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Hamptons Half/Full Marathon in NY
Has anyone ever done this race? Considering doing it this fall for my second half!
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Freaking out about first half marathon
My first half marathon is this Sunday. I've been training since July (though I started with practically no base...my first "long run" was 3 miles!). I completed my last long run of 12 miles a week ago. This past weekend I had a short duathlon (run 2 mi, bike 9 mi, run 2 mi) and this week I plan on chilling out and doing…
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Shakeout run before race, yay or nay?
Hey guys! My first 10k is tomorrow morning. I'm not sure whether or not I should do a shorter shakeout run tonight or not? I think I took the day off before every 5K that I've done but I didn't really properly train for any of them either. Any advice on what to eat for dinner? Can you guess that I am insanely nervous?…
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Need a new workout program! Suggestions?
Hey guys! I'm looking for a workout program, it doesn't matter if it's 30 days, 90, etc. I have lots of Jillian Michaels DVDs and while I love her, I need something different. I am interested in Chalean Extreme and T25 but I'm not sure which one to pick, or if there are others that would better suit my goals. My goals: I…
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Deadlifts - Smith machine or dumbbells? (no barbell)
Hey guys, I tried searching the forums but couldn't come up with anything. I just started NROL4W on Monday, and I also joined a Planet Fitness that same day. Before you say OMG WHY DID YOU DO THAT, I'll tell you that I really wanted to get started with lifting and I am moving in a few months (I don't know to where yet) so…
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Personal Trainers - How did you start?
Hey guys, I'm studying for the ACSM CPT Exam now and it's scheduled for March 16th. I'm getting my CPR/AED this weekend. Right now I work a full time desk job that couldn't be more opposite from a career in fitness. I'm going to start taking classes part time in the summer for a degree in dietetics and eventually be a…
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Stretching
Hey guys! So I started adult ballet in September after not being in a dance studio for 12 years. Needless to say, I was very inflexible when I started. It's getting a little bit better, but I totally lost any flexibility I had during Christmas break. Class last night was TERRIBLE for me. I know I need to stretch every day.…
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Holiday Break at the Studio :(
Is anyone else's studio closing for all of next week? I had my last ballet class last night for the next two weeks and I'm sad, and I also feel like I'm going to SUCK when I go back after break! haha. Guess I'll have to practice in my kitchen! The fact that I'm bummed about this has also got me thinking that I should start…
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5 Ideas for Spaghetti Squash
Found this on Fitsugar and it helped me a lot so thought I would share! http://www.fitsugar.com/5-Recipe-Ideas-Spaghetti-Squash-1900523 1. Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and bake it at 350°F for 30 minutes or until you can pierce it with a knife with little resistance. While it's baking, sauté diced…
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Get Drunk, Not Fat
Just found this website while googling what drinks fit in my cals for tonight... getdrunknotfat.com It has a really big list of all different kinds of beer, liquor, wines, etc. with calorie counts and they list the source that they got the calorie count from. It's really helpful and I thought I'd share!
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NSV because I can't read!!
Right now I am between a US size 8 and 10. All my jeans and work pants are size 10 but they are all pretty loose and I should really buy new ones. I went shopping and found a really cute french connection sweater dress. Grabbed my usual 10, tried it on, fell in love, purchased. When I got home I looked at the tag…
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Runners - Is it rude...
To run through a cemetery? There's a huge one with lots of great hills near my house but I've always steered clear because I wasn't sure about the etiquette. Thanks!
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What are your favorite veggies?
And how do you like to prepare them? I need to eat more veggies and I need some ideas!
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Ballet - Bad for "Big" Girls...
So I was starting to feel better about my body. I started adult ballet classes this week (I'm 28) and having loved it as a kid, it's awesome to be back. But putting on a leotard, tights, and little black shorts and looking in the mirror was kinda rough. I'm 5'8" and 161, and the other ladies in class were shorter and…
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Playlist for Running 3 Miles in 30 Minutes
Hey guys, Just came across this on fitsugar. For those 10 minute milers, they made a playlist of 8 where each song is 150bmp (perfect tempo for running a 10 minute mile). It's 30 minutes long so you can get 3 miles in. They have the playlist on spotify here:…
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How do you measure your hips?
Is it around the biggest part of your butt? Or above your butt, like where you would wear really low rise pants? Thanks!
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What are your favorite dance-y workout DVDs?
Besides zumba....
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HRMs - You get what you pay for!
I got a $7 HRM from ebay. It said I burned 24 calories during 25 minutes of 30 Day Shred Level 3 yesterday... ...I burn more than that taking my morning poop. Bit the bullet and ordered a Polar FT4.
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Alternatives to Poultry?
Hey guys, I have recently (like...today) given up chicken and turkey. Just can't do it anymore. I hate the taste, texture, everything. I have been masking it with sauces/seasoning/herbs and there's no reason I have to force myself to keep eating for the nutritional benefits. I like red meat and pork, but what do you…
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Mini goal achieved!
I am finally in the "normal" BMI range! I know the BMI scale doesn't mean a whole lot, but it's kinda cool to put in my info and it finally tells me I'm not overweight. I am rewarding myself by making sure I never see "overweight" pop up on the BMI scale ever again!
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Nice Restaurant - What to eat?
Hey guys, I'm going out for a nice dinner on Saturday. What should i get? http://www.northshorepavilion.com/uploads/docs-seaglass/menus/dinner.pdf
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Veggie Quinoa Salad
I made this last night. I have never tried quinoa before and thought I'd give it a whirl. This is a salad you eat cold. It makes 12 servings and I made it to take something different for lunch. It came out so good, and even the boyfriend loves it! I only put a total of 1tsp salt (it asked for 3! yikes!) and only put 1tbsp…
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Question about MFP Weekly Exercise Goal
I feel kind of stupid for asking, but does the weekly goal in the exercise tab of MFP run Monday-Sunday?
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Equipment for P90X?
Hey guys, I just ordered P90X from Craigslist and was wondering what size dumbbells I need? I am a girl and have never done any kind of lifting besides 3 and 5lbs for 30DS. So I have 3lb and 5lb and that's it. I am going to buy a pull up bar and already have a yoga mat. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks.
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Meals/Snacks - no refrigeration?
So I think we know that a lot of the healthiest foods belong in the fridge. On Friday I'll be spending about 9 hrs at an airport/on a plane. Just thinking about what I should take to eat during that time. I really want to avoid airport food at all costs, but I'm kind of drawing a blank on what to bring. What do you guys…
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Gained 3lb from soup?!
I made a tuscan veggie soup last night for dinner (and was going to bring some to work today for lunch too) but I gained 3lbs today! I got low sodium broth and didn't put any extra salt in, and carefully calcuated calories to be about 300 per serving. Can you really retain 3lbs of water weight from soup?? :(
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Does your SO know how much you weigh?
I've been with my boyfriend for 8 years, and I have always been too embarassed to tell him my weight. He asks and says he doesn't care, but I refuse. After 8 years, do you think this is really something I need to keep secret from him? He's never had a weight problem and is a healthy 185lb at 6'1", and actually has to keep…
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Inputting 30 Day Shred into MFP Exercise?
Hey guys, Just started 30 Day Shred Level 1 today...after a 3 mile run outside. Holy crap. Anyway, anyone know how to best enter the video into Exercise?
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Strength Training for Women Routines?
Hi! I have just begun getting serious about weight loss. I was doing the couch to 5K and saw very little results during the program, but it was probably because of all the crap I was eating. Two weeks ago I changed my diet (more protein, less carbs, very little processed foods) and have been seeing the lbs come off. I also…
