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How to choose an activity level?
Is there a certain number of steps or something like that I could base my activity level off of?
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I want to lose 10 pounds!! But so impatient.
I have MFP set to lose 2 pounds per week but it’s moving much slower than that. I’m 3 months postpartum, breastfeeding, and training for a half marathon. Seeing MAYBE a pound a week but am hesitant to go any lower with cals because I am breastfeeding. I do weigh all my food, run 5 days per week, and lift weights 3x per…
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Best food for recovery?
Specifically for marathon training - any specific foods that will enhance recovery and speed up recovery time?
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Snacks and meals to help a runner gain?
I'm a marathon runner, 20 year old female who is 5'4", 105 pounds and 10% body fat. Training for marathons starts in three weeks and I have been lifting and running (speed work) during the off season. I need to gain weight - any healthy snacks or simple meals fit for a college student? (No added sugar if possible
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How do you increase your time?
Goal: cut 5 minutes from marathon time by next June (yes a year from now). How do you train to increase your time?
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Underweight and need serious help
I've been training for my first marathon (which is Saturday!) and have lost a good amount of weight doing so. All my family has gotten concerned that I'm unhealthy and underweight now so today I did a body analysis and this is what it told me: Height: 5'4" Weight 102.7 Bmi: 17.9 Fat%: 8.8% BMR: 1288 I know that is way too…
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Mindset of maintenance?
I reached my goal weight a month or so ago but am having a hard time transitioning to a maintenance. I am training for a marathon so I know I need to be eating more but I can't get myself to and am still losing weight. Any advice??
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post long run - Carbs or protein?
I've heard this go both ways - which is really better after long runs? My runs during the week are from 8-20 miles. Also any post workout snacks would be appreciated!! Thanks!
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Cottage cheese?
Besides fruit, what do you eat with cottage cheese???
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Gu, beans, cliff blocks, zingers, stingers?!
I am training for my first marathon and am curious to know what your favorite energy supplement is during races and long runs and when to take them? I need to start trying some out but don't know a lot about any of them. When should I take them in training long runs so they don't become a crutch? Help a girl!
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Gu? Clif blocks? Zingers? Favorites?
I am training for my first marathon and am curious to know what your favorite energy supplement is during races and long runs and when to take them? I need to start trying some out but don't know a lot about any of them. Help a girl!
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Run tracking apps?
What are good apps to use to track while you run? For iPhone. I've used a few but looking for one that will tell me when I've hit a mile or distance and what my pace is so I don't have to keep checking my phone
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Healthy breakfast on the go?
Please share favorite healthy breakfast recipes for a busy morning! Eggs, oats, whatever you got! Preferably high protein
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Best cross training exercises?
Training for a marathon but want to keep doing some weights as well, suggestions?
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Marathon training tips??
Alright all you marathoners, this first timer needs any tips! Race is June 4 and training is under way, but anything specific that helped you during training or the actual race? Also what about weight training on off days? I have been lifting for the past year so should I continue or cut back?? Help a girl out and thanks…
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Running tips, please!
I have been training for a while to get ready for a half marathon in June. The most I have done is 9.25 miles but I have been finding recently that I loose motivation after 5-6 miles and it has been hard for me to keep going past that point, although I physically can. I don't know if I am just getting bored or what... Any…
