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Old habits
So yesterday I went to my favorite local diner and ordered what I usually eat there. It ended up being a 1300 calorie breakfast! After I logged everything it made me take a step back and think to myself, "I cannot believe I used to eat like this everyday!" I think about the healthy lifestyle changes I have made and feel…
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Iron deficiency
Ok, so I am having serious trouble getting enough iron. Not a huge meat eater, so I'm looking for non meat suggestions. I eat almonds and a spinach salad almost every day, but I'm at a loss. Pretty sure I'm anemic as I have all the classic signs of anemia. I know I can take a supplement if it comes down to it, but I would…
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shin splints, I think...
Ok, so I started doing Couch to 5k, and now I am ridiculously sore in the shins and muscles in my anterior calves. They hurt so bad and feel like they are on fire. Last time I jogged was tuesday, and I wanted to resume my workout wednesday afternoon, but my shins are in so much pain I cannot fathom even taking a fast paced…
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cardio suggestions?
I really would like to incorporate more cardio into my exercixe routine. I used to ride my bike between 10-15 miles a day, however due to shredded cartilage in my hip I cannot ride anymore. Also, my physical therapist said no running or jumping. I am going to see an orthopedic surgeon at the end of this month for probable…
