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SI Joint Dysfunction people?
So after 8 days of pain and not really having any answers other than the general "it seems to be musclar... and rest and pain meds" I finally have a diagnosis that makes sense and is responding to treatment: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. I've been researching it a bit more and it seems to be something that can eventually…
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Sick of being a "delicate flower"
So I'm injured... again. This time its the left side of my lower back. Ended up in the ER since the pain came on suddenly and kept getting worse (I was sitting in the car.... not even driving). This is the second time that pain has come on with no warning while I was sitting down, doing nothing. I'm a runner, so every time…
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Insecurity and negative thoughts
For the record, I try to be positive. I am constantly talking to clients about healthy living and self love etc. etc. Lately I've been struggling. I've gained more weight than I'd ever be comfortable with, but I seem to have finally gotten my diet back under control and my exercise is certainly not lacking. I recently…
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Marathon Training Panic
I am currently in training for my very first marathon (Disney in January). I'm coming up on the half marathon mileage in my training plan in about two weeks. I've run 5 half marathons so I'm very comfortable in the 13 mile range. In fact, even when training for my first half I don't remember being nervous about increasing…
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Biking for dummies
Hello everyone! I am an avid runner, I much prefer to be out pounding the pavement in my sneakers, however, I have begun looking into getting myself a bike for cross training and family time. My husband has mentioned that he enjoys biking and would go with me if we purchase some bikes, I would love to get him more active…
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fuel/electrolytes for marathon training
Hi everyone! So my official marathon training has begun (it's still relatively low mileage for at least another few weeks) and I have started looking into fueling and such for when I get into the higher mileage runs as well as trying to plan for race day and figure out what will work best for me. I've run 5 half marathons…
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Protein and macros
I've been working on increasing my protein so I can hit my macros on a more consistent basis. The issue I've been coming across is having my fats also increase and keep my percentages out of wack. So I guess I have two separate questions: 1) how do you increase your protein without also increasing your fat? I don't want to…
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Bumper plates??
Ok, so I am not new to lifting and I haven't really been able to find an answer to my question while searching around the web. So, can someone please explain to me the difference between bumper plates and regular plates? Do they weigh the amount that is posted on the plate? And, what is the purpose of using bumper plates…
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Fueling for a marathon without gaining weight
Hi everyone! I just took the plunge and registered for my first marathon (Walt Disney World in January 2016). I don't have to start my training until July but I'm trying to figure out fueling and such beforehand so I have a plan going in. How do you make sure you're fueling properly for recovery and to complete your long…
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Lifting gloves
So I do not like wearing gloves while I lift. I like having my calluses and I like being able to feel the bar in my hand etc. My issues has been the last two weeks when I've been deadlifting I've been ripping my calluses. I haven't had any pain or blood or anything, just ripping off the top few layers to the soft…
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Hangry People of the World Unite!
This is for all my fellow hangry people. What is your craziest hangry moment? Or, what happens when you get hangry? I get irrationally angry at nothing in particular. I also find that I CANNOT control my mood when I am hangry, no matter how hard I try to reign it in. My husband claims that I have no filter when I'm hangry…
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Running Observation
So about two or three weeks ago I got catcalled for the very first time while out on my run (I've been running for about 5 years now). The disturbing part to me was that it was from 3 different guys within a half a mile from each other. I was wearing running tights and a long sleeve crew neck t shirt so nothing was hanging…
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Winter Race Training
My training program for the Disney Glass Slipper Challenge starts next week, I've been building my mileage back up since my hip injury so that I'll be ready to start the "real" training coming up. Monday morning I went out for my run and man, was it cold out! The weather has since warmed back up but it was a cold hard…
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Sardines?
Hi everyone! So I bought some sardines a little while back planning on incorporating them into my diet as they're supposed to be really good for you. However, they are still in my cupboard as I have no idea how to prepare them so they taste good and how to eat them. Any suggestions would be great!
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10 Dieting Myths article
This article has a few good points... but so many things that also make me want to scream. The doctor that gave this advice did not support their answers with enough information, so now instead of believing the first myth, they will have some new misinformation to go reciting to people.... IMHO of course. Thought I'd share…
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I'm lost
So this is mostly just a vent since the people IRL don't seem to grasp just how upset I really am. On the 4th of July I injured my hip. I got it from sitting down on concrete waiting for a fireworks show.... not from falling, not from running too many miles etc.... I was SITTING DOWN. Anyway, the logical and rational side…
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Learning to back off
So I'm dealing with a recent injury and have been having a really hard time with it. The pain and stuff I can deal with, that will go away as I heal. The hardest part, for me, has been the mental part. I'm a runner, and I'm usually pretty active. I'm a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and a massage therapist so…
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Hip Bursitis
So I've been dealing with Hip Bursistis. Ironically I got it from sitting on concrete waiting for the fireworks on the 4th of July and not from all the crazy workouts etc that I do. They put me on prednisone for 6 days and now I can walk around without any pain and I have my full range of motion back again. Yesterday I was…
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Anyone dealing with crazy family stress?
So my wedding is in 30 days. I should be over the moon excited, but instead I am just stressed and upset and anxious thanks to a bunch of family members (both sides) that are making my wedding all about them. From seating arrangement drama (which is ironic because I haven't even done the seating chart yet and they're…
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Let's get excited!
Ok so with all the drama that's been going on around planning my wedding I have yet to really be excited about my own wedding. Actually every time I think about it I feel nauseous and angry. The best part is that it has nothing to do with my fiance, or the idea of getting married, or anything like that. It's just all the…
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Rob Nevins Skinny Switch?
I had a member come in this morning and ask me about my thoughts on the Rob Nevins Skinny Switch. Apparently, one of the morning news guys is doing this plan and apparently he also talks at Whole Foods quite a lot. I had never heard of him before. I seareched around online for more information, but there isn't a ton of…
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Maybe I missed something- no chocolate milk in schools?
So the trending topic in my area (CT) for the last few days is how they are removing chocolate milk from school lunches across the state. I have yet to hear what their reasoning is.... just that it's most likely going to happen. I even heard a radio station say that parents will be happy about it. I'm sorry, did I miss…
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Confession: I'm a slow runner
I love to run, it makes me feel better, and it's the only sport that I've ever selected to do on my own, stuck with, and really enjoyed (other than dance when I was younger... but there's always been the argument that dance isn't really considered a sport and more of an art... but I digress). I'm slow, and by slow I mean I…
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Words of wisdom from my SO
So the other day I was feeling really frustrated. I hadn't been eating well and I wasn't feeling awesome because of it. There had been a lot of birthday parties and baby showers and other family occasions lately, all of which centered around food... mainly not so good food (nutrition-wise... it tastes wonderful!) One night…
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anxiety from tea?
Ok so I haven't had a chance to do any research myself but I thought I'd ask and save some time if anyone has had this issue as well. I just bought a new tea (super obsessed with teas as I'm not a coffee drinker) from Harney & Sons called Royal Wedding tea. It's a white tea with cornflower, marigold, and rose in it. I LOVE…
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Is my goal too ridiculous?
Okay, so I regularly eat pretty healthily but I don't believe in cutting out my junk foods all together because I'm pretty happy with the way my body looks and I like to be able to enjoy my ice cream or whatever every now and then. This is my normal route and I've lost most of the weight that I had intended to lose by not…
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Hot Yoga Calorie Burn
Ok so if you talk to most hot yoga instructors they tout the ability to burn 500 calories in a 60 minute class of Hot yoga (power yoga or vinyasa). I was curious to see how many calories I would burn in the 90 minute class that i usually attend since I'm always soaked when I'm done. I've been wearing my bodymedia so I was…
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Bodymedia old school
Hi everyone! I just recently reactivated my Body Bugg (now switched over to Bodymedia) and I'm just learning the new layout of their online tracking system. Anyone else using the old school version with the new website? I've found that Bodymedia doesn't seem to have very much helpful information available on their website…
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being lazy sometimes
So I'll just get this out of the way first. I LOVE fruit. Vegetables.... that's a bit of a harder struggle for me (other than green beans, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots). What I've found though, is that I tend to get in a fruit rut. Each grocery shopping trip has its staples, apples, bananas, pears, grapes, etc. So…
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Think I've gone nuts!!
Ok so I'm very seriously considering signing up for another half marathon (just did my first one in October)........... in FEBRUARY........ in NEW HAMPSHIRE. Now back story, I hate the cold.... absolutely cannot stand it. So I have no idea why I feel this drive to sign up and do it. Maybe it's beacuse it's so outside my…
