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That's 21 weeks to train, which is more than doable. There are many beginner half-marathon programs out there. I used the Hal Higdon beginner half-marathon program after I completed the Couch to 5K program. I had never run before this. I started running on December 14 and ran the Half in April. I ran a 5K and a 10K race to…
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I started by exercising first. I signed up for a half marathon that gave me 5 months to train and began running using the Couch to 5K plan. After a month of exercising and adjusting to my routine, I started changing the way that I ate. The difference was that I needed to fuel my body with better foods for better runs, and…
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IMHO, losing weight and becoming a healthy person is more than just a diet change, it's a lifestyle change. For me, it's about overall happiness. If your current job, relationship/marriage, home, etc. is not all you want it to be, figure out how to change it for the better or leave it behind. Something that has taken me…
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I run anything over 6 miles with a hydration backpack. Camelback makes some really nice, lightweight options, plus then you have a way to carry a phone, etc. If I do grab a cup at a station, I've learned from other runners that you fold the mouth of the cup so it's kind of like a funnel (squeeze at each side) and then get…
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If you set up your goals to lose 2 pounds a week, the calorie deficit is already there. Any calories you burn from exercise are then added back to you total calorie allowance for the day. The more calories you burn from activity, the more you get to eat! So, if I set my diary to allow me lose 2 pounds a week, based on…
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Just from quickly glancing at the past several days of your diary, I can offer the following advice: Try to get in more fruit and vegetables. It is recommended to get at least 5 (1/2 cup) servings each day. If you are not a veggie or fruit lover, that is hard. Even if you are eating just a few different fruits and veggies…
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I always go for Broccoli Chicken or Steamed vegetables with chicken or tofu (if available). I avoid the rice and anything fried. Egg drop soup is a good choice as well.
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I always used to say that the only way that I would run is if I was being chased. I completed the C25K program in January and now I am training for a half-marathon in April. I never knew that I would love running as much as I do. C25K is a great program, and I am constantly recommending it to others. Just last night, I was…
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I have belonged to WW in the past, and at one time when I was very motivated I lost 40 lbs. The program works as long as you follow the guidelines. I quit because I wasn't committed to it any longer, and gained every pound plus some back. The reason why I think WW is really great for anyone is that it teaches you to make…
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I completed the C25K program and am now onto half-marathon training. I wouldn't worry about speed until you are done with the training and running a 5K consistently. You're body will tell you when to start increasing your speed. When is started to feel easy to me to run the entire 5K, I started increasing my speed by 10%.…
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The way I see it is this: This is not a race. Sometimes you just need to play around with it to figure out what works for you. Everyone is different, therefore what works for some people's metabolism will simply not work for yours. I'm set up through MFP to have enough of a calorie deficit each day to lose 2 lbs. I am…
