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Fitbit and MFP-exercise?
I am a little confused on the activity portion of the fitbit. Normally, I dont record my walking, steps, etc. to MFP...I only record an actualy "workout." Like a good sweaty, elevated heart rate for 30 minutes type of workout... I noticed MFP gave me 225 calories just because fitbit said I walked like 8,000 steps (around…
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Meals before a 10K
Normally, I run on an empty stomach in the mornings...I usually do about 4 miles. I have a 10K coming up and I have to be at the start line by 6:30AM. What do you recommend an hour or two before running? Anything? A banana? Bagel? My longer (6.5 mile) runs this week have been in the evening (which I HATE!)...I am so glad…
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Running and plateaus?
I have been running for several months. Recently I hit a plateau so I cut out alcohol during the week (wine with meals, mainly). And I noticed a change. I eat pretty clean and dont do red meat usually. However, this week I started slowly going up on the scale. The only thing that changed is that I moved my morning…
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10K peeps!?
Hi All! Running my first 10k in 12 days! So excited and getting kind of nervous too! Friend me if you would like...would love to hear advice anyone has :)
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10K peeps!?
Hi All! Running my first 10k in 12 days! So excited and getting kind of nervous too! Friend me if you would like...would love to hear advice anyone has :)
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Belly fat/skin Question! Help...
Okay, I know you can't spot reduce...so I really dont need a ton of posts saying that. I get it. But my question is this: I have 4 kids (oldest will be 6 next month and youngest is 7 months), and didnt have the belly fat/skin until after my 3rd. I really notice a difference now that I have lost a lot of weight, but am…
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10K Q&A Poll...need answers please!! :)
Running my first 10K May 19th. 1.) Do you run your races with or without some form of music? iphone, mp3 player, etc? I am thinking no, but wondering if anyone does this? 2.) Bought some new Brooks running shoes...love them! How soon should I start breaking them in? Can I get them too used before my race? I wore them on my…
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P90x Ab ripper Vs. Jillian Michaels 6 week six-pack
I remember trying the P90X ABripper session over a year ago, before getting pregnant with baby #4 but forgot how bad it hurts my tailbone. It literally kills me! I dont know if its because after 4 pregnancies, something got shifted or what....but there is no way I can do the abripper like I was planning...its so painful. I…
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Exercise and breakfast Question
I generally get up at 0545 to get in my workout. I do the elliptical and/or treamill. I burn about 400 calories. I hear its best to eat within 30 minutes of exercise. I dont eat before I workout because 1)I am not hungry 2) I never have 3) I have 4 kids under 5 1/2 and try to get on the treadmill/elliptical and ready for…
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Hello! New here!
Hi all! I just joined MFP today :) DH and I really need to get into shape. I just had our 4th baby 3 weeks ago and really need to start eating healthy and start slowly incorporating exercise. I plan on doing a 10K and need to get into shape by May. Hope everyone is doing well!
