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Food scale
When weighing your food- do you weigh meat raw or cooked? Why one way and not the other? What about veggies? Should everything be weighed, or are measuring cups appropriate for some things? Thanks I’m trying to lost the “last 15” so every little hint and tip is helpful. I workout 4-5 times a week, cardio and weights. I eat…
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Online Spin Class
Hello all, I am looking for recommendations for streaming online spin class workouts. I got a bike a few months ago, and love doing my workouts- but I am running out of free youtube workouts. I really would prefer free access, but for a small fee would pay a subscription. Thanks in advance
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Apple Watch and exercise cals
Hello all. I recently started back with MFP, and in the interim I got a series 2 Apple Watch. When I used to log all the time I had a Fitbit-and I had MFP setup to give negative calories if I wasn’t very active. Is there a way to do it with the Apple Watch. I have the “health” app synced and it adds my workout, but if I am…
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19 miles done, a distance pr and a question
Hello all! Today I tackled 19 miles, unfortunately on a treadmill due to possible storms in the area, but I finished!! At around mile 17 or so my stomach really started to disagree with me. I had been taking in sport beans and water the entire run, and ate an unusual breakfast 5 hours earlier. My last 2 miles were over 1…
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Marathon training and calf tightness
Hello all, I just finished week 5 of an 18 week marathon training plan with a long run of 12 miles. I have been spending most of my time on the treadmill because the snow and ice has been dangerous outside, but took this long run outside and did some intense hills. My calves yesterday felt very tight for the first 2 or 3…
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My first marathon
So I have been running for about 15 months. I have gone from 1/2 mile at a time, to running 13.1 straight. My pace has gone from 12mm to 8:30 for my most recent 5k! I have had many many victories, and challenges. I am so glad I have found this sport. With that being said my father and I have been researching spring…
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Resolving to run more miles in August!
My goals for 2013 involved running 800 miles, at the end of July I have run 421 so far!! I am behind schedule!! It has been a crazy year, I have more than once doubted my running abilities! However I have had great successes as well, I finished my first 5 mile race and my first half marathon! I am currently training for…
