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  • Omg and I am an army wife too :)
    in Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant! Comment by __flexylexi March 2011
  • I am 15 weeks pregnant! I had to stop running for 3.5 weeks because they had to do a whole bunch of tests to see if it was safe for me because I had a history of hypertension, but they just gave me the OK like, 4 days ago, so I have ran 3 days straight. First day back I only ran a mile and a half super slow, yesterday I…
    in Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant! Comment by __flexylexi March 2011
  • a good running shoe shouldn't cost you more than 85-120, because runners know (esp long distance ones) that u throw them out every 4-6 months anyways... I got that tip from pro marathoner Hal Higdon :) My first running shoes were asics ghost 3s, but now i run in nike frees and bikilas. I run long distance and I ran my half…
    in Running Shoes for beginner 5k runner Comment by __flexylexi March 2011
  • I used to work for an eye doctor and yes you can still wear contacts after lasik. Also, PLEASE do your research. There are a LOT of horrible places that will do it for cheap. The only thing i can think of with PRK vs Lasik is that you can't be a jet pilot in the air force if you had lasik :) lol
    in Lasik - do it / don't do it? Comment by __flexylexi March 2011
  • The Good: He is SUPER supportive, runs better than I do, he is WAY more fit than I am and he works out WAY more than I do, which in turn motivates me to do better. He is in Afghanistan right now, but when he is home, we go to the gym together 6 days a week, lift weights, and REALLY pushes me The Bad: He really eats…
    in Husbands: The good and the bad hehe Comment by __flexylexi February 2011
  • Look ma! No hands!! hahahaha jk. :) Yes... the fact that your muscles lengthen and shorten while u use the hands part would make you burn a little bit more calories. Also, some elliptical trainers have a personal trainer mode where they tell you to "pull" or "push" with your hands because it works diff parts of your arm. :)
    in Elliptical - Hands or No Hands? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • This REALLY educated me on weight lifting and since I followed their stuff, my arms are slowly getting toned (but not big) and I am progressing to heavier weights. If i can share this with every female to help them out, I would! LOL http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm
    in toning with dumbells Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Hey GIRL!! I would TOTALLY recommend Hal Higdon's intermediate half marathon plan.. I was on it for 6 weeks before i DC due to not wanting to push myself too hard with baby on the way. It lowered my long distance time down to 9 flat. I ran my half marathon at an average of 11, and I can do a timed mile in like 7:30 ish now…
    in Hey Runners - How can I get faster? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • GIIRRLL!!! NICKI MINAJ gets me going on my runs! A new one is look at me now by Chris brown and busta rhymes and weezy hmm and POWER by kanye but the remix with JayZ ... especially the last part of that song!!!
    in What is your favorite workout song? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • AWESOME!!! now start tapering.. you wanna be refreshed for that 13 miler in two weeks :) GOOD LUCK <3, a fellow couch to runner girl :)
    in "I may not pass you, but I can outlast you" -- 14 miles DONE Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • I used to not be able to run even a minute straight... so i would run for 30 seconds, walk for 2 minutes, repeat, till I did 20 minutes. Started increasing to one minute run, then more. about 8 months later I ran a half marathon in 2:20 there are several couch to 5k programs the one I give out to people I help out with…
    in Starting running.....need help Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Hm. I loved p90x....
    in P90X - Don't Do It Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Honestly, you should strength train and do cardio at the same time Read this: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm I can also tell you that it was weight lifting that accelerated my weight loss when I was in a weight lifting class over last summer... The inches literally fell off. as far as limiting…
    in gaining weight instead of losing!! HELP!!! Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Planning is my best friend. Instead of writing on here as I go, I edit as I go. I plan my meals the night before and substitute/subtract as I go during the day. My lunch and dinner for the next day is prepared the night before so theres no "im so hungry imma grab something real quick"
    in Tips While In School? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • I get the sweet onion teriyaki on whole wheat, toasted and no cheese. its somewhere around 280 calories? pretty good. :)
    in Subway Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ADVICE!!! I never really drink so I doubt it will take me more than two drinks to loosen up :) Thanks y'all!
    in Alcohol!!!! Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • elliptical! almost the same thing as running minus the pounding
    in Calorie Burn Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Bench presses. incline, decline and flat. start off with the bar then slowly add weight
    in chesty girl :( Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Do you think that you are full all day because your metabolism has slowed down to accommodate the fact that you are only eating 2 big meals a day? The reason why it is good to break down your meals is because you want to constantly be burning calories. When you are not doing this, your body tries to store what you eat when…
    in Only 2 Meals A Day? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • GAH. I honestly would go for low sodium. In my opinion, 40 or 50 more calories won't hurt, but 1000mg of sodium vs. 150 or so makes a huge difference considering recommended daily is like.. under 1k or something.. u should look up the RDA of sodium But... Generally, I stay away from processed food and make everyrthing from…
    in Soups: Low calorie or low sodium, why not both!? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • MFP is just recommending this. Their proportions are standard proportions. What you need can differ greatly.. Like for example, me as a runner, my recommended carb intake is a LOT higher than somebody who is in the international federation of body builders (their recommended PROTEIN intake alone is 40% because they are…
    in My daily fat intake is low Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Don't overdo it, but the schedule you posted up doesn't look bad.
    in How important is a "rest" day? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • What happens if you consume too much sodium, sugar, and carbs? Sodium- hypernatremia, which causes edema or swelling, or bloated-ness. Sugar - constant excess is bad, but when its every now and then, your pancreas are well equipped to release enough insulin to take care of it Carbs- in excess will be stored in the body,…
    in Consuming too much? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • have you tried taking protein? preferably after you run though. It's hard to gain weight when you run so much, but with the right kind of calories, you will be able to. Carbs before runs, and high cal protein after, on top of your regular diet. Im surprised your calorie goal is in the 1900's, but i suppose that would be…
    in Any Athletes Here? Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • DO IT!!! I started training for my first half about 6 months before i ran it. I now LOVE running. I started running July, and now my normal runs are at least 4 miles 4 days a week and a long run of 7 or more miles. It takes effort, and YOU CAN DO IT!!!
    in Motivation Needed Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
  • Here, copied straight from my itunes library! I consistently change it when a song gets boring with time :) Power (Remix) (Feat. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz) 5:16 Kanye West HotNewHipHop.com 56 Willow Smith - Whip My Hair 3:13 Willow Smith R&B 40 Body Language 3:41 Jesse McCartney Feat. T-Pain…
    in WORKOUT SONGS Comment by __flexylexi January 2011
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