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There are two kinds of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Juicing removes the insoluble fiber only. Both are helpful to our bodies so if you juice, make sure to eat the whole fruit and vegetables sometimes too for the insoluble fiber.

Could be you need to take some time off. Definitely agree with the cross training/HITT if you aren't already mixing it up.

I'm hoping to take this week off and still finish. Got through week 4 ok, then helped out during my daughters soccer practice and it killed my knees! Going to cross train this week and keep focusing on diet ( particularly anti-inflammatory foods). Good luck!

Any good websites you used as reference for the stride change? I feel like 'm in a similar place, mentally and with my knees. Thanks for posting!

I was just about to suggest this! This is exactly what I've been trying to do. First two runs indoors on the treadmill and the last run outside (preferably with an extra rest day after,where possible). Although I honestly can't decide if outdoors is harder than indoors.

You might want to check out these to help with the thinking about food issues. http://www.amazon.com/Guided-Meditation-Hypnosis-Techniques-Relaxation/dp/B001H9MLSM/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1 http://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Eating-Practice-Meditation-Siddharth/dp/B004JVUJ3Y/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_2 Try to consume your thoughts with…

Also don't be afraid to repeat a week. I repeated the first two weeks this time around (even though I didn't really think I needed to). I really want a strong base before getting to weeks 4+.

I'm on week 3 also. Anyone can feel free to add me. This is my second try at C25K. Last year my knees gave out on week 5 I think. This year I'm focusing more on recovery (rest, post workout shake, supplements). So far so good.

I made it 4 weeks into C25K last year and then my knees gave out (5'11" @ 230lbs). However, lots of other people seem to have no problems whatsoever. Take it slow, focus on recovery (rest & nutrition) and hopefully you'll be fine. I started C25K again recently and my knees are doing much better (even though I started at…

I tried a number of brands of Kombucha and never had any kind of 'buzz'. Of course, there was a period a couple of years ago when Kombucha was being pulled off the shelves at Whole Foods due to concerns that the alcohol level was higher than 0.5 percent. Drinks with higher than 0.5 percent require warning labels. So, check…

Thank you for sharing those links. I can't believe I've never heard of those negative reports before. Definitely need to do some more research tonight! Moving on to green tea then (which is good because I can drink it without cream and sugar).

Thank you for posting (how brave!). I'm giving up my Yerba Mate with flavored creamer tomorrow for a month and we'll see what happens. I switched from Coffee to Mate about 6 months ago and it's definitely helped reduce incidents of morning indigestion, but I still feel like the caffeine and creamer need to go. Everyone is…

Me too. I felt like throwing up for well over an hour after it was over.

A few things to try (in addition to the excellent suggestions here such as epsom salt baths, icepacks, etc) 1- Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet. Here's one link. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet 2 - Take anti-inflammatory supplements.…

I saw this on the internet. I assume it's from a t-shirt or bumper sticker, but it made me think of all of you. "I Know I Run Like a Girl TRY TO KEEP UP! " Have a great week of running! You gals are so capable and so close to finishing nine weeks!

Thank you all for the encouragement and comments. I'm really disappointed. This was easily the longest I've made it through any diet/exercise program. It was nice knowing exactly what had to be done and when and having a group to share the experience with. I'm going to take your advice and go back to week 1 and probably do…

Hi everyone, sorry for the late update. a. W4D3 - Not complete. b. I made it about half way through before my calf seized up. My knees didn't feel too good also. I'm taking the week off and may not continue. My knees are bothering me more and more. Not so much that I can't run through it, but enough that it bothers me to…

a. W4D2 - Done. Thursday. b. Difficult, but easier than Tuesday. Dropped my running speed to 4.8mph. c. Going to stick with my pre-lunch workout. Seems to work best. This Steve Jobs passing away thing is hitting me more than I expected (even for the nerd that I am). Sure, he's 15 years older, but that's like a blink of the…

Holy c&^p Tonya! Glad everything worked out well. The kids have been extra hugged this morning!

Well done indeed! I really didn't want to work out today. I was going to use my calf as an excuse to wait another day, but you inspired me. a. W4D1 - Done. Treadmill. 0 incline (I started at 1.0 and went to 0 almost immediately during the first run). b. BRUTAL. Not sure why it was so much harder, but I really had to push…

When I ran outside on Saturday my average HR was 17% higher than when I ran on the treadmill earlier in the week. I also ran faster (and walked slower) than normal. My maximum heart rate was over 21% higher than the treadmill. In any case, I'm sure you'll power through this workout!

I've been leaving the incline at 0.0, but recently read that a slight incline was helpful for reducing knee pain. I'm going to give it a try tomorrow (assuming my calf is willing). I'm also curious how much harder it will make it.

I originally planned to go faster each week (by 0.1 or 0.2 mph), but I may hold at 5.0 for the remainder also. Since the program itself is designed to get a little harder each week, I feel like that may be enough of a challenge in itself. So, unless you are just sailing easily through all the workouts, I don't think you…

a. W3D3 - Done (Saturday), 1st outdoor run. b. Walked during 2nd 90sec run because my calf was hurting. Finished rest of run though. c. Going to try and do 2 treadmill and 1 outdoor run each week. My calf is feeling better this morning, so hopefully it was just adjusting to outdoor running. Good luck this week everyone.

Way to go on getting the run done!! Normally I'd say use the HR monitor, but yours sounds like it's not taking accurate readings or the calorie formula is off. I've got a Garmin 305, which admittedly is useless indoors since it doesn't actually use the HR in it's calorie calculation (only pace, distance, age), but it gives…

a. W3D2 - Done. 5.0mph running b. Except for almost quitting during the first run from some knee pain, it was a good run. c. Not sure why the knee pain went away after the first run, but hopefully it's just my body adjusting to running or something. So, except for a little knee pain, I"d say it was a bit easier than…

I'm considering an outdoor run on Saturday since the weather will be nice (and it's a good way to throw caution to the wind for my 41st birthday!) If I was still traveling to San Diego for work, I'd definitely do some outdoor running there! 70 and sunny all the time (we'll at least it was for me). Of course we'd have to…

I'm certainly hoping to sign up for a 5K sometime in November. I'm waiting a few more weeks to see if my body can actually keep getting stronger. I hope it can, but years of past failures nag at my long term confidence. Even so, I do feel that this is a great program and the odds are in my favor this time. 5K here we come!

Thanks for sharing Anne! Always good to hear success stories. Hopefully we'll be adding a number of people to that group (lifelong runners) by the end of this program.

Good job! Keep at it. Gonna be a rest day for me also. Gotta let those muscles recover.