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It is completely normal for runners to experience heaviness in their legs--this comes from lactic acid buildup in the muscle. I don't know what your running program looks like, but I would suggest making sure you do a full cool-down (10-15 min. jog) after a run to move the lactic acid out of your legs, and the day after a…

Invest in a resistance band too! There's lots you can do with it :)

I'm not a fan but my mom ADORES the stuff, started eating it like twice a day when she found out it was so protein-packed. She calls it her "superfood" and eats it plain. xD I think I'd eat it with jam, if I were going to eat any. But I'm happy just leaving it to my mom. ^^

Also if you like cottage cheese -- great source of protein! My mom eats it all the time, plain xD She loves it.

If you have a sweet tooth, try making these healthy brownies: Ingredients 2 cups cooked black beans or canned no-salt-added or low-sodium black beans, drained 10 Medjool dates 2 tbsp raw almond butter 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup natural, non-alkalized cocoa powder 1 tbsp ground chia seed Raspberries or other berries for topping…

I have Ancient Grain (no high fructose corn syrup) toast with natural peanut butter, plus a glass of milk, for breakfast; I love it. :D About 400 cals and it keeps me full all morning thanks to the protein. Peanut butter is a good source of healthy fat too, I believe. Just make sure that you're not eating too much, and try…

Thanks! I can't see it here either, so maybe MFP doesn't like Picasa Web Albums :ohwell:

My coach. xD But also ^this is a really good point. For summer training I had predetermined workouts, so I wrote each day's workout on each day on my calendar, and told myself I wouldn't let myself sleep if I hadn't done it and given it my best effort. That helped keep me from skipping days. During a run I use the…

If you have a Giant supermarket near you, look for the Giant All-Natural peanut butter. Ingredients are peanuts, salt. For some reason it's about a buck cheaper than the other natural peanut butter brands, and it's delicious IMO. I eat it every day on toast for breakfast. :D

It wouldn't be plantar fasciitis; whatever I sprained seems to be on the *top* of my foot. Thanks everyone else for the advice--I'll definitely try icing it several times a day. :smile: I don't think it's a *major* sprain so hopefully a couple days' rest will clear it up.

Guys, please? Any advice is greatly appreciated :flowerforyou: