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opinions wanted on intake
Hi- I was hoping to get a bit of advice/opinion on my diet/intake. I am not currently stalled with my losses, however have been noticing the past few weeks that my energy levels have been lower and I'm finding more days where I seem to be constantly hungry (and a few nights where i am waking up more frequently and…
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swollen forearm after working out this past weekend
I"m trying to figure out if this is normal or not saturday morning i worked out and did a ton of band-assisted pull ups, i was sore for the next few days but nothing worse than normal after a hard workout for muscles that don't get a ton of use. yesterday i noticed my right forearm was noticeably swollen and i was still…
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macros?
I was just curious what other runners have their macros set to. I'm training for my 3rd half right now and wondering if what I have mine set to are OK for the training I am doing. I am runing 20-25 miles/week plus 1 day of cross training and have mine set at 50/20/30 (carbs/protein/fat). Would I be better off with a higher…
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runners: what do you have your macros set at?
i'm training for my 3rd half marathon and was wondering what other distance runners have their macros set to--i'm running about 20-25 miles/week right now and have mine set at 50/20/30 but wondering if i should maybe strive for higher % carbs to help with training and energy on runs.
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ethiopian food
meeting a friend for dinner tonight and i've never had this kind of food before-- for anyone that has had it before, what can i expect (is it spicy? do i have to eat with my hands?), and what might some good options be to order? I'm generally not too picky with food :) looking for something reasonably healthy but more…
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struggling with increased calories
has anyone else had the experience of finding it tougher to stay in your calorie range after increasing them? i lost 30 pounds in roughly 5 months (july-december) eating on average 1600 calories/day (about 1300 net). during that time i rarely felt hungry, and didn't have many issues meeting my calorie target. Since…
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qu for the ladies: missed periods
how many skipped periods warrants a trip to my gyno? I haven't had a real once since December (though I spotted really lightly for a day in January). I also didn't have a period in November and had previously been pretty regular. just to give a bit of background, I work out a bit (running about 20-25 miles/week and…
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size charts?
does anyone else find the size charts listed on a stores website to be really off, or am i just weirdly shaped? for example, at loft i can wear a size 4 in pants, and between a 4/6 for dress. their size chart lists a size 4 as measurements of 34/26.5/36.5 i am closer to 38/28/37.5 which is bigger on all 3 counts. i know a…
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how do you fuel long workouts?
hi--I've been wondering how I should best time my meals/calories on days where i have heavy workouts. For example, on Thursdays I go to a bootcamp class at 7:30 pm and do an hour of cardio prior to this from 6-7 (some mix of running/elliptical). How should I time my snacks/meals etc. so that I have enough energy throughout…
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HRM calorie question
for those that use an HRM... do you count the calories it shows at the end of the workout, or subtract out what you would have burned had you not been working out? So for example, if i burn about 1700 calories (sedentary setting) per day and I typically run for 60 minutes--should i be subtracting 70 calories from what the…
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circulation problems?
a few times now in the past week i've noticed the tips of my fingers going number after being outside for 10-15 minutes (weather is in the 40s so not too cold) This has never happened before, and i was just wondering if anyone else has had this happen and how i might be able to prevent it? I presume its a circulation issue…
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almond milk?
are there any benefits to drinking almond milk vs. skim milk? besides maybe calories being a little lower? i was thinking about getting some (the unsweetened vanilla from trader joes i've tried before and enjoy) is the calcium in almond milk as easily absorbed as calcium in dairy products? also, how does it taste in coffee?
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using p90x to supplement existing routine?
I was able to borrow the p90x dvds to give them a try, but won't have time to do the full program as it's designed. (i work full time, have class 3 nights a week, and plan to continue running 3 times a week). i wanted to try it out more to supplement my existing workout routine, which is primarily running and a weekly…
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cold weather running?
Question for runners used to running in cold weather... I'm travelling right now and want to go for a morning run tomorrow--I just checked weather.com and it looks like its going to be around 25 degrees (feels like 15!) here in park city tomorrow morning. here's what i current have with me: tank top under armor long sleeve…
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garmin HRMr not working?
I've had my garmin HRM about 18 months-- the watch battery died 2 months ago and i finally replaced it last weekend. -I also replaced the battery in the chest strap but now my heart rate jumps all over the place, it takes 2 or 3 tries just for the watch to find the HRM and it's not accurate at all. It will show me at 200+…
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running outside when it's hot
How hot would you say is too hot to run outside? It is supposed to be 90 degrees later today (around 6-7pm) when i normally run and i'm trying to figure out if will be managable to run outside still. I have a fuel belt so i could bring water with me... just wondering what others' thresholds are for heat and if i should…
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17 day dieters
i just started yesterday--can anyone whos done/is doing cycle 1 give me a sample menu just for some ideas to mix it up? i have the book, but wondering how everyone is actually doing it in practice. this is what my menu looked like yesterday: breafast: egg whites with tomato and mushrooms, apple lunch: salad with grilled…
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4 hour body or 17 day diet?
I decided I want to try something different with my diet and have been debating if i should get the book 4 hour body or 17 day diet... has anyone tried either/both of these or know which one is supposed to be better in terms of either general heatlh/effectiveness? which one should i go for?
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question for the lady runners...
I just finished my first half marathon this past weekend, so needless to say the past few months i've been running quite a bit (about 20-25 miles per week). I haven't been losing weight really since January (fluxuating up and down the same 3-5 pounds)... but i haven't gotten my period in over 2 months (and yes, i took a PT…
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not too happy with dunkin donuts
i went yesterday to order an egg white and cheese sandwich on an english muffin where i was told that they DISCONTINUED egg whites. this was my go-to breakfast when i'm on the go! i'm so annoyed!
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what do you put in your coffee?
last week i ran out of milk and put in some of my roommates light chocolate soy milk in my coffee to see what would happen and it was pretty deliciuos. same calories as skim milk too so it was like an extremely light version of a mocha mmm what do you all use to sweeten/lighten your coffee?
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soup and salad at chilis
anyone know if they serve the cup size or bowl size serving w/the soup and salad meal? i'm trying to plan out the rest of my day and want to know if i will have an extra 100 calories to fit in! haha
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can someone evaluate my fitness routine? :)
So here's what I'm currently doing. I should also mention I"m training for a half marathon, which is on May 1st. After the race I may look to tweak (add more strength training) so I wanted opinions as to what I'm currently doing and what i can be doing better! Sunday--Long run (currently at 11 miles) Monday--Rest…
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all greek yogurts are not created equal, apparently
I've been trying different brands of Greek yogurt to see which one i like best. Well this morning i had the Vanilla Oikos greek yogurt and it was AWFUL. So for the Chobani and Trader Joe's brands are my favorite. I also liked the Dannon--but looking at the ingredients it looks like it's not as healthy as the other brands…
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qu for runners trying to lose weight
bah! i accidentally posted this in food and nutrition and meant to put it here.. :ohwell: I am having a difficult time determining how many of my exercise calories I should be eating. I currently weigh 145, and have my calorie level set to 1400/day (which should give me a 0.7lb/week loss). I'm currently training for my…
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question for runners trying to lose weight!
I am having a difficult time determining how many of my exercise calories I should be eating. I currently weigh 145, and have my calorie level set to 1400/day (which should give me a 0.7lb/week loss). I'm currently training for my first half marathon, but also have about 5-10 more pounds before I try my hand at maintenance…
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HRM calories burned question
I bought a HRM this weekend and tested it out this morning. to me, the numbers seem too high (higher than MFP is giving me too for the same actvity) Basically i ran for 1 hour 35 minutes, with and average heart rate of 180. I'm 25 and weigh 145 and when I uploaded the data from my run it said i burned 1500 calories! MFP is…
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garmin f60 HRM
just bought one and am pretty excited about finally using one. Does anyone else have this model and know if there is a way to view calories burned during the workout, or do i need to wait to get home to upload the data? i tried using the 'alerts' but hardly noticed when that went off since i listen to music while i work…
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elliptical trainer calories?
do you guys trust that the calories are correct for what MFP says for the elliptical? i put in 20 minutes and it told me i burned 200 calories... which is roughly what i burn running 10 minute miles for the same time period. It just doesnt seem possible that i could have burned the same amount on that machine as i would…
