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14 lbs comprise 1 stone :)

A sushi bar is probably one of the best places to go to if you're watching calories etc - you won't find it difficult to pick a healthy / light choice.

I have 4 - tragus, lobe, both nipples :)

I have some Nike technical socks which are pretty good. I also found some generic ones in a supermarket which are equally as good. 1000 Mile socks are great for blister prevention too.

Mine came from Tesco :)

Run / walk is the *perfect* way to get into running. Just build up slowly. You'll be amazed at the progress you make in a relatively short space of time. Check out Bob Glover's book "The Runner's Handbook" for some neat beginner's training plans. Or find things online at Runners World website. Is all good.

Go to a specialist running shop and have your gait analysed (they'll do that for free) - the type of shoe you need will depend on how you run, the way your feet move when they hit the ground etc. If you want to save a bit of money, go for last year's model of shoe that you like. Manufacturers are *always* bringing out new…

Listen to metal. And ABBA. :)

Ps, I'm a pretty serious runner, so feel free to pick my brains re training etc if you like :)

Check out John Bingham http://www.waddle-on.com - he went from being an overweight couch potato to regular runner, incl over 40 marathons.

This is a joke, right?

Caffeine can increase your metabolism. Cutting out sugar would help. Even though caffeine is a diuretic, you still get a net gain in terms of water consumption when you drink.

I'm Scottish :)

27) If you think that having seven toenails is more than enough. 28) You start pissing blood during an ultramarathon and are secretly pleased. :)

Hmmm...where are you? I'm in the UK and Tesco stock Mayola.

Plamil and Mayola brands are egg-free. The Mayola one is tasty; haven't tried Plamil.

I run :) I do long distances and have my first ultra coming up later in the year.

Try looking for Quark. Low cal, decent protein etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quark_%28cheese%29 Might be harder to find in the US though.

Please remember that simply upping protein, lowering carbs is not sufficient to get toned, slim etc. A calorie is a calorie: eat too many and you'll put on weight. What's more important is that you match diet to your actual needs (according to your exercise regime etc). Protein is highly satisfying, and there's research…

As a long distance runner, a higher ratio of carbs to protein in my diet would be a bit of a disaster.

my best time this season is 19:14, although I hope to get under 19 this year at some point.

You could well be overtraining, which clasically leaves you vulnerable to colds etc, as well as fatigue. I'm a runner and it's a common hazard, especially when upping mileage during marathon or ultra training.

I always recommend the plans you'll find in Runner's World. Bob Glover's plans in The Runner's Handbook are good too. Most are much of a muchness really, I find, as long as you go to a reputable source.

Really?! I'm 5'10", which means that my waist should be 35". That's *way* too big. My waist is 30".

Contact the charity directly :)

This article from Runner's World might help you - it explains (although in the context of running, it's universally applicable) the difference between total calories burned (which includes those you'd burn anyway due to your BMR) and net calories burned (the extra calories used up due to exercise).…

Its impact on muscle development aside, there's research which indicates that whey protein supplementation can help with weight control by reducing appetite through creating a feeling of satiety.

Definitely still beneficial. There's some thought that doing cardio after weights will increase the the fat-burning potential of the cardio work out, but I'm not sure to what extent. But you'll still get benefits from both work outs, even if you're resting in between.