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Your running uniform
I'm wondering what everyone wears when they go for a run outside. It seems like most people listen to music, but the thought of not hearing the things going on around me kinda freaks me out. I've also seen that some people carry pepper spray for dogs (or creeps probably.) What clothes do you wear? A hat? Sunglasses? What…
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Best workouts to do on Netflix?
Does anyone use Netflix to watch workout videos instantly? I just realized there are probably a good amount available, but I'd rather not weed through the crummy ones first to find one I like. Any recommendations?
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TOM is MIA. Ladies?
I had my third baby in March (was 240+lbs at delivery) and started here in April at 219lbs. Now, 7 months later I'm down to 166. I had one period two months ago and haven't seen any sign of it since. With my other babies my cycle came back regular when they were 13 months old (with my first) and 3 months old (with my…
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Joint supplements?
Just wondering if anyone takes anything for crummy joints. Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, etc.. And if so, do you feel any better?
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Runners with HRMs
I don't have a HRM, but I'm wondering for those of you that do, how many calories do you burn in your average mile? How 'bout a 5k? What is your pace? I just saw a post where someone said they burnt 590cals (or something) running a 5k, and that seemed high. I always figure about 100-150 per 11ish minute mile (I'm 5'7"…
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What do you do when you just want to SNACK?
I've been at this for a few weeks now, and I've only had a couple snack attacks. So far today I have eaten great, got in a decent workout, drank a bunch of water, and now I could sit down and stuff my face. Where does this awful feeling come from? Ugh! And what do you do when it hits you? I'm gonna go water my garden and…
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Weirdos at the gym. Ladies?
The other day at the gym there was a creepy guy staring at all the girls and making way too much icky eye contact. I thought about mentioning it to one of the guys at the desk, but I didn't want to make a big deal if he was just a social weirdo. I got a really icky vibe being around him. What do you do when someone at the…
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My husband "can't believe this is really happening."
Today I was frantically looking for a pair of smaller jeans I bought a few weeks ago knowing I would shrink into them. I was in my underwear and asked my husband if he had seen them. He just looked at me, smiled, and said, "I can't believe this is really happening." He told me he didn't expect me to ever get so serious…
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Recommend a good blender
My blender sucks, and so has every blender I've ever owned. Can someone recommend one that won't leave my smoothies chunky and is able to crush ice?
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Yummy but ugly food
I just ate a big bowl of cucumbers, grape tomatoes, crumbled feta, and balsamic vinegar. One of my staples. By the end of the bowl it looked like mud, and I had to just eat it without looking. I definitely "eat with my eyes." Does anyone else eat something that is delicious but gross to look at?
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Degenerative Joint Disease at 29?? :(
I started running (C25K) a couple months ago on my treadmill. After my first outside run I developed pain in my ankle (which i suspected was a stress fracture), and after two weeks of appointments and tests I was just told I have degenerative joint disease in my heels and ankles. Does anyone know what this means for my…
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Pear Shapes-Show me your before and after pics!
Right now I'm 5'7" 199lbs (hopefully less, haven't weighed myself in a week) and a size 18 with huge hips and thighs (50" hips, 29.5" thighs.) I realized the other day that my thighs are bigger than my waist was until just a few years ago. Ouch. Just looking for some inspiration. Show me what I have to look forward to!
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Ankle injury-Exercise ideas please!
After my first run on pavement I thought I had what was a stress fracture. My doctor thinks it's just a strain, but he says no walking (as exercise) or running (duh) for a couple weeks. Swimming is a lovely idea obviously, but I don't have access to a pool. Does anyone have ideas for exercise I can do? I'll wait til it…
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Stress Fractures?
I'm pretty sure I have a stress fracture in my ankle. :sad: I was doing C25K on my treadmill, and once I hit week 8 I took my running outside to a paved trail. I ended up feeling great and running farther, and faster than I had ever run on the treadmill. By that evening I was pretty sore all over. The next day (yesterday)…
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Armband for Droid Incredible
Will my Incredible (1) fit in any smart phone armband, or do I need something specific? Any recommendations?
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Music that makes you push harder
What music makes you really work when you are feeling totally pooped? What makes you run faster? What gets you in the zone when you're working out? I'm about to take my running outside and need a good mix.
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First 5K-What is/was your time goal?
Right now I'm not a runner by any stretch of the imagination. I started a C25K program this week and am feeling really good about it. So good in fact that I told a runner (like, SERIOUS runner) friend of mine about it, and now she wants to run one together. She will actually be super encouraging and supportive, and I'm…
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Exercising sore muscles?
How much time to you give yourself to recover after a workout that has left your sore? Any more than a day or two? Or do you get right back at it and work the same muscles? I started 30 Day Shred two days ago, and my abs and thighs are a little sore. I'm planning on doing it again today but just wanted to make sure I'm not…
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Going out to eat
So Friday my husband and I have our first date night since having our baby two months ago, and I'm sitting here googling menus and nutrition information like a maniac. I've been at this about 40 days, and I've stuck to my calories and exercise and am feeling really good. I haven't been out in months, and now I'm making…
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Your favorite Jillian Michaels DVD
For those of you who have tried the Jillian Michaels workouts, which are your favorites and why? I see 30DS, Ripped in 30, and No More Trouble Zones talked about on here. I'm just not sure which one I should start with. Suggestions?
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212 and proud!
I weighed myself today, and at 212lbs I can't believe the first thing I felt was PRIDE. 212 is so much higher than I want to be. I feel all squishy and slow and jiggly. I'm uncomfortable in my clothes. I still hide from cameras. I get nervous at the thought of running into someone I haven't seen in a long time. BUT I lost…
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Cycling and butt pain
Any tips to avoid horrid butt pain (tailbone I suppose) during/after a long ride? I did a 25 mile ride last year and loved everything about it except having to scooch around on my seat for the second half because my tailbone hurt. Any advice? Amazing seats? Cushions? Keep riding and suck it up?
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Do you log ALL activity as exercise?
With it being Spring I'm seeing a lot of yard work/mowed lawn/etc. kind of posts. I haven't been logging that stuff at exercise because I don't want to see that I have extra calories. I just factor that stuff into my activity level that I set when I made my profile. Do you log chores/yard work as exercise?
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Knee pain
I just started walking/jogging, and I'm having a little bit of discomfort on the inner parts of my knees (like where they would touch if I put my legs together.) I'm just wondering if this is normal considering I haven't been active for a long time, and if not, what I can do to prevent further pain/injury. Thanks!
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Should I buy 30 Day Shred?
I'm looking for a structured workout to do on the days I'm not doing my C25K program (just started this week.) I generally get really bored with videos and don't end up using them. 30 Day Shred seems to be super popular on MFP, so I'm wondering what everyone thinks. What equipment (if any) do you need? Does it work a lot…
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Fat. Last place gained=First place lost?
I am a total pear and always gain weight on my hips and thighs first. Now that I've had three kids and gained 50lbs I'm chubby all over. I'm wondering if I'll notice weight loss in my belly/face/arms before I notice it in my lower half. Is it true that the last place fat is stored is the first place for it to leave? I know…
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Good fat/Bad fat?
My daily fat is set at 41g, and I'm noticing I go over that pretty quickly with things like olive oil and avocados. How do you balance good fats and bad fats? To me 1/2 an avocado is not at all equal to a cheddarbest sausage (which I had at a party yesterday and noticed was similar.) Should I be worried about going "over"…
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How much fat are you eating daily?
My daily fat is set at 41g, and after eating mostly fruits and veggies, a tiny bit of olive oil, a luna bar, and 1/2C of sesame sticks I'm over for the day. Dinner hasn't even come yet! I don't even want to think about how much fat I was eating before starting MFP. :/ How much fat are you eating?
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Breastfeeding and weight loss?
I just started to get serious about exercise and counting calories within the last week. My baby is 5 weeks old, and until now I've had more than enough milk for him (and I've always overproduced with all of my kids.) Now I'm definitely noticing a decrease. I set my activity level to "very active" in my profile to allow…
