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If it is a case of water retention, is this going to be a chronic problem if I continue to work out? I used to be consistently 128-129 and even down to 124 at one point, but now I can't get below 132 (at the least). This has all occured after I started running.......

My suggestion, spend the money on the natural fruits and veggies instead of the chemicals. If you are short on time, take an evening and prepare snacks for the week to grab and go. Apples, bananas, oranges are all portable......just grab one as you are going out the door. Bottom line, all the diet stuff are just portion…

I wouldn't exactly call this a healthy snack..............

I have a Motorola with interchangeable ear bud sizes. I love it....and it is sweatproof.

Fat free milk has 12 grams of sugar per serving.....use unsweetened almond milk or light soy instead.

That is one thing I don't like about MFP. If you eat one piece of fruit, then bam, you are almost over your sugar. I say fruit is much better than the candy and junk, but don't go overboard with it a couple pieces a day I think is just fine.

When I was training for my 1/2 I had one rest day a week and ran 3 days a week with cross training 3 days a week. I gradually increased my mileage but always had a rest day. I like it because it keeps me from burn out.

Higdon is the one I used as well. Been training since January on the Novice 1 program and I am running my first half a week from Saturday! I am sure I am ready!!!

Lean protein aids in muscle tone. Strength training 2-3 days a week mixed with cardio 3 days a week. Get the refinded sugars out of your diet as well.

I have a 1/2 in less than a month. I do not belong to a gym and do not have a treadmill at home. I do cross training 3 days a week and have been running outside since November. In my world, its either run outside or not at all, I don't have any other options. Under Armour has become my best friend......

You can accomplish the same "toning" by sitting in a chair and lifting your foot off of the floor and extending your foot straight out in front of you. Use a stability ball for more of a core workout but same movement. Also lay flat on your back bring one knee to your chest with the other leg extended. Lift and lower the…

My husband had extreme calf strain and knee pain when he began running. We purchased two new pairs ($260.00 worth) of shoes, one at a specialty store. Come to find out his technique was all wrong. His stride was too long and his kickback was too high. Try keeping your feet lower to the ground and shorten your stride and…

Actually it is my 8.1 mile run last Sunday. I am training for my first 1/2 marathon and that is the longest I have ever run in my life and I got to do it with my hubby (who might join me in the 1/2 by the way!) It was great......

Just like the previoius person said, sodium is a big part....also if you are on your cycle. I can fluxuate 3-6 pounds with these two things.

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Protein Isolate is better absorbed by the body. 1st Step brand is affordable and in a smaller container. The vanilla or chocolate is very good when mixed with milk, but you can mix it with any beverage. I did try it with coffee and found milk works best. It is available at Walgreens or Kroger (I think). It is around 12.00…

Hi guys! Another newbie here! Started running just before Thanksgiving. Then started training for my first 1/2 marathon on April 6th. No injuries and trainng is going great!!! A little over a month until the big day.....we should be proud of ourselves!!!

Pay attention to what you are eating. Carbs (not overloading) are fuel. Proteins should be for after the run.

Google "Hal Higdon" and it will give you his training plans. I started the Novice 1 plan for a 1/2 marathon and it is great

I guess I want to be skinny but with muscle.....don't know if that is possible:laugh: I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off for 8 years, so I do have some "extra" skin that will never go away, so I know I will never have a defined six pack.....it just is frustrating becuase I feel like I have been working extra hard and…

Started at 10 miles a week, now up to 17. Increasing each week to train for a 1/2

I have been exercising for 8 years (weights and cardio) just have added a significant amount of running the last month. That is what is weird...why would the scales be going up?

Bump.....does anyone have any advice on this?

Sounds like her odd behavior may be a result of washing dishes with laundry soap and pans with toilet cleaner!!! How much of that stuff has she ingested????

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Greek Yogurt!

I think you (we) are right!! Ha!

Sounds like you need to add some weights to your routine! Small ones for muscle toning, it will give you good shape. Also gluteus squeezes and hamstring exercises for your bum......

get an armband for your phone and as far as car key (take it off your ring), unlace one of the laces from your shoe (the first hole) thread your key through it and then re-lace your shoe! Works perfectly.

Thank you for the insight. He is fit and I think he started off way too fast. Trying to get him to slow down is a different story :-).....