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SABOTAGE!
Just venting. Yesterday my husband ate a weeks worth of oatmeal that i had prepared for breakfast, before it was cool enough to be put into individual containers.... Today i feel sabotaged, because i am hung up on the breakfast i don't have (gotta go buy more oatmeal). And then i realize that the damage to his diet must be…
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Has anyone tried the bulk barn whey isolate?
bulk 90% whey isolate, unflavoured. only additive appears to be soy lecitin. just curious - it seems too good to be true, so i assume it will taste badly :-D still, i think i'll get some to experiment with....
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anyone up for a couch to 10k starting March 2013?
I did this plan last year, starting actually exactly a year ago today (with a minor snow storm today, i think i will put it off to the weekend...) anyhow, i made it up to 8k, which was the length of my trail, and went running various distances 3-4 days a week. then i injured my knee. After that, and a bit of a depression,…
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Protein Powder & Strawberry Pancakes
this morning i decided i WANTED a sweet breakfast, but thought of ways to keep it low carb (sort of). i decided on an egg white pancake with strawberries, wasn't sure it would have enough yummy flavour, and, on impulse, added some vanilla protein powder to it. Turns out that makes for tastier pancakes than the protein…
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Squats vs step ups?
I've been trying to find a proper comparison, but haven't found one that's actually clear. From what I've been reading, they pretty much use the same muscles, the squat using a bit more of the lower back ones, whereas the step up needs a little extra compensation for balance. I get just as sore doing 40 step ups per side,…
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Anyone strength train while out running?
I am really bad at doing my strength exercises at home, so I am working on a routine I can build into my runs... About 1.5 kilometers into my run I stop for stretching. There is some fitness equipment in that spot, that's why I initially started stopping there including a ladder, horizontal ladder, steps, some rails etc…
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exercise and skin problems?
Since i started running, my face has cleared up a lot (well, except for the few days a month when i can't help eating all chocolate in sight). however, all my skin problems seem to have migrated to my stomach - of all places :grumble: looks like it's mostly ingrown hairs, but exfoliating doesn't do much... I've read it can…
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should i buy these weights?
i found someone who is selling a used weights set for $40. bench with incline, 15lb barbell, two clips and about 250lbs worth of weights... it looks like a great deal, but i am a total noob when it comes to weights, what would i be looking out for? thanks
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Creating a playlist for running...
Disclaimer - I think i just figured this out, but so far I am in the theory stage, will have to test this on an actual run... Someone posted a link to http://rockmyrun.com the other day. Which I just checked out, and it seems neat. Playlists are arranged by beats per minute, to help you pace your run. So i got thinking, I…
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Upping running distance...
Yesterday on my way back from my usual 5k run (about 4k in), I decided to turn left instead of right, and ended up doing 8k instead of five. I've done 8 before, but since it's been so hot I stuck to a shadier 5k trail. The 8k didn't feel any harder than 5k usually do. In fact I got to the point where I felt I could keep…
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any advice on getting back on track?
I lost 15lbs, then hit a 'plateau' (around 157lbs) and got tired of logging since it didn't do much anymore. I haven't put weight back on, probably because I am still exercising, but am not losing anything either... I'm only halfway to my goal though, and i need to find some motivation, strategies, or someone to kick me in…
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heart zones and what does "can you speak comfortably" mean?
so i just borrowed 'be a better runner' and it introduces the concept of heart zone training. the idea behind is having a quantifiable means of measuring and comparing effort during exercise and cross training (sounds like a great system huh?) it bases these zones on the heart rate at the 'threshold' - the point during…
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Kibble envy?
Apart from liking my sweets just a little too much, I've isolated 'kibble envy' as one of my major issues. I usually cook enough for 2 meals (stems from the time of living on my own) so I can put it away and eat later. But the eating it later part is difficult, since, around my husband, food tends to disappear... This has…
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if you see a runner with bad form...
yesterday i saw this runner, and he basically hopped from one foot onto the other, landing flat footed, feet wide apart. It kind of looked like the people you see on tv hopping between car tires, just that he kept his feet flat the entire time. I hurt just watching him, and couldn't help being amazed he was actually…
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exercise calories - WHEN to eat them?
I usually just have a snack a while before going for a run, and then afterwards a protein shake and banana, and that'd take care of most the calories. But the other day, i ate too much the day before, and running was way easier than usual the next day. So i am wondering if eating the calories before exercise (quite some…
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running club/group - costs?!?
Alright, so I've been running solo, but when I saw a bunch of people obviously taking a running class, I thought maybe there was such a thing as a running club/group in my town. There sure is. And it costs $80 a month, for 2 runs a week. By comparison, the two larger gyms in this area (Y, and Anytime) cost about $50 a…
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Do you log walking your dog?
I don't. IMO it's a part of my lifestyle. my HRM says it's a 300+ calorie part. (2-3 hours most days) that makes me want to add it to my diary - especially because everybody else burns so many calories every day.... but i see no point in changing my activity level, just so i can log those 'extra' calories burned. ah well,…
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running & water
i was just looking online at belts to carry my phone & a water bottle or two. i'm doing a couch to 10k running program, and definitely will need to take some water along. question is how much is enough? options are: 2x600ml bottles, or 1x650ml bottle and a 150ml gel bottle (whatever that is for...)…
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C25K vs 10k in 13 weeks plan?
I started c25k about 4 weeks ago now (running the last day of week 4 today). doing some background reading, i came across "the beginning runner's handbook - the proven 13-week walk/run program". At first i thought it's pretty similar to c25k, and the concept is indeed almost the same. it progresses a bit more slowly, but…
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Maximum heart rate and HIIT?
How to determine max heart rate, and what is reasonable? According to the formula 220 - my age, the estimate would be 190. But, today I decided to add some HIIT after my C25K run (w4d1) - I had 2k left to get home. First, I used a timer 15 sec sprint, 45 sec walk. After the first sprint, my HR was 200, after the second, it…
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running hangover?!?
I started couch to 5k 2 weeks ago. am about to start week 3 tomorrow. i run one day, then take the next off. then go running again and so on. what's bugging me, when i run and afterwards, i feel great, energized. but the next day i get headachy and cranky. i first attributed it to PMS, but it's definitely a pattern, always…
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perceptions of 'pigging out'
I had 500 calories left over for dinner. Then DH suggested Indian takeout. I LOVE INDIAN FOOD. I didn't go with the butter chicken, ordered a rara chicken (chashews and cream) and some matar paneer. the order was mixed up, i got some kind of tandoori chicken, and my paneer dish. - it was DELICIOUS I told myself I deserved…
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Would you be offended if ....
... a friend sent you an invitation to MFP? My once best friend came to visit me last year, after 6 years of mainly just talking by email or phone (I moved out of the country). She has always had issues with her weight, but it seems she has almost doubled in size since I last saw her. I was kind of shocked, and had a hard…
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how to cheat some calories out of a bechamel sauce?
I've just prepared a moussaka for tomorrow. everything but the bechamel sauce. it's a variation on the following recipe: http://greekfood.about.com/od/eggplant/r/moussaka.htm (i am doing half the size, added some veggies to the tomato sauce, etc) the current serving (1/4 dish) is 411 calories - but that does not include…
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What do you wear for running in winter?
The sidewalks aren't frozen over anymore, so I'm officially out of excuses. What do you guys suggest for running at 5 degree Celsius? I'm not going all out on jogging equipment, until I know I'll actually continue doing it. I was thinking a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt a hoodie and a hat, of course. Or do you think I am…
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my dog eats more claories than me...
Just out of curiosity, i read the calorie content of my GSD's kibble. 370 a cup. he gets 4 a day, plus he insists on cheese on top of that... say 40 calories per dish (probably more when my hubby feeds him), plus homemade peanut butter cookies - no idea, i'll guess at 10 calories each. so he's eating about 1700 calories a…
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Husbands....
Alright, I have to say losing weight was initially HIS idea. But he dawdled, so i ended up signing up here a week before him. Now I got him to sign up, and start counting calories too. He's allotted some more because he's more active at his job. BUT he likes a drink of an evening, a bigger breakfast etc. It's his first…
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Should I make up for 'sick day calorie deficit'?
i've had this nasty cold for a week now and been struggling to get over 1000 calories a day. I'm starting to feel better, but don't see the point to rack up extra calories to make up for the 'missed' ones... Any thoughts?
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5'7" CW 168 GW 135 - anyone with similar ideas?
Hey, I'm 29 (really), f, 5'7" 168lbs. GW 135. Looking for 'pals' with similar stats / goals... Apart from diet, I also speak dog, graphic design, photography, and much more - in several languages :p Cheerio Karin
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Milk
Low Fat vs Whole Milk? Yes, lactose is just another name for sugar, but I really like my milk. And unsweetened almond milk tastes and looks like ground up and dissolved cardboard with a bit of almond flavouring. What confuses me, is that low fat milk is suggested, but I am also supposed to look for the variation of any…