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Muscle tape for strains.....
Anyone have success with using muscle tape for strains? I have a pulled calf muscle from falling down stairs. I typically run 4.5 miles 3-4 times a week and I can't get past 1.5 miles without it causing me so much pain I can hardly walk back to my car. It will feel good prior to my run then I guess the impact is just to…
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MapMyRun, RunKeeper, Nike+, which one is best??
I have been using MapMyRun and my time and distantance is NEVER the same - I followed the trouble shooting suggestions of turning off my wifi and still same issues. I even upgraded to the app you have to purchase thinking it would be better, but same issues. Anyone have great success with one over another? If I'm doing…
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28 Day Colon Cleanse - thoughts, suggestions???
I have NEVER put much thought into doing a colon cleanse but lately I have been having too many "cheat" meals. Telling myself that it fits into my calorie limit but at the end of the day its still crap! And crap is what got me here, so a friend suggested we try a 28 day colon cleanse. No dairy, no animal product, no…
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WOMEN - weight loss and hair loss????
I have always had a very thick and full head of long hair. Since loosing weight my hair is starting to fall out in massive amounts! I have always lost a handful during hair washing and brushing but this is much more than that. Has anyone else had this happen? Can anyone give me some hope that this is some kind of 7 year…
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Picking the right running shoe........
Before all of you suggest me to go to a professional running shoe store and get fitted, thats not an possible right now! We live hours from the closest mall / shoe store so thats where I need your help. I'm looking for a good running shoe for a somewhat new runner. I run 4 miles every other day, I'm flat footed and strike…
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Why I don't deserve nice clothes.....
So today started off as a NSV for me and now I'm kicking myself!!!!!!!!! I bought a pair of brand name jeans in the smallest size I have seen in 10+ years. I had been putting off wearing them because they were still a little sung but I decided today was the day! Felt great in them got lots of compliments and…
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Flax seeds vs. Chia seeds
So what is the difference between the two? I know they both offer omaga, fiber and help keep you full. However chia seeds are much harder to find and cost WAY more but besided that what are the added benifits to chia over flax???? Oh and do you prefer your seeds whole or ground?
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Suggestion on buying a HRM that won't break the bank?
I would like to workout using a HRM because from what I can tell it will give me the most accurate numbers from my workout. I know you get what you pay for but since I'm still kind of new to all this I don't want to spend a ton of money just yet. Unless I hear that I need to just bite the bullet and invest. Suggestions????
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When do you stop trying??
OK so what to you do when people tell you that you have inspired them to start getting healthy and then they dont really follow through. I have had several people tell me they would like my help and support because they see my progress, they even join MFP but then nothing! I have tried to send them modivational comments or…
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I'm running my 1st 5K tomorrow and not sure what to eat.....
I have to stay within 1200 calorie diet but I want to make srue I'm up to the challange tomorrow. Any suggestions on what to eat today?
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Need a little motivation.....
I've been doing the couch to 5K along with MFP calorie counting for 3.5 weeks. The first two weeks I noticed a big difference and I was feeling GREAT. But I'm not seeing much difference lately and I'm afraid it's becaue I'm not eating all my calories. I eat at least 3 meals a day and 1 -2 snacks but I'm still coming in…
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How bad is it to dink Diet Coke??
I'm on week 2 of my couch to 5K workouts and staying within my calorie intake. I LOVE diet coke but I have heard that it isn't good to drink carbonated drinks while trying to lose weight. I drink water as well but do have at least 1 maybe 2 diet cokes a day. Any adivse or comments?
