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Agree, distance first. Speed will naturally follow.

I wouldn't worry about "zones". When I first got back into running, my HR was always around 165-175 during my runs. Now, after about 3 months of running, my HR is around 135-145 (and I'm running at a faster pace!) As your fitness improves, your HR will come down and you'll (unfortunately) burn less calories. However, doing…

Adrenal fatigue is not recognized by most conventional doctors. There is an actual disease called Addison's disease which is a more severe version of adrenal burnout, whihc is recognized by endocrinologists. I am currently being treated for hypothyroidism/chronic fatigue/adrenal fatigue by my holistic M.D. My energy levels…

This! Even if I'm not tired, getting out of the living room/kitchen area and going into my bedroom and shutting the door to read can help offset bad eating. Also, I read a good piece of advice- if you're craving sugar late at night it really means you're just tired- your body wants the sugar for quick energy.

Ah, that's true. I have recently switched to doing some morning runs (on the treadmill) so I didn't think about that. But eventually the daylight will get long enough that even 530am runs should be light enough. To all of you wearing headlamps and such- that's great! I never even considered something like that.

I work with a holistic M.D. who is experienced in thyroid issues and dietary supplements. My career is also in the supplement and natural health industry so have seen the research behind the ones I take. I also read A LOT so I ask a lot of questions, request lab work that I want done, etc. Most conventional doctors won't…

I prefer to "snack" though I don't eat snacks. It's just meals broken up into bits. "Breakfast" is a protein shake, blueberries and an orange. But I'll eat it like this: 9:30- blueberries 10:30- Orange 11:30 - Protein shake. I find my hunger is the same whether I eat it all at once or spread out over hours, so I like to…

I am definitely addicted! It's a great way to reward myself that doesn't involve food, and like you said, I actually look forward to workouts more when i have new gear to wear! I am currently loving the loose fitting tanks with the built in bras.

I really like Bigelow green tea. They have a mango flavor that is decent, but I think their regular green is worth a try!

Everything everyone else said is gold (except I'd avoid the ibuprofen if possible), and I've also found supplementing with L glutamine is working wonders for muscle recovery for me.

One of the best revelations I came upon is that one does not have to be motivated in order to do something. You just do it anyway. I'm rarely motivated to go to work everyday, but I do it. When I'm not motivated to work out, I just do it anyway. It's a simple concept but when you fully grasp it and embrace it, it has some…

I'm on a laundry list of supplements to help my chronic fatigue and hypothyroidism. Also digestive issues and muscle repair (marathon training) B complex Vitamin D Viviscal (hair supplement) NT Factor adrenal Support formula Magnesium A sleep/skin formula called lumivella Probiotic Digestive enzymes when needed D Ribose L…

Check out Root Cause by Izabella Wentz. It's a good starting place for hypothyroidism info, and she's all about trying diet and lifestyle modifications (along with meds when necessary) to try and fix the underlying cause of Hashimotos.

Ugh, that's me too. I cannot hande vegetable fiber very well, but of course that's mainly what I try to eat because it's low cal. A couple things that help me include using digestive enzymes (one called Yes to Beans is helpful for high fiber meals), taking a probiotic daily, and using betaine HCL with meals that contain…

V8 and coconut water are two good low calorie sources. However, before supplementing with potassium, I would supplement with 360mg magnesium citrate. It will help you absorb the potassium from food sources, and most people need more magnesium anyway. In fact, everyone thinks you should take/eat potassium for muscle cramps,…

If it's working for you, don't change it! You may not be burning as much during your workouts as you think.

I would not worry about 325% RDA. Most vitamin A from the diet is in the beta-carotene form, which is water soluble and your body will get rid of what it doesn't use. The RDAs are so low anyway (the values are determined as to how much is necessary to prevent a deficiency only, not to provide optimal wellness) You are…

Can someone explain how upping exercise can cause weight gain due to glycogen storage? Or point me to a source that will? I'm thinking maybe this is why I haven't lost as much weight since increasing my exercise amounts and would like to learn more. Thanks!

Is your sweat very salty? Notice salt covering you when you finish a workout? If that's the case, you may need to replenish. If you're working out intensively, you may want to replenish all of your electrolytes, not just sodium. I like Trace Minerals Research brand Power Pak electrolytes. I definitely notice I feel better…

I've used RunKeeper and Nike Running apps. Both rely on the GPS for accurate distance tracking. So when I run on a wooded trail, the distances are not correct. Of the two, I prefer the Nike Running app because you can program it to tell you your time/distance/pace at different intervals of your workout, either by time or…

From my understanding, lemon juice is touted as a "detox" ingredient because it supports liver health, and the liver is the main organ in charge of detoxification. As to "what" toxins it is affecting, it would be all of them- drugs, pollution, chemicals, pesticides, etc. Anything that is processed and metabolized through…

V8. Just force yourself to drink a 5oz one everyday.

Many times soreness will alleviate during a workout as your muscles loosen. But listen to your body, you don't want to risk doing too much too soon and getting an injury.

I suffered a knee injury from running last summer. It was very frustrating, to say the least. I bought a knee band and wore it constantly. Basically had to stop running until it felt better (took a few weeks). In the meantime, I rode the stationary bike, because it didn't cause any pain. I also did Pilates-type exercises…

I have the polar ft4 and I really like it. Only complaint is the band that goes around the chest has cut into me a few times on my long runs (10-12miles) but I may not have it adjusted properly.

I love my Polar FT4 heart rate monitor. It will calculate your calorie expenditure based upon your weight, gender, height AND heart rate, which I think is the most accurate. I find that the Polar calorie calculations are usually less than what the machines or MyFitness Pal calculate, and I think it's better to be more…