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Starchy vegetables are high in carbs - potatoes, corn, peas Bananas, apples, pears, dates, raisins and grapes are high in carbs. Also, I have a friend that is very into carb cycling and she had told me to look at net carbs = carb - dietary fiber, so like two cups of broccoli is 8 carbs - 4 dietary fiber = 4 net carbs. But…

I tend to get side stitches when I don't drink enough water or from not breathing deep enough, might not be the case for everyone. When I'm running and get one I try to stretch out the side its on (put my arm over my head), and breath deeply.

Would love to know the answer I have the same issue, Most recently I lost an inch on my waist but gain a 1/4 on my thighs and calfs. I run about 15 miles a week (when not training for an event) and weight train 2-3 days a week.

11/3: 2ish miles 11/4: 3.2 miles

I didn't set a goal for myself in 2014 but I am thinking ahead to 2015. I am finishing out 2014 with a 5K a month, I sprained my ankle in Oct and missed my first half. My plan is to run some race every month and complete 1100 miles. So far Jan (Virtual 1/2), Feb (1/2), Mar (Tour de Patrick), June (Ragnar Trail), Oct (5K -…

Slow to start this month, my running partner bailed on me twice. So far for November: 11/1 Nothing 11/2 Spin 11/3 Treadmill for about 2.25 miles Never used a tickler so I hope this works.

I have been running since May of this year but recently sprained my ankle. I am trying to get back at it, still really uncomfortable to run. I would love to aim for 50 miles in November.

Baby Expedition (got it at target for $130ish)- we have had ours for 2 years and never had an issue. Weight up to 50 lbs.

I mix pedialyte with water in my bottle on a long run about half and half.

I started the C25K and complete it running on a treadmill. I could run for 30 minutes but never achieved the 30 minute 5K. I did do some runing outside but wasn't really a fan. Then I joined running group and can't imagine going back to the treadmill. To each their own do what feel comfortable to you.

Thanks for the input. I will probably skip another half for awhile especially since I have already signed up and paid for a Ragnar in June I will heal up and train for that.

I never went to my doctor as it was only a sprain, a few days and I could walk on it with only minor discomfort. I figured a few weeks and I should be able to run on it. Other runners that I know are telling me no problem you could easily run a half in December but they also tend to be injured and continued to run. I know…

SameMe - I wish it had been the beginning, my best training run (10 miles in 1:48 - I am a turtle normally) and less than a mile until the end I rolled it on a curb. I feel like I wasted so much time training for nothing. I had been staying off of it and have had no pain. Just sore from last night. I am staying off of it…

I used Hal Higdon's training plan but started at the week that closely related to what I was already running and went from there and used it as a guideline after week 11. I tried out GU and clifblok on long runs and got sick from them. I also tried raisin and sport beans which were fine. One of my running partners uses…

I began consistently running in May of this year, I have completed several 5ks, a 10k and my first half marathon is this Sunday. Not really sure if 2 days a week is enough but hey if it works for you then go for it - it depends on what you want to get out of it. If you just want to finish then that works, you don't have to…

It depends. For a quick morning run, or class under an hour - no just a cup of coffee. If it is a long run over 1.5 hours then yes but only a piece of toast with alittle PB (like 1/4 serving maybe 8 grams) about 30 minutes prior. But that's just me. I have a friend who can eat dinner (full meal) and go out and run 15…

She could try to look at a training plan (i.e. Hal Higdon's for the novice half) at week 5 included a 4, 2, 4, and 6. I am using his as a guide for training for a half, key word guide. I didn't start at the beginning since I was easily completing more than that for mileage as one of my running partners was already training…

Depends on the day some days I eat them all some days I don't.

I'm intrigued by this. I am currently training for my first half and have been looking for something different to listen too. I had been thinking about audio books for my longer runs.

I am 5'2" - 5'3" and my goal weight is 110 lbs currently 121 lbs.

I was blessed that my insurance covered all of my IVF expenses. I can't even image having to pay for all the procedures. When we first started the process though my husband and I started putting aside the weekly cost of child care into a passbook account. Since you couldn't withdraw the funds without going to the bank and…

Sign me up. Not sure how well I will do as I am training for a half but the strength excercises should help.

Less processed and fast food. I know that I can eat a donut for breakfast and be starving not long after but if I have a serving of cheerios with fruit and skim milk (at less calories) I stay fuller longer.

I'm trying to be a runner. I have run one 5K in October and did better than I thought. Recently joined a running group and am trying to up my miles per week. I run probably 5 - 10 miles a week with the longest being a 5K run with the group on Tuesday. I'm slow but I finish (11 - 11:30 pace). Feel free to add me.

Cut in half, deseed, place cut side down in the crockpot. Add a can of tomatoes and a box of frozen meatballs (we use turkey). All set in 4 hours.

Wow, I am about 5'3" and weigh 120 and eat so much more than you are and I'm not have as active. I have the same goal to weigh about 100 lbs although I know it is unrealistic and will be really content to be about 110. I have gotten down to about 112 lbs before stopping MFP because of illness and gained the weight back. I…

I wish my son still fit in one

Yeah that would be a really long ride.

I generally do the same as you I walk around to watch my son, push him on the swing, and chase him around. I tend to get my excercise walking to the playground, it is about 2.5 - 3 miles round trip to the closest two depending on the route not sure if that's a possiblty for you.

I am 5'3" and i current weigh 122 my goal is 115 but i was at my happiest when i was around 100-105