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I am a postpartum nurse, and I have had 4 children as well. This picture does not convey someone who has an infant 4 days old. The uterus is at the level of the umbilicus right after birth and takes six weeks to shrink back down to its original size (about the size of your fist). She should also be wearing a pad as she…

That sounds awesome! How neat to do it with your dad! I am sure you will do wonderfully! Just don't overtrain like me!

I do both, but I have learned they are different. You should definately do your long run outside if possible. I have found for me that running on the treadmill does not help me learn to pace myself (speed is already set) and that when I am outside running I tend to run at that pace in the beginning on my long run. It does…

If his armor is shiny... he must not have much experience, which means he hasn't lived much, hasn't done much. My man's armor is a lot more interesting. It is beat up, but it is tried and true. Sometimes he can't even find it and discovered he didn't really need it anyway! He doesn't need to wear the armor for me... just…

I love Quest Protein bars! Banana Nut Muffin, Almond, Apple Pie, Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to name a few!

Nice tip to know about the immodium!

Thank you guys so much for the advice. It really helps a lot! I am also afraid of the taper... I get the theory behind it, but with me being somewhat of an overachiever... it is hard to sit back and wait! Please tell me why the taper is so important and what is going on while I'm tapering. I am not going to lose my ability…

I am definately toying with that idea, but I usually run alone. Sometimes when I run along side other people I get caught up in their breathing, pacing, struggle... I can't explain it. When I run I talk to myself in my head and block everything else out as much as possible. I guess I self motivate, but running my first…

The finishing time of 4:30 feels right to me, too. That is what I have been comfortable with at this point. I have until Nov. 9th to train. What should my long runs look like from here on out?

Thank you! You are very kind:happy:

I have run two half marathons: 2:01:45 and 2:06I:02. I just completed my longest run to date (20 miles @ 10:18 avg. per mile). I am running 5, 6, and 5 miles during the week with a long run on the weekend. My long runs add a mile each weekend. I have not been including a cut back week on long runs, but will probably start…

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No hatin' here, just wanted to add that anyone can eat more if they move more. As long as I am able I would rather get up off of it and be able to eat more. I could not live very well on 1200 calories a day!

Thank you for sharing your story. It was very well written and informative. When I first started mfp I dropped 10 pounds, and that is all I wanted to lose. I started at the 1200 calorie place, too, but ate back exercise calories. I was really tired a lot. 1200 calories is not enough. Once I tried to transition into…

Okay, I need an intervention, because I do most of these! lol

Make sure you to log your two mile run on mfp under the correct time that you did it. Don't log it again on Fitbit as it will already show up on its own. You may already know this... just making sure that is not what is happening to give you more steps than you thought you should have.

For the record, I am using by Fitbit Flex effortlessly now and loving it. It is a learning curve like everything else, but so worth it in the end.

Thank you all for your input!

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This is one of my favorite breakfasts loaded with protein, calcium, and anitoxidants: Mix together in a bowl: Body Fortress - Super Advanced Whey Isolate Protein Vanilla Cream, 0.75 scoop Diamond of California - Slivered Almonds (one tablespoon) Dannon - Light N Fit Greek Vanilla Yogurt - 2x Protein (one single serve…

*sigh* I have done weights in the gym, and I know what I feel and look like: bulky! I don't get that with Pilates. Thanks for the correction, but my statement was correct for me.

Running gives me a sense of accomplishment that no one can take away. I get to decide how far and how fast. It can be a solitary sport or a group venture. It can be fast or long and slow. I can dread it when I start, feel great during it, and feel on top of the world afterward. I can already have gotten my run in for the…

Pilates is very good for building a lean, flexible, strong body without bulking up. It is also a big stress reliever for me. I love it! The DVD that I do uses a strech band, and it is a pretty tough workout! You will get some serious core workout with it!

I have been in training, too, and have read that your body starts storing glycogen. With the glycogen water is also stored which accounts for some of the weight gain.

This is why I have not bought and tried any. I have a coworker who is hooked on it. I already have a serious addiction to peanut butter right out of the jar! I can remember eating it like that when I was a kid. I think it is a comfort food to me. I must admit the yogurt and nutella does sound delish even though I have not…

Storing More Glycogen Untrained athletes who begin an endurance-training program can increase their body’s ability to store muscle glycogen by 60-70%. Endurance-trained athletes consuming a high carbohydrate diet and/or carbohydrate loading can also increase muscle glycogen stores by nearly double that of the untrained…

I have a couple of those shirts. I found some neat t-back bras that are flesh colored. They work great. Good luck and enjoy the top.

Thanks, guys! It is good to know I am not alone in this!

I am marathon training, and I am eating roughly a gram per pound to keep up with the muscle I am abusing during all the running. It really seems to help! Protein powder is a big help to me, and I incooperate it into several things: oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, etc. I am eating a lot of grilled chicken breasts and fish as…