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Tight/Sore Abs After Running, Any suggestions?
I have been running (doing the couch to 5k program) for about 6 weeks, I just switched over to a different running program that requires longer runs but continues to incorporate much needed short walking breaks. Today after my run I felt like I had done 500 sit ups (my abs were so tight it was hard to breath and sitting on…
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Does sugar Detox make you dizzy?
I started the 17 day diet three days ago and have been feeling a little dizzy since starting it. For me this is a huge sugar detox as up until making this change I lived on sugar and carbs. I am eating a lot of food but barely make it to 1200 calories a day. I don't feel hungry just a little woozy. Can sugar detoxing do…
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Side Stitches that Last
Hi MPFers I have been doing the couch to 5k running program I am on week 7--On Saturday I went for my 25 minute run and got a terrible side stitch I kept running as I didn't want to give up and then yesterday my left side (side with stitch) hurt ALL DAY--I feel much better today but am hesitant to run again. Does anyone…
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Side Stitches that Last
Hi MPFers I have been doing the couch to 5k running program I am on week 7--On Saturday I went for my 25 minute run and got a terrible side stitch I kept running as I didn't want to give up and then yesterday my left side (side with stitch) hurt ALL DAY--I feel much better today but am hesitant to run again. Does anyone…
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New Runner Question: Aching Back and Ab muscles
I started the couch to 5k last week I did 3 work-outs last week and did my first workout of the 2nd week today. My question for you runners out there (new and old) is: What can I do so my abs and back muscles don't hurt so bad after my runs. I used to run in high school (cross country and track) and I remember my legs…
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New Runner Question: Aching Back and Ab muscles
I started the couch to 5k last week I did 3 work-outs last week and did my first workout of the 2nd week today. My question for you runners out there (new and old) is: What can I do so my abs and back muscles don't hurt so bad after my runs. I used to run in high school (cross country and track) and I remember my legs…
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Posting PIctures
Can someone tell me how to go about posting pictures? Thanks
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Plateau
Any quick ideas on how to get over/through a plateau!! I am stuck and have been for two weeks!! Your help is much appreciated!
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How do you get over the guilt!!??
So to make a long story short I had been until FRIDAY on a sugar free yeast free diet (per my doctors request). The diagnosis was a systemic yeast infection (this is a controversial diagnosis as my regular doctor said she had only heard of this in severely immunocompromised patients of which I am not) I also do not suffer…
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New Pants!!
So I just put on a pair of pants for the first time EVER I think I may have bought them thinking if I could just lose a few more pounds I could wear them--They have been in my closet for a year or two!! Today I put them on, buttoned them up and am wearing them to church!! Yea me!!! Skinny clothes here I come!!
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Taste Buds Change?? Gave up sugar??
So per my doctors order I have given up sugar--I can have natural sugar like that which is found in fruits and vegetables but nothing that has 'added' sugar including sugar substitutes. I have been doing this for 4 weeks and the results are amazing! I have lost 11 pounds!! However, I have noticed that lately everything I…
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No Yeast No Sugar HELP ME!!
Hi I have been on my fitnesspal for awhile--I was just recently diagnosed with a systemic yeast infection (I am still researching this A LOT) as there is much about it I don't understand--I am currently on a no yeast--no sugar (of any kind even stevia) diet--I am having a really hard time thinking of good things to eat. In…
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Seriphos
Does anybody else take Seriphos for adrenal fatigue?? My doctor just put me on this but I don't know anything about it and have been hesitant to take it- Thanks Kendra
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Alternatives to breads that contain yeast
I have a systemic yeast problem (so my doctor says) I would like to find some alternatives to bread that people use when they can't have bread--Any ideas or suggestions--I eat a lot of bread--whole wheat usually but all of that contains yeast-- Any suggestions for me would be helpful--I am not looking forward to giving up…
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Glycemic Index Guide
Does anyone know of a pocket guide for the Glycemic index that I could buy and keep in my purse--I want to be more aware as I have figured out I am really sensitive to large changes in my blood sugar--but I would like to have it with me when I am shopping or eating out etc. I know there are a lot of internet versions but…
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Calories In Calories Out: Is it just a myth???
I always hear them say on the Biggest Loser that the key to losing weight is calories in has to not exceed and actually be less than calories out. I was just diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Disease and the pamphlet says it is almost impossible to lose weight if you have this condition. Something that made me cry because I…
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Digestive Health
I went to a health food store today and saw some pills that are for digestive health. They were fiber pills, probiotics, fish oil, and a whole bunch of enzymes. Has anyone with acid reflux ever tried these natural remedies over prescription meds. I want to get off my prescription meds as they rob the body of calcium and…
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Pomegranate Juice
I just read that Pomegranate Juice is super good for you BUT it kicks 160 calories per 8oz serving. Do the pros outweigh the calories?? Should I cut it with some water? Any suggestions??
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Help! My Yoga Mat STINKS
I have been doing the 30 day shred and after two or three days my Yoga mat stinks (because Jillian makes me sweat)!! What do you do to clean yours I keep washing it in my machine but I was wondering if there was something quicker so I don't have to be without it while it dries! Thanks for the suggestions!
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Protein Question: Can you help me?
I need to get more protein in my diet but have less calories--any suggestions!! I never eat enough and ALWAYS go over on my carbs- Can you give me some ideas?
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Ate School Lunch Today
I am a teacher and ate school lunch today my calorie intake for this meal was over 1000 calories: For lunch today we had french toast sticks, sausage patty, hash brown and salad bar (the other choice was chicken broccoli alfredo). I SHOULD have just eaten the salad bar but I didn't think what I ate would be TOO bad. Boy…
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Work at Night? When do you track your calories???
I am usually a teacher (most weeks) but the last two weeks we have been on vacation and I have been working my other job as a manager at a movie theatre. The shift runs from 5-midnight. I have been sleeping late (and eating breakfast?lunch? late) then when I get home from theatre i usually eat something for supper. When do…
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What do you do when you are sick?
I was just wondering how long people let themselves recover before getting back to exercising. I am a teacher and school is finally out but the last two weeks were horrible on my body I didn't eat right (graduation parties left and right it seemed every day someone was trying to feed me something decadent and unfortunately…
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Pregnancy Questions
I just stopped taking my pill is it okay to try right away????? I was thinking about that today--I want this baby to be healthy I am taking vitamins, folic acid, and trying to exercise most days---I still need to work on cutting out soda and coffee Also does anyone have any advice on taking anti-anxiety meds and pregnancy…
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Last Birth Control Pill............
So I took my last BC pill on Saturday--I'm still not sure I am ready so are there any moms out there who can tell me if it is normal to have doubts about getting pregnant. I am 30 years old but I still don't feel ready I worry my husband and I don't have enough money, our house is old and not really set up great for kids…
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I Just Can't Stop Sabotaging Myself....
I have not been faithful to this website for a month. I started in February and was fateful logging everything Good and Bad every day. Then something happened. I call it the OLD me came back. It started with a few trips to the ice cream store down the road. Then it was two weeks of my job that left me unable to exercise…
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Pants one size smaller!
I am wearing pants today that are one size smaller and that I have not been able to wear for a year! Thank you for this website it is the longest I have gone without getting frustrated and quitting I really feel like I will reach my goal this time even though it is taking a long time! Thanks
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Boy am I glad I invested in a HR monitor
I used it today for the first time to do Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga and I burned 260 calories in 50 minutes but before the HRM when I just guessed using the website it was 360 (YIKES) but when I run I burned more than this website said so that is good too! I am glad my hubby bought me one for my b-day I wish Yoga…
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My F6 is smarter than I am......
I just bought an F6 and I read the manual but when I tried to get my own zone it went for 2 minutes then told me a really low low low target zone and I couldn't seem to reset it--What am I supposed to do to get my own target zone any hints/suggestions
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Heart Rate Concern
I am 30 years old and I just got a polar heart rate monitor My resting heart rate seems to be 85 which is high normal When I was running today my heart rate was 180 when I was pushing it and 160 when I was jogging or walking I don't feel bad when I am exercising but my aunt was very concerned my heart rate was so high.…
