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cadense + stride length = speed. Chi Running emphasises a cadense of 180 steps per minute. You increase speed by increasing your stride length while maintaing cadense. I was a member of a running club that emphasised Chi Running a few years ago. There are definately some interesting tips that I gained from it, but there…

I can only go by anecdotal experience, but I there is too much emphasis on b12 and protein deficiencies on a vegan or plant based diet. Case in point, I have had pernicious anemia (low b12) for several years. Last year my doctor was pushing me to eat more meat. Well, I was eating a massive amount of meat last year (for 12…

Pork rinds.

Bose ie2 ear bud phones. I can't use anything else. Missing that part of the ear that keeps other ear bud in. Very common issue. These are the only ones that work for me. They say they will fit any ear. Little spendy. About $100. But I have had them over a year and use them 4 to 5 days a week and run about 30+ miles a week…

There are insanity groups in the groups section you can join for support. I highly recommend it.

Ski jumps and ski abs are my two worst execises. Not looking forward to the next cardio abs either. Ugh.

Nice! I would rather lose inches than lbs any day of the week.

I did better, but nothing left in the tank at the end. First time I took longer breaks in between exercises. This time I was able to do the dvd without hitting pause. So definitely a huge improvement that is not revealed in the numbers alone. So far down 8lbs since Jan 6. Woohoo! Ok, I have been running and lifting on top…

Cardio power and resistance was much better this time around. Shlepped through it without stopping. Not pretty, but i made it. I felt so good afterward i went for a 6 mile run. I am looking forward to dinner right now.

Cardio power and resistance went much better this time around. Actually made it through without stopping, although not at the speed they were going on the dvd. I was just determined to get through it. Felt great afterwards and ran 6 miles. Total calorie burn from exercise today was 1000 cals. 300 from insanity and 700 from…

Dropped 6 lbs and 1 inch on waiste since starting on 1/6. Although I did get in three days of running 5 miles and one day of resistance training on top of the insanity. All in all a succesful week and ready for week two.

If I were you, I would forget the scale for now and break out the tape measure. I hit a plateau (or so I thought) for 3 months where the scale didn't move, but I went down 3 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes during that time. In the last month and a half the scale is moving again at about 3 lbs per month. I only have about 10…

I am part of a running club and am training for a full marathon. We have a rule in our club for long runs, it is called the 10-30-45 rule (every 10 minutes a sip of water - every 30 minutes some electrolytes - and every 45 minutes some fuel). It is a usefull rule so you don't wait too long to get what you need rather than…

For me personally, low carb has been the best thing. I don't consider it to be restrictive because you end up losing cravings for unhealthy foods. One of the advantages to low carb is that you feel less hungry all the time. I don't have to count calories anymore. I eat until I am full. The foods I eat just tend to be lower…

I am on a Keto diet. I choose to keep my carbs below 20 grams/day (usually, sometimes hit 30). The benefits have been enormous. For one, my energy level is stable now rather than the up and downs I would have with a high carb low fat diet. There is an adaptation period which can vary from person to person. Usually about 1…

I'm sorry, I normally don't respond to posts but I just have to speak up. I just couldn't let this slide. You are asking people who don't know you and don't know your medical condition(s) whether you should follow your trainer's advice over your doctor's? From the little you have said you are apparently under doctor…

I personally hate running but make myself do it. I find it boring, but incredibly beneficial to my overall health. Do a google search on C25k (couch to 5k). It will lay out a plan to get started so you don't go overboard to soon. It is a good progressive plan. I did it several years ago to get started. I now log about 20…

It is possible that you were compensating for the pain when you walked in the Nikes which caused you to walk in poor form. Now with different shoes you are adjusting your walk again since you may not be feeling the same pain. You may want to check out runnersworld.com. They do a good job explaining the type of shoe you…