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Fitbit/activity trackers what do you use?
There are so many, what do you use? I mainly want to track my miles. I used my phone with run keeper app but now that my runs are reaching the 15 mile range, it kills my battery on my phone. There are so many...how do I figure out which one is thr best?
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Plan for Marathon
Could someone point me in the right direct of a plan for a marathon? Just completed my first half (actually it was 14.5) trail run. I would like to do a few more halves this year and then try in a year (next fall) for a marathon. But there are so many plans out there, which one has worked for you? I have been dealing with…
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first half marathon
So my first half is in one month....I have looked at several different training plans and they all look so different. Currently I run a total of 25-30 miles a week, with my longest run being around 5 miles. Due to time it's very differecult to run over an hour to prepare...how far should I be making my once a week long run?
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Run keeper upgrade?
I always use run keeper and love it for the most part. Has anyone upgraded to premium? I was thinking of doing it for the training plans....has anyone else tries it?
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bruised bone?
I think I might of bruised my bone from box jumps (obviously missed the box lol) its been 4 days, any jumping or running is pretty painful not sharp but like pressure and bruised feeling. I have banged my shins on box jumps twice before (yep I dont learn) and haven't hurt like this before. Anyway what is the best way to…
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Kirkland protien bars?
Anyone try the Kirkland bars that are similar to quest bars...I saw cookies dough and brownie flavor. Just wondering if they are gross or good before I buy a whole box lol
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shoulder mobility?
Suggestions or youtube examples to help my shoulder mobility? Of course I am doing exercises, rolling ect suggested by my coach as well ;) I cant seam to lock my elbows overheard for overhead squats, handstand pushup , full snatch ect. I can do light wieght and dont go very far down in my squat because as soon as I do my…
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looking for crossfit friends
Please add me as a friend if you do crossfit or crossfit style workouts! I have been trying to get more crossfit people as friends ;) I like seeing the workouts and I try to post mine as well ;)
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shoes?
What kind of shoes do you wear for crossfit? Looking into Reebok Nano and even then I have to figure out which one to order :wink: And where is a good place to order online?
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del taco?
Thoughts on what to eat there? I usually dont eat fast food but im vacationing and d taco is very handy. Today I got value bean burrito and added greek yogurt(protien), avacado, tomatoes and spinach...very good actually and was cheap. The main downfall is holly sodium on the burritos! Any menu suggestions for there?…
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vegan protien powder in brownies?
I have used whey before. But I have some vegan orgain chocolate fudge powder and wondering if it would be good added in a gluten free brownie recipe to add some protien? I just didn't know if veggie protien cooks ok?
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avacado in baked goods?
Anyone use avacado in cookies or muffins? I have seen several recipes and wondering if it gross or not ;) even saw where you use it as frosting?
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more protien better...or not?
So with all the protien craze going on what are you thoughts? Is protien powder a must for building muscle or just a good meal with protien works as well(I know food is best but lets face it protien powder is easy)? And do we really need that much protien? My fitness pal recommends 90 grams for me then if I exercise it…
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Abs made in the kitchen?
So I am curious about the saying "abs are made in the kitchen" my questions are; What does that mean? Some argue its all about eatting clean? Others say you need to just eat a deficit so if you have a cookie for breakfast, as long as it fits into your calories you are fine. Finally in order to get viable abs you need a low…
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quest bar substitute
Anyone try these? Im still looking for an healthier bar similar to quest bars!http://www.julianbakery.com/paleo-protein-bars/
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coconut flour?
Any ideas for baking with coconut flour? I made some cookies and they were delicious. Any other coconut flour ideas? I assume it does rise like regular flour so how would I go about making cupcakes with it?
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R bars instead of quest?
I have always been into non gmo and organic foods when possible. But i really love quest bars...however the corn fiber is not the healthiest option. Anyo ideas for a healthier organic or more natural protien bar? http://jonsupps.com/reflex-r-bar-cookies-and-cream-review/
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how important is stretching really?
I hear tons of pros and I know the reasons for stretching but what works for you? I do moving stretching before a workout and then stretching after. In addition yoga at least twice a week. So what are your thoughts and how important is stretching to you? Do you do before or after a workout? Also, does it really help…
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coconut sugar?
So I have noticed MFP has been suggesting coconut sugar in recipes. Anyone know why? Is it better for you then other sugars?
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protien in coffee?
What kind of protien would you suggest adding to hot coffee? I typically drink it black but I thought I could get an extra protien. Also, it ok to add to hot drinks without breaking down any of the nutrition? Yeah stupid question but I know some things lose nutritional value when heated.
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not getting enough protien. ..
I struggle with getting enough protein, it seams if I do reach my goal which is 125 grams (sometimes more depending on my exercises that day) then I go over on my calories! I do protien powder twice a day, beans, chicken, eggs ect. Any suggestions? Maybe double my protien powder although I already have 2 serves per…
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running shoes?
Probably will be told this is a stupid question but I am curious about good shoes. I dont have a place to be fitted for shoes around here. I have always liked sketchers (sp?) I hate Nikes, they dont fit me well. So my question is should I try I higher quality shoe when I go to buy a new pair? Suggestions on shoes that may…
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how often do you workout?
So much tme do you devote to working out? And what are your goals (losing wieght or maintaining)?
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personal trainer?
I am curious about becoming a certified personal trainer. I love working out, crossfit and wieght lifting. Any suggestions where to start? I was planning on asking the gyms in my town what certificate they accept ect. I really dont want to be in school for years to get a bachelor so I am looking into an online certificate.…
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becoming a personal trainer?
I am curious about becoming a certified personal trainer. I love working out, crossfit and wieght lifting. Any suggestions where to start? I was planning on asking the gyms in my town what certificate they accept ect. I really dont want to be in school for years to get a bachelor so I am looking into an online certificate.…
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jogging strollers
So I have a double stroller Instep...I have put alot of miles on it this summer. Its a cheaper one so I have been looking for another one. And suggestions? Also I have read that alot of jogging strollers have a locked front wheel (it doesn't turn) however I hate using mine with a locked wheel...I find it very hard to use…
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calories burned?
Whats the best way to figure calories burned? For instance I take a 50 min. Insanity class...do I figure it as aerobics? Also do you eat back all or just some of your calories?
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when and how often do you wieght?
So I finally bought a scale. Anywat I weighed myself last night and this morning I was 3 pounds less wearing the same clothes. So my question is when you wiegh for wieght loss do you do it at the same time and how often?
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calories burned
How do you keep track of calories burned? When I run I use a ap that keeps track of my distance and speed and gives me an estimate of calories burned. But how do you figure out other exercises...heart rate monitor?
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trying to be a fit mommy!
I have 2 kids under 2...my newest is 2 months. Even with being a stay at home mom getting a workout in during the day is not easy! Invested in a double jogging stroller and been running a few miles at least 3 times a week for a month now...today ran 5 miles! Any other fit moms out there?
