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Studies about the Pros and Cons of Running
I need everyone's help! My Mother insists that running is terrible for your knees, back, and feet and has gotten into countless argumenst with me about this topic as she know "so many people" that now have health propblems because they used to be runners. I have been running for 1.5 years now, started with C25K and have…
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Workout Playlist
I am in dire need of new songs for my workout playlist, would love to hear everyone's current top 5 or more songs they enjoy listening to when sweating it out!
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Any Relay Racers on MFP?
Looking for fellow Ragnarians and people who enjoy running in relay teams? Anyone out there? If so, which races have you done and where are you from? I did the Palmetto 200 last year in April, 200 miles from Columbia, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina with 10 other people and this weekend I am tackling the GCI…
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Daily Dose of Bad *kitten* Motivation - with Tons of Pics
Although I am not quite where I’d like to be, I felt today was a good day to get someone motivated. So here it goes: In the beginning of my journey, I did about 40 minutes of cardio (elliptical) 4-5 times a week. After losing the first 30 pounds I started the "Couch to 5K" program. I successfully finished "Couch-to-5K" and…
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Weightlifting and Calorie Intake Question
I am reaching out for advice, here is the deal: Started this journey almost 17 months ago at 236 pounds, I am 5’4”. MFP set my daily calories to 1200. Stuck with the calorie allotment (didn’t care about macros) and did the elliptical at the gym 3-4 times a week, 40 minutes each time. I have MFP set to sedentary and log my…
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Weightlifting and Calorie Intake Question
I am reaching out for advice, here is the deal: Started this journey almost 17 months ago at 236 pounds, I am 5’4”. MFP set my daily calories to 1200. Stuck with the calorie allotment (didn’t care about macros) and did the elliptical at the gym 3-4 times a week, 40 minutes each time. I have MFP set to sedentary and log my…
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Arm Comparison - 90lbs lost
Just received the picture from this year's Christmas Party and it brought back the memories of last year's horrible picture. Here is a side by side comparison, a year apart, 90lbs difference. I do a lot of cardio and a moderate amount of free weights. I am just now getting into the heavy lifting. So ladies, there is hope,…
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1 yr. anniversary - 90 lbs lost
Just celebrated my 1 year MFP anniversary and it's been quite the ride. I learned so much from the forums about nutrition and workout routines, it has really changed the way I eat and exercise. I did the 1,200 calorie a day diet (calculated by MFP but I certainly looked at all my options). I eat back roughly 50%-70% of my…
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NSV - Got asked to never return to this store
Went to go dress shopping this past weekend as I realized I have a family event coming up in 2 weeks and none of my old dresses fit anymore. Went to Dressbarn as I have these past few years. Sales lady asked if she could help me with anything, I told her what I was looking for and that I was unsure of my size and was…
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40 down, 60 more to go - need some support
Hi all, I am not really "new" to MFP, have been actively using it since end of September but I am "new" to the community side of things. I have been quietly logging for the last few months but realize now that doing it with fellow MFPers makes things much easier. I am looking for friends that log everyday, are cheerful and…
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Palmetto 200 Relay Race
Hi everyone, My husband is a runner and I have always stood on the sidelines cheering him on. I have been overweight for years and HATE running. Shortly after I started using MFP (end of September) I decided to start challenging myself and hop onto the "Couch to 5K" wagon. Him and his team just recently signed up for their…
