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I run in the winter, lowest I've ever run in was -20* F but that was the windchill and it was sunny! I agree it's all about layers. I like to wear my fleece lined under armour tights, wicking tshirt, fleece lined or thick long sleeve wicking shirt, cheap gloves and a cheap handband. I'm good in that down to about 10* F. If…

I'd say as long as you are consistent it shouldn't matter too much!

Shoes could be a contributing factor. Go back to the running store and have them check out your gait again. Slow down your runs a bit. Pushing too much can give you shin splints. And my last bit of advice is something I do after most runs. I just call them point pulls. Sit on the ground with your legs stretched out in…

I have a Tanita scale that is several years old but seems to be consistent!

I feel addicted to sugar at times! I used to eat a lot of fruit but lately have been substituting chocolate and pastries instead of fruit. 4:00 and evenings tend to be the worst. I try not to buy much too much and limit and some days are better than others.

I always try to workout before work. I work with kids and I'm usually pretty tired by the end of the day!

I agree with trying to do push ups at an incline if knees are too hard. You don't need to use dumbbells if just your bodyweight is enough resistance!

I have pretty similar stats to you at a smidge over 5' and 140ish lbs. Coincidentally I am also "training" for a half (in quotes because my training has been sort of lazy this cycle) and do my long runs on Saturdays. I usually eat back almost all of my cals that day because I pretty much indulge in whatever I want that…

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I usually take off one day of complete rest. I normally run 3-4x/wk and also do a boot camp class 3x/wk. To all of the posters that said they don't consider themselves runners: You are! If you run, you're a runner. :)

Check out this article about running and doing heart rate training. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/heart-rate-training-is-it-right-for-you My max HR is something like 204. If I'm running by heart rate, I would aiming for about 160. I think you are going too fast if your training HR is so close to your max. Try…

I would go to a local running store and get fitted for shoes. The "best" shoe for each person is so individual. I do know that Asics and Nike tend to run a bit more narrow than other brands. My feet get a bit wider in the toe area and I'm currently wearing Brooks Adrenaline. New Balance also tends to be wider. But when I…

drwaddy, I'm with you, I'm not a fan of salads at all! Every now and then a chicken cesar salad sounds good, but that's maybe once a month. ;) I've over on my sodium every single day. And most of that sodium comes from a turkey sandwich for lunch. Processed meat is very high sodium. I always add spinach to my sandwiches…

The first couple days, I was shocked at how many calories I ate! I've dabbled in losing weight off and on for years so I thought I could guesstimate how many calories I was eating. I was off by about 1000! Ugh. My sodium is always off the charts but I'm not too worried about it yet. I workout 6x/wk and sweat quite heavily.…

Add in some fruits and veggies and maybe snack less on pretzels. Those few things you listed are all high in sodium! Sandwiches or wraps are easy to make. Can you pack a lunch/dinner in a lunch bag? Add a few ice packs and you're good to go! I can make my lunch+snacks for the next day in about 5-10 mins. I'm very guilty of…

I'm trying to understand what exercise you are doing. Also, are you burning 1000 cals every day? I'm a runner, but not very big. I wear a HRM when I workout and I burn less than 100 cals/mile. For example, I ran 10 miles yesterday but burned less than 950 cals. But I have no trouble eating all my cals and basically graze…

This link might give you some more ideas! http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/08/29/real-food-while-camping/

I got mine from heartratemonitorsusa.com several years ago. It's a Polar something or other. Google to see if there are coupons to use for the website as well.

If I'm doing plyo stuff combined with cardio, my HR can get up into the 180s and 190s pretty easily. But it comes down quickly as well! On the other hand, doing steady, slow running will only make my HR go into the 140s and 150s which feels pretty easily. My max HR has been 204, after doing hill sprints. My body felt…

Just because you work at a fast food joint, does not mean you have to eat there! I also work at an elementary school and never eat the food there. I'd say 95% of the staff bring their lunch every day! As long as it fits into your cals, I wouldn't worry.

B-quiche, bagel w/ cheese, or toast w/ pb L-turkey and spinach sandwich, baby carrots, yogurt w/ fruit or fruit D-varies, but a big hit are banana pancakes! Also like english muffin pizzas or sloppy joes for quick meals Snacks: pita chips, fruit, dry cereal, string cheese, pop-tart, etc

I always eat all of my exercise calories if I'm hungry enough! I normally go over my calories, even with the exercise calories added in. Today is one of those rare days where I'm satisfied and still have about 150 left.

I love sugar as well but I've managed to cut back on my sugar consumption. I still like to eat a serving (or two) of a sugary cereal for an afternoon snack and sometimes have a fun size 3 musketeers or serving of ice cream for dessert after dinner. But the crazy sugar cravings have mostly gone away. When I'm stressed, I…

half a bag of chips (cheetos or kettle chips) and a doughnut for a snack! This would happen a few times a week.

I only have an appetite loss immediately following a hard workout, especially long runs. When runs are over 10 miles, my stomach feels queasy for a bit and only gatorade and water sound good! But I make up for it by eating a lot the rest of the day. Although I do struggle keeping cals low on non-workout days because I'm…

If I'm working out a lot (running over 30 miles/wk and boot camp classes) I get hungry around 9-10 each night. I might eat a bowl of cereal or an english muffin with pb. Nothing too crazy. It had no effect on weight either way! I normally finish eating around 7:30-8. I hate going to bed really full. But it sounds like…

Some foods never make me feel full, especially broth based soups and smoothies. I get hungry an hour later! Anyway, I've been eating half a cup of plain yogurt combined with a cup of mixed frozen (thawed) berries and that tends to be a good end to my lunch. Always full for a few hours after that! Otherwise, I echo the…

I agree with the others. Eat the pizza and drink the pop. My workplace recently had a baked potato lunch and lots of sides and desserts. I'm not a huge fan of baked potatoes but I just ate what I wanted and logged it. I went way over my cals for the day but I enjoyed eating a potluck lunch with my coworkers!

I like no sugar added applesauce. A serving is fairly low in calories. Fruit of course. A little bit of pb smeared on a graham cracker is pretty tasty as well. Also like the pb/dark chocolate Nature Valley protein bars. Isn't overly sweet and tastes better than most protein bars in my opinion.

That doesn't sound like an allergic reaction to me. When I think of an allergic reaction, I think of hives and/or nausea which you did say you had. If you're not used to eating much sugar, could be a spike in blood sugar followed by a crash. But I agree with the above poster, ask your doctor!