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Can you split your long runs up during the day?
Hey! I’m training for my 8th mini marathon, and this year I am up against some timing obstacles during the weekdays. I can usually get a good three mile run in during my lunch break and have no problem getting the longer distances done on the weekends, but what about when the schedule calls for a six or seven miler on a…
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Can you help my bland black bean burgers?
I’m not a good cook. But! Lately I’ve found some success with very easy, low ingredient recipes. But I’m struggling with getting the spices right. I made these burgers with one can of black beans, a packet of instant oats and an egg. Added some garlic powder, pepper and salt, and they came out almost tasteless. They were…
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Your favorite documentary?
I love a good motivational documentary about people who turned their life around with diet and exercise. There’s a lotttttt of hokey stuff out there though. Anybody got any recommendations?
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Crunchy knees and sore ITs... ooo ooo wee.
Hi, Guys! I looked around for this topic, but couldn't find one off hand. So sorry if it's a repeat that I haven't seen yet. I have an IT band issue (tight and sore after runs) that's getting more annoying with age. 35 now. So I'm trying to incorporate better strength training to complement my race training schedule. I run…
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Do you like your Nutribullet?
Thinking about investing in one to make green and pure fruit smoothies - not as meal replacements, but as way to squeeze in some easy nutrition on the go. Anyone got any good pros or cons or alternative suggestions? Appreciate any feedback!
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Gained two weeks in a row! Help!
I am starting my 5th week of MFP. First week I lost 5 lbs, second lost .2, third, gained1lb, 4rth gained 1.4. I am REALLY trying to stay positive here. I don't have a huge amount to lose in the first place. Shooting for 15 lbs or so. But I have been working really hard at this. Eating nutrient dense food. Counting every…
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Training for the mini. Would love your advice!
Thanks in advance. You guys always hook me up! So my mini marathon training group meets 4 days a week. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat. It just started this past Saturday. I also, however, go to a 50 minute cross fit-style class on Tuesday and Thursdays. I'm not macho enough to do both the run and the cross training on Thursday.…
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Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I love this site, so please don't think I"m complaining. But I typically never log in exercise, because I don't want it adding those calories to my remaining balance. Unless I have a fairly intense workout or a long distance run, I try and stay away from those calories. However, I just started my mini marathon training…
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Talk to me about "eating clean".
So I'm about to start my mini marathon training next Saturday. I'm also on a weight loss mission. Got 16lbs to go! This will be my 6th mini, and so I know that losing weight during training can actually be a difficult thing. You need extra calories to replenish yourself after those especially long runs, and it can be…
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I am going to do this!!!
Hi! Congratulations to everyone who is here and taking the initiative to better themselves. Positive people taking positive steps really get me going, so I'm happy to be amongst all of you! I've tried this out before, but I just wasn't ready. And I readily admit that my non-success was a result of my attitude and actions…
