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1st 1/2 marathon, any advice?
One of the doctors I worked with challenged the night shift crew to a 1/2 marathon in October 2014 and 3 of us accepted the challenge. The race must be completed in 3 hours. I have been training since about the end of April beginning of May . The only race I have done is one 5 k obstacle course and an 8k that I will be…
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Protein shakes
Okay so I lost 44 lbs and at my goal weight. the doctor I work with has challenge the nurses to a 1/2 marathon in October. I am trying to build lean muscle while training. I have read so many different articles I have no clue what to believe. I want a protein shake to drink after a hard core gym/exercise day. Whey? Soy?…
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Need new friends on here and garmin connect
I am looking for friends here that are in it for the long haul. Who need and can give support. Who realize this is a lifestyle change not a diet. Who fall off the wagon but get back on. Please no quick dieters example :liquid diets, fad diets, eating less than 1200 calories or people pushing their products. Would like…
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Heart monitor, is it worth it?
I was thinking about getting a heart monitor for valentines day. I was looking at the polar ft 7. My question is it worth it? I have fitbit flex and love it. But it's only for motivation and step count, i need something to motivate my actual work out not step count. I have tried to use the heart monitor on the gym machines…
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Fitbit Friends needed
Hey I am an ER nurse that is trying to stay active. Looking for friends on MFP that also has their Fitbit linked. Please add me. I would like to see just how well I am doing. And maybe even some friendly competition. Here is my account. Add me on fitbit and then MFP Thanks http://www.fitbit.com/user/25HVVH
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Fatigue
Help the last couple of weeks I have been very fatigued, joints ache and want to sleep all the time. I had blood tests done and everything came back fine. Vitamin D was a tad low but other than that I am healthy. I have lost 36lbs and almost at my goal weight. I was exercising 3 times a week and even running. Now I am so…
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New to running. Need some advice from runners.
Okay Runners. I have started jogging/running using the couch 2 5k app and the runkeeper app. I am not looking race and come into first place or anything but I would like to know that I am pushing myself enough without over doing it. What is a good time for the mile, 2 mile and 3 mile? For a beginner and for a good runner…
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Do you blog on here?
I am looking for inspiring blogs, humorous ones or even just before and after picture ones. Let me know if you blog. I love reading them. I have one too if you are looking for new ones to read.
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Fellow nurses?
I am looking for fellow nurses that log regularly and are active in MFP. For positive support. That also have their diary open to public. I am tired of being that nurse that preaches healthy living to patients but doesn't follow it. So I have changed my life around and trying to live my teaching. Hoping to find ways to eat…
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Still loving my flex? Or using it as a crutch?
Okay so I love my flex. However....I have noticed that sometimes if I hit my 10,000 steps I don't do any extra exercise. Apparently working as an ER nurse there are nights I walk like crazy putting plenty of steps and calories on my account. Problem is I am not doing my cardio workouts like I did. Anyone else falling for…
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Help how do I get the right shoes
Okay so I think I have a great brand of shoes. But I have noticed since I have really started running my shins have hurt more. I was fitted by fleet feet awhile back and they set me up with some inserts. I wore them for 3 days. 2 of those days were at work. My feet felt awful. They refunded my money with no problem. What…
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Heart rate/ calorie monitor
Looking for a heart rate monitor that let's you know what calories you have burned. I think some days I burn more calories than the machines say or less than what Mfp calculates. So I hoped that I could find a heart monitor that told me exactly what calories I burned. I want something simple. Calculates my calories burned…
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Help need motivation!!!
So I am proud of my loss almost 35 lbs. I am almost at my goal. I figured if you exercise and stay under your calorie goals you should be able to be normal. I am not talking about bad foods all the time. But come on I want to eat chicken wings with the coworkers. Pizza with the kids. Not everyday but I know I have to work…
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Getting a trainer
So I have no idea if and when I should get a trainer. What do I look for? I have done some research and most site say they are there to help develop a good routine for whatever your goal is. They should be focused on what works for you and no so much on diet. Is this true? The gym I go to has trainers but I need to know…
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Have you done a Color Run?
There is a color run in the area. I would love to do this. However I never ran in a race before. Is this something you have to run fast? Jog? Or have moment you might have to walk. I need to know is this a race you have to train for. I am not wanting to win. It looks like a lot of fun and I would like to check a 5k off my…
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Any fitness/nutrition/ gurus out there?
I need some sound advice on how to lose a stubborn gut. I have lost 31 pounds but can't seem to lose the stomach. I also can't get the scale to move. Fluctuating 3lbs. For my height 5'2 I should be 118-127 I would be happy just to be 127 if this gut would go elsewhere. Are there certain food to eat or avoid. I have read…
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Change the stride?
Have you adjusted the stride or using the default? Trying to figure out what is the best. Especially since depending on what I do depends on my stride.
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Recording my exercise
Is it "double dipping". When I put my exercise in myfitnesspal even when I am wearing my flex during the work out?
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Anyone get the new fitbit yet?
I just purchased the fitbit flex today. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. Anyone using this? What do you like or don't like about it? How accurate does it seem to be? Dominate hand or not.
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Help The scale is stuck for months!
So what do you do when the scale is stuck? Or worse you fluctuate back and forth by 3 pounds. Read all the fitness ideas... Increase the protein, increase the water, increase the fiber. I have even heard you shouldn't be counting your fitness calories. So real people...what is working for you?! I have my activity level set…
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Help need breakfast ideas
I have never been one to skip breakfast. But unfortunately I eat a lot of cereal. I really would like to change up my breakfast for something low calorie. Especially since I eat more later in the evening. I want to save my calories for when I am truly hungry and get those munches. I don't want to do the shakes or protein…
