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approx. how big is a 4oz chicken breast?
we eat a lot of chicken breast but I think they are bigger than one serving but not sure?
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How do you do it!?
How do you find the energy to work out when you little one is not sleeping well?? Suddenly these last few weeks our 8 month old has been getting up 2-4 Times every night or more. By the end of the day I just don't have the energy to run like I had been and I already get up at 6 for work and only average 6 hours of sleep.…
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Mentally need some cardio!!
I've been fighting a sinus infection/congestion for almost two weeks now. Anytime I try to do any cardio I feel like my head is going to explode or I can't breathe, but mentally I feel like I'm going to go crazy if I can't get some good cardio in soon! I feel like I have a ton of energy I just need to get out. Any…
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is insanity online anywhere?
I've looked for it on youtube but have never been able to find the actual work outs. Just wondered if they were online anywhere or if you had to fork out the money for the DVD's.
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Pants for winter running?
i have no long pants for running and it's getting cold here what type, materials, brands , styles etc. Do you suggest and why? Thanks!
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Weekend fail!
During the week it's easier to control my snacking because I'm busy. On the weekends I snack out of boredom and forget to track or don't track because I eat so little at a time it doesn't seem like much but I think it really adds up. Any suggestions to avoid snacking or at least track accurately Thanks
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high protein snacks?
I've been trying to slowly work more protein into my diet as I've been eating a lot of carbs and fats lately. Looking for some good high protein snacks and meals that are relatively cheap. What high protein foods do you love?
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running regression (getting discouraged!)
I've been doing couch to 5k for about the last 9 weeks and doing great. I have finished the program once before on a treadmill took a few weeks off then started the program over but on a track this time (much harder for me.) I've been stuck on week 6 for about 3 weeks and haven't been able to finish the runs that I did a…
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To eat or not to eat ?
Lately I've been struggling to stay under my calorie limit. My question is if I'm over my calories for the day but my stomach is growling and hungry should I eat or not? I guess I'm asking if my stomach is growling does that mean I need to eat or will I do myself a diservice somehow by not eating when my stomach is telling…
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Nearing goal = loss of motivation :(
As I've been losing weight I've always had dates to set my goals for, things I wanted to looked good for vacation, class reunion etc. Well in the last year and a half I've lost almost 75 lbs i really only have 15 or so lbs until I've reached my goal. The problem is I don't have any special dates to set my goals for and…
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Runners where do you run in the winter?
It's getting darker out sooner and I know it'll be getting colder soon. Do you continue to run outside in the winter? I've always struggled to run in the cold. last winter I had a free gym membership because I was a student Which I don't have anymore. Any suggestions on alternate workouts or tips for running in the cold…
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talk to me about TurboFire
Like it, Love it, Hate it? What can you compare the workouts to, are they similar to taebo? Do you need equipment to do the workouts weights bands etc? Is it worth the money? I was a fan of taebo but all the workouts seemed to be the same and I got bored with it so I haven't done it in awhile but love kickboxing type…
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NSV... I really made a lifestyle change!
It occurred to me today that I have done something that I had always thought of as a myth so to speak. I never believed that people actually made lifestyle changes. I guess I always thought that people would diet for awhile and that eventually everyone "fell back of the wagon" and went back to their unhealthy lifestyles.…
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Is there a "right" way to breathe when you run?
Does it matter if you breathe through your nose or mouth, or how deep your breaths are, if you breathe from your chest or stomach etc.... I ask because in the last couple of weeks almost every time I run I end up with a side stitch to some degree sometimes if I slow down my pace I can continue other times I can stop and…
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Running Pain
My last two runs I've ended up with very painful cramps right under my right breast. It's a very sharp pain that will sometimes go away when I'm running but may come back. On my last run I was only about 5 minutes in when it started, then it went away for a bit and came back maybe 15 minutes later. Does this have to do…
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Strength routines for women
I've been running for the last 8 months and am looking to add more regular strength training to my routine. I can't afford a gym membership and have to do it at home. I have 5lb, 10lb, and 15lb dumbbells and a curling bar with some various weights that can be added. I need a routine that tells me exactly what to do on…
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After couch to 5k??
I have two weeks left in the couch to 5k program I just finished my last 25 minute run and did 2 miles in that time. Where do you go after you finish the program? Do you just continue to add time to your run? Do you try to increase your speed, if so how do you go about doing this? Is there another program I should start…
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Polar HRM gets stuck at 201
This is the 3rd time my HR on my HRM has gotten stuck at 201bpm any suggestions on what to do? I have to stop it and start it over for it to monitor my HR correctly again (and no my HR isn't really 201 lol)
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remedy for sore muscles
The backs of my thighs are still sore from a workout I did probably 5 days ago, despite all the stretching I've done. I've also done several hot baths and showers, and a little massage. Anything else I can do, or do I just keep doing what I'm doing and wait for it to go away? Thanks
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New runner: when to take days off?
I've been doing the couch to 5k and I know you are supposed to take days off. I ran on sunday and was supposed to rest yesterday so I did but I really had the urge to go for a short run. Do I have to rest or is it ok to go ahead and do a short run will I be wearing myself down if I do this? I've only been running since…
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If you have young kids
Do you track things like playing at the park or running around outside with your kids. Some days I'm at the park chasing my 17 month old up stairs and down slides and everything else. Some days are more active than others do you record those activities as exercise?
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good websites for recipes ????
What are some good websites for simple healthy meals? Preferably that offer the nutritional values of the meal as well.
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Protein shake recipes
Can anyone suggest some protein shake recipes that aren't ungodly sweet? I see all these cake batter recipes and stuff but I can't stand them because they are way too sweet!!!
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The great debate HRM or Fitbit
I've been doing the couch to 5k and want something to better track my calories burned but I also like that I can wear the Fitbit all day long and track all activity not just my workouts. How does fitbit do with running would I be better off with a HRM?
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NSV for me!!!
A couple NSV actually first off I'm wearing size 12 jeans I can't remember EVER fitting in a size 12 the smallest I've ever been was a 14/16. NSV number two my husband asking me "are you looking at yourself in the mirror?" because I do it all the time! I actually LOVE looking at myself in the mirror now, and I used to…
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If you're not used to supportive shoes
I overpronate they say I need shoes with support but all of them that I've tried on make my feet somewhat sore...Is this just because I'm not used to having the support I need? Should I just give the shoes time to break in? Or do I really not need that much support?
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heart rate Fat burn vs. Fitness
I usually end up in the fitness level for a majority of the time I'm running. Does this mean I'm not burning fat, but I'm still burning calories? So in the fitness level you're still losing weight right? Can someone explain this to me?
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Got my Polar FT 7 and new running shoes!!
Headed to the gym to try them out is there anything I should know about the HRM before I go? Any tidbits tricks or tips that you didn't know when you first started using one?
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pain with new shoes?
I just got new running shoes and I went running for the first time with them and I had some pain in the arch of my right foot....should I return them and try something else or do I just need for them to get broken in....Also it feels like my right foot is tilting inward at my ankle I've also noticed this with my old shoes…
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what to look for in a HRM
Any good brands, models, features to look for? All of them I've looked at seem so big are there smaller models?
