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Treadmill vs Elliptical
I'm thinking of getting something for my house. Which would you get? Is there a 3rd option that I should consider? FWIW, I am a runner, and I also walk quite a bit.
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Want ideas to celebrate divorce finalization
My divorce should be final in a few weeks. We have been separated almost a year and a half (Louisiana has a year waiting period if you have children) after I kicked him out early last year. I am so happy to finally be done with it. Someone asked if I had any plans to celebrate the official end, and I really have NO CLUE…
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intro / what do you do for exercise?
wow! Lot's of peeps close by me! I had no idea! I talked to a lady in Baton Rouge one day when I was out on a walk during my lunch, and she told me her hubby and her were both on MFP. It's funny that it is such a small world :smile: Anywhoo.... what does everyone do for exercise? I have ran 5 5k's and a 10k. I am doing…
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NSV - registered for 1st race!
I just signed up for the March of Dimes 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving! I am so excited! I finally hit being able to run a 5k the day before I turned 35--what a way to end an age group! (I really hate having to check 35-44, lol)
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September Miles: How many did you run / walk / bike?
September is over, let's talk totals! How many miles did you run, walk, or bike?
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runners--when do you buy new shoes?
I am just curious when you decide it's *time* to buy new running shoes. I went to a local running store and had them watch my stride and such in April. I think it's time to replace them, but What are the signs that its time for *you* to buy new running shoes?
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NSV!!
The local blood bank runs a cholesterol screening (automatically now--for free) when you donate blood. It takes a few weeks to get the results, but I got them today!! In Jan, my cholesterol was 204 In Jun, my cholesterol was 158 HOLY COW!! I am so impressed with myself over this! My cholesterol had been high for at least 2…
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pregnancy v. start weight.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/spacecase76/view/lying-about-start-weight-re-pregnancy-97530 I wrote a blog. 9 months pregnant is NOT a start weight.
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Multi-Vitamins
Do you workout? Do you take a multi-vitamin? Do you think they are needed? Is it better to take them in the morning or evening, or does it depend on something?
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high arches...runners?
I have recently started running. I am getting pretty bad cramps in the arches of my feet. Have any special stretches, special shoes, or tips to help prevent these cramps? I'm wondering if I need different shoes, or if I can just get a good pair of arch support inserts for mine.... Thanks!
