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Marathon Training
Hello all! This will be my second and third marathon. I plan on doing a marathon in October and my next marathon about a month later. I'm currently following Hal Higdon's personal best pre-marathon and marathon training program. The problem I'm having is that this program tends to be less than what I currently run. I…
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Cleanse
Hey all! I'd like to do a cleanse this week and need some tips. My husbands Christmas party is on Friday and my tummy has been a little bloated. I was thinking veggies and fruit, no meat, no grains etc. Lots of water! What do you all think? Would it help with my bloating?
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Running with bronchitis
I'm battling a small bout of bronchitis. I feel fine except this nasty cough, sore throat, and my lightheadedness and dizziness when I bend over. I've been working through it but have noticed after my runs (I run indoors on my treadmill) my chest aches and it hurts to cough, breathe deeply etc. my question is, do I…
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Groin injury...to run or not to run?
I'm halfway through marathon training (9 weeks in). Last Saturday I had my long run (15 miles), I ran way too fast and ended up injuring my groin. The pain didn't start until Monday evening. I ran 5 miles on Monday and haven't run since. I road the stationary bike yesterday just to get some form of cardio in. Tomorrow is…
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Marathon training question
Hi all! I'm currently at the end of training for a half marathon. If I had to run one tomorrow I'd have no issue doing so. I would like to train for a marathon but I was wondering if I should take a break in training before then? The marathon I'm wanting to run is at the end of October. If I started training this next week…
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For those of you doing c25k... A little success story :)
Ok, technically I'm only on week 3 day 2, but last night I decided to challenge myself. I just wanted to see how long I could go without stopping. As you know, week 3 is running 3 minutes at a time. I cranked up my music last night and just jogged (5.2) for 15 minutes straight! I was shocked. For experienced runners, 15…
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Am I in for a rude awakening? *Running*
I'm a fairly new runner, started in later November of last year. I couldn't run 1/4 mile then and now I'm up to about 5.5 miles per day (my long run days). I'm currently training for a 10k in May. I have only run on the treadmill so far.I do plan to run outdoors when it warms up a bit, but every time I try it's either…
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Am I fine without the videos?
I have several Jillian Michaels videos and was under the mind set that Jillian Michaels was the end all be all of getting fit. That was until I discovered my love of running :love:. I noticed I was getting bored with the videos and actually dreaded my workouts. My question is, in combination with 3-4 days a week of…
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Lower body strength exercises for home
Help me out here please. I don't have a gym membership and don't plan on getting one. I have 4lb dumbbells, 8lb dumbbells and my hubby's 25lb dumbbells as well as a 5 or 10lb kettlebell. IDK if I need weights for lower body. I need lower body exercises to do on my leg/butt strength training days that I can do at home with…
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Would you count all of these cals?
I wore my HRM today while I did my strength training (40 min, arms and abs, free weights) and 20 minute jog on the treadmill. My HRM said I burned 450. Idk if that's accurate or not. My HR remained around 130-140 during the strength training and 180 during my cardio. Do I count it?
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Workout routine? Changing it up...
Hi all! I'm changing up my workout routine just for a change of pace. I really want to incorporate running everyday because I enjoy it. Here is what I'm thinking, please give me your honest opinion. Too much? Too little? Mon: bridge to 10k Ripped in 30 Tues: easy 2-3 mile run Strength training Ripped in 30 Wed: same as…
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Would i be better off doing strength training?
I run 3-4 days a week for a total of about 20 miles a week (I'm trying to build up my endurance, so it's not very much just yet). Anyway, I also do Ripped in 30 5-6 days a week. My problem is, since I've been running, I've been dropping weight but can't seem to tone fast enough. My arms are really flabby. I did the 30 day…
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Question about post workout protein shake for women
Hi all! I work out twice a day and burn around 800 calories a day through exercise. I currently drink a double scoop of protein after each workout with water. I plan on taking my shakes down to two a day starting tomorrow because I'm trying to get more protein from whole foods rather than shakes. My question is, a friend…
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Does this sound right to you?
I'm having the hardest time trusting my HRM. I have a polar ft7 and I fe like it estimates way too high. I have all my information put in correctly. For instance this morning I did a 54 minute workout on the treadmill (40 minutes jogging @ 5.4mph and 14 minutes walking @ 4.0) my HRM said I burned 650+, my average hr was…
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Ripped in 30 level 2
I just did ripped in 30 level 2. Did anyone else have a hard time at first? I'm very capable of doing the moves, but they were kind of hard to figure out at first. Like the jumprope w/ the kick I had a hard time with. Also, my HRM said I burned 330 calories, does that sound right? I'm 5'5" and 166.
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Calling all runners
I'm sure people consider me more of a jogger, but I like to call it running. Today is my final day of c25k (yay!). I've been consistently "running" at 5.4-5.5 mph. I want to increase my speed, but idk how to do that without injuring myself. I start training for a 10k (it's in may) this week after I'm done w/ c25k and would…
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Workout and calorie question
As of now I'm working out twice a day. I do C25K (on week 8) in the morning and Ripped in 30 in the evening 6 days a week (I don't do C25K everyday, but I do run everyday). I burn on average 700 calories a day. There are some days when I'm just flat out not hungry, like today. Even after dinner I still have all my exercise…
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How much strength training is enough?
I don't have a strength training schedule just yet simply because I don't know where to start. I work out at home running on my treadmill and I'm doing JM ripped in 30 6 days a week. Is the ripped in 30 enough for strength or should I be doing more?
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Frozen Shrimp- 2 Questions
1.) I bought a large bag of shrimp from Sams club, figuring it was "just shrimp" and health wise it would be fine. Well, I failed to realize that it is LOADED with sodium (550 for 3oz,) IDK if it's less sodium AFTER I cook it or what. I've been eating it the past 2 days and am really struggling with keeping my sodium on…
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Should I trust my HRM?
I just got a polar ft7 for Christmas. I've been using it during my workouts for the past 2 days and realized that MFP was way below what my HRM says. I use the chest strap and wear the HRM correctly, but the calories burned seem a little high compared to other people doing the same workout. For example, I did Ripped in 30…
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Level 3 30 ds
Starting tomorrow or Saturday depending on when I take my rest day. What should I expect out of level 3? Level 2 KILLED me. My ankles/wrists/shins etc. hurt every freaking day. I'm happy to move on to level 3, but slightly worried. What was level 3 like for you?
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Take a look at my diary for today please
Can someone take a look at my diary and let me know what you think? Be brutally honest. I'm trying to get more protein in (as of today). Also want to add that I know I haven't got all my Is there anything else I need to change? I know I'm struggling to get all my calories in. I think I'm getting too caught up on macros…
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C25k- does speed matter?
I'm doing c25k (on day 2 week 3). I'm wondering if speed matters? I'm walking at around 3.8-4.0 mph and jogging at 5.5-6.0 mph. Sometimes I feel like I'm going too slow, but idk if I can go any quicker and get through. What speeds do you go? Do you worry about speed or just about finishing the workout? I'm new to running,…
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Can't meet my calorie goal
I burned a little over 700 calories working out today, so my calorie goal as 2100. I cannot seem to meet it! I feel like I've been eating all day and yet I still have 500+ calories left. The only thing I'm over in is sugar because I've had 2 pieces of fruit and dietary fiber. Idk what to eat. I don't have much fat left (I…
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Body bugg vs polar ft7
Give me your opinions. My parents want to get me one for Christmas but I can't decide which. Pro's and con's of each? Which would you choose?
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2nd week stall?
I'm almost done with my second week of dieting and exercising. Last week I lost 6lbs, but gained 1.5 back on thanksgiving. I've been checking the scale and it hasn't moved since I checked last Friday (ok maybe an oz or two). I'm getting a little discouraged because I've been working really hard. My food diary had been good…
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Level 2 of 30ds
Please tell me other people find level 2 of the 30ds exceptionally more difficult than level 1? I cannot for the life of me keep it going on any of the plank moves. My wrists and arms start to shake and I cannot last the whole plank move. I'm pretty good at everything else though. Who else has problems with it? Do you…
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Back pain
I've been doing the 30ds for the past 7 days alone w/ c25k (3 days into it so far) and Jillians Boost your metabolism. I'm doing really well w/ all of those and feel like I'm getting adequate exercise and food. Last night though, my back started killing me. It's right below my right shoulder blade. I iced it last night and…
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Push ups, planks etc.
Does anyone else have trouble with push ups and planks? I know my arms aren't super strong yet, but that's not my problem. My left wrist hurts so bad when I do push ups and planks, and it's always been this way. I'm currently doing the 30ds and JM boost your metabolism and she has quite a few moves like this. Any ideas on…
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Ate way too much!
I'm still technically 56 calories under my goal, but I ate WAY too much at dinner. I made a crockpot roast w/ potatoes and carrots and I was starving! I used one of the already inputed crockpot roast input that was already in the system, so I'm not sure how accurate it would be for my roast. I'm so upset with myself! I've…
