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This has happened to me before! Last year, I was being very diligent about my diet (probably not eating enough though) and exercising extremely regularly. I was in a routine though, one that I enjoyed and thought I could handle. One day, in the middle of a pilates class I took every Tues/Thurs, I just got the urge to cry,…

Oh, and fitocracy.com! It has so many motivated people on it, it's my absolute favorite. I always get inspired to workout after logging on.

Favorite blogs: carrotsncake.com, pbfingers.com, hungryrunnergirl.com, mealsandmiles.com, runningwithspoons.com, peasandcrayons.com (especially on Wednesdays!), and theboringrunner.com Favorite foods: eas advantedge carb control protein shakes, fage plain greek yogurt, egg whites, lots and lots of veggies, hummus, apples,…

3 rounds, 1 minute per exercise (15 min workout): Abs -toe touches -russian twists -plank -side plank (30 sec each side) -crazy ivans 3 rounds, 1 minute per exercise (15 min workout): Butt -hip lifts -crossback lunge -split jumps -side lunge with rotation -modified side plank w/ leg lift Both of these are super effective…

For the bad knee, I would suggest stretching and easing into running, don't push it too much or you'll hurt yourself even more. I have a bad ankle, and if I've been running too much, it will start to tell me- ouchhhh. I actually have tried to take this week off from running because I don't want to injure myself, and it's…

What kind of working out are you doing? You just might not have found what makes you enjoy/love working out. For example, after a good cardio session, I have that "high" that people talk about, but after lifting weights, I just feel sore and tired. Are you challenging yourself enough, to where you feel like you've…

Ahhh, I think it's probably the running shoes, mine are pretty worn. I never would have thought as that as the cause, but now that I think about it, it fits! I'm always worried about missing runs, it makes me feel so anxious, but rest is essential for better performance. Thanks so much! :D

I think that it depends. While using the phrase, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day", might be used as a marketing strategy to get more people to buy breakfast foods, I think for some, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. People say that breakfast kickstarts your metabolism, or it does this, or…

You will run it. Because you can do it. And you will do it. You are perfectly capable and able to do anything you set your mind to, even if it seems impossible. I felt the same way too. The best way to grow is to challenge yourself, and a race is a huge challenge that will push you out of your comfort zone. I know when I…

I'm 16, 5'8, and am looking to lose about 20 lbs. That coffee cake on the counter, that chicken in the fridge, that cereal in the cabinet, that banana in the basket, that apple in the fridge... I want them all, RIGHT NOW. Just a second ago actually, I was standing in the kitchen, about to take a bite of the coffee cake, I…

I really like Chobani 0% and Light and Fit Greek. Greek yogurt is my favorite type of yogurt because it's so thick and creamy. When you try it for the first time, I suggest not getting the plain or the honey kinds, as the taste can be off-putting, especially if you haven't tried greek yogurt at all before. My favorite…

If you have a smartphone, look up the Nike Training Club app. It has 15, 30, and 45 minute workouts, and they can be applied to all fitness levels. I love it so much, even though they're short, they definitely leave me sore the next day!

It's not "that" bad, but it definitely isn't good either. Although you shouldn't ever force feed yourself, it's important to not only get enough calories, but also to get all of the vitamins, minerals, and proteins/carbs/fats your body needs to be healthy and function correctly. 1024 calories isn't going to provide all of…