FitCoachJen Member

I'm training for a 1/2 so my schedule currently looks like this: 3x week - run 2-3x week - weights/cross training. Sun - Long run (6-12 mi) Mon - Weights Tues - Short run (2-6 mi) Wed - Rest Thurs - Weights Fri - Short run (2-6 mi) Sat - Weights or Rest I stretch for 10-20 minutes after everything (including foam rolling,…

Something that helps my clients is to completely remove the though processes from things you don't want to do. Example: You want to go to the gym after work. As soon as you step inside your home, you start thinking about all the other things you should be doing, or what you'd rather do, or the mess on the table, or that…

I'm not currently charting my biked miles, so the world may never know. I ran 58.0 miles :-)

I do a full-body weight training program 2-3x/week as my cross-training. I lift a bit heavier when working my upper body and core than I do with my legs because that helps me with my posture and heavy lifting withdrawl :-). There are a few moves I've cut out completely since training for my 1/2: Lateral lunge & touch…

This is untrue. You burn closer to 18 calories while drinking a 16oz glass of water, which is a negligible in the grand scheme of caloric intake. (http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/question447.htm) Not to discourage you, but you're asking a very vague question and perhaps you'd be better served by contacting a local RD and…

Jay Robb vanilla whey. No artificial flavors or sugars and it doesn't taste chalky. Currently using Revolution Nutrition whey isolate. It's just not as good as Jay Robb (too chalky, leaves a funny aftertaste) but it's cheaper.

If you know you're prone to binging on certain foods you shouldn't keep them in the house. Don't buy them again and the binge won't happen again :-)

I signed up for my first half & I'm due to run it in January. It's the Tinkerbell 1/2 & runs through downtown Disney, Disneyland, California Adventure, & all over Anaheim. I picked it because I <3 Disneyland & I can drive to Anaheim within 2 hours so it shouldn't be too stressful *fingers crossed*.

So your goal is to lose the fat without sacrificing muscle. Are you creating a deficit via caloric intake, exercise, or both? If your only goal is to lose the fat you can do whatever you want as long as you burn X amount of calories, why bother with a weight training plan? Or why bother with cardio if you hate it? I can…

It's wishful thinking to exercise at such a low intensity and expect to melt away fat.

There's not a lot to critique. I have no idea what exercises you're doing, what your goals are, how many reps, how many sets, how much weight you're lifting, or whether it's free weights versus machines. Are you doing cardio before, during, or after your workouts? That's a lot of exercise. Why not clean up your diet and…

I signed up for mine because if I didn't sign up, it would always be sitting on my bucket list. There will always be races to run, time to train and other pressing priorities (or so we hope). I put my money where my mouth is because once I parted with it, I KNEW I'd train and put in the hard work necessary. Why do I want…

I've tried the ProForm Elite & Polar FT60. The Polar is 100x better and at least $100 more. I'll probably try a Garmin once my Polar stops working.

If it isn't broke, don't fix it applies IF you're still seeing results OR enjoying the workout (depending on your goals). You can vary the Frequency (how many times per week), Intensity (exertion level, HR), Type (cardio, strength training, intervals) and Time (AKA the FITT acronym) of any workout. Weight training - I…

I wish I could find a legitimate source to quote, but I can't so these will have to do: http://www.weight-loss-center.net/weight_loss_diet_forum/weight-loss-information/46-what-happens-toxins-your-fat-cells-when-you-lose-weight.html…

Fage 0% is my go-to because I can find big tubs at Costco for pretty cheap! Their single-serve cups are 100 cal w/ 18g PRO, 7g of sugar. If you stop eating sweets your taste buds will readjust. I can eat plain yogurt w/ fruit, no added sweetener necessary. It takes a while to stop the sugar cravings but it is possible.…

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Walking down the aisle: I honestly don't remember. It was classical, possibly Brendel or Beethoven. The standard "here comes the bride" songs make me cry when I hear them and I didn't want to be a sobbing mess. Also, the wedding was outdoors so we wanted light, fun songs. Walking back (together): Linus & Lucy by Vince…

I lift heavier than most of the men there, that usually discourages them :-)

You have to eat above maintenance levels to put on muscle mass. You will not bulk up. It's incredibly difficult for women to gain significant muscle mass due to lower testosterone levels (to oversimplify things). Do you want to get stronger? Lift heavy weights @ 3-5 sets for 3-5 reps Gain muscle mass? Do 3-4 sets @ 9-12…

"You'll never regret a workout, but you will probably regret not working out" Keep it interesting so you'll have something to look forward to: - Create a reward system so x number of days at the gym (or minutes) earns you something (not food!). My HRM does this for me, I get stars or a trophy on the watch face for meeting…

Get a bodyweight fit deck Or do these, circuit style: jumping jacks, burpees, duck walk, star jumpers, mountain climbers, squat thrusts, bear walk, or any other multi-joint exercises to switch things up.

http://thisiswhyyourefat.tumblr.com/ :-)

Choose free weights and barbells over machines every single time. You'll see much better results and possible be surprised at how weak you are (specifically: bodyweight rows versus the lat pulldown).

^^ agree with everything that's been posted thus far. It might help to do some stretching/massage afterward. I use a foam roller almost daily, and I do this for my shins: http://www.mobilitywod.com/2011/06/episode-270365-mobrx-for-shin-splints.html

It's a fear of mine to get pulled over by a police officer and they'll make me recite the alphabet backwards...which I cannot do. Then I'll get thrown in jail for not being drunk.

Before: Eat something small, satiating and easily digestible. (30-60 mins for a snack/small meal, AT LEAST an hour for a large meal). Ideally something with carbs to fuel the workout, go easy on the fats and fiber (your body has to choose between sending blood to your organs to digest or your limbs to fuel the workout).…

LOL! I hope someone replied with "ask your parents". I never, ever read comments on certain websites because the commenters are asinine at best, vitriolic on average. Anonymity is a powerful feeling.

I've tried to play a handful of instruments but my fingers will not bend! Guitar, piano, both impossible :-(. I can craft! I scrapbook, make jewelery (mostly dangle earrings and multi-charm necklaces), and tackle other re-purposing projects. I've made a fabric message board for my awkward wall, shopping bags out of sheets,…

- Give the candy bar to someone else, or throw it in the trash. You're not doing yourself any favors by eating it and giving in, it's prolonging the reward-craving cycle. - Eat well-balanced meals that leave you satiated so you don't have the desire to eat anything else. Lean protein, veggies, healthy fats, fiber, and tons…