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you could also set your activity to highly active?

for a quick burst- put the resistance and incline up as high as they go and see how fast you can to 300 strides. you should shoot for under 5 minutes

"i pick things up i put them down." sorry, i'm no help, this post just reminded me of that PF commercial :)

I hate to nitpick, but where are you working out 2 hours/day if you are logging 15-30 minutes of workouts in your journal?

Your food diary is scary- you're basically starving yourself- that's not what a diet should be. your body will respond poorly to this- eat more of a balanced diet! You need some grains, fruits, and fiber...

I'm no expert, but I think it's just because your heartrate is still up from the workout. It's very likely that you do burn that many more after the workout. I've read about people who turn it off right away and think of those as "bonus" burnt calories, and some people who keep it going until they regulate. I keep mine…

Congratulations! That's a major accomplishment. When it comes to running speeds, there is no norm. People range from 5 minute miles to 12+ minute miles. All runners are different. I'm currently at a 9:45 minute mile and working to get under a 9 minute mile. The most important thing is that you go at a pace that's…

I've had mine for about 6 months. I've been very cautious about overdoing it in them and just ran in for the first time on Friday. It was a great run, but WOW are my calves sore! I definitely recommend checking them out. They are worth the money, in my opinion. I am a runner by nature and haven't been injured (KNOCK ON…

I purchased a pair of vibram's about 4 months ago and am still not up to running in them. As of now, I do my cardio routine at the gym in them (arc trainer, strength training) and walking in them. You need to be very slow and cautious as you build up your foot muscles with these shoes. It is so easy to hurt yourself when…

I, for example, have a few reasons why I exercise. I like feeling strong and having a toned body, which is only accomplished through exercise. If I diet alone, I will get skinny- but will I have toned arms along with it? Probably not. Also, some days I struggle to only eat 1,200 calories (I am awake so early for work and…

I love my camelbak, but i have never been on a run with it. For me, I don't think I'd like it because I have a backpack that carries other things besides the bladder. I definitely think it would be helpful on longer, hotter runs. I'm a minimalist, though, and don't like belts, armbands, or really anything besides my…

I SWEAR by my balga socks. I prefer very thin socks over cushioning socks. I can run long distances in them and my feet do not feel sweaty. They are more expensive but I think they are a great investment!

who loses one lb a day??

if I were in your position, I would still log these "negative calorie foods" in your diary. It's important to see them as the day goes on. Also, pickles are crazy high in sodium- they can spike your day.

you don't have anything in your diary to review, or am I crazy? I would recommend upping your protein and fiber while cutting your carbs. Try to eat as naturally as you can (stay away from processed foods).

Hi everyone! I'm 5'5" and have ranged in my weight drastically. When I was in middle school I ballooned up to the 170's and have been about a steady 150 for the past 5 years or so. That's mostly just a guess, though, because I didn't step on a scale (minus the doctor's office) for about 10 years. I always tried to go by…

I am a SNACKER. I've found the only thing that helps me eat less is to not keep snack food in the house. If it's not easily accessible, I'm not about to run out and go get some I know I shouldn't be eating in the first place. Then I'll drink some water and find something else to distract myself with until the craving…

Running tones your legs and burns a ton of calories. yesterday i ran a 10 mile race at a steady 9.5-10 minute pace and my HRM had my heart rate averaging at 170 and burning a total of 1141 calories. I can do 90 minutes on my favorite cardio machines at the gym and not get even close to that. as related to your legs though,…

i LOVE plain greek yogurt mixed with fresh berries and cinnamon for lunch- super high in protein and without all the added sugar. And a couple more servings of fruit (today it was grapes and an orange) and I'm good to go until snack time! (which was a bag of lite kettle korn from trader joes, only 110 calories and SO…

tonight- nothing much, we have class at 7 (probably cereal, eggs, piece of chicken sausage, depending on what I have left for the day carb-wise) tomorrow- pork tenderloin in the crockpot (marinated from trader joes) wednesday- tuna steaks thursday- chicken sausage friday- spaghetti and clams? not sure this is a weird week,…

remember too, the scale isn't everything. since you have been working out and strength training, you may be gaining muscle. you should be measuring yourself to see changes in your body composition too. I gained 7 lbs from the saturday morning before easter to the monday following because of holiday eating. truthfully, a…

i'm assuming the sodium is high, is it? i haven't had those since college!

please search for "eating back exercise calories", this has likely been answered multiple times in the past day

i forgot to mention- I chose to wear the reebok toning shoes-- and without starting a debate on whether or not they actually work, i find them to be extremely comfortable and IF they are effective, where else are you able to do so much walking?? You will see tons of people wearing toning shoes in disney.

personally, i don't feel comfortable taking days off. i try to plan ahead. when i know we're going out to eat or there is some occasion that is not in my control (in-laws cooking dinner) i try to plan that into my day and work out to compensate for the added calories. i find that if i am not mentally prepared each morning…

i went this past summer about a month before my half-marathon and used to go for a run around our resort while my fiance was in the shower. i also brought snacks into the park (dried fruit, fiber one bars, "healthier" snacks- always a better choice than the popcorn and turkey legs!) I also brought my camelbak pouch and…

try upping your potassium, i used to get sore calves and that helped me

i've started wearing spandex shorts (don't hate!) that are sooo comfortable. they're from forever 21 but i also get pairs for marshalls and nike. I'm very picky about my workout clothes and don't like waistbands to be too clingy/tight, don't like wearing t-shirts (i hate when i get hot working out). i get a lot of my tanks…

we don't often go but we were both craving salad one night and enjoy their salad bar, full of good choices (and not so good choices... stay away!!) i got a combo where I chose 3 side dishes (calorie counts are listed on the menu) and also got the salad bar. it was good! I was able to choose 3 vegetables (the mashed…

i've done this in a slow cooker, and it's YUM. take 2-4 chicken breasts (depending on the number of people you are feeding), one jar salsa, one packet taco seasoning, a package frozen veg (corn, peas, broccoli, whatever- just enough to add some fiber and volume) and spice to your liking. cook on low for 6-8 hrs, pull the…