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maybe you can change the way you look at it. you may never love running, but you sure will love the way you feel after a great run.

in addition to some of the previous suggestions, also be sure you're hydrating and stretching adequately as these are vital to running without injury. shin pain and muscle cramping is increased with dehydration. go slow, be patient with yourself, keep trying, and go as far as you can until the pain starts and then try…

if you look at my profile, i set up milestone goals to hit at specific date intervals (every couple weeks) over the next 4-6 months. i snagged this idea from some others who were seeing success. similar idea in terms of breaking it into something more manageable to feel the success along the way. i like keeping my ticker…

congrats!!

My legs feel stronger when I'm running and my IT band injury seems to have improved a lot!

lots of them, depending on how long you do it for. check out this site: http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calories_burned.htm

if you're not that hungry but just want to increase your calories, look into things like hemp hearts, chia seeds, peanut butter, avocado, nuts, etc. do check how these things impact people with borderline diabetes, however. but more importantly, you mentioned this is on some days. if on the other days you are 400-600…

i track daily but look at my weekly overall #s since some days it's hard to hit my minimum calorie goals, some days it's super easy to go way over. i want to balance out that way. works for me and allows me a couple splurge days where i go out and drink without feeling guilty about exceeding my limit.

outside running is so much different and really is slightly harder, but far more enjoyable. you're using different muscles, you're working harder because you're not just mindlessly stepping in place, you're really adapting to the surface type as well as inclines/declines and any turns that are in your path. not to mention,…

5'5 GW: 135 CW: 147 HW: 152.4

when you enter the recipe, it asks you how many servings you're making. i actually scoop out the # of servings to figure it out, but if you're weighing your food, you can do that also. then each time you eat some, you'll indicate 1 serving (or more/less as appropriate). for example, 4 grams for you might be 1/7th of the…

when you enter the recipe, it asks you how many servings you're making. i actually scoop out the # of servings to figure it out, but if you're weighing your food, you can do that also. then each time you eat some, you'll indicate 1 serving (or more/less as appropriate).

most days it's pretty hard for me to hit my calorie goal, also. and some days, it's super easy to go way way over. track your weekly over/under and try to hit your goals when averaged out. add some avocado, peanut butter, almonds, hemp hearts, etc to boost your calories when you need them.

happens to me sometimes too. don't know why, either. however, to mitigate it, i use a headband/earwarmer thing, and if it's really too cold, i'll add a neck warmer too and lift it up over my jawline. you can buy these at any running store.

i just started a month ago, but already seeing some great progress. feel free to add me.

I just can't imagine any real time saved or cost benefit coming from this. You still have to track what you eat in order to give it to them. You still have to review the inputs. To deal with the multiple database items, I do one of two things. 1) Use the app instead of the desktop version because it shows the list of…

i eat clean at home, so a good portion of my diet. feel free to add me.

awwwww. WINNER!

well, there's juicing as a replacement to foods, or juicing as part of your regular diet. not sure which you mean. i did a juice cleanse a year or two ago for 5 days and had positive results. lost 5lbs, had great energy, skin was radiant, mood was up, slept better, etc. however, the BEST part of it for me was i was able to…

lately when i run, disclosure's settle album has been great.

my total goal is just under 20, feel free to add me

oh gosh, i haven't bought any in years but nutella on croissants is amazing for breakfast. i think i'll have to make that a rare treat to look forward to sometime in my near future.

the key is to stay within your calories and macros. i had a protein deficiency in my diet, so i started using whey protein in my smoothies. however, i don't do it every day anymore -- just after a really big workout or when i know my daily intake can handle it. i'm on a deficit right now though to lose another 10 pounds.

i think you're missing the point here... it's not about eating too much food, it's about eating the wrong kinds of foods. the choices you're making aren't filling since you're still hungry, they're lacking in proteins and fibers, and they're high in calories so it's making it hard for you to stay within your target limit.…

here's a thread with tons of open diaries for you to peruse for ideas: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1073352-please-post-here-if-you-have-an-open-diary

wide open here.

hey OP, i think you're doing the right thing to ask for advice. some of the replies might seem a little harsh, but do know they're well intended. it's tough when you're not living on your own and in full control of what foods are in your fridge and pantry -- so that requires stronger willpower and dedication. it might also…

300 calories for a tall (with whip). i figure i'll just work it into my indulgence days and adjust my deficit and workout before/after to make up for it. enjoying one pumpkin spice latte once a week doesn't make you fat.

like some of the others are saying, you ought to allow yourself some indulgences. eat at a greater deficit the day before/after an indulgence day, and/or work out 15-30 minutes longer. if you're still on track weekly, one daily spike in calories isn't going to take you off track.

mix it up and add weights or swimming or something else to your routine. i used to run 5 days a week and then hit a rut where i struggled to get out the door in the mornings. now i only run 2 or 3 days a week, but i swim once or twice and i lift weights 3 days a week. i find that variety is helping me keep up the…