled sodas, you could also start reducing/eliminating other food products containing sugar in your diet. I have. It hasn't led to weight loss for me because I am not overweight to begin with but now I don't have to exercise off the extra calories from the sugar consumption.…

Everyone needs motivation from time to time. Feel free to add me...

2.6 mi. today...

I made diet/sugar free drinks my solution for sugar cravings. (Little to no calories.) Since doing so my craving have significantly decreased since these products are sweet enough and available to keep me happy. Now I no longer have cravings for ice cream, etc. (I do eat them once in a while.) Now I crave vegetables more…

4 miles today...

I bought a pair of Asics last year an currently have about 170 miles on them. I am looking for a replacement since the sole on the back outside heal strikes are breaking down/wearing down. The soles have denser tread material on the inside sole edge and not the outside sole edge (the side that my foot strikes the ground.)…

No expert... I tend to lean slightly forward and it reduces the pounding from the foot strikes that I get if I am hesitant (and typically leaning slightly back on steeper hills) Forces your legs to turn over faster. If you are leaning forward, your knee is bent and absorbs more of the shock. If your weight is back, your…

An article on hill training: http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Hit_the_hills_for_running_speed?cmp=17-7-4406

I tend to run later in the day. I don't typically eat all of my exercise calories back that day. The next day I feel I need to eat more than my normal allotted calories. I put some calories from the non run day back on the run day when I didn't eat all my calories. I still keep my calorie consumption to under my daily…

Just started using mapmyrun...it has numerous run maps entered from users in my local area...not sure if these users are still using the app though...

Ran my 1st 5k 6/7 weeks into the c25k program. While I had a couple of walk breaks my finish time was better than my training times. Most people run faster in a race than their training runs due to the race adrenalin.

I started substituting crystal light for soda (no sugar, no carbonation, few calories, sweet taste) I add twice as much water as the package recommends. Tastes fine to me. I also add water to soda if its available. Unless I add a significant amount of water to soda, it stills tastes plenty sweet.

I am also working hilly routes into my running schedule. I started doing this the end of last running season after c25k but lost my gains over the winter. If I can conquer hills, then my flatter course speed should increase. I have difficult time with the steeper uphill portions. Don't have ay magic message. I have…

When I started April, I was wondering If I could complete 50 miles in a month... 3.8 hilly mi today...

A gallon of water weights approximately 8 lbs....

Although I'm not female, I do weight around 170 lbs. My 2.6 mile run yesterday based on the MFP exercise database, my weight, and approximate speed indicated I was using 8 calories / minute.

2.6 miles today...

You indicated that you can easily walk for 30 min. The first week of c25k is primarily walking with 6 one minute running segments in the middle. Try running as long as you can for these segments. If week one is a little longer than a week not a problem. Repeat until you are comfortable to move to the next level. You will…

- Find an exercise/sport that you find interesting and a joy to do. Plan your schedule with this in mind and do this on a regular basis. - Reduce the amount of time that you initially plan to exercise. Its easier to find 10 min than an hour. Once you get into the habit, increase your exercise time.

1 Boneless Chicken Breast 2/3 C Instant Brown Rice 1/3 C Chicken Broth 1/3 c water 0.5 Stir Fry Vegetables 2 8" Flour Tortilla Ranch Dressing - Add Rice, Chicken Broth, water together...Stir...Add Stir Fry Veggies. Microwave until liquid is absorbed into the rice. - Cook chicken breast...I typically use the microwave -…

4 mi. today...

This seems like an awesome group of people... I also enjoy cycling and running... Anyone feel free to add me...

Good to see you are interested in running...I started running with the c25k program last year. The program seemed like work but was not overwhelming. Completed the program and ran three 5ks. This year I am upping my distance and working on courses with hills (vs. gentle inclines). I did 4.5 miles on a hilly course…

Thanks for all the responses... I did c25k last year but didn't ever achieve my desired pace. Thought their may be a more efficient method to achieve faster paces than more run time. Put in the run time and respiratory system (heart & legs) will respond... Thanks Again...

Can never have enough protein powder commercials...

According to his ads, he presents multiple miracle products/ideas a week (typically to lose weight). If they are truly miracles, wouldn't a few of the best be sufficient?

Fruits and Vegetables (learn how to prepare vegetables so they are enjoyable) c25k run training program (free) New running shoes Gym membership (if you need people around to get into the exercise mood/don't need to adjust exercise schedule due to the weather)

I limit the following: Cookies Chips Ice Cream Cereal Cake Soda Alcohol Candy (Mostly sugar related...Don't have sugar cravings much anymore)