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Already want a snack!
Today was a restart for me. Got a good night sleep and had in my head I was going to eat only good foods, get my water in and get to the gym. I've been good up until now when my craving for a salty snack (i.e., pretzels) comes on strong. I had plenty to eat and snacked on red peppers and carrots, but now really want to get…
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Already side lined.....
Day 2 of what I was hoping to be a week of clean eating and exercise and already I can't get to the gym b/c of work issues. I was hoping to do 45 minutes on the elliptical. (I did a 3 mile run on the treadmill yesterday plus some lunges/squats, etc. last night). I like to get to the gym before the lunch time rush b/c it…
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Getting flat or flatter abs
My stomach is my issue and always has been. I gain all my weight right in the mid-section and takes me forever to loose. So, I'm trying to refocus my energy and dedication once again in hopes that I loose 20 lbs. and feel and look better. I've read so many times that abs are made in the kitchen and not in the gym, so as…
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Other choices than fitbit
My husband is having trouble with the fitbit I bought him. He can't get the app on his type of phone (I believe a samsung) and having trouble having it synch with the home computer. Are there other options out there that will track your activity and also synch with MFP?
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FitBit
Several people at my office have lost a lot of weight all by increasing their activity and logging their foods. They use the fit bit and synch it with myfitnesspal. I just wonder if I can really lose weight by eating 2000 calories. I am an active person and when I go to the gym and add an addition 35 minutes of activity it…
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Starting over
I had lost about 10 lbs. last winter/spring and only had about 10 more lbs. to loose to reach my goal, but then just totally lost track of my eating plan and here I am back to where I started (plus 5 lbs.). I really need to loose 25 lbs. and will take it one day at a a time in hopes that I can just learn to curb my…
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Calf/Shin pain
I ran 4 1/2 miles outside on Sunday and did a little over a mile on the treadmill yesterday with an incline of 2.0. Today my shins/calfs are sore. Was going to do at least 3 miles today b/c tomorrow and Thursday have no time fo rthe gym. The pain is not horrrible, but don't want to make it worse. You think I should skip…
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Training for 10k
I started running last year with the C25k program. Completed 2 5k runs and have now started training for a 10k in October. I'm up to week 10 and have tried 2 times to complete the 5 - 10 minute runs with walk breaks in between but each time, couldn't get through the last run. As a side note, the first time I tried it, I…
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Very tough time with 5k yesterday
I posted this on another board, but figured I would vent again. I ran my second 5k and although I did it in decent time for me - 29.08, I struggled to get through the race. I completed the C25k program in December and have been running 3+ miles several times a week. Did my first 5k on St. Patrick's day in very cold weather…
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Very tough time with 5K yesterday
Ran in a 5k race yesterday and even though I did it in a decent time (29.08), I struggled to finish. I started the C25k in September and have been running 3 plus miles a few times a week without issue. Ran my first official 5k on St. Patrick's Day in very cold temps and did it in 30.45, but didn't feel like I struggled to…
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Boneless skinless chicken thighs - need recipe
I have 2 packages of chicken thighs in the freezer that I want to use. Any good healthy recipes?? I had one for it with mango salsa, but I have been eating a lot of salsa and want something different. Should I just season and grill??
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Ran my first 5k on Sunday!!
Just wanted to let everyone know that is starting this program that it will make a runner out of you. I started it in Sept. and b.c of being a working Mom of 3, wife and family issues, it took me till the end of December to complete it. I have kept up with the running and completed my first official 5k race on Sunday. I…
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Running too much?
I'm a new runner and recently completed the c25k. I have my first official 5k in February and trying to stay on track with my running. I want this to become a part of my life. I LOVE running. How do I know if I'm running too much as a new runner?? This is what I've done the last few days and wonder if it I should continue…
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Training for 5k - skipping gym today ok??
So, I'm training for my first 5k in February. I ran on Friday and Sunday, both days did 3 miles. I was hoping to go to the gym today during lunch, but super tired b/c for whatever crazy reason, I couldn't sleep after 3 am and up for the day at 5:15 am. I'm really feeling sluggish now at work. I was thinking of taking a…
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First 5k on Feb 10
I want to sign up for my first 5k on February 10th. I have done the couch to 5k program and into week 8. I can run for 30 minutes straight and hope to continue my training that will prepare me for the race on February 10th. Do you think it is too soon? It is likely to be cold out as it is NJ. I do most of my runs at the…
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Want to go to the gym for a run but sick??
Woke up yesterday feeling like the start of another sinus infection. I missed the gym for 2 weeks b/c I was sick and then the craziness of the holidays. Now I want to get back on track wtih my running, but as the morning goes on I'm wondering if I should skip it again today and try for tomorrow. I've only been to the gym…
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Muffin Top - Baby Fat - Cardio??
I finally joined the gym and plan to go at least 4x a week. I am working on the couch to 5k program, getting time on the elliptical machine, eating well 90% of the time, drinking my water and green tea and working towards finally losing the 15 lbs. of baby weight I've been holding on to for 18 months. Now, I really enjoy…
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Couch to 5k - How much did you loose?
I'm doing the couch to 5 k program, on week 2 and so far so good. I'm trying my best to watch what I eat, but not as diligent as I should be about posting the calories. I want to loose about 15 lbs. Just wondered, if all I do is the couch to 5k, and then get into running a few miles every other day, is that enough of an…
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How to keep focused at night??
I do great with my eating all day but once it comes to dinner time, and I get home iwth the kids after working all day, I loose all self control and pick and eat the wrong things and it is so stupid. I have in my head what I'm going to eat and before I even have a chance to think, I've picked at a zillion stupid high…
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Looking for a good pedometer
I have a pedometer that is pretty simple. Measures my steps for the day, calories burned, ksteps taken on a daily basis. I'm looking for one that is a little more high tech, but not too crazy. I remember reading about one in a magazine that will tell you how many more steps you need to take through out the day and be a…
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Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem
So, I've been trying to loose the last 15 lbs. for months after having my 3rd and final child in March 2011. I was doing really well with the 17 Day Diet, but it seems like I have no real free time to prepare and organize my meals everyday right now. I have a 1 year old and almost 3 year old and a 7 year old and a very…
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How much weight did you loose doing C25K?
I'm trying to loose 15 lbs. and I am seriously thinking about giviing the Coutch to 5K a try to help me out. I try to stick to the workout DVDs but hard to find time when I'm home b/c of the kids and housework. Anyone who did this, how much weight did you loose and did you do any other form of exercise?
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Really good pedometer
I remember seeing an ad for a really high tech pedometer in some magazine that will tell you how much more you have to walk to reach your total steps and very interactive. I have a simple pedometer that tracks my steps and calories burned, but I wanted a more sophisticated one. Anyone have any suggestions??
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What do you guys eat?
I'm trying to lose 15 lbs. and have been trying for a while. I was doing the 17 Day Diet after the New Year and dropped about 8 lbs., but got off track and now just going up and down with 2 lbs. but getting nowhere with my goal. I'm trying to track my caloric intake and stick to approximately 1200 calories a day. I have 3…
