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1/2 Marathon Recovery?
So I ran my first half marathon on Sunday. I was excited that I did it under 3 hours (2:49:27 to be exact!) I know that some people wouldn't be proud of that, but I AM! I, me, Jennifer Bennett, ran a half marathon. ME! :) Anyways, my question is this...is my body supposed to feel this exhausted? I mean it hurts to laugh,…
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Running with a knee injury
Ok, so most of you who know me know that I am suffering from a pretty bum knee. I have been training since February for this Maryland Half Marathon which is on Sunday. I am heartbroken because my knee is in pretty bad shape. It is my IT band and some torn cartilage under my knee cap. I have done PT, I am doing my…
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KT TAPE?
Ok, so I am running my first 1/2 marathon in 12 days. MY KNEE IS SO HURT! I have slight damage (that was shown in an mri back in December)...It is killing me since my last long wrong. (I actually had to limp .5 miles). So my SIL is a PT and she sent me tips and stretches and I am doing that religiously. Today when on…
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18 days SOS~
Help guys! I have 18 days till my first half marathon. Got my gu, my glide stick, but I am nervous about it. I am actually having nightmares. I hurt my knee on one of my long runs last week. I can't get past 7.25. I have been taking it easy this week. Saturday I am going to do 10 and then just 2-3 miles every other day…
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31 days till the HALF!
OMG! My half marathon is in 31 days. I am freaking out. I drove the course on Saturday, and 13.1 miles is VERY FAR! And the course I am doing is SO HILLY! I am presently am only running for about an hour and do about 5 miles (BTW I use the term "running" losely, I really just walk/jog) Any tips? Advice? I am totally…
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10 month mark
Well today is my ten month anniversary. It was the day before my 35th birthday and I had just received a Wii Fit for my birthday. I was so excited to start, but I knew (because I know me) exercise would not be enough. I needed to track my eating. I COULD NOT do weight watchers again. Don't get me wrong, before I had…
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The Numbers Game...
So I am finally ok with it! The number is not as important anymore. And that is because of my training. I have only been in training for a week but I have run in 7 days I have run 3 and half hours and 16 miles. I am proud of myself. BUT the scale is telling me I have gained 3 pounds. I am going to hope that is muscle and…
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What do you RUN to?
I know this has posted a million time but I was wondering if anyone has any great tunes they run too?
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Body Fat Percentage
So I recently (this morning) took a body fat percentage test http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html The results were good: I have 18% body fat, 26.6 pounds of fat and 121.4 lean muscle. I thought they were good anyways, do you think this is accurate? Is this good? Anyone have any idea…
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No Amount is TOO small...
HI MFP! I am running my first half marathon on May 15th. 100% of the proceeds go to breast cancer research! I am looking to raise 1,000. If anyone could give ANYTHING I would greatly appreciate it! THANKS MFP for motivating me to get to this point in my life! http://www.mdhalfmarathon.com/Page.aspx?pid=546&frsid=1733
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1/2 Marathon Training
So it's here...I am three months away from jogging/running/walking (I am a realist) my first half marathon. Any tips? Advice? Suggestions? I am nervous but excited. I have an app for my phone which guides me, I have read Marthoning for Mortals...but I would love some personal advice. Anyone in training too? I would love a…
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My Journey
So I made an album on FB that I would like to share. Somehow the last pic is supposed to be my first pic and I don't know how to change it. I have come a long way in 6 months and 3 weeks ( but who's counting, right?) I am trying to keep myself focused, yet enjoy the holidays. It is amazing how losing weight can change your…
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Not doing well at all...
I am seriously down right now. I thought I did well all week and I am up..really up! Not like a pound or two like almost 4....I am so upset. I ate well all week and I pushed myself at the gym. I don't get it. I drank my water. The only two things I can think of is my sodium intake was high this week and I am on day 23 of a…
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STARVING!
I have been making healthy choices but I AM STARVING! And I am only craving food that are horrible for me. Starting thi spost just so I won't walk over to my cabinet and eat more food ( I am very close to lunch though and I am looking forward to my chicken noodel soup!) Ever have one of those days?
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Post Holiday Blues
So I over indulged. I ate snacks I would never normally eat. I worked out, but not like I was. I ate out A LOT! So tomorrow is back to work and back to the routine. I feel gross. I notice the 5ish pounds I have put on. I feel the no work outs catching up with me. Sadly, I cannot go back to the gym until Tuesday (staff…
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SO many temptatoins!
Ok, so my house is already filled with temptations. I love all this food. I am trying to be good and avoid it all but I want to eat everything. I did buy some hummus that I love to help with the choices, and also I know shrimp is a safe choice for me. I just want to know I am not alone wit this desire to eat EVERYTHING…
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SO PROUD!
So my gf has been losing weight and gave me her size 6 pants. The scale has been a steady 147. 146, 147, 146 pattern for days now, but when I put on the pants they are BIG, like I need a belt and they still look funny on me. You know the scale can totally get you down when it doesn't move....and frustrations can be high…
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FREAKING OUT!
So tomorrow night is my holiday party. I have a dress that I am wearing that I am super nervous about. In years past, I dressed cute and stylish but nothing tight or low cut. Well this dress is the opposite of what I have ever worn. I would love some opinions (HONEST) about this dress (I have taken pics and shown to my…
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2010 What have you learned?
So on the radio this morning they were talking about the past year and something new you have learned. I thought I would share what I have learned. I have learned that excuses are just that an excuse. I do have time to work, be a GREAT mom/wife and still find time for myself. I can exercise AFTER work. I do not need to eat…
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Tummy Pouch
OK so I am probably going to get a TON of crap for this post but I need opinions. I have spent the past 6 months working my butt off and I am so happy about where I am. However, 2 babies and 6 pregnancies my belly is just a bowl of jello. I do abs everyday, I work hard to do cardio, but the belly just won't budge. It is a…
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OHH NO I have to see the Ortho
So I blew out my knee. It is KILLING ME! I went to the er today and they put me in a knee brace and no exercise (obviously) I am going to see the Ortho tomorrow morning, but I was wondering if anyone knew any tip or advice to keep active IF I have knee problems. I love running and I am already sad I haven't run since…
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BMI STILL OVERWEIGHT? SERIOUSLY?
Ok, so at 35 and a half I am in the best shapre of my life. I run 5 times a week, I eat much better than I have in years and I am wearing a size 6! However, I did my BMI today (according to webmd) and I am still overweight. My bmi is 25.29. I know I still have a belly,but my weight I believe is higher then other women at…
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SOS Thanksgiving!
So I am so afraid of THanksgiving (my 2nd favorite eating holiday) my gym emailed me 10 tips that should help. I thought I would share: Gobble, Gobble (and More Gobbling) Stuffed: It's not just for turkeys, you know. Most of us look forward to Thanksgiving as a time to cram as much food as we can onto our plates and into…
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OMG! I am going to do it!
Tonight, after I sign up for my new gym membership, I am going home and signing up for my first HALF MARATHON OMG! It is May 15th and I really can't wait! OMG Tips, advice, suggestions? ALL WILL BE APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What to do with all these clothes!
So I have to start by saying I LOVE LOVE LOVE MFP! I have lost 24 pounds since I started the end of May. As I get smaller and smaller my clothes are getting bigger and bigger. I have a ton of size 10s and size large pants, shirts, dresses, etc. I need to get rid of...I need size 6,s 8's mediums and smalls. So here is what…
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Afraid of Falling off the wagon...
I am terified that I am falling into my old habits. I haven't had a good morning workout in over 2 weeks. My afternnon ones are ok, but not like my awesome workouts from this summer. AND my eating habits are slowly creeping back to my eating habits of last winter. I am just SO HUNGRY all the time. I know I need to make…
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My First 5k!
I did my first 5k this weekend ever! I did Baltimore Running Festival. My time wasn't the best...(35:52) but I am so proud of myself for finishing. I cried when I crossed the finish line. I didn't ever think something like this was possible. What an amazing feeling to know that I did it! I cannot wait till spring to do…
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Sick and Tired of being SICK AND TIRED!~
So I gained 3 pounds this weekend. I have been on a Zpack since Friday. I can't workout, or when I do it is not a good workout. I still feel crappy. The problem is on Saturday I am doing a 5k for Under Armour in Baltimore. I wanted to run this week all week...but I can't even get through a Wii Fit workout with out feeling…
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Clothing Swap?
Ok so I am having a hard time finding clothes that fit. Let me start by saying that I have lost 24 pounds since MFP but 40 pounds since I started. My husband and I are carrying the cost of managing two homes right now (haven't sold our old house yet) as well as our 570 dollars A WEEK in daycare expenses. Needless to say I…
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SOS
HELP! I am having a hard day! It all started last night when I went out with an old friend and had 4 miller lights. THEN I had a small crab cake and we split sweet potato fries. Well I don't go out much so those 4 miller lights pretty much made me feel like crap so when I got up at 4:45 to work out, I barely got thru my…
