cgriggs99

And if you are running on pavement try to move to the grass or dirt whenever possible...this will help cut down on the impact. If you have a treadmill and you can stand it (I can't I get too bored especially running more than 6 miles) this will also cut down on the pounding. If you try to increase your mileage too quickly…

If you have shin splints you should stop running for a few weeks, if you try to push through them you could end up with stress fractures or worse. Trust me on that one. Try another low impact form of exercise like the olliptical machine or swimming for a few weeks but in the mean time try the below... Stretching is the…

I used to have the same problem...I now use GNC Pro Performance Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 Vanilla flavor. Still can't stomache the chocolate one and I love chocolate. 1-2 scoops (depending on your protein need) in a smoothie. My smoothie is 1-1/2 skim milk, add ice to bring liquid level up to 2 cups, add 1 cup no…

Nike Training Club (NTC) 45 min "Competitor" workout followed by 15 min "Ab Blaster" workout, outside at 6:30am in 80 degrees heat with 70% humidity.

I gave up Coca Cola and I'm also trying to force myself to try new foods so I don't get bored with what I am eating...tried raw pumpkin seeds today and ate my salad without dressing. Pumpkin seeds were good...salad without dressing, not so much.

Just turned 41 and having fun. 2 years ago I decided that I needed to shed the 30 pounds that had slowly started to creep on over the last 10 years. I've lost 20 so far 10 more to go. Just joined this site yesterday to help me lose those last pesky 10 pounds.