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I ran 10 miles today
I ran 10 miles today what was your Sunday activity ?
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Running my 1st 5k race tomorrow
I usually run at least five miles on a run and have done up to 14 with out stopping so I am not worried about being able to complete it. I average about 11 minute miles even on my longer runs so my time will be ok, not great but I'm ok with it. I usually run solo but have run a couple times with one other person , so I…
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Love my Newtons!
So I got my first pair of Newton running shoes, Fates. Took them for a real test drive today and between a little cooler temperature today and my Newtons I knocked about a minute and a half per mile off my run time!!! I also noticed less foot drop issues, I have MS , and sometimes especially near the end of my runs it can…
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Newton running shoes
Anyone have a pair? Do you like them. My mom is getting me a pair for Christmas, I am very excited to try them out. I hope they are worth the money.
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Shoulder bursitis
I think I might have bursitis in my shoulder. I am calling my doctor tomorrow to get an appointment to confirm. If my suspicions are confirmed what are typical treatments and recovery times. I have my first 5k coming up August 2nd and don't want to fall behind with my running. It hurts too much to even consider running, I…
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Long distance runners
Question, I have been increasing my distance lately and went for a long run today, what do you do about water? I can't see running with a water bottle. But at six miles I needed a drink. I did 6.33 miles but I think I could have done more if I had some water. Thanks for any suggestions.
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When to replace running shoes?
So I am a fairly new runner, started in the last year, but run quite a bit now. What do they recommend for replacing your sneakers? Is there a mileage recommendation? Or just a feeling in general? I invested in an expensive pair, well expensive for me about $100 , and I love them, so I am not sure what the recommendations…
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Encouraging daughter to be more active for the right reasons
So as I have lost weight and become more active I am keenly aware that my daughter is watching my every choice. At twelve years old she is coming to that age were peer pressure to fit in and look a certain way will become more and more pronounced and I want to set a good example. Show her the right way to handle weight and…
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Finally went for a run :)
Haven't been for a run since November.... But I decided despite the less than stellar weather I was going for a run today. Just a mile but I need to get back into a routine. I coach my daughter's cheer leading team and between that and the snow here in Connecticut it just wasn't in the cards. I have gone for a handful of…
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Cardiologist was impressed with me
So I had a scare early in the week, I had a heavy feeling in my chest for several hours so I went to the ER. A little history I have multiple sclerosis, I am almost 38, I work full time in a job that has me on my feet all day, I just finished coaching my cheer leading season which lasted from October until this past…
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ONEDERLAND!!!
Well I have been chasing ONEDERLAND for a few months now and finally caught it!!! At 198.6lbs I am under 200 lbs for the first time in over 15 years, and most of those years were spent hovering around 300lbs. I am over joyed!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:…
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Weight lifting question
I have added strength training to my exercise routine and i have a few questions: 1. If I do 3 sets of 12 reps how long should a wait between sets? 2. If I do arms and legs one day then abs and back the next day, then either cardio or a rest day on the third day is that ok am I giving the muscles enough rest or too much?…
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Running nsv
So I went for a run outside today. I ran the whole thing without stopping 1.08 miles ! ???? so I felt great about that but while I was running felt like I was going so slow but when I finished my run it turned out I had just run a 10 minute mile ????????????????!
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Weird day at the gym yesterday
So I am a regular at my gym, but typically go after 6pm during the week or around 3 pm on weekends as they close earlier. Yesterday I went at 5pm because my hubby was working late so figured I would go early and eat dinner later. I use the treadmill my current routine is walk a mile at 3.5 mph while rotating my incline…
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Annoyed got my " friend" sorry guys tmi
So I usually don't get my period not since I got a Mirena six years ago ( on my second one ). But last night surprise surprise guess what decided to pay me a visit. Before my Mirena I was very regular and very light so neither my doctor nor myself was surprised when I stopped getting it after I got my Mirena put in. This…
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Reading the forums makes me realize I am a lucky girl!
So I know some people hate the forums and there are days I just shake my head do to the negativity but it has made me realize a thing or two. Though they have faults all in all I have great coworkers, they have never made me feel crappy about my weight loss, they don't make fun of me for my choices. They sometimes offer me…
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Nike running
I like the app but being frugal and not having unlimited data on my cell phone is a problem for me. I am thinking of getting the little thing you put in your sneakers but wondering does it transmit to your phone the whole time? Does this use data ? Or will it upload once I get home and have wifi available? Thanks for any…
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My journey from walking to Running
So over the last year I have lost 79 lbs and started exercising more as I lost weight. I started with walking, just around a track at a normal pace as long as I could. When that got easier I worked my way to longer times till I was up to 5 miles. When that got easier I started adding some jogging down one side of the track…
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Tired of the body shaming
I love MFP! But it saddens me the amount of body shaming that has been going on here lately. Mostly against women, often from other women. It is not just one group either we are shamed for being too small, too big,to busty, not enough boob, tall, short, hair color, having fake boobs, having real boobs, choosing plastic…
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NSV running
:bigsmile: I ran a 12 minute mile without stopping today! :bigsmile: Then I did it two more times! Ran four miles in 54 minutes, the three 12 minute miles then the other mile was my warm up, cool down, and in between the other 3!
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Hard is relative! I made a decision
I have tried explaining to people how after being fat my entire life I finally have begun the journey to a healthy weight. And every time some one asks my secret and I tell them about MFP, they try it for a week or two then say it is too much work. Really too much work, well hauling around the weight of an extra human…
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My story so far
I started last August with just fixing my diet. Once I lost about 35 lbs and felt like I had my eating where I wanted it I started exercising, first walking, then walking at an incline on a treadmill, and now I have started running. That exercise has become part of my life that I enjoy a lot. Now it's time to start…
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On a submarine
So I babysit a ten year old boy and some other kids but today it was just him, and my daughter was out with family so I decided to take him to see the Nautilus submarine. If you have never been on a sub they are compact to say the least especially older ones like this. I was a little nervous but I was quite comfortable…
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Adding crunches, squats, and push ups
So I have a good grasp on my eating and on cardio but need to add some more depth to my routine. How often do you do crunches, squats, and push ups? I started yesterday with 2 sets of 15 for the push ups and squats, for the crunches I have a Tony Little DVD I love which is about 35 reps of six different target areas. Today…
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NSV I work with kids
So I work in a school with kids fom pre-k to 8th grade. Well my daughter told me today that when I walked into the gym for the awards ceremony a bunch of kids commented to her how good I looked and asked her how much weight I had lost. It only took 75 lbs but they noticed today lol. The adults have noticed for awhile but…
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NSV all these clothes are too big!
So at the halfway point in my journey I am cleaning my closet and drawers! Here is a picture of all the clothes I own , many of which were tight when I started, that are now so big I can not wear them with out fear of wardrobe malfunction ;) ! And the total is 4 pair of dress pants, 1 dress suit, 7 blouses, 1 jacket, 3…
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Halfway to my goal weight!
I started my weight loss journey at the beginning of August 2012 I had 143 lbs to lose to get into the healthy BMI range for my height . I weighed 293 lbs! Seven months later I am half way there! :glasses: I feel so much better physically and have seen my family changing as well. My daughter has a much better awareness of…
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NSV cheek bones :)
So I was getting ready this afternoon, you know brushing my hair, brushing my teeth that sort of thing and when I looked in the mirror I realized even though I wasn't smiling or sucking them in I had cheek bones. I never really thought to deeply about them before but it was pretty noticeable all of the sudden. Can't…
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Pants size NSV
At my biggest I wore a US women's size 26 pants and they we're getting snug, my hubby took me to buy some summer clothes that fit for mother's day. I got two pair of shorts size 16 misses! Very happy :bigsmile:
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My new running shoes
I am new to running and have never been one to spend much money on sneakers but my old ones needed to be replaced so I decided to invest in a good pair. I bought these today and went for a run in them and what a difference they made! I love them they are light and very comfortable, and probably not very expensive at 90$…
