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Running a 5K every month!
Hi there! I plan to run a 5k race every month of the year in 2015!! Just curious if anyone else has sit this goal for the year. I run 6-9 miles each week. I will increase my mileage along with the weather. I am not a fan of running on the treadmill! I have been running 3 miles 2x a week when I can catch a break with the…
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YMCA Half Marathon
Is there anyone walking or running the YMCA Half Marathon on October 5th in Evansville, Indiana? I plan to walk it. I am looking for a training partner. Please let me know if interested and live in this area. :happy:
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Fitness Blender
Hello! I have recently discovered fitnessblender.com. I really enjoy some of the workouts on there. I want to know who else uses this website and what are some of your favorites? And have you seen any good results? I like the ab and oblique workouts the best. I would love to do some of the HIT exercises but my bum knee…
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Recumbent Exercise Bicycle
I am in the market to buy a new recumbent exercise bicycle. Does anyone have one that they really like? My price range is up to $500 I currently own an elliptical right now and hope to sell on craigslist for a good price. My knee is keeping me from using it. I would rather have a bicycle here at home that I can get good…
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Fitbit Zip
I am thinking about buying the Fitbit Zip. If anyone has one, please let me know what you like and don't like about it. Thanks!
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Ganglion Cyst
Hello! My ortho found a small ganglion cyst located on the lateral underside of my knee. It is painful at times and causing me to have pain from my knee to my hip. The doctor originally thought I had IT band issues but after 2 bouts of physical therapy, I never got better. He did a knee MRI last week and the ganglion cyst…
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Body Bugg
Does anyone own a Body Bugg? If so, do you like it? Did you buy it new or used? I am thinking of buying one. I have seen some on ebay. Please let me know! Thanks!
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Meniscus Tear Surgery
Hello! My doc thinks I may have tore my meniscus on the outside of my left knee. I will have a knee MRI on Monday. I want to hear your recovery stories if you did require surgery.
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Body Pump
Hello! I am currently in physical therapy for an IT Band injury. I am looking for new ways to get my heart rate up. My therapist told me no more ellipitcal or speed walking. She suggested swimming (hard to get a lap lane at my local YMCA), exercise bike (which I love) and Body Pump. I have never taken a class before. I…
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ASYTM Therapy
Has anyone tried ASYTM Therapy before for any issues? I have IT Band Syndrome that doesn't seem to be getting better. My sister in law had this therapy for her IT Band issue and it resolved itself pretty quickly. I am currently on my 2nd round of physical therapy and haven't seen any improvement. I am going on month 3 of…
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P90 Workout
I have IT band issues on my left leg. I wanted to know from other people's experience if P90 workout is easy on the knees? I would like to mix my workouts up since I'm no longer running.
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Breakfast Ideas
I need some breakfast ideas. Let me start off by saying, I don't like EGGS. So don't suggest eggs! I am getting bored quickly with cereal and other things. I will take any suggestions! :)
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Low Cholestrol Recipes wanted
My husband has high cholestrol. Please share any low cholestrol recipes. We are getting bored with the same thing.
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Weight Gain
Can Ibuprofen cause weight gain? My IT band is also inflamed, so that's why I took the ibuprofen. My body feels swollen. I am 5lbs heavier on the scale. Anyone else ever had this?
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IT Band Pain
I have been struggling with IT Band for over a month. I am currently in physical therapy. I will have a week and feel great, then the next week I will be in pain again. I am to the point now to quit running. Has anyone else had this issue? If so, how did you overcome it?
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Kashi Go Lean Almond Flax~GAS
Ok, I have discovered Kashi Go Lean Almond Flax cereal. I love it but it doesn't love me. I will get awful gas and a bloated belly by the end of the afternoon if I eat this for my breakfast. At first, I thought maybe it was somethinge else causing the gas. So I finally decided to take a few days off from eating it. I…
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Anyone have a baked Taco Dip Recipe
I would like a good low calorie baked Taco Dip Recipe. Any suggestions would be appreciated! :flowerforyou:
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Anyone suffering with IT Band injury?
I have an IT Band injury from running! I did a 3 mile run last Tuesday and could gradually feel some pain at the beginning of my run. I went ahead and finished the run. My knee & lower calf started hurting very badly on Thursday. I ended up at the Orthopedics Urgent Care office and was diagnosed with an IT Band injury. I…
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Any ladies doing Indianapolis Half Marathon in September
I am planning to do the Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon Labor Day weekend. I was curious if anyone else was training for this race or just anyone training for an upcoming half marathon. I would like to know what your training involves and so on. I have been running steady since the beginning of April. I just ran my…
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Women's Half Marathon
I just signed up for my first half marathon! I am so excited and nervous! I have a long road ahead of me to get ready for this race! The race is Labor Day weekend. I will be running/walking with my 2 sister in laws! Anyone else signed up for a half marathon? How will you prepare to get ready?
