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Coffee
I just started drinking coffee this week. I am using Splenda and no more than 4 teaspoons of fat free vanilla milk. I have been caffeine free for over 3 years and don't want to get addicted to it, but I really love the taste and warmth. I only drink at work and they do not have decaffeinated coffee. So should it be…
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Average run times?
Today I ran outside for the first time since getting started back on my fitness journey. I have been using the treadmill. I ran 6 miles just over one hour. What is the average time for running this distance? I feel like this was probably really slow since moving outdoors from the treadmill.
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Weekly calorie counters...or what to do with daily deficits?
I recently rejoined MFP. I have been doing 1200 calories but changed that to 1330 after decreasing the amount lost per week to 1 pound. I exercise frequently (especially this week since school was out due to snow) on my treadmill. I am consistently in a deficit daily. This week adds up to a little over 1800 calories. What…
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Does MFP have a weekly setting?
I have read that a lot of people look at their weekly totals so as not to stress too much on an off day or when going out on the weekend. Does MFP have a setting where you can easily see that info or do you just manually calculate it?
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crock pot recipes
I love cooking with the crock-pot because the food is done when I get home. I only have about 2 things I fix in it though besides soup and it is roast, taters and carrots and chicken breast flavored. Anyone have any other ideas that I could try? I have two 6 quart crock-pot and a casserole crock-pot. Thanks for any…
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temptation at work
this week is teacher appreciation week. our PTO has food things planned for the week. Today was chips and salsa, but a parent wanting to show appreciation brought in goodies for teachers of their children. these goodies included chocolate covered Oreos, strawberry cupcakes, snickerdoodle and double chocolate cookies. I…
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running outside and pace help
I have been running on the treadmill since December and I have been using the C25K app. I am on week 8 and I run at 6 mph and 2% incline. Last time I ran on the treadmill I felt so tired and was super sweaty when I finished. I decided today that I would try to run outside. Based on my phone I ran 5.2 on mile 1 (included…
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first run outside vs. treadmill - got any advice?
I have been running on the treadmill since December. I have been using C25K. I thought since it was such a beautiful day outside I would try running outside today. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was actually easier than I thought. According to my phone info I ran 5.8 mi/hr and I was doing 6 on the treadmill…
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Building muscle at home...is it possible??
I have recently met my weight goal. I now want to get stronger and more fit. I do run on the treadmill and try to stay in shape, but didn't know if anyone had some good ideas of what I could do up my strength. I don't know where to start (I know lift heavy stuff). I have looked at lifting, but do not have the proper…
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When starting to lift...
I think I have decided that I have lost plenty (i can see my ribs) and want to start lifting. I looked up stronglifts 5x5 and I am interested in it but do not go to a gym. I have a cheap weight bench in my basement that I am storing for my brother-in-law to get started. Should I up my calorie intake to maintenance before I…
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Lose, maintain, or what?
I have been working on losing to 149 since December. I started at 164 and I am at around 157 right now. I say around because I don't have a scale at home and have been off from work to help my son for the past couple of weeks. I got a treadmill in December and use it regularly, sit-ups and push ups every time I exercise,…
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How do you get back on track?
I have had a really bad week this week. My son had a 4-wheeler accident on Saturday. That was the last day I was able to exercise because taking care of him is obviously more important. However, when we went to the ER on Saturday I picked up some kind of bug and have been feeling crummy all week as well. I tried logging…
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Have you ever been just too tired?
I just started insanity this week and I am on week 2 of c25k 3x a week. Last night I did c25k w2d2 and was going to do day 6 of insanity but my calves were just too sore to push through. Today I am suppose to rest from insanity, but thought I would do day 6 since I didn't last night. The problem is I am sooooo tired. I…
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strength training...where to begin??
I have a treadmill (doing C25K) and started doing Insanity (like doing the 2nd video today). Is this enough to build strength? I have a weight bench, but don't know where to begin with it or what to try to do with it or how often. I am not looking to bulk up, but just want to have some strength and look better but don't…
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Protein after a workout?
I have read a lot on here that you should have protein after a workout to help rebuild. What is a good protein snack/drink that I could use that is not real high in calories? I love milk and today drank 1.5 cups of milk with 1 tbsp of Nesquick Cholcolate Powder. Is that enough protein or do I need more? I have never tried…
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C25k on a treadmill??
I have been trying c25k on my treadmill. I made it to week 5 then my knee started hurting. I have been trying to rebuild and just starts back this week. First i should say I have been walking no less than 4 mph and running 7-8 mph. The incline is set at 1. After c25k says my workout is complete i continue to walk with…
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Soreness - protein, mix it up, or suffer through??
I have been exercising (treadmill for at least 60 min and 10 Min trainer, 3 videos at home) and I am so sore the next day I have to rest. Yesterday I still was sore and my shins hurt just to make it to the basement. I have read to eat more protein and that would help. What kind of protein shake is good? I don't want to…
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Exercise - daily or not??
Do you all exercise every day? I have been doing about every other day because I am so sore in between days, but I am wondering if i would "work out the soreness" by exercising everyday.
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Fell off the bandwagon (dang donuts!!)
Ok. I caved this morning and had two donuts for breakfast/lunch at about 11:00. I have been under everyday and well under the last two days. Will this "donut disaster" mess up everything, or should I get on the treadmill for the next two hours just to get rid of the calories? PS my stomach did not like all the sugar at…
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Can you not eat enough?
I have just recently started using MFP consistently logging everything everyday and I am on the fourth day. I did not exercise yesterday and still had a 359 deficit in my calories. When I do exercise, I have a lot more. I am not trying to lose a ton of weight (10 lbs wouldn't hurt), but began MFP because I want to get…
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New Treadmill and want to use everyday
I got a new treadmill in December and I have not really been a treadmill user in the past. I did run last year using C25K outside and completed it, but began having knee problems. Took the summer off and now I am starting back using the treadmill. I do LOVE the treadmill and have not had any major problems with it and none…
