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Running Success
Hi All! I hadn't run since high school, so the thought of starting to run again was terrifying, if not unappealing...but I really wanted to do it! I started with the couch to 5K program, completed it, and ran my 1st 5K in November 2010! After taking a brief "winter break" from running, I was ready to get back into it…
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies...yum!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies... Very Low Fat and Low Sugar! 66 calories per cookie (if you make 24 cookies) Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup of oats (either old fashioned or quick) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon a little less than 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp…
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5'0" Looking for running pants...
I am 5'0" tall, and in search of running pants for the fall and winter. Does anyone have any ideas on where to purchase short running pants? Everything seems like it is so long and big...and a lot of the time the "girls" stuff doesn't seem high quality. I would rather pay more and buy once, than spend less and have to…
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Struggling with the last 10lbs
I am a mom of 2 who is trying to lose the last 10lbs of baby weight gain (past 6 months I no longer consider it baby weight...its now my weight). I have been measuring and logging everything I eat (no cheating and no picking off of my toddlers plate). I stay under my calorie goals set at 1200. I have been exercising a lot…
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The Final Stretch...
Anyone else out there working on shedding their last 10-15 pounds? I joined the website to get in shape and lose the final 10...challenging to say the least. I think the last few are holding on tight and don't want to let go...Join me to shed the last 10-15lbs. My goal is be my ideal weight by Thanksgiving. What are your…
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Calculating calories burned *specific exercises* need help
I have been trying to find out how to calculate (and therefore record) how many calories I would burn doing certain activities, but I can't seem to find anywhere that tells me! Activity 1: Pushing a single stroller with a 2 year old riding, and backpacking a 6 month old. (children are 27lbs and 17lbs) Activity 2:…
