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OMG I miss Taco Tuesdays!

The only time someone "inexperienced" at running would offend me at all is if they walked for part of the 5K and then said "I ran a 5K." And it only makes me a little bit perturbed, and there wouldn't be anything wrong at all with them saying they "finished" a 5K. As far as having inexperienced people there in the race, it…

Yeah I wish I had started taking pictures and measurements 25 lbs ago! Sounds like monthly might be a good thing for me to start with. I'm not going to be losing a significant amount of weight again, just beefing up, so I guess a number on the scale won't make sense. And I agree the body seems to lose weight in chunks, or…

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I was wondering the same thing the other day. I saw that someone said you should eat 100 cals after 45 minutes - but what if the run is only going to be between 50 and 60 minutes?

I'm writing this partially because I'm bumping for the brownie recipe, but also because I just tried this protein pancake recipe last week and it worked pretty well. This is the recipe itself: 1/2 cup light cottage cheese 4 egg whites 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract This had…

I agree with this. The video on their page makes it look like you run through and get covered with color while you run. I was expecting to show up and run a 5K. Well basically there's so many people, that unless you're in the first group to go, your experience won't look like the video. You get to the colors and there's a…

I don't think OP literally meant fat turns into muscle...well maybe she did but it's kind of more of an exaggeration to make a point.

I'd be so mad if I trained for NYC marathon all year and it was cancelled! Especially if I did it with a charity partner and raised over $3,500. Life has to go on - and the marathon is something that's always united New Yorkers. Maybe they should postpone it, but not cancel it.

I don't have one yet at 25, am thinking maybe around 30, if I can choose. Maybe a little later if I need more time to pay loans off. I'm from Cleveland. Edit: Actually thinking closer to 35...I just don't think I'll have the money until then.

The only one I used lately was Tuesday when it was raining and there were 50 MPH winds. And I said I needed a rest day anyway. I still feel really guilty and plan on making it up on another "rest" day.

I buy Smuckers Natural Creamy PB. Label says "peanuts" under ingredients. It doesn't say to refrigerate after opening, so I don't, and I just don't worry about the oil - I either pour it off or just scoop it out without stirring.

I do use whey proteins. Mostly to help me get more protein and stay fuller longer (I can't just gobble a whole chicken or something after I go to the gym!) I must say it does make me eat less throughout the day to get more protein, no matter where it comes from. I have also taken green tea pills and used to drink a lot of…

This is what I did! I was just doing 5Ks at the beginning of summer, but decided to do a 10K. I gave myself 3 months to train, using the bridge to 10k program on my iphone and repeating every week (and took a week off for vacation). I did my 10K Oct. 7, and I just did a 5K today. Today's 5K was almost FIVE MINUTES faster…

That's my brother. Aside from Cross Country season he isn't active AT ALL and I watch him put away so much junk every day! And he's super skinny. It will catch up with him though when he gets to college I'm sure.

I'm planning on the Cleveland 10 miler, my first official 10 miler, then I'm either going to do a half marathon at the Cleveland or Canton Marathon. My friends want me to do warrior dash again and I probably will. Wanted to do Tough Mudder but can't get a team to do it with. There will be some random 5Ks and 10Ks sprinkled…

Oh yeah when I first started clumps were coming out of my head! But then I was just severely restricting calories to get into a healthier weight range, and still eating a lot of unhealthy things (lots of carbs, whatever I wanted as long as it fit into my calorie goal). Now that my diet is back to normal and I'm getting all…

I drink lots of coffee (I love the taste). I feel like life is to short not to use cream, so I just make sure it fits into my calories for the day. When I drink at home I've been using Over the Moon milk. Very creamy and I feel like I don't need as much.

I agree I don't want to do this all my life. I just want to naturally be able to exercise when I'm supposed to and eat healthy.

"small businesses" can't always afford to give you pay for sick days, health insurance, etc. Or they could but then you would make less overall. It's one thing if you're working for Wal Mart and you get no benefits, it's another if your boss is just a regular person. They have to live too.

Back when I was on 1200 calories, I was netting. But I don't see why anyone cares what everyone else is eating anyway.

Too soon to make fun of Hitler?

Most of them and I eat them back with as much protein as possible.

I didn't have the poop problem when I took it for a while but my stomach always felt sick.

The meanest names are the ones I call myself. Fatty McFatterson comes to mind, as well as heifer the cow.

I understand that I'll never be "ripped," so forget about that. Just wanting to know if going 2 days is enough to see any improvement at all.

The attitude that I want to get ripped?

Oh I know Arnold is an EXTREME exaggeration, I'm just trying to say I'm not focusing on muscles or having that attitude.

Although their plan is a bit less strenuous than mine. Not sure if I should take that into account.

Thanks that's great! At least I have some clue about what I should be aiming for.