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HRM and what App for Iphone 4s
I am curious as to what Heart Rate Monitors and apps people are using and would recommend and why. I was considering purchasing a forerunner 220, but at $300 (with a HRM), it's a bit expensive. I know a phone is more cumbersome, but I normally run with my Zune in a armband anyhow (Phone would be put in a armband in place…
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Hills training when living on flatland
I live in Kansas, and as such, there aren't many hills to train on. There are a few areas of town which do have some hills, but they aren't in the safest of areas. I was wondering how well hills programs on treadmills work instead of actually going out and running hills. I appreciate any advice or tips.
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Switching running shoes
When I started a c25k program back in Feb., I was a heel striker but I have slowly changed to a mid/fore strike. I decided to try out a different type of shoe which is supposed to be geared more for the mid/fore strike. I have noticed the perceived effort is greater with the new shoes, and I tire more quickly. I have also…
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In search of a new bicycle, any recommendations?
My "let's see if I will follow through with this" cheap Wal Mart bike is going to be in need of replacement soon. It has been a good bike for the $79.00 I paid for it (I have about 500 miles on it). I normally ride paved bike trails which are fairly smooth. My current bike is a hybrid, but I think I may want to go for more…
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What do you do when you get bored?
As I am sitting here this morning, and getting bored, I just thought I should go for a little walk or a longer bike ride (Which I have been doing for a couple of weeks now, when I get bored.). Once in a while, I'll play the wii fit as well. The me from a couple of months ago would've just went into the kitchen to grab some…
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Mini goal achieved with 5K!
My first 5k went great today as a result of hard work, dedication, and great support from MFP freinds as well as family. When I first started my journey 2 months ago, I used the 5k as the carrot to get me moving. I did a c25k program, I started reading chi-running, as well as doing other research in regards to running. I…
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Sweat bands
I am seriously considering purchasing one (or a few). When I run, I sweat tremendously and I am tired of having to wipe it off of my face or stinging my eyes. To get on with it, I have some concerns. Are they comfortable? How many should I purchase (I'm presuming they should be washed after each use)? How likely am I to…
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The pants I started my journey in.....
When I first started MFP, these pants were tight to the point where i was going to have to go a size bigger (They are a U.S. 42 waist!). I was curious as to how much room I would have in them, so I tried them on. Holy cow, it put things into perspective. I knew I was getting pretty big, but seeing how big these are on me…
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I'm no longer obese!
When I weighed in last week, I decided to look up what my bmi was, and it was 30.0. I thought to myself, wouldn't it be awesome to loose just that 1 more pound to be in the overweight category once again. I just realized I am in the overweight category again :) . It's been quite some time since I've been here and it puts a…
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Tips, advice, videos I've found helpful as a new runner
I have been doing a c25k program fora couple of months now, but I started without any advice. I am by no means an expert, but have learned a few things which have helped me along the way. I am still working on form, but practice within reason makes perfect. First thing is I pushed too hard to start with. During jogging…
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First 5k in 2.5 weeks...... Any suggestions?
I signed up to do my first 5k! I have been building up on the treadmill and track for the last 7 weeks and I am able to run a 5k (on the treadmill and track) right at 29 minutes now. I was wondering if I should do my cardio/run on the course I will be doing for the run? Should I do anything differently in regards to eating…
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Yesterday.... defeat, today...victory
Yesterday started out as an awesome day. Work went fairly well and even the stonglifts went well.....Then came to cardio side of my routine. I have become accustumed to being able to pick up .5 mph every day of my c25k program and be able to keep with it throughout the entire session... Well that didn't happen. I started…
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Cutting and bulking cycles to my goal...Suggestions please.
I'll start out with I am a 36 year old 6'male who started out at 240 lbs and 28.3% boday fat. I am at 220lbs and 25.0 % body fat as of right now (Body fat % is based off of what my scales states.). As of right now, my goal is to get down to 13% body fat and have a muscular physique and be around 175 lbs. I am currently…
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*(&^&^(## Mental fog rant/vent
Today of all days, I have been having a bad case of mental fog. I had an audit at work and feel like and *kitten* due to having to fumble around for answers which are normally at the top of my head, as well as having difficulty in locating specific forms from years past. Now that I'm doing complaining about it, I think I…
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A couple of NSV's noticed today
I have to tighten my belt another notch to have it perform its' duties today. Before I started MFP, I wasn't even wearing a belt anymore, and was in need of going to a larger pants size.....Before that, I had made my own hole/notch in my belt to garner more use/life from it. I look forward to being able to use other belts…
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Breaking through walls...
I was wondering what everyone else does to break through walls they encounter. I'm talking about walls that present themselves while working out, or walls to keep you from wanting to go to they gym. It'd be nice to have some other means than the ones I use in case those get stale and less effective. In regards to walls…
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What was your AH HA! moment to get started?
I actually had many Ah Ha! moments prior to my final moment where enough was finally enough. I started with seeing my reflection in the computer monitor. It was starting to look like I was gaining weight even in my face and neck area. Then there was my fathers', and familys', history with weight related issues. There was…
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Is c25kand strength training doable?
I am starting week 4 of my c25k and dr cleared me to go ahead with strength training this past week. I am curious as to whether or not I will need to put the c25k kind of on the back burner so I can put a little more into the strength training. I want to, at the least try to maintain muscle mass. I have gained in my legs…
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Any thoughts on this hypothyroidism article?
I came across this and found it intruiging. It's about the affects of hypothyroidism and weight loss, as well as affects on insulin and other organs/glands in the body. Is there merrit to it, or not? Please provide support for any claims. http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/losingweight.htm
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Blueberry Blues.....
I have tried to make blueberry smoothies twice now, and the milk/yougurt has curdled. I have to make the smoothies the night before (I eat them for breakfast) and place them in the fridge ( I will sometimes freeze them overnight too, but have not froze the blueberry smoothies yet). I use 2 cups no-fat Active Fit Vanilla…
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What to eat after workout
I have pretty much blown what I wanted to do as far as meals today due to coming home and just having an unquenchable hunger after my workout. Is there something I can eat which will help the hunger? I tried a snack before the gym today, which was different from what I have been doing. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Help finding the right balance
I am new to planning meals for a healthier lifestyle, and I am curiouse if some could look at my food diary and give their opinions as to if I am headed on the right track or not. I think I am running a little too big of a calorie and protein deficit as I am grumpy some days as well as seem to have a slower recovery time…
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A guy looking to start a new path
I've been a member here for a while, but put off starting recording or using the tools this site provides. I started the process of training to build up to run a 5k with hopes of running regular 10ks and a possible marathon in the future. (I enjoy running and I have paths close to my house). So far I am jogging for 2…
