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Yes yes yes to the pigeon pose! Also, try rolling the tender area by sitting on a tennis ball after your run. When you roll around and find a particularly painful spot, lean into it and don't move until you feel it release. It may take a solid minute or two but you'll know the relief when you feel it.

I know your pain! The advice I've seen on here so far is terrific. I also wake up earlier so that I can run in peace. I sometimes go for a run without eating first but find it difficult to muster past ten miles on that plan. When I have a longer run, I'll eat something low in fiber. Once the long runs get to twenty and…

SWIMMING. No impact and it churns and burns through calories. By the way (and without knowing anything about you and your joints!), your knee issues may lessen or go away entirely as you lose weight-it is entirely possible you'll be able to expand the variety of your workouts down the road.

I'd like to know too. Here's hoping someone jumps in soon to share the info!

I understand how difficult it is to stay motivated and meet your goals for fitness and weight loss! One of the BEST pieces of advice I've ever been given is related to exercise. I always wanted to lose weight and get into better shape but felt a bit lost sometimes as to how to achieve it. I was told to start trying…

Eating too few calories can definitely hinder you. If you don't eat the minimum calories (I want to say it falls at 1,200 a day for most people), your body thinks it's starving and then holds onto everything you've got for dear life. Having said that, when I hit a plateau, I've found that challenging myself with either a…

Also, consider a smoothie for a meal or half of one for a snack. I use Vega powder in mine (I think it's about 146 per serving) and it is LOADED with protein, fiber, etc. but without any chemical nonsense, usually with a banana and almond milk as the base. I sometimes throw in some PB2 powder and cocoa powder as well.

I go a similar length of time between breakfast and lunch, so I can definitely relate to your post! First, I eat a cereal that is high in fiber to help keep me feeling full for longer. For high fiber/low calories, I typically eat Kashi Heart to Heart (160 calories for one full cup) with a cup of unsweetened almond milk (30…

Thanks, everyone, for your advice! :o)

Try a Couch to 5K running program and supplement with a program like Physique 57. I'm currently training for my second full marathon and swear by the Physique 57 series. It has toned me and given me strength (and speed!) I never thought possible!!!

The tips above look decent. DEFINITELY... -Get fitted in your specialty store---they'll be able to assess whether you need a neutral or stability shoe, etc. -Buy a good pair of shoes---it can certainly ding your bank account but is SOOOOO worth it -If you're having numbness on the top of your foot/feet AFTER you've been…

I'm in too! Training for my second marathon right now and am at the halfway point this, so 25 miles a week or more has become standard!

You're 100% correct. I meant to say that muscle is denser than fat; hence, you can be smaller than the person next to you but weigh more.

Yes, yes! I second this advice!!!

I've had the privilege to train for the Richmond Marathon during the past two seasons with well over 1,000 other runners and 60+ coaches. Here, in a nutshell, is how we handle the summer weather: 1. Hydrate throughout the day, every day. You can't cram for a run. 2. Carry water with you. You really do get used to that…

PS: Muscle weighs more than fat. If you're trim and toned, looking the way you want to, does it matter what the scale says?

I'm still in weight loss mode; however, strength training and working your core are just plain good for you whether you are trying to lose or not. I am training for a marathon right now, so my workout schedule is pretty aggressive which means I eat a LOT and still seem to be losing weight (I.e. Today, I ran twelve miles…

Thank you for your advice! I got through it by continuing to follow my marathon training schedule and staying on track for all meals except dinner. I am back on track today. :o)

Anyone can add me as well! I've been on here for a few weeks but only have a few friends. Not many of them log on very regularly-it would be great to have (and give!) more support on here. :o)