lizsmith1976 Member

Revise your definition of beauty so that it includes you. If you are unable to do that, then seek professional help. Did someone seriously post a name of calf muscle removal surgery? Is that a thing? I hope that's a joke. I'm tired today so I may be missing sarcasm.

I would be VERY concerned that this "detox tea" you are drinking has speed in it.

I had same problem, switched to kid's chewy gummy bear vitamins. No more problems. Some of the stuff in the pill can burn your stomach lining when it sits in your stomach. Chewing it up and taking with food eliminates that.

I bought a stun gun to run with it, but haven't actualyl run with it yet. I'm paranoid about stunning myself. I run in a fairly safe area with lots of people (around a University) and always during daylight. I'm more worried about being hit by a car.

It's common to feel hungry after swimming because you have been in cold water, not necessarily because of the calories burned. I personally burn about 600-800 calories an hour running, 400-500 calories an hour biking, and only about 200 calories an hour swimming. But don't be discouraged, it can be very good exercise to…

You want flat? Come to Texas :) http://www.brazosbend100.com/ Just about 3,000 feet of gain - described as "flat and fast" http://www.tejastrails.com/Rocky.html It's actually 5,375ft elevation gain (unofficial), but as you said, not much over 100 miles. There's also a crazy (very crazy) day in December called the Houston…

I also run 40 miles a week-ish, it's offseason now so bailing on some :) My A races were Houston marathon in January and IMTX in May and I am ENJOYING my offseason. I'm a 5'4" female and MFP wants me to eat 1,700 to stay the same weight/lose a teeny tiny bit, but my nutritionist wants me to eat 2,000. I went with 2,000. I…

Does the stuff that hangs wrinkle up like crepe paper? Then it's skin. If you can pinch it and it has substance, it's fat and skin. If you have excess fat then crunches won't help, do something to lose fat - strength train/ cardio mix. You have done great so far! Keep at it, don't get discouraged. Definitely work legs or…

Your training pace seems fast... Do you do most of your miles at that pace? If so I would think on race day you can significantly beat your goal. You need to be careful during your taper not to do all miles that fast. For example, on a 12 mile run, make sure you get a warm up at a much slower pace, then do the last 4-6…

My white bagel for breakfast was yummy... My nutritionist told me I can't have less than 250 grams of carbs a day, but I'm an endurance athlete. Find what works for you. I'd rather run 40 miles a week and bike 100 miles a week (which I do) than give up carbs. I can't imagine "no carb" or very low carb being healthy for…

Ss possible that you are still losing excess water weight from the steroids - I've been there. Hate the puffies :( If you are trying to lose weight and concerned about the sugar or calories in sports drinks, then just take salt pills. I use thermo tabs, and there's lots of others. Easily available in most drug stores or on…

There are no dumb questions when it comes to your first marathon :) Some really good advice above, I just wanted to add (and I haven't checked your plan to see if this is in it), you do your LSDs slower than your goal pace, but towards the end of your training, say last 4 or 5 weeks before your taper, make sure you are…

As an Ironman distance athlete who trains in the summer in TX - I weigh myself before and after every long run. Plus monitor electrolyte replacement. It's actually very good data to have. 11 mile run? I hope you are training for something and not just crazy ;-) I lost 3 pounds last weekend on a 7 mile run, so definitely…

You're a girl who places in her age group and qualifies for championships... I want to be you when I grow up. Get up, get working, get to eating right. Whoever is dragging you down, make them quit. You also need to quit dragging yourself down. Not being perfect yet just means you still have stuff to work on. What would be…

I include all of that quality stuff, plus lean meats, some dairy, and sometimes red meat too. I think either diet can properly fuel a run, but a veg diet requires more time & attention to getting iron, protein, and B vitamins. Plus, I enjoy eating meat. I often see people at races wearing shirts that say "Runs on Plants"…

Just because I am curious based on your question of "does it even burn calories?", please tell me you have in fact trained for this by actually swimming? I say this because I do Ironman races which start with a 2.4 mile swim. I am hungry as hell after my training swims. It is significant exercise. I'm worried that for you…

I got it as a gift and decided to try it. I did the Day 1 fitness test and decided that I wasn't very fit, based on not being able to breathe and being sore for the next 3 days. This was 2 weeks after finishing my first Ironman. I could swim 2.4 miles bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles in one day, but could barely get…

That used to be me exactly. I shortened my stride - keeping my feet landing right in front of me instead of far out (also ups your cadence) and the problem has virtually gone away. Advice from my PT for people who work at a desk - don't stay seated all day. you can't expect to keep the hip flexors "shortened" all day and…

What are you, a jogger? ;-)

The best ever ab exercise is 5 sets of stop eating so much crap :) I don't do many exercises that don't also work my core, but I only see abs when I watch what I eat. That's if you just want to see them. But, if you are looking for specific exercises to strengthen abs for another reason, ie, to benefit cycling, then you…

I have an autoimmune disorder called Behcet's, it causes fatigue, weakness, some numbness, and pain when certain mucus membranes of my body are attacked. My doctor told me to sleep and not exercise strenuously. I did some googling and found an Olympic runner with the same disorder, and I said screw it and signed up for an…

NICE! He wasn't good enough for you then and he isn't good enough for you now :)

Most likely water retention (in your muscles, or caused by hormones) or you are eating more than you think. Please do something to address why you have taken Plan B so much recently. I am actually surprised you were able to get it that often from a doctor. It wreaks havoc on your body doing that, and there are much better,…

He only got better with age too! I LOVE it when a plan comes together!

First of all, congrats on losing weight to make your body more healthy and keep you alive with your twins longer! It looks like both to me. At 24-25% body fat and a woman, you likely still have quite a bit of fat in your abdomen. The "crepe-paper" looking areas (I have tons) in the lower part are where you have less fat,…

I don't mind at all! I used to travel for work 30-40% of the year and eating alone in a hotel room is NO fun. I typically find a nice place that also has a bar - you never know who you will meet sitting at the bar, and usually the bartender will talk to you too. Or take a book or magazine or just play on your phone. You…

Crap genetcs is my automimmune disorder that attacks my intestines and vascular system and makes me weak and tired. Small boobs and a big butt? That is what makes it easy for me to run and bike. IMHO, the OP does not have crap genetics, she has a crap attitude. Women - revise your definition of beauty SO THAT IT INCLUDES…

You need a new battery. That is probably all.

80! I enjoy the heat and the sun. Running in the cold & wind sucks the joy from it. The Houston marathon this past weekend was about 70 towards the end. It was beautiful, perfect, sunny, and I got a tan from my tank top lines :) I like to run in less clothing: no gloves, ear covers, etc too. I did run a marathon at the end…

The best ab exercise ever is 15 sets of stop eating so much crap. Most other exercises use your abs. If they don't, you are probably doing it wrong. You can't do too many situps. You wanna do 'em, do 'em. Just know that most people think they are unnecessary.