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Running and T25
I really enjoy running. I had to take a break due to health reasons for several months and I am getting back into it, rebuilding my miles. I am currently on week 7 of C25K Distance. I am also doing Focus T25. I am getting great results from the program and for the first 2 weeks I was able to run and to T25 the same day,…
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Why are Mop Handles so short????
Am I the only one that wishes mops, brooms and vacuums had longer handles. Do they think only short people mop, sweep or vacuum. Always kills my back. Clearly tall girl problems
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Trying to Get Back Into the Game
I haven't run since early December. I have had some health issues and surgery early February. I have been cleared by my doctor to resume exercise, but I am a lot weaker than I was before. Last year I did C25K, Five to 10K and made it half way through Hal Higdon's Half Marathon program. I was working on the 5K improver…
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Post Surgery Exercise Recommendations
I had surgery to remove an ectopic pregnancy last week. Prior to that I had been on bedrest for more than a month, so I haven't been physically active in nearly two months. My doctor has cleared me to exercise, but as a result of the bed rest and surgery, I am weaker (especially my core) and i have less energy. I really…
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Cindy Crawford Shape Your Body
Cindy Crawford Shape Your Body was my introduction to fitness back when I was 14 in the early nineties. I always remember it being a very challenging workout and it kept me fit through high school and college. Since it was on VHS, I eventually abandoned it for other other routines, (DVD or classes and strength programs at…
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Juicers, How do you use your pulp?
I got a juicer for Christmas and I am really excited about incorporating juicing into my daily routine either for breakfast or a snack. I don't want to throw away the pulp, I hear some people use it in cooking or other things. I am just looking for ideas of how I can use the pulp and any juicing recipes would be great too.
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Any Green Smoothie Recipes
I want to incorporate green smoothies into my diet, but I'm not sure what to put in it. Today I made one with skim milk, , strawberries, a half banana, vanilla yogurt and frozen kale. I drunk it, but it wasn't good. I don't know if it was blender or the fact that the kale was frozen, it just didn't break down that well. So…
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I Don't Buy Junk But the People I live With Do
I can be a very disciplined person, but I only have so much will power. I realize that my weight was best controlled when I lived alone. When I moved in with my mom a few years ago, I started to pack on the pounds. Moving out of her place to live with my husband helped somewhat since I controlled the meals. But he is…
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Ever on a Run and Realize you have to Go...
Well one runner in New Mexico made a habit of going on someone's property. Surveillance video caught the woman taking a dump four occasions, no wipe, just pulling up her shorts and continuing her run. How gross is that. And to make it worse, the local news covered it. ewww Here's the link:…
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PCOS is not an Excuse
Is there anything wrong with this picture? Personally I see it as a motivator. This woman is showing that having a family is not an excuse to neglect fitness. But she was called everything from condescending, a bully to a bad mom because of this picture. I am a member of a PCOS group on Facebook. I was diagnosed with PCOS…
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Garmins vs Running Apps
I use mapmyfitness and I feel like it is pretty accurate, but this article says the apps can be very off. Garmin's are pricey, but I'm starting to think they are worth the investment. Anyone else have any thoughts on apps vs gps watches? http://runneracademy.com/running-apps-vs-gps-running-watches/
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Week 6
I couldn't find a Week 6 topic. I apologize if there is one already out there. So here goes, decided to tackle Week 6, Day 1 today. I did the early morning shift, so I had been up since 2 am and planned to run after my shift at 1230. But a thunderstorm put a monkey wrench in my plan. So I went home took a nap and woke up…
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Toronto's Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon
I'm planning to do the Half. Is anyone else doing this race? I would love to make some local running friends
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Walking Breaks and Longer Distances
My 10K is now just a week away and I can run the full distance, but I have begun the Hal Higdon Half Marathon training program for my first Half October 20th. Now that I am getting into longer distances, should I be taking walking breaks? Are there benefits in performances to taking a walking break? Unlike C25K and 5210K,…
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September 50 miles (or More) Challenge
I joined this challenge on the main forum, I thought this could be a good challenge for C25Kers and graduates. The goal is to run or walk 50 miles or more in the month of September. Last month I ran 46 miles, so I am shooting for 60 miles this month. This could be a good incentive to stick with the C25K program or keep…
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2nd 5K Today
I did my second 5K since completing C25K today. It was a huge race, nearly 4000 runners. The route was also very hilly. I ran the entire thing. It was still a challenge, but felt easier than my first one in June. My time was 34:55. Which is good, but I'm a little disappointed since it is only a 42 sec improvement. I know I…
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runner's toe
I started to hsve pain in my big toe during a run a week ago. I cut my toenails thinking that would solve the problem and continued to run, but the pain persisted. today part of my nail fell off and there was blood underneath. Should I continue to run through this? I have a bandage on it now not really sure the healing…
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Body Revolution With Heavy Weights
I know they use 3,5,8lbs in the video, but Jillian does say go heavier if you can. I did the program last year, but I didn't finish. I would use 8, 10, 12lbs. But I'm thinking of starting this up again and going even heavier. Has anyone tried and would lie to share their results with JMBR with heavy weights?
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My FITNESS Pal, Keyword is FITNESS
So a post where I ask that we respect one another's fitness goals is killed by 9 am, but posts criticizing people who have different goals can reach 500. . I would NEVER tell someone to do Cardio only. Resistance training is an important component in a fitness routine. I don't abhor lifting, I just don't get excited by…
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Squats and Big Booties
I have read many success stories of women who have improved their derriere with squats. Now I have been blessed in that department with thick thighs to go with it. I don't want my butt or thighs to get bigger. At my best, my measurements were 33/25/37 and my heaviest, 36/30/46. I gain very little on the top, while most of…
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Litting Heavy is One of Many Options
If you have been on MFP for a while, you will notice that lifting heavy is the most popular advice members are given regardless of fitness goal. Before anyone goes crazy, I'm not against lifting heavy, but I feel the routine should match the goals and lifting heavy does not work for every goal. At the same time, any other…
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Female Runners and TOM
Do you find your running suffers during PMS or TOM? I try to keep at it, but there are times when my legs feel like lead and I feel nauseous. I started to notice that I have trouble completing my runs during this time, or at least going as far as I planned. It took me several tries to do week 3 of the Five to 10k and I…
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8K Race Next Week, Should I Do It??
There is a 8k/5k race coming up July 14th, so that is 10 days away. I want to do the 8k, but not sure if I'm ready since the race has to be completed in 1 hour 20 minutes. I am just starting week 3 of Five to 10k and not yet up to 8k in distance, but not that far off. My 5K race pace was 11:27 a mile, but this is a longer…
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5K Results, I'm Pretty Fast!!!!
Well faster than I thought. I ran my first 5k since completing C25K this past Saturday. My time was 35.37. I'm so impressed with myself, especially since I did the run without music. My headphones died moments after I crossed the start line. It was definitely a mind over matter moment, because there was no power song to…
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Today I Became a Runner!!!
Today I ran 47 minutes, plus a 10 minute warm up/cool down walk. This is the longest I ever ran period, but it is remarkable to me not just because of how long I ran, but because I didn't let anything stop me. I actually ran for exercise for the first time in 2006, but it was more of a chore and it wouldn't take much for…
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Getting headaches from Apples
Am I the only one with this issue? For example today, I brought an apple to work with me for a snack. I ate the apple and got an instant headache. It felt like a hunger headache that I get when I haven't eaten in a while and my sugar is too low. But it wasn't like I was starving, so no reason for the hunger headache. I…
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Do You Force Yourself to Eat if Under Calories
If you are significantly under your calorie goal for the day and you are not hungry, do you force yourself to eat? How important is it to you to hit that magic number? The last few days I have been active, running, swimming, etc, but I have had very little appetite. I am still full now from a meal I had six hours ago and…
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Weight Watchers Meetings
Anyone doing WW Meetings? I am in my 2nd week and I really like the in person support. In the past I would stop logging onto MFP whenever I was stressed or didn't feel like being bothered and obviously I didn't get the results I was hoping for. I did WW online year ago, and it looks like they have changed the points system…
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Muay Thai Vs Kyokushin Karate
I am really interested in martial arts for its physical and mental benefits. I do have about 50lbs to lose and have struggled with staying committed to the gym. I think the community aspect of martial arts and the discipline will be helpful, plus it can be something that I can be committed to on the long term. Now with…
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Muay Thai Vs Kyokushin Karate
I am really interested in martial arts for its physical and mental benefits. I do have about 50lbs to lose and have struggled with staying committed to the gym. I think the community aspect of martial arts and the discipline will be helpful, plus it can be something that I can be committed to on the long term. Now with…
