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Post race nausea
Anyone out there ever experience moderate nausea after a race? If so, ideas or notions as to cause? More important, solutions? I have experienced nausea after my last two half marathon distance races. The first time I thought it was related to a poor food choice the evening before (Fish & chips). The second time…
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Thoughts after a first marathon
Completed my first marathon yesterday - Montreal Rock & Roll - 4:34:28 was my official time. For anyone contemplating a first marathon. Find a training program and commit! I did the Running Room 16 week program and followed it almost to the letter. I would not have finished the race with out this preparation. This program…
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Exercise during taper week?
I'm curious. My first marathon is next Sunday. This week we are on taper with what seems like no training at all. I understand the program and will run only what is scheduled. But, what about doing weights? As long as I avoid doing any leg work. Is it okay to keep busy by doing a couple of sets of chest/arms/back? (Nothing…
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Dr. Pribut on including long runs in training
A friend just sent me this link. I found it interesting. http://www.drpribut.com/sports/longrun.html
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Weight training for runners
Anyone out there weight train? Any suggestions with regards to a routine/method that compliments road training?
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Training Partners
Okay, a little rant and what I hope is a lesson. I despise people who join a MA class and think that at every moment they need to "make it real"!! I have been training in JKD for over 2 years. Some of the movements and combinations we learn are complex and take time to learn and even longer to master. If my partner during…
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Vegetarian eating & the Engine2 diet
Moving to a vegetarian diet has been bouncing around my head for over a year. I have made a couple of feeble attempts only to circle back to my normal diet which includes meat. I did better in the summer months when it was hot and there was an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available. Now that the cold months are…
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GSP or Condit?
Okay MFP, for all the MMA fans out there. GSP or Condit this weekend? As a Montrealer my guy is GSP!
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Genetically modified foods
Interesting and scary! http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/448-farm-and-food-policy/12676-top-10-gmo-foods-to-avoid
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Old school vs New Age (MMA)
There has been an interesting and ongoing conversation in my JKD class over the past few months. Our Shihan is definitely an "old school" type of instructor where he presents us with new things, then watches and corrects as we practice. From then it is up to us, the students, to practice, practice, practice until we know…
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Inspiration
Below is a link to a video about a disabled vet who got into yoga as a way to heal himself and to get healthy. I am posting not because I want to promote yoga or any particular "system" or "program". I am posting because it shows what is possible when a person sets their mind to something! I have lost a lot of weight (for…
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Last year's pants
So it was a nice spring day today and went to pull out some old work clothes. I found a pair of pants I bought just before Christmas 2010. Below are a few pictures of me in these work pants. That I was wearing a year ago.
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Anyone on a low sodium diet? (Heart/blood pressure)
Has anyone out there been dealing with a low sodium diet to help manage blood pressure? I was diagnosed earlier this week and I am adjusting my eating habits. I would welcome any thoughts or suggestions. Thanks!
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"Fighting" with my wife!
So here I am sitting at Starbucks. I had to leave the house for a bit as my wife and I were having an argument. I had just told her that my Martial Arts teacher was going to start a specialized class on Sunday evenings (7 -8:30) from tomorrow through the end of May. And, that I had signed up. Well apparently this is not a…
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Better today than I have ever been in my life!
So, I went for my run today. I go to the gym from Monday thru Saturday. On Sunday the gym is closed, so at Christmas I decided that Sunday would be my running/jogging day. While doing my little Sunday run today, it occurred to me that now at almost 47 years old, and I am in the best shape of my entire life! Don't…
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Colthing rant
Am I the only person who cannot find clothes that fit? When I had the physique of the Pilsbury Dough Boy I always put it off as that no one made clothes for a Fat *kitten* like me. Well now I am 20 lbs away from my goal weight of 180 lbs and I have gone from a 46" to a 34" waist. Yet, I can still not find shirts that fit.…
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Spartan Race 2012
Last year I heard about the Spartan race series. At the time I was still way over weight but already on the road to a slimmer & healthier me. in the back of my mind since hearing about this race was that I would give it a try this year. I have come a long way since I started my new life style. And, today \i took the next…
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Exercises to do at home
Anyone looking for exercises to do at home? Check this out. Looks interesting. http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/fitness/the-ultimate-bodyweight-exercise-routine
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SWEAT!
Putting this in "Success Stories" because for me this is a version of a NSV. When I started working out roughly 3 years ago. I went to every class with 2 head bands and a full size bath towel. And, all were needed through out a 90 min Capoeira class. This started to change this spring as I finally got it through my head…
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Any Martial Arts people out there?
Hey MFP, Are there any Martial Arts people out there? I study Capoeira & Jeet Kune Do. Interested to hear about other styles and in keeping with MFP. How people eat & train for their Martial Art.
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Exercise / eating while sick?
I have picked up a cold from my wife & daughter. I know that with some rest and plenty of fluids it will be gone in a day or two. However, I have a workout routine that I do not want to break? Any thoughts or opinions out there on working out while sick? Also, with past colds, my eating habits go to my comfort foods.…
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Post workout eating
Anyone having problems with eating after working out? I am doing well in general as I have been losing the 1 - 2 lbs per week I am targeting. However, my "workout" classes are in the evening. So, I have no chance for any supper before going to a class. (My classes can be rough and a full stomach is not a good idea!). I get…
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Anyone considering a switch to a Vegitarian diet?
Due to a recent High Blood Pressure diagnosis. I have dramatically dropped the amount of meat that I eat. Along with sodium rich processed foods and junk food in general. I have been rolling around in my head for some time the possibility of making the switch to a Vegetarian diet (Not Vegan, don't think I could handle…
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Body image
Although MFP shows only a 22 lbs weight loss on my profile. The truth is that from the time I initially found the site and joined to the time I actually started watching what I eat, I had gained another 20 lbs +. At my heaviest, I spun the scale to over 275 lbs (not certain exactly what weight as my cheap scale stops at…
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Do we need 8 glasses of water a day?
Just read the following regarding the drinking of 8 glasses of water per day. Can't argue about any scientific studies as I do not know of any. What I can say from my experience is that I drink when I am thirsty and that for most days I hit the 8 glasses mark easily. On hot & humid days where I am working outside or I have…
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Movie Theatre Popcorn
Does anyone have any info on the salt/sodium content in Movie Theatre Popcorn? I have loaded different choices from those available but none of them show any salt/sodium content. I had a med bag tonight and I could taste the salt. As I am on a sodium reduced diet I want to get an idea of how bad a decision it was to have…
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Music to motivate
Any suggestions for music to listen to while running? I want to add running to my workout routine and I would appreciate any suggestions as to what to listen to while out for my runs.
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Hello All
Found myfitnesspal through my new phone. I currently weigh just shy of 245 and my goal is to get to the 185 - 190 range. Basically what I weighed at 19. (I am now 46) I have already accomplished a lot (for me). 3 years ago I started Capoeira as a way to get out an exercise a couple of times a week. I was sick and tired of…
