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In need of recipes for Unprocessed Meals
I signed up to take 'The Challenge' for Unprocessed October 2013 but instead of the entire month, I'm only doing it every Wednesday in October. I'm not creative with food and somewhat picky with what I eat. I do not like seafood and don't eat a lot of red meat anymore. I live in a very rural area so health / organic foods…
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Unprocessed October 2013
I signed up to take 'The Challenge' for Unprocessed October 2013 but instead of the entire month, I'm only doing it every Wednesday in October. I'm not creative with food and somewhat picky with what I eat. I do not like seafood and don't eat a lot of red meat anymore. I live in a very rural area so health / organic foods…
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Compression Sleeves for Knee
Can anyone recommend a good brand for a compression sleeve for the knee? I bought one and have to return it... It rolls down my leg after putting it on! I have knee problems and have been using Kinesio Tape and like it but wanted to try a compression sleeve for running. I have 'bigger' legs so I have trouble with some pull…
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Drinking Water - Something that helps me!
I know a lot of people struggle with drinking enough water during the day. Here's what I do and it really helps me! I use a cup with a straw! You can pick one up at any Department Store, Dollar General, Etc. They are cheap and even have a lid on them! I usually use the flavor packets for the water and mix it in a 16 oz…
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Color Me Rad 5K - Pittsburgh PA
If anyone in the Pittsburgh Area is interested in a fun 5K run, My Daughter and I just signed up for this race and you can get registration for $20 thru Groupon until Tuesday afternoon!! The race is August 25th! We are soooo excited to run. It is a NON TIMED RACE! If you want to join us, we are Team 'Priester Racing', Last…
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Exercising with knee pain/problems
Five plus years ago, I torn my ACL and had it repaired. Since then, I've had pain off and on then over the past 8 - 10 mths have had horrible pain. Walking up and down stairs was horrible, couldn't run/jog on it. Bending, squats, lunges, elliptical... was totally out of the question! On December 9th, I had arthiscopic…
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Running - A Facebook Challenge!
Hey Everyone! If you are a runner and also on Facebook, here's a great challenge for 2012 via I <3 to Run.... Check it out and feel free to join it!! I know once my Orthopedic Doctor clears me to run, I'll be running... Walking until then!! http://www.facebook.com/events/256988917695076/
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Back in the groove...
Ok, I'm struggling... I had done really well, lost about 60 lbs, starting running 5K's... In April '11, I ran a 5K and messed up my knee (same one I had ACL surgery on 5 yrs ago). After going to the Orthopedic doctor & an injection, he's finally doing surgery again (Dec 8th). The past few months I've struggled with my…
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Bike Riding (Mountain Bike)
Need a little help... I took my Mountain bike for a quick 3 mile ride today... FELT AWESOME!!! I need to track my exercise for it but not sure which I should choose. I bought a speedometer that tracks my speed, average speed, calories, etc. (Love it!) The route was hills (out and back). My average speed was 9.2 mph and it…
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Article on Exercise
Here's a good article on Exercise and Workout Mistakes that I saw this morning on MSN. You may have to copy and paste the link to view. http://fitbie.msn.com/get-fit/3-workout-mistakes-slow-metabolism?gt1=50002
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Running and Hunger
Any of you runners/joggers on here find you are really hungry after a run?? I've just noticed the last 2 days after running outside, I'm starving when I get back and cooled down.... I'm only running around 3 - 4 miles but a lot of hills involved... Yesterday I ate more than my calorie limit because I was starving. And I…
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Mountain Bike - Speed/Miles
I'm wanting to get some type of GPS for my Mountain Bike. I mainly want it for tracking my speed, miles and calories. Does anyone know anything about the Holux brand or could you recommend something? I want good but reasonably priced as I'm on a budget and can't afford a lot. I have a HRM I wear when I'm running but it…
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Help burn 500 calories a day with equipment I have
Hello Everyone! I've set a personal goal for myself to burn at least 500 calories a day. So far, I just completed day 4! But I'm a little worried that with doing the same thing, my body is going to get used to it and then I won't see results. Below is what I have available and what I've been doing. Please let me know if…
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Mexican Food
Looking for a little help! Currently, I've lost 41 lbs, most of which before finding this website but have 51 lbs to reach my goal. I'm also involved in a BL Challenge locally and have been counting calories and exercising which is how I've lost my 41 lbs. Eating out can sometimes be a challenge, I've taught myself a lot…
