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Lenten Scale Diet Official Thread - Join us!
The Idea: to break the hold that the scale has on us. Yeah sure that number when it goes down might motivate you ... but when it goes up it throws you off, right? The Truth: GUESS WHAT... the scale does not run our lives. If we eat right, and get activity we should lose weight, right? And its not all about that number is…
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Hey Runners - Major Blister Help Needed
Hi guys! Since November I have battled chronic blisters on my left foot. When I did my 14 miler before the half marathon, I thought I had it figured out since I got no major blisters. But on race day I got a HUGE blister right in the arch of my left foot and a smaller one on my right foot as well. Today I ran a 5K (2 weeks…
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Help me with a running base - advancing mileage question!!
I am no stranger to distance running -- I have run 17 half marathons and 2 marathons in the last 2.5 years. My last long run was April 20th and another 7 miles on April 27th. After that I injured my foot (and my back later) which required me to take 2 months off of running. I did not sit on my butt, instead I did CrossFit…
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Need help with planning ...
Just found out from my boss today that I will be going to 7 days on and 7 days off for a new schedule. While I am BEYOND excited for the time off of course ... how do I best plan to avoid things falling apart during the 7 days on? Like I wont have time to cook ... afraid I wont have time to work out etc. I will be working…
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My most recent race ... and my first DNF
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/emmaleigh47/view/how-do-you-define-failure-480517
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Finished my first marathon today ...
2 years ago I was 276 pounds and very unhappy with myself and my life. I had no hobbies, all I did was work and put other people ahead of my needs constantly. I decided to do something about it, and started training for a 5k race. I have NEVER been a runner, even when I was thinner. But I found something I loved ... and so…
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Favorite or Best Running Song ...
I realize that is posted about every other week ... but ... I have a very specific request. About 6 months ago I posted looking for running songs and found someone with awesome tastes. I download like everything she told me to and I love it ... so I figured I would try again. I like all kinds of music ... but my favorite…
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Don't point and laugh at the fat girl ...
If you have ever wanted to be a runner ... or if you have ever felt uncomfortable. This blog is for you ... its amazing how much its about the journey to be healthier ... not just the destination. I celebrated 2 years since I started running ... 13 half marathons, training for my first full marathon ... but oh yes I had…
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My 11th Half Marathon... and a PR baby ...
I cannot believe that I am even posting this ... I am still quite a bit over 2bills, but it amazing how much my body has changed 45 pounds later ... Check out my blog for the race report ... www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/emmaleigh47
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Calling Runners -- Shoe Question
Ok runners I need some advice. I went to a fun run last night and ended up at the table with one of the owners of the local running store (the OTHER local running store) who seems to feel that my leg problems are because my shoes are "too stable" and would like to see my try a neutral shoe. He gave me all the names so I…
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Compression Sleeves for Running
I have been battling shin splints, so my coach wanted me to start running in compression socks/sleeves. I wore them for a 6 mile run no problems and an 8 miles run (with a temp of 25 degrees) with no problem. Today I did a 10 miler -- temp was about 65 degrees. I was fine until about mile 6 when I began to get more and…
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Snacks on the Go
I work crazy hours and do not have access to a fridge or freezer during the day. I get lunch, but I am looking for a snack during the day - one in the morning and on in the afternoon. At the snack counter at the hospital is string cheese, granola bars, and smoothies. But these do not seem like great snacks... Any ideas?…
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Need New Running Songs - Can you Help?
I am quite picky about my music ... but going on all of these long runs my 115 songs arent doing it for me anymore and I need some new ones. My favorite running songs are from a variety of areas 1. Anything Pitbull 2. Enur - Calabria 2008 (if you havent heard this check it out) 3. Fireflight - Unbreakable 4. T pain - Take…
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Body Media Question
I am a huge fab of the Body Media but sick of having to explain it to people over and over and over. I will be getting a new labcoat soon so that will take care of the problem in 3-4 weeks. But in the meantime... has anyone tried it on their legs? Did it work? I dont want to not wear it for the next 3-4 weeks but I since I…
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I need new encouraging phrases ...
Besides Awesome! WTG! and Fabulous! What are some of your favorites when you are commenting on exercise or diaries! I want to support my friends ... but awesome is always the first word that comes to my mind!
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Withings WiFi Scale
Who owns this? Accuracy? Husband wants to buy this for me for Christmas I think.. It says it can tell the difference between people ... but we weigh about the same so how does that work?
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Spinning Class - Questions
So I finally bit the bullet and tried my first spin class this week. During the class I kinda hated it ... and prayed for it to be over, but after I find myself wanting to go back. I really struggled though, especially with anything involving standing up. I was able to keep my legs moving the whole class, but couldnt do…
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Runners with History of Herniated Discs...
HELP! I am getting advice from 3 different sources and it doesnt all agree with each other. Then when I question it I get the ole "well its your body I suppose you can do what you want" and I am being treated like I am a naughty patient. I want to do whats right, but what is wrong with wanting clear answers with clear…
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Body Media Fit Question??
I am a huge fan of my Body Media Fit ... and since I started wearing it all the time my calorie burns and intake is much more accurate but I have a problem ... what do you for the exercise you cant wear it for ... Specifically how do I tell it that I swam for 30 minutes... or water aerobics ... Im sure I should know how to…
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Help with an injury, calling all runners...
In October I started to have anterior quad pain that radiated into the medial quad. It would generally go away after 2-3 miles when running. I was able to run 2 halves back to back weekend without much problem. In fact the second half I felt awesome at mile 10. Following that half I started to get more quad pain ... but it…
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Do you do Yoga, Help?
My new running coach is in LOVE with the benefits of Yoga for distance runners. I am less amused, but have to admit that when I stopped doing crosstraining and ran more, I got more injuries. So I did 30 minutes of P90x yoga (the only yoga I know) tonight. He has never seen it, but when I explained it to him although he…
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Running after being sick, HELP!
Hi runner friends! The week prior, I logged 27 miles but last week I had a horrible cold that turned into pneumonia and caused me to miss my Monday, Tues, and Thursday runs. I moved my scheduled long run (13 miles) back to tomorrow so I could get one more day of rest. I am on antibiotics now, the coughing has mostly…
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Definately NOT a Domestic Goddess, HELP!!
Ok people who cook alot ... how do you decide on your menu for the week? Whats steps do you take as you decide? How do you quickly write out a grocery list? Do you do any prep over the weekend? Like cook once and eat many times? I may be an adult but I kinda suck at these domesticated things... can anyone help a girl out.…
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Whats your Body Fat %
Im confused! A couple of weeks ago when I went to see the trainer, I had my body fat measured again via four point calipers. He got 29% ... which places me in the acceptable range. I still have a ton of fat on my body (at least I think so) ... but according to the scales I am no longer "overweight". I started out with 47%…
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Running with your spouse (help needed)
Ok there is pure craziness at my house. Husband really wants to run the 10 miler training run with me tomorrow. The farthest he has ever went was 6.2 miles but he is convinced that he can do this ... no amount of arguing has made him any less convinced. The last time we ran together, it didnt go too well (we walked while I…
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5.6 pound GAIN in 2 days... AHHH!
OK ... so I promise you have I have been within my calorie goals... and making ok choices. No different than usual... I just havent had the time to log it... Friday I ran a half marathon distance... and gained 2 pounds the next day. I figured ok ... just a little bit of water weight, right? This morning, I am up another…
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Runners - Fuel Belt help?
I have struggled to find a fuel belt that I like (or carries enough water) ... stumbled on this one recommended by Jeff Galloway. Has the ability to carry 32oz of fluid... Wondering if anyone has tried this ... or if you have recommendations http://www.ifitnessinc.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=15&page=1
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Finished my Fourth Half Marathon ...
but I did not beat Al Roker (so close) ... :) One year ago today I was training for a 5K and struggling to do so ... and now this year I am going to run the half marathon associated with the same race that was my 5K last year ... The story of my last race is located here…
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What shoes do you wear for Zumba (or hip hop dancing)
I just bought some Nike Mystique ... they fit ok but are really quite unattractive. Should I do with them ... or do you have a better idea?
