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I think it would be a good idea to check with a Doctor or Chiropractor. See how much of your pain may be caused by structural vs. flexibility issues. The Chiro's can recommend exercises and stretches to improve that.

Careful, this will end up as a topic of a Geico commercial! "What are you wearing?" "Yoga Pants"

I remember the day when my belly wasn't visible looking down over my boobs.

Well, I have clicked off of posts because of the attacks. I think removing the Recent Posts from everybody's My Home page would go a long way to toning things down. Let's face it, it keeps posts like this visible longer. Most of us are 3-click people, we won't go digging for trouble. I also find it annoying that items in…

This site is a good place to 'relearn' about good nutrition. It is a Clean Eating site, but like I said, its a good place to learn. Meal plans are available too. http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/ You'll probably see lots of posts about low carbs, If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM), Atkins, and more. It doesn't hurt to do some…

When somebody has a locker close enough to the one you're using that when both of you spread out your clothes on the bench you have to make sure you're picking up what's yours. I mean really? There's the whole rest of the bench and you can't push yours down a little further? I try to, but hey, when I'm at the end of the…

- Blueberries, Maple syrup, and pecans - Peaches, Pie Spice, and pecans - Chopped Apples, Cinnamon, and walnuts - Any of the Overnight Oatmeal recipes on The Yummy Life web site. - Strawberries and almonds - Raspberries - Pitted cherries and almonds

I split my calories across six 'feedings', the latest one is usually 90 min before bed. I try to keep it balanced with some carbs, some protein, and some fats. Currently hooked on Peanut Butter & Banana smoothies made w/ Greek yogurt.

Personally, I think everybody has an individual fuel mix. This 'fuel mix' includes Total number of calories as well as what the fuel consists of. That said, when you set up your Goals in MFP. Read what it says on the screen. I took it to mean that the 1200 calories, was the total that I should end up with as a minimum…

1) Be sure he's really staring at you. If he's anything like me and doesn't have his glasses or contacts on, he may just have zoned out. Me, I can't see much more than 10 ft in front of the treadmill.

"I have to eat junk food because you don't know how to cook. When it doesn't turn out I have to eat something" ... I'd be happy to step aside and let him cook!

Worked at a place that had an onsite gym. Loved it. Pros, its easy to get in a workout over lunch, usually no membership fees. Cons, you're stuck with whatever equipment they have, sometimes it takes a little while to get broken equipment fixed. I don't know if this is a pro or a con, but sometimes its different to see…

I wish I had time to read everybody's posts! This has been a really good one :) I've been in your shoes. Yes, I did feel like I stuck out like a sore thumb. When I ran my first 1 mile race, I WAS the person that finished last. Also, I did meet 4 people who changed my life in the gym. I said hello, I admitted I had no idea…

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Take your old, worn out shoes with you when you go to the store. The wear pattern on your shoes can also provide some more insight. I had the same problem you did with the adrenalines. I ended up going to a more neutral shoe. Then went to Natural shoes.

Agree with above re: mass prep. However, use one of the weight loss calculators to verify how many calories he should be eating, and then make sure he is. Also, instead of 3 meals, try maybe 4-6 to see if it helps w/ his energy levels. This may also help him cut down on portions at meals, too. 40% Carbs, 30% Protein, 30%…

Well, everybody has their own 'fuel mix'. That said, you have to log what you eat to find it. Can you eat whatever you want? In moderation. At some point in time you'll find that you can't eat as much with the less healthy foods. You'll be sitting there hungry with all of your calorie budget in your stomach wanting to gnaw…

You can do this :) I've been at this since August 28, 2008. So, I have learned some truths along the way. Here's what I learned: 1) Sitting on your butt won't make it smaller. No matter how you choose to move, just get up and do it. 2) Face it, vegetables are involved. If you don't like veggies, you don't have to go…

Why can't you get started? What are you afraid of? Here's what I did to get started: 1) Week 1. Write down everything you eat. Log it here on MFP. Just get used to getting good at that. 2) Week 2. After you see what you've written down, what jumps out at you as something you could improve upon? Tackle that item this week.…

Yay for you! I'm a C25k Veteran. I started running 4 years ago, and have kept at it. Today I did 2 sets of Week 4 back to back. So you can say I'm still doing C25k. Anyway, running is a total disconnect from reality whether you're dreaming or your internal metronome is clicking along to the music in the ear bud. I am…

Agree with just about everything. A few days of bad decisions only undoes your efforts if you allow the bad decisions to continue. So you goofed up. You get up tomorrow morning and you do the best you can not to repeat those bad decisions. You just try to do each day a little bit better than the last. I 'regroup' myself by…

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Enell Sports bras (Enell.com) best support ever. Although they do get hot. Title9.com (Title9 Sports) is another good place to look. I've bought two from there (a Champion and some other brands). Their reviews are spot on.

I have had a Polar FT6 for probably 7 years now. I have never regretted it. I've replaced the batteries in the watch about every 2 years, and have only had to send the chest strap back once. Even though the manual says you have to send it back to get the watch batteries done, any jeweler can change the battery as long as…

You could also use the List feature on Facebook. Make one for family, and one for your 'Healthy Friends'. Post updates to Healthy Friends and maybe less frequently to the Family list.

Well, there are a few things you can do: 1) Be a leader. Go to McDonald's and get a Southwest Chicken Salad w/ light dressing and an Iced Tea. Maybe even a small ice cream cone. 2) Blow it off and get on with life. 3) Be an educator. Be honest w/ your family and let them know how you take their comments. Explain to them…

Hook, upper cut, side kick to the knee. Then ask what the he!! that was all about.

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Did it and finished it in the 9 weeks time frame. Kept running, too. That said, I continued on as a 'coach' of sorts to other beginning runners. I've met a few people where the pace at 9 weeks was too much for them. So rather than walking and running as the program is written, we slowed down, doing the program at an…

I was once like you. At some point in your life, you'll realize a few things: 1) The way you're eating isn't healthy for you. 2) Face it. Being healthy involves eating vegetables. 3) Sitting on your butt won't make it smaller. You don't have to do it all at once. One book that really helped me was Bob Greene's The Best…