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I run 4 to 5 days a week. Two of those days are about 45 minutes, the other two, about 30 - 40 minutes. I do about 15 minutes of strength training (some general, and some running specific) 2 -3 days a week, and make it a point to take two full rest days. Rest is equally important as the exercise.

I'm too chicken to try a half, but all this inspriation is making me think I should buck up and consider it! Thought I'd aim for a 10-mile this fall (if I can get in) and go from there. Way to go everyone!

My husband has been the same way, but doesn't accuse me of cheating. He just subtly tries to sabotage everything. When I quit smoking, he asked for a divorce, sat the kids down and explained to them we were splitting up, and the next day came crying to me that he was jealous of my success and didn't want a divorce. He was…

Yes, always...unless there are weather issues.

Yes, always...unless there are weather issues.

Is there anything you don't like? I'm making a wild rice stuffed acorn squash for my date with my husband tonight. He just loves that dish. I know squash isn't for everyone...

There's no ettiquite. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. I would however think about a tech tee of some kind for a longer race. The moisture wicking is a nice benefit. There's no rules. Only what performs best for you.

Check you settings on the podcast tab in your itunes. You might not have it set to synch what you want.

Wow! Good for you, the accomplishment from finishing a race is the best thing in the world. I have to admit, I appluad you because after running for more than two years now, I'm still too chicken to attempt a half! I do 5Ks and 10Ks often, and am going to try to get into a big 10-mile this fall, but for some reason, I'm…

I wouldn't count it. It has to be so small, unless your marinade includes a lot of oil.

Yes, yes, yes!! You can totally do it! Don't sell yourself short, it's only about 5 miles and you have plenty of time to train for it. But beware...organized races are way too much fun and very addicting! Just make sure you get a great shirt with your registration, that's what it's all about! :laugh:

I agree with this completely. We have changed the way we look at food and make a lot of effort to eat "clean", though not always organic as it can be very expensive. I have gotten a little picky about meat though, and prefer to eat meat that is sustainably raised, grass fed, pastured, etc. as what the animal eats seriously…

Leftovers for me too: roasted potatoes, brussel sproutes and stuffing...but I have a can of clam chowder in my cabinet that sounds much better.

You need to eat more! Eat some of those exercise calories, your body needs fuel. Food isn't bad, and you're getting good protien in your diet. If you're hungry, listen to your body.

Have you done the Couch to 5K program? That's a great plan to start with if you're training, you see a lot of success and it keeps you from pushing yourself to the point where you're not having fun and quit. There are some podcasts with music that walk you through that workout. They're really a lot of fun. Running (and…

The general rule is if it's above the neck, don't change your routine. It might be inconvenient, but keep at it. If it's below the neck, you need to rest. Usually a cold is nothing more then an annoyance. But make sure you're fueling your body with good food and enough calories.

I've found MFP is lower then my HRM says. I always have to input the correct amount, but it's not THAT far off. I would trust it.

I just make sure I allow it in my calorie count. It's pretty important to me! I have a craft beer or glass of wine every day, so I either save the calories, or make sure I exercise them off so I can have it. Not willing to give it up, and don't feel like I have to.

I run quite a bit. For me, I have to have nothing to eat at least 2 hours before a run. If I have anything, a banana gives me nice slow release carbs that keep me going without fatigue up to 4-5 miles. Don't drink too much before you run, it will slosh around and give you a sideache. It's all about properly fueling your…

I changed my to be public to everyone. Knowing I have to put everything down and someone might look at it, makes me think about my choices. But I'm very honest on there too. If I'm not honest, the only person I'm hurting is myself, and it would be very apparent. I like to see other's food diarys. It gives me ideas on what…

I try not to think of anything as a diet, because that is not sustainable. I learned about Clean Eating and it has revolutionized how I feed myself and my family. By following simple clean eating principles (whole foods, no artificial ingredients, etc.) we have more energy, are much healthier (kids miss no school and…

Don't be discouraged. Everybody's body is different, and I've found that I can go weeks with next to nothing for loss, then it just catches up while my body adjusts. Also, make sure you're eating enough calories, don't try to go to low or you can throw your body into starvation mode. Sometimes if I've been on the lower…

I plan my whole day first thing in the morning. I usually take my exercise into account, but don't log that until I actually do it. I find it really helps me if I might make some bad choices, but it also really helps when I need to make sure I eat, or stay away from certain food when I'm training (I'm a runner, and gluten…

I make a stuffing with wild rice, onions, celery, shredded carrots, sage and whatever other spices and fill the halves with it, bake for 30 - 45 minutes covered at 350 (depends on the size, organics are usually smaller and sweeter) and enjoy the deliciousness!

I agree, the Couch to 5K is fabulous and there are free podcasts on iTunes with music and everything. But - beware! Running quickly becomes an addiction...and a mighty fine one to have! I get cranky if I don't run at least three times a week.

You just have to do the math. It takes 3500 calories per pound. Therefore you need to burn 7000 more calories per week then you consume if you want to lose 2 lbs. a week.

Something else that might help you is to log your food for the entire day at the beginning of the day if you're having trouble spacing out the calories or making some bad choices. Like someone else said, prepare! I log my whole day, then I can tweak it as needed, and I always have something to look forward to. Plus, if you…

I ditched the thermal layer and wear a pair of Brooks running tights under a pair of fleece lined wind pants for the bottom. Top I wear a Nike pro thermal top, fleece vest, and depending on the conditions, either my North Face Apex, or a pullover windbreaker. This is plenty warm for me and lately it's been single digits…

It does work indoors, I turn the GPS off since that uses a lot of battery. If you're track running, you can just hit the lap button manually, I use that a lot when I'm rollerblading in conjunction with the heart rate monitor to count calories (if your does that.) I've also just used the HR monitor when doing other cardio…

Yes! I always remove the skin from the bone in chicken, paint a mixture of dijon mustard and mayo, sour cream, or plain yogurt (depending on what you have) and then cover them with panko breadcrumbs. Crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. You can toss your breadcrumbs with spices too depending on your taste.