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I am a huge tea drinker. I generally drink whichever flavor sounds the best to me at the moment. In the morning I generally drink some form of actual tea, whether it be Black, Oolong, Green, White, etc. This is for some morning caffeine. In the evening I will drink some sort of herbal tea, since they generally don't have…

Almost all running stores will let you return your shoes even after running in them outside for 30 days. It is one of the benefits of buying at a store front. The shoe manufactures replace the worn shoes for them, so they do not take a loss. If you don't like them after a week take them back and see what the stores…

I completely tore the bicep tendon at my elbow. I ended up having surgery on it to repair it. I was in a brace for about 7-8 weeks. it took a good 6 months to feel normal most of the time and about a year to fell normal 100% of the time. However my physical therapists had me doing strength training exercises with it about…

I do a mix of both it depends on what my workout goal for that day is distance intervals vs timed intervals, Building mileage for a race vs junk miles. One is not better than the other, they both have their place in my opinion.

I would definitely go to your local store and have them do an analysis. I order some of my running shoes online and other times I go have an analysis done to make sure things haven't changed. If you are five weeks out from your half, don't be afraid to try a new shoe. If you are following a training program for your half…

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Your body has different ways of protecting itself. When you start a new workout, the muscles that are being used will want to protect themselves from the sudden change of activity so they do not get hurt. One of the biggest protections they will do is hold water. So just like Alexfit12 stated, it is water gain. Once the…

I did day 8 this morning, second time for Pure Cardio. I think this is the most fun of the workouts. Although my next pure cardio day I get the addition of Cardio Abs, so I might feel a little differently after that.

I just started it on Sunday. I did day 3 this morning before work.

Eating fruit in correct moderation is important in a well balanced diet. However if you have too much one day it is not a big deal. It is eating too much everyday that it is a problem. People who over eat fruit can gain weight because of the amount of calories that are in fruit. This is why people gain weight using…

Just started on Sunday and completed day 3 this morning, add me.

Go get fitted for proper running shoes. I bought a pair of asics from a random store when I first started running and I had shin splints and leg pain really bad. Then my sister took me to a running store and they fitted me for running shoes. The ones they recommended were asics as well. But it made a world of difference my…

I would have to agree with the others, see a doctor to make sure it is nothing serious. I have had the same issue too. For me I was lucky and found that it is a sign that I need new shoes. When my running shoes breakdown and don't provide me the proper support I need, this is a sign for me. I would still get it checked out…

Always take water purification tablets on those long hikes, just in case you do run out of water. Also look into what types of vegetation are natural to the area you are hiking in. Then you can be on the lookout for food and energy sources growing right around you, just don't ever eat anything you aren't 100% sure you know…

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When I started working out MFP was always high on the calories, based on my calculations for the elliptical, however after I got into better shape and I was able to dramatically increase my strides per minute on the elliptical it became a lot more accurate. For me I found MFP is pretty accurate as long as I am doing about…

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Jacie87 has pretty much hit the nail on the head, but one thing I would add is to get rid of that diet mt. dew in the morning. Even though there are no calories in it, sugars and sugar substitutes can increase your appetite. They do this by causing your body to release insulin. Which in turn can cause you to gain weight…

Try to replace some of those foods with more nutrient rich foods. Your log lacks fresh vegetables and fruit for the most part. you are forcing your metabolism to lower itself based on the types of foods you are eating.

I know the feeling. I work two jobs, so time to work out and time to prepare food properly can be a challenge. But you need to hang in there it will pay off. try to prioritize. When I first started working out a couple of years ago, I didn't think I would ever have time. I found ways to make the time. Remember you need to…

I use the endomondo app. I really like this app because it will keep your history, map your runs/walks, there are a lot of settings you can adjust for yourself. This is a gps app. I haven't had any signal loss issues and it is really accurate. As far as gps signals go. A lot of low or no signals is due to the device you…

Remember all shoes are not made for everybody, even inside the same brand. This is why they make different lines. My first pair of running shoes were a pair of Asics, that I picked out myself. I got shin splints like no other. So I went and got fitted, The pair that they recommended for me was another pair of Asics, these…

I would suggest keep working with the running store to get a pair that works for you, I would also look at going to see a chiro, you may have something out of place that is causing yo to pinch a nerve. I personally have mixed feelings about the minimalists shoes. When I look at all the world class runners, none of them…

Get fitted for shoes. Once I did this I have not had any issues since. Most running stores will be able to fit you properly.

If you are going to be jogging in these shoes it is very im,portant to get fitted, all shoes are not made alike even inside the same brand. I bought a pair of asics off the shelf at a store once and tried running in them multiple times, every time it resulted in shin splints. I then got fitted, the store recommended a pair…

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Different machines at the gym may calculate your calorie burn differently. Best way to get an accurate calorie burn is to use a heart rate monitor. Also if you are running on the treadmill or walking can make a difference. Less calories is not better for you. You will put your body in starvation mode and then you won't…

I take glutamine everyday for this reason and after every workout I have a protein shake, which is filled with Glutamine and other amino acids to help the muscle recovery. I have found after doing this my muscles will still get sore but not nearly as bad. As far as working out tonight, I would go for it, once you get the…