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You have so much to be proud of that the last thing you should have to worry about is what people think of the loose skin on your arms. This is phenomenal!! What an amazing story!!

I have to be honest. Pizza is one of the things I've never given up but I did modify it. We went from a pepperoni pizza to a thin crust veggie pizza. It cut the calories and fat in half and I still get to splurge!!! You have to let yourself have the things you really want from time to time to keep yourself from binging and…

This is great, I always took rest days anyway but it's always nice to know when you're right about something. It doesn't happen often for me. :)

Zensah makes a great compression sleeve and they are great for your situation. Ice, compression and try massaging your calf muscles. I had what I thought were shin splints not long ago and it turned out to be my calf muscles refusing to relax. Once I massaged them the pain in my shins went away. Also, google stress…

Ironically I cannot use flaxseed because it is a plant estrogen and when added to my birth control it causes heart palpitations. That's probably why your mum did so well with it in menopause!!

I reset my protein level to 75 when I learned that was the minimum I should be taking in. I was very frustrated because I was working very hard and not losing any weight and was also having difficulty getting through some of my workouts. That's when a friend got me onto MFP and saw I wasn't eating anywhere near enough…

I so feel your pain!! I suffered a stress fracture a year ago and never even knew I had shin splints first. :( You MUST rest!!! If it hurts to run, don't do it. When I was injured I picked up a recumbent stationary bike and an elliptical used so I could do non impact exercise. It will help with your attitude and mood. You…

Try a few things and see what works. Some ppl say if you're not running for more than an hour you don't need anything. I eat a half an energy bar.

There's actually a formula. Here's a link to one website that has it but if you google you'll find a lot of info. It basically breaks down to half your body weight when you do the math. http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm

I totally agree!!! You will lose weight better if your hitting the appropriate amount of protein. How important it is is a bit underestimated in most cases.

I changed my protein setting to reflect the minimum amount recommended for my body weight which is approximately 75 grams. Are you at MFP's default level for protein or have you edited it for your nutritional needs?

Yes I believe 1 mile per week is the "safe" way to do it. They say 10% per week but I think only a mile of that should be on your long run

Personally I don't think your longest runs are long enough yet for a half marathon. I trained for a half marathon but then did a 10K, a soccer tournament and that half marathon all within about 5 weeks total. I ended up with a stress fracture which I'm sure was partly from not doing the right recovery activities and partly…

I've checked out the list for my blood type and I can tell you that a couple of the foods on that list are extremely difficult for my body to process. I'm sticking with trying to eat cleaner and cleaner and learning what my body responds to and what it doesn't. :)

I've started trying to use the elliptical on the days I don't run as a low impact running "substitute". I like the burn it gives and what it does for my legs. Unlike the guy in yellow above me I only referee recreational soccer so I can't speak for days I have games for a couple more months. :bigsmile:

Best thing you can do is add any kind of strength or resistance training to your routine! Just remember that when you taper off on the running to taper on that also. :)

I actually exercise twice a day most days. Some type of cardio in the mornings, either a run or elliptical and either dance class or strength training in the evenings. I think what time of day you work out depends on when you can best work it into your schedule. It doesn't so much matter when as it matters that you DO it!!…

I do it every other day and run on the days I don't.. Sometimes I weight lift instead of shred and I often follow the 30DS with Ab Ripper X from the P90X series but never two days in a row.

If you're willing to spend the money, quest nutrition bars are pretty good and mostly natural. You can google them. My boyfriend is diabetic and is doing very well with them because they are very low carb and use a natural sweetener. I think he pays around $2 a piece for them.

Can you have a rice cooker in your dorm? If you can you can cook Quinoa in that. Beans are excellent complex carbs and protein....not sure about iron....I tend to not pay attention to it because it's not something I ever have trouble with. Do you have a fridge? Turkey and eggs (eggs are microwaveable) are good sources of…

That is awesome! Way to go!!

If you're making sauces and stuff that are separate from the pasta then you could make a small amount of the whole grain just for you. I had the same problem but started slow with things like Barilla Plus and sneaking 50% turkey meat in the taco meat!!! Also, check out Quinoa as it mixes well with lots of different stuff…

Ugh! The chance of a stress fracture from a shampoo bottle is slim but not impossible. If it hurts to walk/run don't do it. Stick to low impact stuff for two weeks and see what happens. If it improves try a small amount of walking/running and work back up slowly. If it doesn't improve...have a Dr check you out and remember…

I don't think it's bad at all depending on how far over you are going. If you are active at all it is believe you should be taking in at least 1/2 a gram of protein per lb of body weight (on average). I don't know what you weigh but I'm 143 and I've been doing so much better on everything since I began targeting a minimum…

I agree with quite a few things I've seen. I lack a little in the fruits and veggies department myself but I make up for it where I can with V-8 Low Sodium. Since I get fiber from plenty of other places it's not a big deal if I'm not getting it from the veggies. Here is my 2 cents: I had a similar problem with exercising…

Of course you can do a 5K. I hadn't run since High School when I quit smoking at 33 or 34 (I've blocked it as a traumatic experience). I started running in September sporadically and ran my first 5K the following March. I ran my first half marathon the March following that!! The key is to be consistent, follow a program…

In my opinion, as a diabetic you should be eating 4-5 times a day to keep your blood sugar levels consistant. I don't know if you do that if you can stay at 900-1000 calories. Also, as I understand it, 1200 calories is the minimum your body needs to function. If you are doing any kind of exercise you should definitely be…

Try Powerade Zero or Crystal Light flavor mixes to change it up with the water for less boredom

I don't know where you live but in Florida places like Fleet Feet and Fit 2 Run are the places to go. If you can find a place that has an indoor track that is the best because then you can actually run in your shoes before you buy them. :happy:

Congratulations!! I aspire to a similar picture in the near future. :happy: