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Great advice! I would definitely confirm the losing inches in some places and gaining in others. I used to have tiny, tiny arms, and now they've gotten pretty muscular, especially my shoulders. Thighs have more muscle on the quads and hamstrings, where as fat seems to sit more on the sides of the thighs (that's gone, lol).…

Monday: Run Speed or Hill work for 30-35 minutes (approx 3-3.5 miles) Tuesday: 40 minutes of strength and lifting. I have a set of exercises I do for upper/lower body strength, core, and balance. Wednesday: 60 minute run Thursday: 30-40 minutes (depending on what's going on) strength. Lighter on legs. Friday: 30-40 minute…

Left hip is perpetually wonky, even with strength training and PT exercises. This causes some sort of imbalance that will also irritate the PTT in my right leg. ATT in left leg gets tight on slanted sidewalks (I try my hardest to avoid). New issue is in the joint/area under my big toe on my left foot. It hurts a tiny bit,…

Hi there, I've noticed this too. I also remove the dairy from their recipes (for myself) so the counts are even lower. I think the Fontina pasta with no cheese is 445 at 3 servings (I know it will make at least that, because I usually add chicken or another meat to all the veggie dishes). I also think their portions are…

Agreed. Love chipotle. Little high in sodium but I get that exact meal myself (usually double the fajitas :smile: )

I can relate. I am around 50-100 short of my 1800 goal, with the occasional overage (usually on days after hard workouts). I honestly meet that number with a beer or a dessert and don't feel bad about that. During the day, my meals are around 250-450, with dinner usually being a bit larger. Of course, that leaves room for…

I think it is worth a try. I'm trying to eat at TDEE to find my true maintenance right now. So far, I haven't gained anything really, so it seems to be around the right number, if not a little low (running 4 days a week and strength training the other two with one rest day). I think it stabilizes things a bit better than…

If you want heart rate, I believe there is a fitbit version that includes that. My mom sent me the basic one, and I was under the impression it had GPS, so I was like "sure I can use that for running". Then I realized it just counted steps and was more for getting back into shape and not for althletes. Unfortunately, it is…

Whew I second this! I'm pretty sure my current TDEE set at 1800 is under what I need, but I need consistency overall or I get shaky days. My blood sugar doesn't like the eating extra on workout days that MFP plans, so I eat the same everyday. I'm kind of monitoring for a bit and plan to adjust, especially as I add mileage…

I would second this. I make a point to always switch up my routes/speeds/etc running and lifting. I keep a couple easy runs, but I changed one easy 4 mile run to a speed workout or a hill workout about a month ago.

^ This. I'm working on investing in quality gear for running after buying a lot of crap. Long runs do not like cotton. at. all. I chafed horribly and got a sunburn two weeks ago after a 12 mile run. I was not a happy camper, lol. Went out and bought a new tank AND sunscreen. lol.

Yup 2x per week plus core work and PT stuff (for hip strength): Roughly what Tuesdays look like. Thursday I do less leg stuff. Post HM, I will probably cut a running day and increase strength. Maybe. Incline Press 3 x 8 at 55 lbs One arm rows 3 x 8 at 40lbs 15 Tricep dips x 3 15 Leg lifts x 3 10 single glute bridge x 3…

Awesome! I'm running my first half on 4/4. I did not follow a training plan, but I did kind of mix what I saw with how I was training. My weeks looks like this: Monday: Speed or hill workout for 35-40 minutes Tuesday: 40 minutes weight/strength training (I do full body) Wednesday: Medium easy run of 6-7 miles Thursday: 30…

Yup, second this. Has helped a lot with maintaining my energy levels and such.

I think running outside is easier as well. The stimulation, varied surfaces, and momentum makes the time fly. I hate the treadmill, but after running on it for a few weeks, I went outside running quite a bit faster, so I did something right, lol. Probably doing 5 miles on the treadmill tonight to avoid running in snow.…

Monday. I have rest day Sunday. Monday starts the new workout week.

I am not a morning person, but I try to do morning workouts (sometimes...) It is just more efficient for time and planning. However, I usually feel better weight lifting in the evenings and running in the mornings.

Great thoughts so far, but I'll chime in since I'm doing my first half in a few weeks. Focusing on endurance is definitely good advice--just aim to finish. Keep running, and you will get faster. I originally was going to do a HM on 3/1, but the weather was horrible, and I didn't want to risk injury (I have several other…

I was dealing with this a lot when I followed MFP's program (NEAT or whatever?) I find the eating what you burn method a big problem, because it causes a lot of up and downs in calorie intake. Additionally, MFPs numbers for calories burned are way off, and you can easily end up eating more than you need. I think MFP is a…

I'm near the end of HM training. It is my first, so you can add me if you want :) My half is 4/4, so its coming up quick. My midweek medium run will be indoors today, as we got surprise snow! I'm usually okay with running in the snow, but I don't want to slip and get injured so close to race day.

I get tightness in my left anterior tibialis muscle (runs right down the front of the leg and a bit to the left of the bone on canted sidewalks and hills occasionally. I do anterior tibialis strengthening, but I mostly just foam roll the crap out of that thing. I highly recommend it.

This is a great quick guide! Thanks for sharing!

Wine. Beer. I go for it. Probably have 3-5 drinks a week depending on the week (and if I go out). Empty calories or not, after a hard workout, long day, or to supplement a good meal, having a glass of wine or your preferred libation is no big deal. If you are concerned, I would log it. If you feel a little extra hungry, I…

Hi! I've struggled with this myself, because while I am fairly petite, I am also curvy petite. My thighs are muscular--this is what you want! If you are lifting/biking/running/etc. it is much better to have legs that can power you through. Does make finding clothing interesting though. Muscular thighs and calves don't…

Hi there! I struggled with this as well. As I am doing maintenance/more watching for nutrients (MFP just happens to be awesome to track), I was confused on the low, low numbers. I'm 5'2 and about 113. If I never did anything 1200-1400 would probably be correct for me to maintain and lose. However, I am fairly active. I run…

I don't eat a lot of refined sugar, or added sugars. I rely on fruit sugars mostly for sweetening, but I'm also not against eating it. With that said, I do and do need to eat sugar on long runs for fuel. I take a few gummi bears.

I'm sorry to hear it! I would not, not, not try to run on it. You are probably out for a bit. Did the doc not mention anything about activity? I don't have experience with the meniscus tear, but I was out months for a tendon issue in my ankle last spring. I stuck to weight lifting and no impact or cardio while I healed…

I'm 5'2, 113 and eat 1800 a day doing TDEE (Don't log exercise in MFP and average out elsewhere). I only lift 2 days a week and primarily run, so that probably makes a difference. I would recalculate your TDEE or what you are expending. Look up lean massing for help on ways to build muscle without gaining excess fat.…

I think it depends on what you are doing at the gym. Consecutive days shouldn't be a problem, especially if you are alternating what you are working. You could do full body Tue, legs Thur, Arms Fri or mixup your muscle group lifts. I workout Mon-Sat and rest Sunday. I lift on Tuesdays and Thursday (sometimes tossing…