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For someone who's a runner, this is overkill. Do some searches on the MFP forums for what's the right macro percentages for your activity. I shoot for around 0.75g protein per LBM body weight as a runner. I'd increase it more for lifting heavy, etc. where there's more muscle repair/rebuilding going on.

Yep, I remember when I started C25K and then freaked out when I put on 3-5 pounds in a couple days. Once I climbed down from the ceiling, I drank more water, kept at it, and it fell off within a week. Keep at it. Your body's just adjusting to new levels of awesome... :P

Necro bump since I've been getting interested in this. I'd be intrigued to hear what some of the serious runners on MFP have to say about it...

1.) Get the right amount of sleep. This can be tough in college, but sleep does a world of good... 2.) Eat right. Balanced diet with good macros should give you more sustained energy. 3.) Think about healthy snack solutions for "crazy lifestyle" eating. Protein bars, ziploc bags of trail-mix/nuts, banana, etc. 4.) Drink…

No matter how full you get... There is always room for beer. :drinker:In a more serious vein... You should be consuming more protein. Do some research on "good" protein consumption as a function of bodyweight. I'm not going to give advice since there's so much "Broscience" floating out there, but personally I shoot for…

I poison myself with 12oz toxins on weekends occasionally. The aftereffects the next morning generally are my de-tox period

It's tongue-in-cheek sarcasm. There's a lot of "bro-science" out there about the Ebils ov deh Toxinz! Some of the community is perhaps a little sensitized to the term... Hence the varied responses. :)

Counting that one, triple actually. :) And I agree with C_R. Incremental changes over a period of weeks will let you adjust into maintenance. If you go back and forth a few times, it's OK. The "goal" (if you pardon the pun) is to find the right balance.

So again, would not recommend adjusting a potentially fragile balance in your digestive system based on grocery-aisle publications. If this is a route you want to take, do research, consult a medical professional/dietician, and adjust your diet accordingly, hopefully in incremental steps. I *loathe* fad diets with a…

If you have a medical condition that affects your body's ability to adequately eliminate waste from your system, I would not rely on trendy diet advice from Self magazine. Try discussing with a doctor or nutritionist to get solid professional advice. Not sure where all these Toxinz are coming from, but it seems like a lot…

I used a crutch when I transitioned to maintenance. Realizing I had to up my calories, I started doing protein shakes after workouts. The extra 400ish calories allowed me to essentially keep the rest of my food intake the same. It also allowed me to flex a bit, on days where I was eating out, etc. I just skipped the shake…

I may be shot for this, but hey... I personally *love* the Southwest Grilled Chicken salad at McDonalds. Add half a package of Newman's Own southwest dressing and you get a filling salad with 28g of protein, 7g of fiber and only 340 calories. I sometimes get a fruit-and-yogurt parfait for desert. As fast food goes, it's my…

Over macros? Donuts. :P

I make sure to eat back at least the Protein macro. Gotta protect that muscle...

Don't feel pressured to stick with the schedule for C25K. It's a guideline. If you're not feeling it, spend an extra week or two on "Week 5" or "Week 6", whatever you're comfortable with. Also consider a small snack before (~15 minutes) exercising. I sometimes eat a serving of applesauce before runs along with some water.…

Out of curiosity, what's your perspective on why you need to join a gym to lose weight? In my experience (limited though it may be), people look to gyms for cardio/weights to supplement dietary changes (i.e. getting fit in conjunction with weight loss and/or increasing your caloric deficit to make dietary adjustments…

Another reason to be careful... I'm a novice runner (finished C25K program) and after about a month of running 5K distances I decided to increase both pace and distance incrementally week over week. After 2 weeks of this, I injured my calf. In retrospect, I was doing something stupid. :embarassed: I was trying to push the…

Are you eating back your exercise calories? Some people report the calorie figures for exercise can be inflated... I've seen people say they eat back 1/2 the exercise calories. For me, it has always seemed dead-on, so I don't obsess over it. They're guidelines. That said, exercise alone will not make you lose weight.…

Whole Wheat Pita Bread. Filling, great fiber/protein and 80 calories each.

Great program. Get out and do it. I loved it, showed clear progression and the week where you do a 20 minute run solid (no walking in between) was a watershed moment for me... Mentally showed me I could do it. Now I'm doing 3.5 miles regularly and gradually increasing my distance. Keep at it, it's a fantastic approach to…

Don't be a hater... (pops a Diet Coke and sits back) Everything in moderation. :tongue:

Best Pita Whole Wheat Pita bread. 80 cals per pita, filling to eat, 18g carbs, 3g fiber, 4g protein... Two make a great snack for 160 calories and have solid nutritional content.

I've been interested in this. I got some cotton workout shirts as gifts at the beginning of the year. They were OK in the spring, but are just getting drenched and heavy when I run and are frankly too hot for comfort in 90° temps. The chafed nipples thing frankly doesn't sound good...

I used to shave in my 20's when I was rollerblading heavily... based on comments from my wife if I were to start that again we would have a "discussion". I'm choosing the path of least resistance on this one. :wink: And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.

It's been in the 90° range or so lately near me, and I'm a cold-weather person by nature. Acclimating to running in the heat is a challenge for me. :/

Last day of week 10 is tonight. 2 days ago I pushed it and completed 3.1 miles in 31 minutes, almost exactly a 10 minute mile and my personal best since starting. I'm wicked glad I started the program. My weight hasn't changed much, but I'm noticably leaner and my waist has shrunk since I started. Go for it and keep it up.…

Two lunches:$1.99 for a pack of 6 whole wheat pita bread (90cal/slice) $2.50 a container of hummus (pick your flavor) $4.00 a container of tabouleh (where available) $1.00 yogurt $1.99 for fresh strawberries (in season now, pretty cheap)

I've read this a lot, but I just cannot do it. Feels like I'm hyperventilating. I tend to do four steps on inhale and two steps on exhale. It's easy breathing for me and seems natural. When I up the pace I breathe faster/deeper, but it doesn't change that much... Find what works for you and look up some videos on proper…

Yep, C25K is a great place to start. I'm on week 10 and went from struggling to run for a minute to running for 30 minutes plus. It's been a huge benefit for me in terms of fitness and helping get to my goals. The best part is my 9 year old son rides his bike and comes with me for my runs. Fitness plus some "guy time"…

Safety >> fitness. Getting fit doesn't mean much if you get hit by a car or mugged in the process. If running at night is all your schedule can accomodate, consider... - Running in a well-lighted safe area. Many community colleges, parks, etc. have a track or well-lighted area to run - Consider treadmill running in an…