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  • I am no exercise expert...but i have had my share of shin splints. If it was caused by exercise...it is because you may have gone too hard and fast or you overextended your stride. I think we tend to attack exercise with full fury hoping for quick results...but it is really better to ease into it and let your body and…
    in Shin Splints Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • I love Jillian's workouts. They are inexpensive but they are very good. She has a nice variety of workouts available and each includes variation for beginners to advanced. The Turbo Jam workouts are good to. There is the Maximum Results DVD which has 5 workouts on it. Also the cardio party 2 and Punch and Kick Jam is good…
    in Work Out Video Ideas Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • One really inexpensive way to track your running...instead of getting a running watch per se, you can buy a regular sports watch (use a Dakota). But track your miles and pace on a site like Mapmyrun.com. Mapmyrun is is free and will track your workouts. You can buy premium memberships but it isn't necessary. What is nice,…
    in Inexpensive Running Watches Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • I use the Timex Zone trainer...it retails about 99..but you can find them on ebay or amazon cheaper. I think mine was about 60. It has a stopwatch, chrono timer, laps, etc. Tracks calories, average/peak heart rate.. My husband uses the Timex Personal trainer...doesn't have the stopwatch option, but will calculate calories…
    in Best HRM...? Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • Egg whites or egg beaters, fish (salmon, tilapia), ground turkey (turkey burgers, use in tacos, meatloaf), lean roast beef.. Hope this helps!
    in low-cal low-fat protein low-sodium sources? Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • Congratulations!! You are doing awesome. I started running almost 2 years ago. I started in September of 2009 and completed my first 5k in October of 2009. In september of 2010, i complete my first full marathon (at the ripe old age of 40!!) Running has taught me a lot about myself and has changed my perspective on many…
    in NSV - One year of running Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • This is where the true meaning of faith and perseverance lies. You have done this before...have faith you can do it again. Faith –noun 1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability. (we believe in you too!) Perseverance –noun 1. steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc.,…
    in Motivation plz Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • I agree with the Heart Rate monitor. There are expensive ones and cheap ones. I have had good success with the Timex ones. they are inexpensive and easy to use. It is a chest strap and watch. I use the zone trainer..because i like to track heart rate...i do running intervals...etc. In the store it is about 89 or 99, i…
    in Calorie burn Comment by dietnfit June 2011
  • You should feel alittle soreness as you develop your muscles. However, you shouldn't really be in pain. Definately invest in a good pair of shoes. As far as lower back...work on your abdominals and core as they support your lower back. I have a lot of lower back issues as well, running can be hard on your back...but a…
    in New runner and whole body hurts Comment by dietnfit June 2011
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