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Protein Powders
What is your favorite protein powder and what do you do with it (what do you mix it with and when do you drink/eat it)? Looking for new ideas and a protein powder that the smell of doesn't make me gag.
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compression socks
Anyone have any information/personal experiences with compression socks? I've read that they can be good during recovery but was looking for input from people who have used them. They're sooo pricey that I'm nervous to get some just to try.
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Cutting back before a half marathon
Just wondering how many miles a week people run and what they cut back to the week before a marathon and the week following a marathon. I'm currently doing between 30-40 miles a week and wondering what I should do the week before my race. Any suggestions or successes?
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Gluten free foods and snacks
Can anyone give me a list of gluten free foods and snacks my family can eat? We are just starting out on our gluten free adventure and I'm afraid I'm going to buy stuff I shouldn't buy. Maybe give me a list of some common things I might have in my house already that have gluten in it and I might not realize it? Any info…
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Nike + trouble uploading to nikerunning
Anyone use Nike+ ever have a problem getting their runs to send to nikerunning.com? Mine will show up on the tab in my itunes but not actually send to my nike account. Its really driving me nuts since I am trying to achieve goals and when at least once a week I loose a really good run it messes it all up. At least I know…
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Help! Gaining weight!
Help I'm gaining weight!!! Can't seem to stay within my calories, even with working out twice a day (at least a half hour in the am and hour in the pm). I eat salad on a low carb wrap with hummus for lunch and for breakfast i eat a smoothie made with fruit and yogurt. I have been having trouble staying away from treats for…
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cholesterol question
Can anyone tell me which (some) foods that have "good" cholesterol in them and some that have "bad" cholesterol in them. I am supposed to be changing my eating habits based on my good cholesterol being too low as well as other things. The doctor said to stay away from simple starches, but I dont' know what foods are…
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sugar
I am having trouble staying within the sugar limits I get. But I think part of the problem is because this calorie counter doesn't know the diffference between the good sugars and bad sugars in food. How can I keep a more accurate count? Sugar and fat are two of my main concerns.
