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For me it is a combination of similar to feeling bloated, but it is an overall body feeling to the point of discomfort and where I felt like I didn't have the same mobility. Some of my joints hurt (hands, feet, ankles etc.) My mind was foggy and I was constantly getting headaches. I went on anti-inflammation diet (which…

Why don't you go see a registered dietician (not nutritionist) and have your metabolism tested. That way you can know if you have a slow metabolism or not. If you don't have a slow metabolism and you aren't losing any weight you are eating more than you should be/think you are.

I think it defaults to the last 7 days, you may need to change it to show last 30 days to see the actual dip in progress.

Feel free to add me. I have lost 40 already and want to lose another 10-15

Biking is generally regarded as a good exercise for people who have knee issues. I took up Spin about 7 months ago because I had knee pain and couldn't run for a while. I have never had any problems with spinning and my knees, but every case is different depending on what is actually the issue with your knees. I would…

Vodka, soda and lime-60 calories for 1 oz of vodka. Because the soda is just fizzy water you are keeping yourself hydrated as you go. As for the not passing out part, as long as you aren't doing shots you should know if you are getting to the point when you need to slow down. Have gatorade before bed and/or in the morning…

Feel Free to add me. Been running for 4 years and am starting to train for my second half marathon shortly. I eat back all my exercise calories so I generally eat between 1500-2500 a day depending on how long/intense my runs have been.

My dietician said that it takes about 2 years for your body to adjust to your new weight and that it will try to go back to your old weight until that time. So I guess it requires a lot of vigilance until our bodies find their "new normal".

There are different levels of correction for over pronation though, so this particular shoe could be too much for you. I would go back and tell them what happened. Running room is good with returns. I've returned many shoes there. If they hurt when you walk in them they will be awful when you get more running miles on them.

Sounds like there might be too much of a correction for the over pronating and that's why the outside of the foot hurts. I would go back to the store and get someone else to help you. Did someone watch you run in them in the store? If not, they should be. You shouldn't have to get used to a shoe if its the correct one for…

Have you tried cycling? I currently have a knee injury and I'm okay with cycling. It is really going to be trial and error. If something hurts- STOP! Would a physio therapist help?

I see a difference in you hips, stomach, neck and collar bone areas! good work, keep it up!

I went from being able to run 3km in October to running a half marathon (21.1km) in March. So about 5.5 months. In order to get better at running you have to run, consistently. 3-4 times a week. Then slowly start to increase your mileage, the rule of thumb is generally 10% increase per week in total mileage. Good luck!

I don't use the TDEE method so I can't help there, although from what I understand it has already taken into consideration your additional activity so you wouldn't eat over the 2,215. MFP is telling you to NET 1,530. So, if you eat 1,530 calories a day and do nothing outside your normal routine then continue to eat 1,530…

Because you are nursing, I'm pretty sure you should be eating MORE! I've read a few places it takes 500 calories extra a day to produce breast milk. You may want to check with you OB/GYN about it. But breast feeding moms need a lot of calories.

There are people on this site who know a lot more than I do and I expect them shortly.... but until then... You are running 6 miles daily and at your weight I'm guessing you burn about 600 calories doing that and you are only taking in max 1200 calories a day and sometimes only between 600-800?? You are exhausted because…

From what I have been told by my dietician if you are running under 1 hr you shouldn't need gels/gus etc. Everyone is different though, so you might. What do you eat before your run? Are you getting in enough carbs before hand? ( I try to eat at least 100grams of carb, more if my run is more than 15km about 1-2hrs before…

I had this problem when I was running outside. Orthotics, bigger shoes, proper socks, and bungee cord type laces helped the most. My problem was that my feet swell a lot when I run so I had to buy runners that were bigger to accomodate that. The bungee cord laces are awesome because you can easily loosen them and they have…

You should have a look at this webiste. It is great! http://www.skinnytaste.com/ The whole thing is about making every day foods lower in calorie and healthier.

It can happen! But only if you ate 10,500 calories OVER your maintenance calories. So it really depends on how much you ate, since you didn't log it you won't actually know. It is more than likely retained water, it should balance out in a couple of days. Regardless, don't worry about it too much, just get back on track…

Thanks for all the help! The chiropractor said it was ITBS. After looking at my shoes she said to ditch them. I've only had them for 6 months so i didn't think that was the cause. But out they go now. I will do work on my hips and start yoga to help with this!

That's what I was afraid of. Assume stretching, foam rolling and rest is what i need to do to fix it?

I used to have bad flare ups on the palms of my hands and my fingers, especially in the winter months. I cut out dairy and it completely went away. I eat only a little bit of dairy now and I haven't had a flare up all winter long. I would suggest playing with your diet first.

What kind of protein are you using? If you are using Whey protein and you are sensitive to dairy (you mentioned you were using almond milk so, I'm only guessing) that is probably why. I use a Vegan protein powder, because the protein comes from rice, peas etc.

I have a sports bra that has two layers of material in the front so I put my phone in between the layers. works great in winter and summer.

I avoid diary, gluten and soy for the same reasons as you. I use Progreesive Harmonized Vegan Protein Powder-I use the vanilla flavour (1 scoop), then the progressive greens (1 scoop), 1.5 cups of water, .75 cups of frozen berries, then blend the crap out of it. I found with vegan protein powder you need more water than…

Could be your hip flexor. Make sure you stretch your hip flexors and gluteus medius after your runs.

I am trianing for a half right now and this is my ideal schedule, basically i try to stay away from too much leg work the day before my long run, otherwise it is garbage. Mon-Weights/strength (in pm) Tues- Run (usually 4km) Wed-2k warm up then Hill training, strength training Thurs- either Run or rest (depends on how I…

I have noticed that mine does not sync automatically any more... it takes hours. They will say that I had burned X number of calories as of say 3pm... but really I had burned them as of like 7pm. It is really throwing off my estimated calories burned for the day and getting very annoying since I end up having to estimate…

Treadmill is easier than running outside, usually you have to add 1-2% incline on a treadmill to mimic outisde and that is assuming there is no wind. When you run outside you have to move your body through the air, you don't on a treadmill. Are you hydrating enough before running? I build up a lot of salvia (sorry if TMI)…