temperoath

Don't punish yourself by fasting...punish yourself with exercise! One day won't kill you...just get back on the horse tomorrow. Its the trends over time that count.

@WifeMomDVM Thanks! I have a mental breakthrough and feel the need to express my thoughts sometimes!

@ATT949 Thanks for the comments. I also agree with you. In my experience, and it is unfortunate, but many people have no clue about their own bodies! Which is why forums like this are great (if you can weed out the weird stuff!). I did an internship with a major railroad who began a corporate health and wellness program…

That sounds good. All of that is healthy and increasing would actually do you good! Usually if someone is on a diet that is that restricted in calories, it is prescribed by a doctor and monitored constantly. Increase you intake and you will still lose weight because if you eat too little you body will breakdown muscle…

I wouldn't be too concerned. Thats not a big deal. It could be based on a number of factors like your diet, the amount of sleep you've been getting, slight miscalculation of the HR monitor (they all have a slight margin of error), etc. You may even be getting a little more intense with your workout and your RPE (perceived…

Check your running shoes, make sure you're wearing the correct shoe for your foot. A good shoe can correct gait issues and more properly align your bones, tendons/ligaments to prevent the extra strain on your tibia (shin splints). Replace your shoes regularly (300-500 miles). Most importantly, rest, rest, rest. You…

Hit the nail on the head!

Its hard to pinpoint exactly what your maximum heart rate is. How are you figuring it? The baseline to figure it is 220-age, not including other factors like overall health, weight, diseases, etc. There are other more scientific methods, but the 220-age is a good start.

Looking great! Keep it up!

You should select shoes based on your foot type: Overpronator=flat feet Underpronator=high arches Normal Go to a running shoe store like fleet feet. They can analyze your foot and gait and pair it with a shoe that works for you...they will be more costly, but it can eliminate that knee and ankle pain (as long as its not…

Bradycardia appears in different situations: 1. Super fit athlete, or some young people whose heart and lungs work more efficiently together and are able to distribute more inhaled oxygen more efficiently (I believe Lance Armstrong is bradycardic), or 2. A person with cardiac arrhythmia's (abnormal heartbeat) caused by an…

In order to bust through that plateau, you need to: A: Increase the duration of your cardio B: Increase the intensity of your cardio C: Do both! You should strive weekly to improve on one or both of these areas. Use your heart rate and RPE (rating of perceived exertion) to determine if you are working hard enough. Once…

I enjoy a good crossfit workout every now and then! It really kicks my *kitten*, and gives me a good indication and marks the progress I make on my muscle strength/Endurance and Cardio. Its also good for a little friendly competition with the rest of the crossfit team!

Thats a great one! Spread the word! LOL

Oh yeah, I just wanted to give my opinion on another topic that seems to concern women I've trained (especially my wife): Some women avoid lifting heavy because they don't want to "get big and bulky". In reality, women are built differently than men (specifically with regards to the amount of testosterone coursing through…

Sure thing! I know that fitness debates can get very heated sometimes, but I can give you my own opinion and personal experiences. Its forums like these that keep people on track and motivated. We all motivate each other!

Tricky question: light weight: Yes you will burn calories (because you are exercising). Many people associate the "burn" with burning calories, when its mainly just lactic acid build up. Light weight does nothing but burn a few calories, you wont get defined, but it sure will burn, which is not an indication of how good of…