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Removing hardware from ankle - Opinions/Thoughts?
Hello all! I'm very indecisive about a situation and am looking to random people on the internet to tell me their thoughts/personal stories, etc to try to help me decide! :) Situation: almost 8 years ago I broke both leg bones down at the ankle. As a result I have a plate and 6 screws on the outside of my ankle and 2…
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Game: This song reminds me of....
When a certain song comes on the radio or in your play list, what does it remind you of and why?? I have 2... 1. Creep by Radiohead - It reminds me of my and my husband's (then fiancé's) trip to France. We worked for the same company and went for work. EVERY morning our TV alarm came on, it was to this song!! 9 days of…
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Consecutive Day Running Advice?
I've been running off and on for about 3 years now. I'm not fast and I don't go far. But I want to change that. I've typically run every other day when in a routine, but I feel like that gives me an excuse to be lazy on my "off" days. I ran this morning (first time in 3 weeks) and I want to run tomorrow again, but I don't…
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Favorite Protein Bars?
Hello! I have a very hectic schedule and am looking into protein bars for lunch (in addition to some fruits and veggies). But the ones I've had always taste like cardboard! So I'm looking for ideas and opinions on your favorite protein bars!
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Shoe Recommendations for walking around parks
Hello All! I'm leaving in 10 days to go to FL with my family. I'm looking for some recommendations on comfortable shoes to wear while walking around the parks all day. I have ankle and foot issues but am a runner. Is there anything I can wear, that aren't the heavy leather walking shoes, where I won't be in pain by the end…
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Need 5K Reward ideas....
I'm running my first 5K on July 28th. I've decided that if I run the entire thing (in a respectable amount of time), I need to reward myself. Any ideas??
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Running and exposure to cold??
Question for all of the runners....what do you know about running and exposure to cold? My husband and I are registered for a 5K tomorrow and are rethinking the race. But if it's safe enough, we'll do it. Thoughts?? Temps at race time will be 4 with a wind chill of -10.
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Any Disney Goers??
My family is going in February 2014 and I'm looking for ticket information. I'm almost falling off my chair at the fact that for base tickets (no park hopper, etc) its going to be $1800 just for park tickets!! So I'm wondering if there are any good discount sites? Also, if I purchase tickets now, can I use them in 2014? I…
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Coldness after running...thoughts?
Last winter I noticed that when I'd get home from a run, after I cooled down, I'd REALLY cool down. As in internally I felt like I was freezing! Now this summer, I'm noticing the same thing. I've been home about an hour from my run, showered, relaxing, and now I feel cold. I'm actually sitting here with a blanket on in…
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Food ideas for Son please!
My 7 year old son is starting football practices next week and I'm looking for ideas on healthy foods to keep in the house to fill him up. He's got a pretty good appetite as it is, so I know that all this activity is just going to make it worse. So I'd rather have healthy stuff that I don't mind him grabbing when he needs…
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Achy Hamstring
Okay sore hamstring...is this the type of thing I should hold off running with or is it one of those "work through it" type things? Usually when I run, it doesn't bother me. I don't feel it until I'm doing a cool down walk (or if I do intervals).... Today I did a 50 minute session of Tae Bo and the front kicks just about…
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Nike Running Shoes
Hello all! My husband is considering getting into running (I've been running for about a year), so I talked him into looking at some running shoes. I can NOT get him into a running store though. So...based on looking at the bottom of his shoes, compared to mine (I have been analyzed and on my second pair of Sauconys), his…
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I love food...how do I stop?
Okay that's not exactly right. I LOVE LOVE LOVE food. Really. I don't like NOT eating. I don't have a problem exercising to compensate, but I just don't think that I can exercise enough to compensate for the amount of food that I love to eat. Visually, I'm not a small person, but don't THINK I look overweight (others might…
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Push Up Challenge?
Anyone have a push up challenge for a beginner? As in I do the "modified" (i.e. girly) ones and just barely. But I want to get my arms in shape and work up to doing normal pushups!!
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How young for c25k?
Just wondering at what age can you introduce distance running to kids? My kids (ages 4 and almost 7) are always asking to go for runs with me. I was thinking about doing the first few weeks of c25k with my older one to see how he liked it, but is he too young?
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Lifting program/schedule for free weights?
I'm wondering if there's a lifting program I can follow just using free weights (dumb bells)? I don't have/want a lifting machine at home, but I'm willing to invest in some dumb bells that my husband and I can both use!
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New to the group
Hello all! I just joined this group and it's great to be with women my own height! :) I'm 5'9" and currently weigh 205.5. If going by weight, my goal is 175. I have a pretty solid build and am prone to muscle so for me 175 is a good, healthy, and maintainable weight. However, if we're going by SIZE, my goal is a…
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Anyone else out there Allergic/Intolerant to Yeast?
I was told on Monday that I have a yeast allergy/intolerance and was wondering if anyone else out there had the same thing? Looking for some ideas on food and meal alternatives. This is a complete revamp of my diet since I'm very much a carboholic! P.S. I don't have to follow a Candida free diet, but I have to avoid the…
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Food Recomendations for Reduced Yeast/Carb
Hello! I was just told by my DR that I may have developed an allergy to Yeast, which means I have to severely cut back on my carb consumptions. As a carboholic, this is like a death sentance to me. So I'm looking for recommendations on things to eat...everything from main meals to snacks!
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Websites with inexpensive Running Shoes?
I've been to 2 different running stores and been analyzed. Tried 2 different brands to replace my current pair. I know which ones I want, and was wondering if anyone knows of any websites where I might be able to get them cheaper than in the store?
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Saucony Progrid Guide 5 vs 6?
I have one more question. The shoes I'm looking for are the Saucony Progrid Guide. But a friend of mine said the 6s are very different from the 5s. If you wear these, what do you prefer and why?
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Runners...Nike Lunarglide Shoes?
I just bought new running shoes today. I went from Saucony Progrid Omni 9s to Nike Lunarglide 4+. I decided to try them out on my treadmill and I'm not sure I like them. I'm feeling aches and pains in my legs that I never felt with my Sauconys. So I'm looking for any opinions from people who have the Nikes and your…
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New Running Shoes - How Soon?
How long does it take to break in new running shoes? I bought mine last Memorial Day weekend so I'm due for some new ones. My first race (a 5 mile marathon relay) is on May 19th. How soon before that should I look at buying my new shoes?
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How do you get past the treadmill??
I love running outside. I do SO Much better running outside. I can go farther faster than on the treadmill. But since I live in a northern climate, my outside running days are few and far between. So I have a treadmill. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to have the option. But I'm having either a mental issue with it or ??? But…
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For all my fellow Grammar Nazis...
Funny as hell, but do not watch with children.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vf8N6GpdM
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Hey Guys...Lingerie Opinions needed!
So say I was looking for something to wear for my husband for Valentine's day. What kind of Lingerie do you like best? Do you like more the see through kind with a thong? Boy shorts with a lacy tank? Teddy with a thong? Etc....tell us ladies what your favorite turn on look is!!
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Thin Mint Cookie Recipe....if anyone is interested!
Saw this in an article on Yahoo....I'm sure it's nothing low fat/calorie but it can be adapted! :) Makes 64 cookies 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar ½ cup cocoa powder ¼ t salt ¼ t baking soda ¾ cup butter or vegan margarine (the real thing contains no butter, so margarine—we like Earth Balance for its absence of…
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For all the fellow word geeks out there...
15 words that are (probably) made up, but commonly used... 1. Administrate: A back-formation of administration and an unnecessary extension of administer 2. Commentate: A back-formation of commentator and an unnecessary extension of comment 3. Dimunition: Erroneous; the correct form is diminution (think of diminutive) 4.…
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Breakfast Quiche "muffins" - 74 calories each
This weekend my husband and I came up with a make-ahead recipe for breakfast quiche "muffins". Despite the name, they're not actual muffins. We just made them in muffin tins. We discovered they tasted WONDERFUL and this morning found out they heat up fantastically. Just microwave for 45-50 seconds and you're good to go!…
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Any tips on running on a TM after learning to run outside?
I just got a treadmill this weekend because our weather doesn't allow for much outside running (at least in my opinion!). I've only ever run outside, so are there any tips/tricks to running on a treadmill and being comfortable? As soon as I can, I'm planning in moving outside again....
