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Advice Needed from Exp. Distance Runners
So my first 20 mile run is scheduled for tomorrow. It is currently raining and we are under a tornado watch. We are scheduled for scattered thunderstorms through tomorrow night. I have to teach Spin Sunday morning. So, I can't put off the run for a day and I work all week. If it's not raining in the morning, I'm going out.…
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Runners - Best IT Band Stretch
As I look down at my right leg and can make out the outline of my IT band by the line of bruises going down my outer thigh to my knee, I search for solutions. You name it, I've tried it. Admittedly, it's probably not the best idea to run a marathon with ITBS. And, yeah, it sucked and it hurt like heck!! My time was no…
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A Runner's Prayer
A Runner's Prayer Today, we seek to remember that the starting line is wherever we are standing, but the finish is wherever we choose... Today, we strive to strengthen the most important muscle, the heart... Today, we will run towards something, and not away from it... Today, we vow never to run by ourselves, but to always…
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What do You Miss the Most?
I really miss REAL thin crust greasy Italian pizza! I do the gf sometimes but I would so love the REAL thing. I just don't miss being sick. :(
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Can Not Eat Just One!
There are so many things that I can not eat just one of. For instance: sweet potato chips french fries sweet potato fries (YUM) slice of bacon (unless only one is cooked) homemade chocolate chip cookie hot out of the oven Peanut M&Ms chips and dip nachos!!!!!!!!!!!! How about you? What's your poison?
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As a nation, we're getting steadily heavier - WHY?
The average American has gained about one pound each year since the mid-1990s. The average American man weighed 194.7 pounds in 2006, up from 181 pounds in 1994. The average American woman weighed up 165 pounds, up from 154. Two thirds of us are overweight or obese. ~ Face The Facts USA Curious why people think this is. I…
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Surviving Running in the Heat OUTDOORS
Hi All, I'm looking for helpful hints on hot weather running. I get up nice and early or run after the sun goes down. But there are days, like yesterday and today, where the humidity is so thick and it is well over 80 at 5am and I am dying through the whole run, never mind when I am running and it is over 90. I'm training…
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I Am A Runner
I AM A RUNNER because my runs have names. I do tempo runs and threshold runs and fartlek runs. I do long, slow runs and track workouts. My runs are defined, even if my abs are not. I AM A RUNNER because my shoes are training equipment, not a fashion statement. The best shoe for me is the one that makes me a better runner.…
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Tuesday!! Who's in the Challenge?
Had my usual fresh berries on my oats this morning and will have a fresh salad with lots of veggies and topped with chicken left from last night, for lunch. I don't know about dinner but am up for suggestions. But, it's gotta be easy because i am teaching Spin after work and have to throw together dinner after class. :)…
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Have a Fruitful Monday ~ Roll Call
SOem of you wrote to me privately about the challenge and that you are doing this. I think it's great but would be even GREATER if you would post in here so others can gain support from you all (and you can from each other). Plus, we can give each other ideas on ways to get in more fruits and veggies. On the docket for me…
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Afraid You Will Get Too Big if You Lift?
No, no, no, no!! As those of us who lift seriously know full well, no one ever gets big by accident. There is no day that you walk into the gym and pick up one too many weights and suddenly start bulking up. Building serious muscle is a conscience effort that takes lots of work. If you could get big that easy, everyone…
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Time for Another Fruit and Veggie Challenge!
Well, it;s the first week of July and it's been a while since the last fruit and veggie challenge. The challenge is to eat at least 4-5 servings of fruits and veggies EVERY day for...... say the month of July. While I don't currently log my cals, I will post on here that I (hopefully) reached the goal on fruits & veggies.…
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A Calorie is NOT Just a Calorie - New Study
Study Challenges The Notion That A Calorie Is Just A Calorie PRNewswire-USNewswire 06-27-12 Reducing refined carbohydrates may help maintain weight loss better than reducing fat BOSTON, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association challenges the…
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Gluten Free 4th of July Recipes
I'm planning a BBQ and looking for good dessert and sides ideas that are both gluten free and low cal. I'm currently doing a tossed salad, cucumber/melon/mint salad, sliced berries plate and thinking of trying to do a gf cake with homemade whiiped cream and berries. Happy 4th! :)
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Favorite 4th of July/ Patriotic Music
I'm looking for suggestions for music for my Spin class for the week of the 4th of July. I already have Tom Petty: American Girl, Martina McBride: Independance Day, Bruce Sprinsteen: (NOT Born in the USA... hate that song), Shooter Jennings: 4th of July and a few others.
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What do you Consider Actual Weight Loss vs Fluctuation?
I won't bother to post anything less than a pound. I do see people who will post 0.2 pounds and even 0.1 pounds as losses. I don't feel we can be that accurate. For me that's maintaining and simply normal fluctuations. I also never congratulate a loss of under a half pound. This may sound gross but you can poop and change…
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Too Athletic?
I just had a guy on a dating site write to me and say "Yo butch" I replied with "Excuse me?" and he wrote back the following: "You're TOO athletic... You look like a guy !! lol..." So rude!! Oh, and he was self described as "a few pounds over weight" but was more than a few,
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Cupcakes Banned in MA Schools
I live in the only state that has banned school bake sales, thinking THAT'S going to change the obesity problem. And, they want to ban all fundraising for sports teams by selling cookies or candy, no cupcakes or treats given out for birthdays and no banquets for sports, etc. Maybe it would make more sense to have bigger…
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Would it be wrong....
Would it be wrong for me to let people come and clean my whole house so they can chart the calories they burn, and for me to call it a boot camp and charge them to do it?
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Love Jack Lalane
Here is a great interview with jack Lalane, on diet and nutrition and exercise. Awesome info! Love him!! http://www.shareguide.com/LaLanne.html
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Ab/Core Workouts - What's Yours?
Hi - I'm always looking for new ab/core routines. What are you doing that you have found success with and how often. Details, details, details!! I am currently just incorporating mine into my lower body day for my 6x6 routine and doing the ab wheel x 6 reps x 6 sets or some days using the weighted chair that works upper…
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KASHI - Be Aware! GMO's
“You might be wondering where your favorite Kashi cereals have gone. It has recently come to our attention that 100% of the soy used in Kashi products is Genetically Modified, and that when the USDA tested the grains used there were found to be pesticides that are known carcinogens and hormone disruptors.” The above is…
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And, how about the butt?
What's your best butt blasting exercise? (No crudeness please) :noway:
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Favorite FroYo Flavors and Toppings
At home, I love Elan vanilla froyo and top it with carob chips (40 cals for TBS) and a couple broken up pecans. At Pinkberry, I love the fresh peach with lots of fresh fruit. :) How about others?
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Trail Running Shoes
I want to start doing some trail running. Can anyone recommend some good shoes? I love Merrel for my hiking boots and both Asics and Brooks for my running shoes. I need a stability shoe since I'm flat footed. Also, if anyone in the Northeast/MA knows of a good place to get them, where they know what they're doing, I would…
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Vince Gironda 6x6 Workout
Hey All, I just finished my first half marathon, eased up on the weights some during the last few weeks of training, and now want to stat a new program. I'm not looking for weight loss (just to put that out there). I want to build some before I start training (hopefully) for my first marathon. I've done a lot of weight…
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NSV!!! Completed Half Marathon
The subject line says it all. I completed my first ever half marathon on Sunday!!!! I did not walk at any point and my hill training allowed me to do the 2 decent size hills with little difficulty. First 10 miles were fine and once I hit the 10 mile mark, I said to myself, "Now you just have to run a 5K" and I picked up…
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You Might Be A Runner If.......
You might be a runner if you look up prospective dates on Cool Runnings! Bada Bing!
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Causes and Remedies for Muscle Cramps
I am so tired of the muscle cramps and they hurt like heck plus the leg and foot cramps keep me up at night. I am taking calcium, magnesium, working on keeping my potassium up there and drink plenty of fluids. Plus, I eat mainly veggies and fruits so get plenty of hydration. I know warm baths help and stretching, etc. But,…
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How Much Water Do YOU think You Need?
The answer may surprise you. So many people are under the belief that there is this magic number of 8 glasses of water a day and that it aids in weight loss. There is no evidence that either of these are true. It's important to always stay hydrated and you can do that with many drinks and even foods. But, going overboard…
