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  • Thanks everyone! Yes the chewing tobacco was/is the hardest thing i've probably ever done. 10 months later it is still a battle, but running helped me get over the cravings. A site that also helped me was Kill the Can. http://www.killthecan.org/ great resource and something that helps you stay accountable. I may not look…
    in First Marathon Completed! Comment by corys8646 October 2012
  • I just completed my first half a few weeks ago. I ate back most my exercise calories. but, for the most part, what I really did was focus on training, and put the reduced calorie intake aside for a few weeks. I still at reasonably well, ate healthy foods and made it a priority to enjoy the training aspect of the…
    in Half-Marathon advice Comment by corys8646 June 2012
  • I don't focus on the macros too much when i'm doing 5 and 10K runs. As others have said, they up their protein while training for a half/full, which I do also..Usually some chocolate milk or protein powder after a run. My feeling is the 5 and 10k distances just aren't far/long enough to worry about changing my diet…
    in Runners...Macro Settings? Comment by corys8646 June 2012
  • Runkeeper here for me. Tried Nike+ but didn't care for it.
    in Question for runners w/ iphones Comment by corys8646 April 2012
  • I went with the HRM. I found the treadmill to be pretty close to what the HRM reported, but the elliptical machine was reporting about 30% more calories burned than actual. Anymore I just figure it's about 10 calories per minute for moderate intensity (you will have to the judge on that) I ignore the machines and don't…
    in How do you really know how many calories you burned working Comment by corys8646 April 2012
  • My experience comparing machines to the HRM is that the elliptical over calculates by about 1/3. The treadmill has been right on target for the most part
    in Calorie-burn confused Comment by corys8646 March 2012
  • 2 oz uncooked is about 1 Cup cooked..in my experience.
    in Counting Spaghetti Calories Comment by corys8646 February 2012
  • Age: 35 Height: 5' 4" Starting Weight 163 Goal Weight 140 Current Weight 155 Started this path in 2005 when I was 190 pounds, got down to 144 then slowly started to gain back..looking to get back on track and get to 140
    in Men Only - Find Your Fraternal Twin Comment by corys8646 February 2012
  • I do a few things that help me. 1. Preplan my meal if the menu is online 2. Ask for a to go box when my meal arrives and immediately put half in the box, otherwise I will just eat the whole plate.
    in How to Stay Within your Calorie Goal When going out to eat Comment by corys8646 February 2012
  • i'm in the same boat but have found rice bowls to be a great grab and go meal that I can make at home on the weekends, keep in the refrigerator during the week. I normally make 3-4 at a time. They are cheap to make too. You can adjust the ingredients and portions to your needs and likes. Usually a dinner portion for me…
    in Suggestions for meals for school Comment by corys8646 January 2012
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