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almost time for my 2nd half
I run my second half in 18 days.. My first was in May of this past year and I did a 2:15, which I was proud of. The course had some hills but not a ton.. but a hill at like 11.5 miles was not fun. This second one is totally flat. so my dream goal is to make a run at a 2hr Questions; 1. How much did you improve from your…
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Newbie (hope i fit in)
Just started running about 16 months ago and my original goal was to do a half by my 50th birthday. But I found a great running group and a friend felt I was ready and volunteered to stay with me the entire time Finished it in 2:15 so I guess not bad for my first one.. I have tentatively schedule another one for mid…
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Running my First Half
I have a large FL, but rarely post in the forums..... I am running my first half next Sunday.. I was going to wait until July or August to do one but fate intervened... I defiintiely wanted to do one before my 50th birthday A friend from my running group who has done 6-7 halfs and a couple fulls has graciously volunteered…
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general thoughts on my intake
Hello: Just looking for general thougths I am 5 ft 9 currently at about 176 lbs and about 20-21% BF per BF scale (I know its not the best but its all I have ) and my trainer agrees with this rough assessment. I am 49 yrs old. I started at 210 lbs about 14 mths ago I was using the "Road Map" and getting my TDEE calculation…
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Men Who Put on Fat Very Quickly
I am eating at a deficit and doing lots of running.. well by lots I mean .. around the block a couple of times.. My belly is just bulking up tremendously.. I am getting a nice increase in BF% Am I a special case?
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My story such as it is
Hello: My name is Charlie and I have been at MFP for like 10 months. I was one of those people that NEVER had to worry about weight. I was always told that..... "It will catch up to you when you are 20, when you are 25, when you are 30 etc.... I had played cardio type sports in my youth (basketball, baseball, etc) and…
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water intake
If I am carrying my protein shake in an open container and its raining, how much extra water should I log I need Al Roker ..stat
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just like the other guy. suggestions on a path forward
hi all. I greatly respect Side steel and sara very much . so i am posting here I have been at MFP since July started at 210lbs and not sure about BF% at that time.. But i did have hypertension for sure if not actual high BP Started the road map about September id say and the calculation of TDEE - 20% put me at 1994…
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need a few more mfp exhorters amd friends
Been at this for about a month of dedicated mfp loggong. Never had to lose weight before so this is new to me. My issurs were soda And lack of exercise. I am far from hard core. Just anticipating a plateau And looking for buds to encourage each other to try new foods or exercises
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Relative newbie
I am male and about 5 ft 10 or so and started MFP i guess 2-3 weeks ago and weighed in about 212 lb or so.. wanted to lose 10-15 lbs and get more fit This is new for me, as i always had a fast metabolism and kept hearing. at 25 it will catch up with you.. at 30 it will catch up with you and I laughed.. I remember at a real…
