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Sodium makes a big difference! It hides in lots of unexpected places, too - who would think that a tortilla could have over 150 mg of sodium? If you read the labels, you can often find similar products with less sodium, which will reduce your numbers without affecting taste. After a few weeks of eating less sodium, you…
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It gets easier - promise! Nothing is ever harder than that first week. Go slow, keep moving, and know that it will get better.
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Oatmeal (not instant), sprouted grain breads (i.e. Silver Hills Bakery), fruit with skin on, beans. Make sure you're drinking extra water along with the fiber; they work together to move things along.
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Another "yes" vote here. I use my runs as an opportunity to declutter my mind; the mental benefit is almost as significant as the physical benefit to me.
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Not yet, but earlier this week Polar announced that MFP syncing will be added soon. I can't post the link for some reason, but if you google M400 MFP you should be able to find what you're looking for.
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Sushi works for me. I usually don't feel much like eating after a long run, but can tell that I need to refuel; sushi has all three elements mentioned above (protein, simple carb, veg) in an easy-to-eat package.
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Running always feels terrible at the beginning. I've been running regularly for 18 months, and the first 5 minutes of any run is still rough. Trust me, if the remaining 60+ minutes of my long runs felt like the first five minutes, I wouldn't be doing them! As for not getting bored, most people feel a bit better when they…
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As a fellow foodie, I try to focus on quality instead of quantity; I'd rather have a smaller amount of something I really enjoy than a larger amount of something 'meh' (unless I am truly hungry). Example: today's lunch was hummus and rice crackers plus fruit (I love hummus). Over the holidays, I indulged in smoked salmon,…
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Yep, that's the one!
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http://www.polar.com/en/support/compatibility_with_my_Polar?product_id=67561&category=faqs
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Here's a link from the Polar web site. It lists which Polar heart rate monitors that are compatible with the M400, but doesn't mention any non-Polar HRMs. I bought the M400 + HRM bundle, and it was super easy to set up, if that's any help.
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Stef - are you running "The First Half" in Vancouver?
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I'm doing my second half marathon on February 15th, too. My advice, from my first half back in November, is to work on increasing your distance, not your speed, and try to get up to almost the full 13.1 miles at least a week before race day. I didn't have enough training time before my November race, and I really struggled…
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When I first started running, I was 50 pounds overweight, and I was afraid to run where other (fit) people would see me, so I would run on lesser-used trails. 25 pounds later, I no longer stick to the back trails, but head on out there with the super-fit masses. I figure I make them feel good about themselves ("Hey, I'm…
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Just make sure you're drinking lots of fluids, too - fiber needs water to do its job.
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Another vote for poaching. It's foolproof, and produces moist yet firm meat (excellent for sandwiches). Here is what I do: 1. Fill a large pot with water; add some chunks of onion and some peppercorns (optional) 2. Bring water to a boil. 3. Add chicken breasts, and boil for 5 minutes. 4. Turn off heat, cover the pot, and…
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Go for it! C25k programs are designed for beginners; given your current fitness level, I bet you'll have no trouble at all. Most people are not able to run 5K in 30 minutes by the end of the program. Most people can run 5K, or they can run for 30 minutes, but not both. Don't worry about it - speed comes with additional…
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I know exactly what you mean. I have also been running for just a few months, and pretty much every run left me worn out for the rest of the day at the beginning. Recently, I got into a pattern of doing 2 5k runs plus one 10k run per week, and just this weekend I realized that I no longer feel wiped out on my 5k run days,…
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Way to go! Have fun in your 5k - you'll love it!
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But that's for 1/2 cup of uncooked rolled oats, right? After adding a cup of water and cooking them, I find it to be a decent-sized serving of oatmeal.
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Run 10k! I could do 5, but 10 seemed like it was months away. Wear a pair of slacks that were too small when I first purchased them a year ago. Good thread!
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LOVE your response to the Oxfam guy! Congrats on the 10k - that must have felt fantastic. I've done 9.2, and am aiming for 10k this Friday (the 9.2 was an accident - I underestimated my route distance. I was supposed to stop at 8k). I've found that I really enjoy the longer distances - who knew? Keep on running!
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45 yrs old 173 pounds Newbie runner, approx. 20 km/week RHR=58
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Check out the C25K group here at MFP - you'll find other people who are also just starting the program, as well as some who have successfully completed it. C25K has been a life-changer for many people - go for it!
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Richmond (Vancouver), BC!
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First off, congratulations on your impressive three-month weight loss. That must have felt amazing! Secondly, kudos for acknowledging that the weight has been creeping back on, and deciding to do something about it before it gets out of hand. You will ROCK this!
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You ran the Sea Wheeze - awesome! I've heard that it is a very popular race, and for good reason. If I ever go completely insane and decide to do a half marathon, the Sea Wheeze will be it!
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W-O-W! You are my hero. I love the confidence and rockin' attitude of your latest photo!
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Well, that was enlightening! From MFP: 1. coffee 2. tomato sauce 3. strawberries 4. whole wheat bread 5. blueberries 6. raspberries 7. Miracle Whip 8. cheese 9. peanut butter 10. Ketel One (!!)
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My British Columbia (Canada) drivers' licence has my weight as 75 kilos (165 pounds), which was definitely a fib when the license was issued. I'm 173 now, and don't need to renew until next autumn, and I look forward to LOWERING that number for once!
