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C25K on the treadmill
Does anyone else do their workouts indoors? My neighborhood is not safe at night, so on workdays I have to do it at the gym. On weekends, when I can run outside, I find It is easier. Probably because it's more varied. To those of you who do it indoors, how do you ensure you are getting the best run in you can without…
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Cheat Days
Hey guys! I was just curious as to how you viewed your cheat days. Do you schedule them? Do you just decide a random day of the week is going to be a cheat day? Do you have cheat days at all? What constitutes a cheat day?
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Dragon Boat Racing?!
My friend asked me to be on his company's team for a dragon boat race coming up soon! I'm excited because I know it'll be a fun day, but I'm also nervous. I have NO upper body strength. Has anybody competed in an event like this before? We only have one practice day allowed before the event, and I have no idea what to…
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Hi from MS! Sickie getting back to fitness. Looking for friends :)
Hi, MFP world! My name is Heather. I am a 25 year old school-teacher from Mississippi. I'm also active in community and dinner theatre in the area. I love books, cats, and cooking. I have been sick on and off my whole life. The worst was two years ago when I was hospitalized for an Ulcerative Colitis flareup and a double…
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What do you do when others aren't "supportive"?
I've been serious about my diet for about two weeks now (the first 12 pounds came from just cutting junk and snacks out), and my biggest problem is my mom and her boyfriend. When I mentioned I was setting myself up to lose 20 pounds, her response was, "Oh, but you look amazing the way you are!" and even after explaining…
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Oatmeal and Other Fast Breakfasts
Hey MFP!! Here's my problem. I want to like oatmeal. I want to like it so much. But the texture just sickens me to think about! How do you guys like your oatmeal? I'm wanting to try new ways or combos, but right now... eh. I'm a teacher, so my days start very early and end very late. In the past, I have grabbed a much too…
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Starting Running From Scratch
Hi, MFP! I am new to this community, and really appreciate all the good info. I've read through the running pointer thread, already, too! Here is my deal. I have been sick on and off throughout my life. By sick, I mean sick. I am two years out of the hospital from having an Ulcerative Colitis flareup and double pulmonary…
