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Stress fracture experiences anyone? :(
Has anyone on here ever suffered a stress fracture from running? How long did it take to heal? What low/no impact activities did you find helpful while recovering? I went a little too far with the races in 2019 (4 marathons, 3 1/2 marathons and a handful of 5ks). I am paying for it now. My MRI last week shows a hip stress…
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Anyone on here a runner that’s suffered through a stress fracture?
Has anyone on here ever suffered a stress fracture from running? How long did it take to heal? What low/no impact activities did you find helpful while recovering? I would love to hear anyone else experiences. Thanks!
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Instapot - flash fad or worth it
I am considering getting an instapot. I love my crock pot because I can dump ingredients in and come home from work to a delicious dinner. Does an instapot save time? Are the recipes easy? Healthy? I don’t want to buy a kitchen gadget that will sit around after a few weeks.
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Super quick vegetarian recipes
My husband and I recently became empty nesters and we are struggling with the cooking thing. Apparently, I don’t know how to cook for 1 or 2. To add to the problem, we are both working crazy hours right now. I have a full time & part time job. We have been relying on takeout and restaurants for 6 months and I’ve gained 20…
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Request for vegitarian meals with a spicy KICK
I love spicy and I am getting tired of the same old curry and chili recipes. I tried the following awesome new recipes. They were fantastic!! Anyone have any other good recipe suggestions? I am lactose intolerant so I can’t handle a whole lot of cheese (a little dairy is okay).…
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Just going to leave this right here ... (dives behind arbitrary virtual protective baricade)
http://www.thisisinsider.com/people-paid-for-unfiltered-hot-dog-water-weight-loss-2018-6
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Weirdest food craving
So, what has been your weirdest food craving? I am having a super weird and intense craving for vinegar right now. I have no idea where it has come from (no I am not pregnant). I grossed out my husband by putting balsamic vinegar on my scrambled eggs this morning. I grossed out my coworkers yesterday by eating raw beets…
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Healthy chocolate recipes?
Hi. My name is Amymoreorless and I am a chocoholic. It has been 30 minutes since I last had a chocolate binge.... I tried keeping individual wrapped chocolate pieces in my desk at work with the intention of limiting myself to one a day. Alas, I am weak willed when it comes to chocolatey goodness. Seriously, I need some…
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Plank Question
Okay, I have a plank question for all you fitness experts. Why is doing a plank on the forearms so much harder than doing a high plank on your hands? It seems MUCH harder to me. Do you use different muscles to perform a forearm plank? If so, I need to seriously work those muscles because they suck.
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So, this just was just donated to my place of employment....
... I am doomed. LOL
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Vegetarian freezer meals - recipes anyone?
I had a week off work and decided to make a few freezer meals for the days I get home from work late and tired. It has been fantastic not to have to cook this week! I am looking for more vegetarian recipes I can make on the weekends and freeze ahead for the week. So far I've made: * artichoke and spinach stuffed shells *…
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Weight loss and the way you wear clothes
So, I had someone tell me this morning that I "hide" behind my clothes. She noticed me wearing something fitted last week and told me she was shocked by how much thinner I looked. I guess the way I wear my clothes hides my weight loss? Some of my clothes are too big because I have lost around 50 pounds (so far) and it is…
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Daily truth.... :)
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Any seasoned marathon runners? Newbie marathon training question
I have a marathon training question for anyone who has run a marathon. I am running my first half marathon on 10/28 and my first full on 12/10. I started with the half training plan and switched to the full training plan around 6 weeks ago. I'm currently following the MapMyRun marathon training plan. My longest run to date…
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Salt cravings
I suffer from mega salt cravings from time to time. I literally eat the salt directly out of the shaker several times a day. FYI - There is nothing wrong with me physically according to my doctor. Blood pressure is fine and there is no medical reason for me to crave salt like this. My hands DO tend to swell up when I eat…
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Stress eating...
...is an ISSUE for me. Any effective ways to stop? Recommendations please!!!!.....
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1200 calories a day! You have to be *kitten* me MFP (*dramatic rant warning)
Okay, a little background --- I have been using MFP on and off for 2 years now. I've lost 40 pounds so far. However, my weight has been stationary at 144 pounds for the past three months. I have 14 more pounds to go to reach my goal weight of 130 pounds. At 5'3", this is a very healthy and attainable goal weight (according…
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long runs and GI issues
I am currently half marathon training and my Friday long weekly run is now up to 10 miles. For the past two weeks, my stomach has started cramping at mile 9. The cramps persist for several hours. Causes? Suggestions? I usually eat a banana 30-60 minutes before heading out and put diluted sports drink in my hydration belt.…
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Diet HELP! Traveling for work.
I am leaving for a week long work conference tomorrow. There will be lots of FREE food. Anyone have any traveling diet tips? This will be a test...
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New to weight lifting - thumb pain
Thanks in advance for any advice. I started strength training six weeks ago. I recently started having pain/soreness in my left thumb joint after lifting weights -- the spot where the thumb meets the hand. I hired a personal trainer for a couple of sessions to teach me the right way to lift weights and build me a beginners…
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You guys! I wear a size 10/M now!!!!!
So, I am down 36 pounds in one year. I went shopping a few months ago when my size 16 pants were all falling off. I bought a new size 14/large wardrobe at the time. Fast forward to today -- I went to Goodwill to pick up some cheap used "new to me" clothes. I still want to loose another 16 pounds and I don't want to buy yet…
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long runs and GI issues
I am currently half marathon training and my Friday long weekly run is now up to 10 miles. For the past two weeks, my stomach has started cramping at mile 9. The cramps persist for several hours. Causes? Suggestions? I usually eat a banana 30-60 minutes before heading out and put diluted sports drink in my hydration belt.…
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Calories burned - moving?
So, I just helped a family member with an emergency move - last minute. Furniture, boxes, bags, stairs..... Oh My! I noticed house cleaning was included in MFP cardio exercises. Why not moving? Okay MFP community, how many free moving pizza and beer calories did I burn?
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time off workouts - how long until you loose fitness level
So, this is just a curiosity question. After you stop an exercise, how long does it take for your body to become deconditioned? I have a NASTY cold that I can now feel settling in my chest. Bronchitis? Heading to the doctor on Monday. I did a short and easy run on Thursday when I had just a little sore throat and…
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OMG...my day - stupid emotional eating - giving up
Had the worst day. You can't even imagine. What did I do when I got home from work? Went straight for the wine and chocolate. I was so good for 3 weeks!!! I am so disappointed in myself. Okay emotional eating recoverers... what is your secret?
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Breakfast - high cholesterol and hate sweet AM food
Recipes please! I have high cholesterol (super high) so eggs are out. I have been eating scrambled egg whites with veggies or oatmeal in the mornings. I am getting bored of eating the same things every day. The problem is that I hate sweet foods in the morning. It seems like all breakfast stuff is loaded with sugary…
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Shin splint = ouch!
Anyone have any stretches, exercises, miracle cures that actually help with shin splints? I have been playing amateur MD looking around the internet. Nothing seems to be helping. I am on week 16 out of 17 of a "run a 10K faster" training plan. I think all the speed and interval work has worn down my poor legs. My shins…
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Calories and training for a half marathon - How much should I be eating!?!
I am SO frustrated right now. I lost 23 pounds between March 2016 - September 2016. I need to loose 24 more pounds to get my weight into the healthy range. However, my weight has been stuck at 159-161 since September 2016. I am currently training for a half marathon and I am having a hard time finding the right level of…
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App activity calorie count - accuracy?
How accurate is the MapMyRun/ MyFitnessPal exercise calorie counter? Anyone know? It says I burnt 2,200 calories just with activity today!!! I am currently on vacation and spent my day outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather (Texas, sunny, breezy, 50-60 degrees). Started my day with a low key Hatha yoga class and then…
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Weight lifting total newb
So, I need some help starting a weight lifting routine. I am a woman well into her 40s who has never done strength training. I would like a safe and sane program I can follow twice a week without injuring myself. Are there any books or videos I could start with? A beginners weight training workbook or something? Right now…
