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Time Starved Dads (or moms)
Hi everyone, the last few days reminded me that I need some moral support. Being an involved dad with five kids, a 75 minute commute, a busy job, I'm finding little time to exercise but lots of opportunities to grab sweets and other unhealthy foods. Last weekend we had guests over and celebrated two birthdays with pasta,…
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Back after a two year hiatus
I just returned after a two year hiatus. I was getting tired of tracking my calories each day. My weight has slowly drifted back up to near my all time high. I run 2-3 days a week, do push-ups in the AM and try to get in 70,000 steps each week. It's not enough; I need to watch what I eat and could use all of the support I…
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Run 600 miles with me in 2012
Hi fellow runners, or aspring runners. I am in my mid 40s and have been running for years. I generally run 500-600 miles per year but this year I thought it might be fun to "run" with a number of fitnesspal members. If you are a hardcore runner, 600 might be too easy for you. I am the father of five kids, so three runs a…
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New England Daddy trying to lose some bad habits
Ice-cream, homemade chocolate chip cookies and brownies, York Pepermint Patties, my officemate's M&Ms dispenser, poptarts, pepperoni pizza, Diet Coke. These are all bad vices I am trying to cut way down on. I like to run and tyically put in 500+ miles every year...BUT I need to learn to live without my sweets. Would love…
