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Work up to running more than a 5k before the race, but take it easy doing light easy runs the week before. Be sure to hydrate & pack some energy gel. I like to eat a gel 20 minutes before the race, and then eat a second if my race is longer than an hour. You won't have that issue with a 5k. My first race was a 5k and it…
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Start with walking. Easy & free, no equipment needed. If you want to get fancy, you can speed walk - map out your path using GPS and time yourself. Push yourself to walk faster, farther, longer. Then consider running. I run and practice yoga - I try to run 1-2 times a week, and go to yoga 1-2 times a week. I also do asanas…
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I recently had laproscopic and uterine surgery (1 month ago) and I've been too weak up until last week to even reach a high shelf. But there comes a time when I have to shift from healing, to regaining what I had. As I got older, my metabolism slowed and it was harder for me to lose weight, especially when I turned 40. I'm…
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Just got my fitbit flex - I like it, but it takes some getting used to. It's easy to sync with my phone and MFP. Wildly inaccurate in calories, but fun to track steps and sleep. Much easier and more reliable IMHO than the Jawbone UP.
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Deep Chocolate VitaTop toasted with a glass of milk Chicken quesadilla (small high fiber tortilla, 1/4 c. low-fat shredded cheese, 1/4 c. frozen (thawed) grilled chicken strips) Low-fat triscuits or pretzels with hummus Pepperidge Farms whole wheat mini bagels with whipped cream cheese and 2 slices deli meat 1c. non-fat…
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A tri is a tri - congratulations! Once you do one, you'll be hooked! That's a tremendous achievement!
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I rocked a bikini at the beach yesterday and noticed that I'm getting a little "vee" in my lower abs near the top of my hips. I thought only guys got that. Not bad for 43!
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Ensure that you're having a portion of healthy fat, complex carbs, and lean protein at every meal. Do you snack? What do you usually snack on? I've upped my caloric intake recently and essentially increased my evening snack - as an example, I had a low-fat cheese quesadilla on high fiber tortilla with 2T guacamole and a…
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You just need a plan and the commitment to stick with it regardless of results for a certain amount of time, say 3 months. Promise yourself that you will track everything and start from there. Don't go crazy with too low of a diet or it won't work. I lost 30 pounds using WW online and have kept it off for 2 years. I…
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I've been looking at trackers, read a ton of reviews, and asked my FB friends. From what I've seen, I'm considering either the Fitbit Flex or the One. I usually am in a suit, so the larger trackers with digital readouts would not work for me. I don't often have something to clip to, but I could put the One on my bra or…
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Just to add - I have no idea how many calories I was eating, but now that I'm maintaining, I eat about 1500 calories a day (gross, not net). I was probably eating about 1350-1400 only because fruits and veggies were "free." Also, I found the online community awesome, I never bought special WW foods except what's in the…
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I lost 30 pounds with WW online over 2 years ago and have kept it off. I liked doing the online program because I have no time or desire to go to meetings or to have others weigh me (ick!). The point system took me some time to get used to but then it was pretty easy, especially if I ate out at a chain restaurant - I'd…
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I dropped 30 pounds two years ago using Weight Watchers online app and website. Initially I wanted to drop 10 pounds - I'm 5'8" and I was 159, size 10-12. It took awhile to start losing - a few weeks, I think - but I started to see a greater decline on my measurements than on the scale. It took about 2 1/2 months to lose…
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It's impossible to make rational decisions if you are depressed. Are you really depressed, or just in a funk? Everyone has their own signs of depression - here are mine: * Foggy mind/memory - trouble focusing or finishing a thought, remembering a word * Waking in the middle of the night and unable to get back to sleep,…
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Plain non-fat greek yogurt (I flavor it with fruit and stevia), egg whites with low-fat cheese, almond butter, grilled chicken tenders, grilled fish or shrimp, turkey burgers/turkey loaf, beans (especially canned or homemade black refrieds). I have a cheap knockoff of a small Forman grill and I love Target's frozen (raw)…
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I love chia pudding for a quick breakfast to go. I have a bunch of 2 cup glad ware containers and I add 3 T chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, sometimes a little vanilla extract, 2 packets of stevia, and 1 cup of unsweetened plain almond milk. I find the almond milk works better than cow's milk or soy. Then I shake the whole…
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Breakfast for me is either chia pudding (chia seeds, almond milk, stevia, and fresh fruit), plain greek nonfat yogurt (with stevia & fresh fruit), oatmeal (with fruit, unsweetened), or an egg white omelet with veggies and low-fat cheese. I'm usually driving, so I only get to have omelets when I'm working from home or on…
