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Look up some exercises for warming up your legs prior to running for shin splints. Like walking on your tip toes, walking with toes pointed out, then toes pointed in are a few examples. Try walking and warming up for a good 10-15 minutes before running. Also if you can run outside on the side of the road or trails, it's…

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This sounds perfect for make ahead lunches for the week. Thanks for sharing!

I've gotten much better about this than when I started this journey. Now I tend to eat more during the day and don't get the late night munchies like I used to. When I did here are a few things I tried. A handful of nuts and a large glass of water. Canned green beans and a large glass of water. A dill pickle with you…

This is called the bulbocavernosis muscle it's part of the pelvic floor. Answering the OP's question I'd say thighs, back and then chest.

Are you using a HRM or just going by what the each of the machines say is your calorie burn? I have found that each machine is different when compared to a HRM which is a more accurate reading for each individual person than the generic reading on the machines. I get shin splints if I work out solely on the treadmill…

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I get shin splints too! Sounds like you've tried all the same things I have tried. One thing I've noticed is that if I can walk for about 5 minutes then do some calf stretches like up on your tip toes then down so your heels go lower than your toes, best done on a step. Then point toes and roll them in circles both…

Fresca or Diet Dr. Pepper. Mostly water and green tea for me.

Southwest Michigan, USA. It's actually warm here at 46 degrees for this time of year. It's rainy and gloomy though.

Thanks for posting, will try soon!

Yep, I feel the same way. If I have to miss a day at the gym I get cranky.

Yep, mine are the same, thighs bigger than hips. I took 12 years of dance lessons plus 3 years Dance team and have lots of legs muscles. Right now they are covered in fat though. Yuck! I've had my fat pinched by our Fitness instructors at our workplace gym and they've said I'm solid to keep doing what I'm doing to burn the…

I do the Zicam as well as drinking lots of water and green tea. I like zinc lozenges too.

I'd go with one of the seafood options. You could choose one of the appetizers for your meal. Mussels are very low calorie not thinking that alone would be very filling though. #29 Steamed seafood seasoned spices onions and tomatoes, might not be a bad choice. #43 Rotisserie Chicken with Rice and Salad, I'd eat the chicken…

I feel the same way! I've been stuck here for months myself. Sounds like lots of people get stuck at this weight for some reason. I've varied my workouts and my foods. Started taking thyroid medication, stopped hormonal birth control. So hopefully once my body balances out I'll break through the plateau. My cousin and and…

All your hard work is paying off. So proud of you. Congratulations!!!

I agree with the others - Don't give up on yourself! I have alot of the same issues. If I'm not losing I get frustrated and want to eat more. Then I feel guilty and like a failure. I keep at it thinking that even if I'm not losing weight by my exercising and eating healthier I am doing better than I was. I have lowered my…

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I purposely bought candy I didn't like so I wouldn't be tempted. Guess what I'm still tempted. I wish I would have bought something I liked now. I usually have trick or treaters by the carloads, less than 1/2 the amount of last year though. I've started telling them "Take 2". I'll feel really bad later if I pig out on…

I'm a big fruit eater but used to struggle to eat enough veggies. I hate iceberg lettuce, if I'm having a salad I use baby spinach. I have made slow improvements over time. I use V-8 juice in my goulash instead of plain tomato juice. Celery with peanut butter. Something I thought weird until I tried it spinach leaves in my…

Drink lots of water. That will help get the Lactic acid in your muscles moving so you won't be so sore. If your muscles feel achy, I would proceed to your next workout as planned, unless you are so sore that you can't move. Actually using those muscle again and drinking water should help them to feel better. Listen to your…

Are the foods you do eat healthy foods? It's important for your body to get bare minimum 1200 calories. If eating full meals it too much try juicing, fruit & veggies, and protein shakes with added fruits or veggies. Do you exercise? Exercise will help with your stress levels. It may also boost your appetite a little. If…

Can't wait to try these!

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How about adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder instead of the ice cream?

I agree with Wadesha about eating a banana. Try drinking water up to 1/2 hour before your workout and chew some sugar free gum during your workout to keep from getting dry mouth.