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The metamorphosis from walker to runner
Looking for other folks to friend who are at the walking stage heading into being a runner. Or some mentors who have already made the transformation. I've been walking 3 miles a day at about 3mph - started at a 30 minute mile down to an 18 minute mile. I know that is a LONG way from where it needs to be and many who would…
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Understanding "deficit" and "macros"
Hi guys - newbie here.... I'm on Day#15 - won't weigh until Day#21 - it takes 21 days to develop a habit. Then I will weigh once a month on the first of the month. I don't want to get hung up on the # on the scale. This is more about getting healthy and toning up. My question is how do you not eat your exercise calories? I…
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Runners - Question - what are splits? How do you use them to train? Puffy hands...
I've been walking a little over 3 miles each day and I do the Map My Run app and it's been giving me "splits". Now keep in mind I am a newbie so I'm just trying to figure this out. (Age 54 - 70 pounds to loose) Total distance today was 3.27 miles which took 1:01:12 pace 18:44 Then it says Splits Pace/speed * 1 mi. - 19.41…
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Signed up for a 5k in January
So excited. I did it! I signed up for a 5k on my birthday weekend in January. So I am officially in Spring Training and since the big event is the 2nd weekend in January it will keep me on track during the holidays.
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Finding the balance - plantar fascia issues
In the beginning I always tend to over do. Trying not to do that this time but since I have so much time on my hands (in between jobs at the moment - my days are spent searching for a job, cleaning house, gardening and exercising). I am on day #12 and my left heel is starting to hurt. Little twinges. Don't want to over do.…
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What's your exercise schedule? Beginning again....
Just finished my first seven days. I know from past attempts that it's best to mix things up. I did mostly cardio (walking 3 mph/ 3 miles and 20 minutes on stationary bike and stretching (yoga) every day this week. Coming from complete couch potato stage my legs are sore today but I want to keep going without getting hurt.…
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Eating out Golden Coral aka Giant buffet
I made it through my first challenge of meeting a friend for lunch and planning my calories around the po-boy lunch and making sure I put in enough exercise to offset. Felt like I passed the test. Now my 83 year old Daddy wants to take us to the Golden Coral which is a huge buffet. Need a strategy to get through this. I'm…
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Squats - beginner question
When you squat all the way down and you have trouble getting back up is that a core issue or leg issue? Or balance issue? I can do squats it's just not pretty coming back up. Asking to see what exercises I should focus more on - more ab work or more leg work or balance work? Does this make any sense?
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Applebees anyone? Newbie being challenged with eating out alot this week.
Now we are going to go to Apple bees for dinner tonight - if you were headed that way what would you pick. This was a spur of the moment thing so don't have much left and tomorrow we're going to a funeral where there will be lots of finger foods. Definitely being challenged with food choices this week. At least we are not…
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Getting started with Strength training at home need some tips
Currently in between jobs so I will need to get creative with this. I do have 1, 2 and 5 pound dumb bells and a chin up bar. My goal is to be able to do pull ups. I have NEVER in my life been able to do one. It always bugged me in high school during P.E. that I was not able to do that. I had the opposite problem back then…
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Which message board would you say is the most active here?
Looking to check in daily and get feedback. Goals:* Make it stick this time - * 50 pounds need to go bye bye - ultimately 70 pounds for my magic number but 50 is more reasonable * Not so much about the weight as it is about getting healthy and staying healthy Interests:* Walk/run/walk 5ks/10ks - eventually Half and at…
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Empty Nester at the starting line AGAIN!
4 years ago my mantra was to be Fifty, Fit and Fabulous! And I was. I did a 5K or 10k (walk/run/walk) each month for 6 months. Went to the gym every day, counted my WW points and lost about 30 pounds. A Hurricane, job loss, tornado and several other challenges have derailed me and I find myself back where I started.…
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Tracking P90X
Is there a quick way to add the P90X workouts to the diary or do you have to add each seperate move for each workout each day? I'm starting it tonight. Starts with the chest exercise dvd. Mostly upper body.
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Staying focused during transition
Getting ready for the next chapter of the journey. I gave my two weeks notice yesterday at work. Moving on to new opportunity and career change. With that I find myself more in thinking mode than exercise mode. So far still on the right track food wise. Which is good. Life changes usually trigger me to stop when I need it…
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Headaches due to sinus stopped me in my tracks
No workout for me today. Hubby and I both had miserable headaches all day and night today. Lots of rain, front coming through. The most exercise I've had was walking through Wal Mart for groceries. My luckily I just had a couple of things to get. I missed 3 workouts but I also got 3 workouts in so it's not a total waste. I…
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Trouble re-booting
Wow 2 months since I last signed in. Having a hard time re-booting. It's been a very busy time. Mandatory overtime for the last 6 -8 weeks. And our daughter moved out a month ago So we are truly empty nesters now. I've been in survival mode. I haven't gained any but I certainly haven't been on track. And we gave a…
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Any vegetarian or vegan folks here?
I have several food allergies and have been off and on trying to be vegetarian for the past year. We did it for 3 years when our kids were very young. Now we have an empty nest so we have time to explore. I do not want a debate. Just want to know if anyone else is eating mostly vegetarian and what your meal plan looks…
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To my new vegetarian friends - need tips on traveling for business.
Hi guys, I have a business trip to go on at the end of the month and need to have a plan when I arrive. Here's what I have been doing - hubby bought me a Magic Bullet for Christmas last year (2013) and I bring that with me. I go to Wal-Mart and get some frozen strawberries, a can of peaches, a can of pears, kale or some…
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Anyone do green juices?
What's your favorite? How often do you juice? May juice for a couple days to get the holiday junk out....
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Weight bench - routines for working with weights
Santa is bringing hubby a weight bench that we will both use. Where do you find routines to do? I took a few strength training classes at the gym a couple of years ago. They no longer offer that class : ( I know the obvious deadlifts, bicep curls and triceps extension but I also know there are a ton of other moves. We're…
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Christmas plan
Christmas Eve - sparkling grape juice toast Christmas day challenge: Quiche Lorraine - 1 slice 1 satsuma Christmas lunch: Salad- 1 cup Italian dressing -1 tablespoon Honey baked ham 3 oz. Green bean casserole - 1/2 cup Sweet potato casserole - 1/2 cup Stove top stuffing - 1/2 cup Crescent rolls - skip Ice Tea - 8oz…
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What would you pick from this Christmas party menu?
Salad -- Italian dressing, Catalina lite, Ranch Turkey Green bean casserole Velveeta casserole - broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and sauteed onion with Ritz cracker and butter topping Mashed potatoes and gravy Crescent rolls Cranberry sauce Homemade biscuits Apple pie Cheesecake Birthday cake Chocolate mint ice cream Dr…
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Nothing structured the last couple of days but definitely moving
So can't log a P90X or a ton of time walking or biking but the last marathon shopping spree before Christmas is done so 5 hours of walking through stores should count for something. (my legs were more sore than when I did the P90X workouts or a 10k) I see a light at the end of the madness and it's called the day after…
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Success - baby steps
Six hours Christmas shopping and I'm still on track. I did Yoga before I left. Planned my food for the day then forgot my snacks at home. Had them with my dinner. Finally got the protein macro where it needs to be. Yay! Had one teeny tiny cheese cube sample at Whole Foods. Got a diet Dr Pepper instead of regular with my…
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Anyone have trouble getting started?
Really having a hard time with consistency Especially at this time of year. Go for 3 to 4 days hard then work, family or church gets crazy and before you know it out of time. I do best when I clock out and workout. This has been a crazy week. Hoping things will settle down next week but then the kids will be in from…
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How do you know if your Macros are set right?
Just getting in a little deeper here and mine says 50% carbs which seems high. Fat was 20% and Protein was at 30%. Never seem to have enough protein and finally got within the carbs. range even though I think that's still high. Trying to get it right. Where do I find out more info about the macros?
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Favorite portable snack...1,2,3 Go!!!
Share the wealth.
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In shock at the moment....young neighbor passed away today
Our neighbor who was only 25 years passed away unexpectedly today. Still can't believe it. We are celebrating my Dad's 82nd birthday in a few minutes. I am cooking him dinner and we're having cake and ice cream but it seems strange celebrating when there is so much sadness right next door. He was a nice young man. So sad…
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I DID IT - Woo hoo
Did the first P90X workout - probably won't be able to move tomorrow and only did about 10 of each move but I did it - Just had to toot my horn.....no one will notice for another 3 to 6 months but I know you guys can understand.....okay I'm out Zzzzzzz - lol
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Being Flexible - the social aspects of this lifestyle
Consistency with exercise no problem Consistency with the food portion of the plan - BIG PROBLEM Send tips for the food part of the plan. Christmas parties, Advent services that include soup and sandwiches, the weekend got too busy to go grocery shopping so no food in the house means running for fast food at lunch time.…