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  • I'll add - I run 3 - 4 times a week & STILL, that first mile is the hardest. Its getting your body used to a change from the normal day - so stick it out, even when it feels tough. Get through that first mile & then your lungs adapt & its easier.
    in New to jogging - Any tips? Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • Good sort of protein are Almonds - Avacados - black beans - brocooli - Oatmeal - peanut butter - quinoa Protein powders can help as well Check out the guy from Engine 2 - he's RIPPED & he's a total vegan
    in Meatless and muscles Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • Feel free to add me as well :) love the encouragement & love giving it.
    in Need more friends! Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • Yep... I see I'm not alone. I'm 41 & when people ask my age, I instantly want to say 24... but I have grown up because I used to want to say 18 ;) but I tell you what - my body totally changed when I turned 40... I dont care for it one bit :) Feel free to add me as a friend... love encouragement & love to give it.
    in over 40's please!! :) Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • I usually weight before I put on my clothes for work... so that tells you what i'm wearing... usually socks. I even try to pee before ... & exhale hard before.. haha! Never know how much air weighs in the lungs!! :)
    in What do you wear when you weigh yourself? Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • I love my Polar... i'm on my 3rd (They've each lasted me YEARS!!!!!) & my FT4 is my favorite. I paid over $65 for mine... & would again.
    in Polar FT4 - Worth $65? Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • Thanks everyone!
    in FitBit Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • You ladies are my hero... I'm 5'8 & my goal weight is 150. I got down to 135 at one point & it was almost too small for my body frame. Keep it up ladies!
    in Girlies.... 5ft 8 or 5 ft 9...... Comment by becjovincent March 2013
  • I have to go to the bathroom... you guys want to go with me?
    in Things you should never hear a dude say Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I love green smoothies.. I actually like when mine turn out PURPLE :) Put in all the greens, but add blueberries & strawberries... Purple smoothies are my favorite. But if you add enough fruit, it always drowns out the veggie taste.
    in Green smoothies. Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • Check out the Happy Herivore web site.. she's awesome... she's actually vegan, but the recipes are easy & great. She has a few cook books out too, but she shares some of her recipes. Also Oh, She Glows great place to look :)
    in Vegetarians...can you recommend any really savoury recipes? Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I bought some, but always forget to incorporate them... I need to add it more often to my smoothies.
    in New to Chia Seeds Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I too feel like its what your body is used to. I also have to eat before I work out or I'd not make it... but saying that, I have to eat about an hour before I work out to let the food digest. My husband can go out & run a half marathon with nothing in his stomach though. I think you always need something in your system to…
    in Early Morning Workout. HELP NEEDED!! Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • Beans are cheap if you buy them in bulk & dry... also, you can find grocery store brand in frozen vegetables for cheap. They got on sale for $1.00 a bag around here. You can mix those vegetables with the beans to make a great healthy dinner. Also look for frozen fruits on sale for smoothies. I know its hard to eat heatlhy…
    in I'm broke and hungry! Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I think its all different for everyone - how your body works & what your knee pain is. I have runners knee & an elliptical is so much better on my knees then a treadmill... but if you have other knee issues, maybe just that motion is what's so tough. Have you tried cycling? Does that hurt as well?
    in Does the elliptical hurt anyone else's knees? Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • There are tons of videos that incorporate good work outs with little space. Just some weights & basic moves. Have you ever tried the "walking" videos where you march in place with some arm work? Try your local library - they usually have some videos for free. You'll definitely be focusing more on strength training in small…
    in Need Suggestions for Aerobics Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I have a similar issue... I find if I take a squeeze ball or something to hold when I run, it helps ease it. For me, I have carpal tunnel & arthritis really bad, so my joints will swell & get tingly & numb. Try the squeezing thing & see if it helps.
    in Running and numb arm Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I need to remember this myself - Thanks!
    in FREE WORKOUT VIDEOS i want you to know about ! Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I'm also a Christian... but 41... BUT - I teach the youth group at my church so that definitely qualifies me to be in my 20's! ;) Believe me, keeping up with those kiddos & playiing those games we play, I GOTTA be younger then my actual age :)
    in calling all christian females Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I'm looking for all the support I can get myself - so let's support each other :) Good for you for acknowleding your health for your daugher. Awesome start!
    in Definitely in need of some friends and support Comment by becjovincent February 2013
  • I've been a vegetarian for over a year now... & love to juice when I can. tend to do it more during the summer then I have in the winter. But I'm also training for a half marathon & this is the first time without eating meat in my training. Interesting to see the difference. Glad to see other vegetarians on here :)
    in looking for juicers and vegetarians Comment by becjovincent February 2013
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