lizsmith1976 Member

You are just back in to running and trying to do 5-6 days a week? I'm a pretty experienced runner now and that would give me heavy legs too, plus prevent gains in speed and distance, so I'm not at all surprised by your issues. My profile pic is from a tri, I'm also a cyclist and swimmer so it is easy to vary my workout…

Do you like Thai food, particularly Thai curries? Full fat coconut milk is like 100 calories a serving and I think 90% fat. It's healthy fat though (well mostly). I love them, and they can easily be made vegetarian with just vegetables or tofu. Me, I'd use it as an excuse to eat anything with cream, and fry stuff and dip…

Wow. Had to comment to say first of all, you have had amazing success in 3.5 months Congratulations, because you look great. You have to have worked hard and stayed dedicated and you show that it pays off!! Also, don't edit your post! All you were doing was listing the numerous activities in your life that keep you busy!…

HIIT can be any intervals you want, at max intensity. Tabata HIIT - one of the first people to develop the strategy goes like this: (using a percieved rate of exertion from 1-10, where 1 is lying on the couch, 10 is red-faced, can't breathe, can't talk, can't go one minute more at that intensity) So for most people a 4-5…

No, cardio never builds muscle, look at Lance Armstrong's legs :noway: Look at any cyclist's legs. They also strength train, but usually not heavy for them. The power and volume comes from the bike. Yes, biking at a heavy resistance or biking hills builds muscles - see my profile pic. I don't lift anything. Not because I…

You asked the question, so I will be honest :) If you want to have less fat on your body - you have to have less fat on your body. I'm 5'4" and 130 pounds, so shorter but weight almost as much, but more muscular and without excess fat around my legs, thighs, hips. I'm competing in triathlons now, so having excess fat would…

Sounds like you and your doctor know exactly what you are doing :) Ignore your friend and her (hopefully) well-intentioned meddling. I saw you are training for marathons and tris! Me too.. Less weight is better as fat is dead weight you have to carry around for LONG distances. My profile pic is me last weekend at a half…

Chicken fajitas with corn tortillas, no sour cream or cheese, no chips, no margarita. But you are stronger than me, cuz I would eat ALL the chips and have 2 margaritas. I'm a Texan and Mexican food is the reason I will never have a 6-pack :)

Bows with inferiority complex. Afraid to mountain bike and afraid of 24 hours. Wow - kinda sounds fun though.. Maybe someday!!

I 2nd the vote for a cute bra and let it show. Lots of cute options for sports bras if you are uncomfortable wearing an actual bra that shows.

Anyone looking for a scientific study can google metabolic reaction to fructose, glucose and get many, many studies saying that basically your body treats them the same. There are a few that suggest maybe, for some diabetics, the insulin spike is lower with fructose than added sugar. Notice that there is still a spike :) I…

I LOVE spin. Less impact than running (but I love that too) and still a huge calorie burn if you do it right. Also, ignore what people say about not building muscle on cardio - pump up the resistance on a spin bike and you build quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. I do it several times a week because I am training for…

Runkeeper! My favorite and I've tested plenty.

I say all the time, "It's an uphill battle, but the view from the top will be worth it." Good luck!

I wish I had words of encouragement, but having never done an ultra... I did finish my first full marathon after only having trained to 30K. My pace was perfect until then, and after that I just had to settle in for the pain, and be happy I was going to finish. Plus, it looks from your profile pic that you have had plenty…

I think I am reading that you get sore while you are doing it or just after, but are fine the next day? Don't worry at all then. Lots and lots of women are lucky and don't get DOMS the way men do. Some do, some don't. I'm the same way unless it's a crazy amount of exercise I wasn't trained for. My boyfriend always hurts…

<<< Doesn't lift weights. Training for an Ironman. Eating more, moving more. Sickly or skinny fat? No, don't think so. Edited to say that there are many ways to do this, and your method should be matched to your goals. I have no problem with weightlifters. I plan to do that too. AFTER I am an Ironman :)

Core strength and keeping your core tight help with balance. Also, finding a focus point that does not move for you to stare at.

When running or cycling I always have to tell myself at the end, "your legs are not giving out, your mind is giving up". It works and my legs keep going, so I guess mental is the hardest part for me. I think you can train both though, and I certainly have.

A deodorant that is made for sensitive skin - cheaper than the other alternatives too.

:flowerforyou: Stop feeling guilty. It's one day. Move on. Saying that you had one binge day and you ruined your whole diet/ weightloss/ lifestyle change etc is like saying that you dropped your phone on the floor so you might as well smash it to bits.

For a 10 mile run, you really want to train the full distance. But if you get to 7-8 with no problem pacing then you should be just fine on race day. But what is your weekly running miles now? You really only want to increase by about 10% a week, then stay at that level for a week, then increase 10%. So if your long runs…

Kung pao chicken. Double the sauce. http://www.food.com/recipe/chinese-take-out-kung-pao-chicken-216726 Fettucine bolognese - this tastes exactly like what you get in Rome. It's amazing. http://www.onceuponachef.com/2011/12/fettuccine-bolognese.html Tough to only pick 2, I make so many things. Gumbo and chicken & dumplings…

I could not agree with you more that running requires a strong core. Core is not just abs - its hip flexors to shoulders. My 2 cents - if you run, do yoga. Do it. :)

I'm a runner! Also a swimmer and a biker. One full and three half-marathons under my belt. I'm not the fastest, but I'm fast enough, and I love to run :)

Oh, and your other question - I mix everything up at once unless there is something I am going to heat in the microwave, then add dressing right before lunch and shake in the container.

I also love spring mix, but chop up some fresh dill (or any herbs, basil is also good) and add to it. Completely changes the flavor and is so good. Add shrimp/chicken - protein and few calories, grill or roast some of the veggies you add, add kidney beans or chickpeas - again, protein + fiber, and not that many calories…

I don't have one because I'm straight, but I'll share my sister's :) I was 16, she was 15. My best friend in high school was an out and proud lesbian, and we were all playing basketball together. I was driving me and my sis home and she told me that she was also a lesbian. I looked at her (funny, because it had been…

I had 4 cookies for breakfast. Then I ran 10K. I regret nothing!! :)

Strong & healthy?