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Feetures makes a compression brace that can be worn for extra support. I got mine at a running store for not very much. After my flare-up, I passed it on to my brother when he was having a flare up. Helped us both without having to go to a doc.

I don't currently own one and am having trouble finding any info about this race-- I even stopped at the bike shop near where it is held and they didn't know anything about it (it's not in my hometown). Out of curiosity, I stopped by D!ck's Sporting Goods to see if they had any... the ones they have look like they are for…

I dont listen to anything when I'm outside but if I'm stuck on the treadmill or elliptical, I love audiobooks. I usually end up tacking on extra time just so I can keep listening.

Thank you! This is exactly the type of info I'm looking for!

I'll look into those, thanks! I don't like the 2nd version as much as I loved my first pair but maybe the trail version will fit better. I'm not even really sure what to look for in a trail shoe-- I'm just worried that everything's going to seem so heavy and bulky after the lunarflys.

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I love my running skirts! My favorite is TEK brand (from Kohl's) and it has shorts. They ride up a little, but all shorts do on me when I run (or walk, dance, sit, etc). One of the things I like is that even though they ride up, nobody can see them. I can comfortably wear compression tights under them when it's cold.... I…

I haven't read all the responses but my advice..... GO SLOW. DOn't even think of it as running-- think of it as a jog. If you feel like you can't do it, don't stop-- just slow your pace. The speed can come later once you've built up some endurance.

I've been thinking a lot about this conversation since posting yesterday.... I think part of the controversy is when some of us say "I get bulky" or "I feel like the hulk".... some of it is simply that we feel bigger but others may not see it that way. I know most people just see me as muscley-- not as "big." Yet to me, it…

Do you keep a running log? If so, jot down when it happens and see if there are any patterns. For instance, I tend to get cramps mid-way through my cycle. It used to freak me out (WHAT? Cramps already?!) until I realized it kept happening around the same time and wasn't menstrual. Sorry if this is too personal.... But have…

I'm the same way-- I don't care what people say, I get bulkier when I lift heavy. I've always had wide shoulders and wide calves-- and additional muscle looks obvious on me. It's genetics. I'd imagine that's why there are several different categories in women's fitness competitions. Luckily, I like muscle. Every 6 months…

I think I may be a sugar addict so I did a search and came across this forum.... When you gave up sugar, did you also give up refined carbs? What about chocolate milk and peanut butter? I'm just trying to wrap my brain around what I can/can't eat and still detox.

Best of luck to you!! I had the surgery in September and it has really helped at least for the time being.

Thanks ladies! It's not quite long enough for a bun (yet) but I will try these suggestions! My goggles don't feel too tight but I put my first "long" swim in yesterday and they left deep grooves, so I wanted to check. I'll try loosening them and see if any water comes in.

If it feels like menstrual cramps, it could be hormone related-- which is why it wouldn't happen every time. You may want to try tracking it to see if it corresponds with your cycle at all. Even if it's not "TOM" (again, sorry guys), it could still be related.

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This forum has some great advice.... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/328354-women-strength-training-for-real

Thanks everyone! I talked to a coach today who gave me a great exercise plan for building up to a mile in the pool where I train... I'm just so far from that point! I won't be able to do any open water stuff around here until June-- the month of the tri! Luckily it's towards the end of the month and I have a sprint planned…

Hmmm I hadn't thought of this. Thanks!

Depends on my mood and what I'm working.

Maybe try a short jog around the block and see how it feels.... stay close to home in case you find you're not up to it yet. If that feels ok, then go further. Listen to your body; it will tell you what it can/can't do.

Wow! Was this all done at your fitness center? I'm curious now to see if any place around here does that. I'd love to know my "stats."

Start with a slow pace. When I first started, I thought I had to run as fast as I could manage for it to count. No surprise, I could barely do a minute or two before I had to stop. Jogging is just fine, especially as your just starting to build up some endurance. Speed can come later.

I'm assuming you mean internal noises.... I have dubbed mine "the trolls" and joke with my husband that they come out to frolic around and that's what the noise is. Sometimes you can actually feel movement along with the noises. When it happens during a quiet time and people look at me, I just grab on to my stomach and…

This is a great forum discussion that has been taking place: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/328354-women-strength-training-for-real

Can and should. Lifting will transform your body. As the excess fat disappears, you'll have a solid foundation of muscle underneath. And it will help keep your metabolism buzzing.

Not only a well-fitting bra, but one that is a performance material that has been designed for sweat. Someone mentioned monkey butt powder. I've never used it there before but I often use it on the inside of my thighs and in my socks when I run or bike in summer. Really helps with rash/chaffing.

Me too. Straight out of the tub. It's my favorite bedtime snack. Ricotta, on the other hand, is totally nasty.

I have not (I have IBS/Spastic colon so my body does it's own "cleanse" on a regular basis)... but I'm curious what your reasons are for wanting to. If it's to just lose a few pounds/"kickstart" your weightloss, then it's probably not the best idea bc much of what you'll lose will be water. If it's bc you aren't "going"…

I try to pick high satiety foods.... at least at first. After a few days of being hungry, I end up going way over and then I binge on junk bc it's so far gone. So if I figure out my TDEE, then I wouldn't add in exercise calories on work-out days, right? I would just try to eat about the same everyday.