Cerabell18

To be sure what you have, I would recommend seeing a doctor who specializes in sports injuries before doing another run. I was experiencing the same thing and decided it was finally time to see a doctor. I've always had shin splints but I ice after each run, I do the necessary stretches and exercises to help reduce them.…

While I tend to be a frugal in spending money on almost anything, I will always spend a little more to get a quality pair of running shoes. The right shoes can make a HUGE difference in not only your performance but also in your comfort level. If you have poor quality shoes, or shoes that aren't right for you, you can get…

I've done a few sprint triathlons and a half iron man. The half iron man was actually my first triathlon experience and it was HARD. My husband completed a full iron man for his first (and only) triathlon and I thought "Hey, if he can do a full, I can do a half." What I really didn't take into consideration was that he was…

I use Nutrilite Protein Shakes...they come in chocolate, mixed berry, and vanilla. The vanilla is my favorite but my husband prefers the mixed berry. It has 25 grams of protein and is low-carb, sugar free and doesn't have any artificial flavors/preservatives. They come in a box of 12 and can be found for around $30. The…

I'm up in Everett :happy:

Yah! Another person from the Northwest! Glad you found the site and good luck on your goals! PS...I'm going to be in Bend in a few weeks supporting my husband in the big Elkhorn Bike Race. If you around that weekend you should come out and watch!

You'll get used to the seat after awhile. If you are going to be riding long distances using a saddle with little to no padding is best even though it takes some getting used to. The saddles that have a lot of padding have a tendency to cause irritation, blisters, rashes, etc. if you ride them long distances. I started out…

I'm in the same place. I've been in a stand still for about 2 months. I've switched up my exercise routine and hopefully it will start to move for me again. I can't reduce my caloric intake anymore so I've actually added to my daily intake to see if it will jog my system.

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I'm Cerabell18 :happy:

Kitties!!! That is really sweet! Where did she get them?

Joined up and ready to run!

Try the Hungry Girl cookbook. My husband loves several of the recipes from the book including taco meatloaf, chicken pot pie, onion rings, the salads, and breakfast pizzas.

I was a little skeptical. After doing level 1 and 2 for a few weeks, I noticed definition in my arms, back, and stomach. I also had more endurance as well. It wasn't a huge change, but it was a change.

It's a tough call when it comes to restaurants because you never know what they put in their food. What I usually will do if I can't get the nutritional info is order a dinner salad (dressing on the side) and then whatever I want. I will only eat 1/4 or 1/2 of the entree and take the rest home with me for lunch the next…

I've been feeling a little sluggish lately, haven't been logging my foods as much as I used to, not doing as much exercise. :grumble: I needed something to jump start my motivation again. I'm still determined to get healthy but the urgency has slowed down. It hit me today, why haven't I looked back on what I…

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I like to use peppercorn steak seasoning when making turkey burgers. It makes them delicious!

Everett, WA here. It's about 25 miles north of Seattle It's a dismal 40 degrees this morning, and of course, it's raining.:grumble:

A few years ago my mom bought a hula hoop that weighed 5 pounds...and the inside part of the hoop was wave so when you did it, it felt like a massage (only it hurt at first...). It really took inches off my mom's waist and strengthened her abs. I looked online and found them at sports-hoop.com. I'm thinking of getting one…

I made her "Crunch Wrap Supreme" last night. I LOVE Taco Bell and this was an excellent alternative.

Not very original but I always steam them and then eat them with a little bit of salsa or butter.

i get whipped cream and let it thaw in the fridge. I will then mix in 1 tablespoon of Nutella and stick it back in the freezer. This creates a great chocolate ice cream substitute. Even my husband will eat it.

Not many people know this but you can request wheat pasta for almost any dish on the Olive Garden menu. You can also request breadsticks plain and the dressing on the side of the salad. When they bring out a salad for 2 people, the server's are only supposed to put on 2 "scoops" of dressing but will often add more because…

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Occassionally my left ankle swells when i go on a longer run (5+ miles). It doesn't happen everytime so I think that it happens when I haven't ran a long distance in 3 or more weeks. I already ice my shins after every run and stretch because I get terrible shin splints if I don't. I just hope that the left ankle swelling…

:cry: I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I feel the same way about my kitty. If we were to lose her, I think my husband would fall apart faster than I would because he is very attached to her even though we have just had her a few short months.There is no reason to apologize because that is what this group is here for, to…

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My phone went kaput last week and I am in search of a new phone. I'm with T-Mobile but carrier doesn't really matter as I am going to buy an unlocked phone on the internet. What I want to know is what kind of cell phones do you all have and do you like it?? I want to make sure my next phone has good reviews from people who…