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I use the body fat part to tell how hydrated I am, not body fat. It measures electrical impedence and that varies depending on hydration. At end of day, for example if I drink a gallon or more of water in the day I weigh slightly more but my BF is around 31%. If I drink very little water my BF is more like 35%

any hiking boot with gortex are breathable but waterproof -- i like Merrill brand

I do walk - run intervals when I do half marathons -- mostly 5 min run, 1 min walk, or 4 min run - 1 min walk. The Galloway time tables don't work that well for me because I'm a slow runner by genetics not by training -- if I went by the time they told me I wouldn't make the cutoffs for the longer races because my running…

Retired US Navy. Welcome to MFP. Feel free to friend.

The one you mention is generic of Allegra. Zyrtec or Cetrizine Hcl is also good, and can be taken half a dose according to the label if a full dose dries you out too much. I couldn't run without them. TMI - I also use mucinex to thin out some of the thick mucus from post nasal drip.

Even in the states the cutoff is usually between 15-16 minute mile -- if you can walk a 15 minute mile that's awesome. I average about 14:30 miles for a half marathon by walking and running -- my walking pace is much slower so I have to run more and walk less.

I get blisters on my toes and I find Balegas and Swiftwick socks are the best for me, but I've tried everything. Whether thick or thin depends on how much room you have in your shoes but definitely don't use cotton socks, those are the most likely to give blisters. An aftermarket insole with a slippery sole may help reduce…

There are some plans that work based on minutes vice mileage, that might work for you and feel less than a plan. The book I used was "How to Run your first Marathon" by Ardy Friedberg. I modified the schedule because I had more time between start and goal race. Because I'm a slow runner, I couldn't always do 6 miles at a…

If you have weekly access to a pro scale then no need to weigh yourself more often.

smoked chicken without the sides and without the skin is usually safe.

I use a big can of crushed tomato, a 14.5 can of diced tomato, a diced zucchini or 2, a diced yellow squash, a small can of mild green diced chilies (sometimes a can of rotel). 1/2 tsp mixed chili powder (Penzey's 3000), 1/4 tsp chipotle powder - spices and chiles to taste, 1 can of black or other beans, 2 cups of water. I…

Rubio's Chimichurri salmon tacos -- with a side of mixed greens. I usually turn it into salad to reduce calories.

For your question about socks -- it depends on whether your shoes are a little roomy or not, but if they are you might try thorlo socks which are very cushioned. Otherwise, substitute a cushioned insole (not a Dr, Sholls, but one made for athletic shoes) and thinner socks. Most important thing is to wear non-cotton socks…

1200 cal per day here, I also am doing a 1 or 2 500 calorie days (5-2 Diet) per week. I'm 5'0", 141lbs

I make my own chili using crushed tomato, tomato puree, beans (usually black), chili powder, garlic, mild green chilis -- can add ground chicken breast or any other kind of protein. My recipe usually ends up with 3 quarts for about 120 per 8 oz. When I heat it up I add a cup of riced cauliflower or riced broccoli -- now…

Make your diary visible. That helps make you more accountable to yourself, not to mention people can help you when you get stuck.

I've been running for 40 years -- I mostly run mid-foot, maybe slightly heel strike -- but I have a short stride and higher turnover. I'm not a fast runner at all. The only time I get hurt is when I try to push speed by striding longer, not moving my legs faster. You don't need minimalist shoes to force yourself to land…

If you chose "lightly active" those fitbit calories are already included in the calculation. If you chose "no activity" then you can count the fitbit calories.

If you have no computer or phone service and your counter gets reset, there is way to get the admins to restore your streak. Just keep track of how many days it should be.

I've been running a long time, since high school, but I'm a slow runner. I have to watch over-training effects because I spend more time on my feet/legs for the same amount of distance as fast runners. Currently working to build back up my fitness for a HM in April. There are many good beginning programs, pick one and…

It helps weight loss if you don't eat back all your exercise calories -- it is very hard to estimate them correctly, usually overestimate the burn, even with tracker devices.

You don't have to do 25 miles a week to run a half marathon until the last month of your program, then back off last week or two. The people who advise increasing no more than 10% per week have it right, otherwise you'll overtrain and be more prone to aggravating injuries. Good shoes, interesting music, different runs, run…

Have been having leg cramps too and suggestion has been increasing hydration and having a banana or potato every day.

The Jeff Galloway program is a good program for a first HM. I run a modified Galloway schedule -- more running and less walking but I'm a slow walker. I've run about 12 HM in the last 3 years now -- I ran my first marathon a long time ago based on time program -- doesn't matter the mileage you put in, work on increasing…

watch tv on the treadmill, music outside

Agree with above, in addition, if you increase exercise too much to fast without supervision, you might be subject to overtraining injuries. Then that sets your plan back much more than if you diet and exercise.

I usually go a size larger in most shoes to keep my toes from touching the end. But sometimes wide shoes give a better fit, but not always.

low carb toast with a little reduced cal preserves

There are a lot of new runners, new distance runners at the RunDisney half marathons who have successfully used the Jeff Galloway walk-run program. It doesn't work well for me because my walk pace is slow, but I used the training plan minus the walking part for my first half marathon. Now I've run 11 successfully since Jan…