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Yes, generally take a breath every 3 stokes. When you are doing breath control, you can stretch it to 6, but that's not a normal pattern. If you prefer breathing on one side only (say right or left), then breathe every 2 or 4. The long term problem is that your breath actually determines how far you rotate in the water, so…

I've gone through the progression several times and have finally been able to follow along without breaks or anything! I've never used the weights on the first level, just make sure to push and don't cheat! Pushups and shoulder raises are hard enough ;)

I have read a few articles that say some compounds in green tea can help with weight loss. I don't know if it works, but I'm drinking about 3 cups a day. Plus it tastes good! ;)

When I started with C25K, the biggest caution was running every day. If you haven't run in the past (say you weren't on track or many sports), you tendons and ligaments are not use to the stress. Running every day risks injuries. Give yourself time to build up - lay a good foundation and you'll be good to go.

If you are craving something particular, it could mean that you have a nutritional need. For example, if you crave salt, it's usually a sign of adrenal fatigue. I know I saw a table at one point that said, if you want x then you are likely deficient in y, but I cannot find it now :( Knew I should have saved that thing! Try…

I've burned about 3500 with a triathlon before. Way to go, keep it up :) Your muscles will thank you!

To figure out your bone size, you need to measure the diameter of your elbow with a caliper. I know there is definitely a big boned, small boned difference. For the most part, bones are bones, but some people have bigger bones. My wrist bones are very prominent, and my wrist is still 6.75". Additionally, my elbow is 3" in…

Nope, right there with you. Noticed it last week for me - I was like, hey look at that new muscle... It's been awhile since I've seen you my friend, LOL!

Hang in there and don't give up. Exercise machines grossly overestimate the amount of calories burned - so don't go by that. There's been a lot of studies that prove they tell you what you want to hear. Also, as my doctor said, weights are great, but they don't get your heart rate up and keep it there. Cardio combined with…

It's between 170 and 200, depending on how hard you push etc. The "official" number is 503 calories per hour for a 155 pound person. To convert this for 20 minutes at your weight, divide 503/155 to get calories per pound. Then multiply that by your weight. That will give you calories per hour. One level is 20 minutes (give…

If it's a salad or something simple (say pasta with a tomato sauce), then I just break it down by ingredient - so I'll guess about how much pasta and sauce I ate, do a generic search for pasta and sauce and then just add that. If it's something more complicated or with a lot of sides, I'll just search for the sides and…

I started with the C25K program and could barely live through the first week. Now I run 3-4 times for a total milage of 15-20 miles. I've completed a triathlon and a few road races and have had a blast!

Second that! Way to go! You look amazing. If you haven't gone down in the last few weeks and you still want to lose more (which you look amazing now, just saying), try rotating calories. On the day you don't work out, eat 1400 instead of 1200. Then on the days you workout, stick to the 1200. It kinda confuses your body (at…

There's quite a bit of information from WebMD and the Mayo Clinic if you Google it. Most diet pills are sold as natural supplements, so their safety and effectiveness has not been evaluated by the FDA. One thing that is showing promise is some sort of green tea extract. But, instead of taking the pill, why not simply drink…

So I'm a little late to this party, LOL... Just wanted to say hang in there. My hubbs is super duper fit and can go nearly all day without eating anything, too! Obviously, I think the huge concern with eating too few calories is that you are not getting enough nutrition. You physician or a dietician can give you the best…

That sounds like a happy problem to have! Perhaps I'm way out there with this one, but isn't hunger your body's way of saying, "I need fuel, feed me now"? If you aren't hungry, then perhaps you don't need to eat? Aside from that though, is it possible you might be drinking too much water? I know this sounds absurd and we…