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Women Shorts?
Recommendations on running compression shorts or any shorts for that matter that won't ride up my huge thighs? I'm thinking they need to be long enough to cover my whole quad but not cover my knees to bunch up. Times running out and I don't want to wear my current capris that I have during my marathon! UGH!
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40/30/30 Lunch Ideas
I have been doing 40/30/30 for a couple weeks and I have been doing good but I am falling short on lunch ideas. I like to make my work week (4 days) of meals ahead on Sundays so all I have to do is grab and go in the mornings. I am on 1500 calories, 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. I'm not much for snacking so I try to…
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Womens Shorts?
Recommendations on running compression shorts or any shorts for that matter that won't ride up my huge thighs like they want to eat my crotch? :) LOL I'm thinking they need to be long enough to cover my whole quad but not cover my knees to bunch up. Times running out and I don't want to wear my current capris that I have…
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Hill Work - Treadmill?
I posted this on the boards too but thought I would come to the experts :) I signed up for a 10K named Hospital Hill Run. Apparently there are a lot hills. :D I have 5 weeks and live in Iowa so not alot of natural hills I can train on so will be stuck on a treadmill. Any suggestions on hill work on the treadmill? What…
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Hill Work - Treadmill?
I signed up for a 10K named Hospital Hill Run. Apparently there are a lot hills. :D I have 5 weeks and live in Iowa so not alot of natural hills I can train on so will be stuck on a treadmill. Any suggestions on hill work on the treadmill? What incline, how long, what speed, how many reps etc? My race pace is 10:00mm. TIA!
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3rd Half Jitters - DONE
Just checking in after my race yesterday! I GOT A PR!!!!!! Didn't finish sub 2hr but I took 5 minutes off my PR and 22 seconds off my pace. I finished in 2:10:49! This is all while it POURED the WHOLE race. The course was flooding and it was difficult but it wasn't windy or cold so it was actually bearable and quite fun. I…
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3rd Half Marathon Jitters
So my 3rd half marathon is Sunday and I am scared to death, to the point of panic attacks. WTH is wrong with me?!?! It's not like I don't know whats going on. Back story I ran my 1st half Sept 2011 with umm like no training and the longest I had ran was 8 miles once before the race. It was terrible, I cried, cussed,…
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3rd Half Jitters
Hey guys! So my 3rd half is Sunday and I am scared to death, to the point of panic attacks. WTH is wrong with me?!?! It's not like I don't know whats going on. Back story I ran my 1st half Sept 2011 with umm like no training and the longest I had ran was 8 miles once before the race. It was terrible, I cried, cussed,…
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Let's play a game... Which one weighs less?
What is your guess at which picture I weigh less in? I am really getting frustrated as I am not seeing any changes from begining weight training and have been trying hard to get back down to 140lbs like I did last year. So I did a side by side from last year and now. I totally see changes and am totally looking fitter. I…
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Anyone care to critique my diary/macros?
I lift weights on Tuesday and Thursdays (going to add Sundays as well) so I try to eat around 100g protein on those days. I also try to run at least 3 miles a day 3 times a week. I am 5'2, 153lbs, female and 26. There are a couple bad days as far as fast food. I just changed my macros about 2 weeks ago since MFP had me set…
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Lifting Schedule Help
So far I've just been doing DVD's and running but really want to do more strenght training at home. All I have is a set of bumbells and need some help. What lifts should I do at what weight and how many reps? Basically I need a list of what lifts to do and of how many. I feel so dumb about lifiting. If it was written out…
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MP3 Player Help!
Not really sure where to put this but I need a new MP3 player. Cheap! The only function I want is to be able to have seperate playlists on it like 1 for running, 1 for country, i for pop etc. Thanks!
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Half Marathon Traning and ???'s
Do you have any recommendations for a training schedule for a Half? This will be my 2nd and is in 3 months so plenty of time to train. My first I did not train at all and that was a very bad decision. Adrenaline carried to mile 9.5 but after that I swore every word there was :grumble: and even cried a couple times :sad: !…
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Poop Poop Poop!!!
I'm sure this get's brought up all the time but plan and simple I can not poop. It's going on almost 20 days with only 1 small BM. I eat 25 grams of fiber and all that goes is give me terrible gas. I know I do not eat enough veggies. I had my gallbladder out a year ago and this has been an issue every since. I thought…
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What kind of treadmill should I buy?
I'm thinking I want to buy myself a treadmill for Christmas. I love to run but cant and wont in the cold and snow. I'm wanting to actually train for a half in May and there is no way I can through the winter in Iowa outside. I don't want to spend tons of money. Actually want to stay under $500 which I know is not alot but…
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30 Day Shred for the Holidays Group!
I've created a group for all of us doing the 30DS in November and December! Comment if you would like a invite.
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Should I reset my ticker?
I started MFP Jan 2011 and lost 45lbs. I took the summer off so to speak and gained 16lbs back. So I am back at this. My ticker says that I have lost 27lbs which is true from Jan but should I reset it from when I started back? Thank you!
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30DS or Ripped in 30?
I am looking for another DVD workout. I have lost my beloved Slim in 6. I was looking at 30DS or Ripped in 30? Any input which is better? Pros or Cons of each. Thanks.
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1st 5K in 29:29 & Now Addicted
So I ran my first 5K yesterday. Well my first race EVER. I just started "running" 4 weeks ago and wasn't very strick with it. Anyways I finished in 29:29. I was SHOCKED!!! My goal was to hopefully run the whole thing and not stop and get done in at least 45 minutes. Wow did I blow myself away. I finished 16th out of 63 in…
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39.4lbs lost progress pics!
Hey all! So I've lost an additional 10lbs since my goal weight and am LOVING the new me!!! Let me start by saying why I decided it was time to lose weight. I was always skinny in high school under 110lbs and size 2. After moving in with my boyfriend and a full time desk job I shot up to 180 in 2006. I got pregnant and the…
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3 Month Progress Picture
Here's my 3 month progress picture. I have surpassed my original weight goal and am working on toning and body fat now. Any tips? I do strength training 3 times a week and cardio 3 times a week. Thank you to everyone here. I would NOT have been able to do this without MFP. Also any tips on running my first 5K? What to…
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Look how BIG my shirt is!!!
So this is my first post on MFP boards but so happy I had to share. I've been at this for 82 days and my total pounds given away (it's not lost I don't want it back) is 28.2lbs, 6.4% body fat given away and 26 total inches given away. I'm going to take a picture in my "normal" picture clothes and poses but just had to…
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Recipes for Shrimp
I bought some cocktail shrimp and salad shrimp at the store today. Anyone have any recipes that I could make with these? Thank you!
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I really want a pop!!
So I haven't had a pop/soda in 45 days and I've never had a craving for one until now but the last couple days all I want is a pop. Diet, Caffine Free, regular I don't care. What are some tips or options to curb the craving for pop?
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Overpronation Shoe Ideas
Hello! Before I have only been doing workouts in my house but recently started Zumba and other classes at the fitness center. I have hurt my ankle bad and have found out I have overpronation (I had bunion surgery last year). I am needing to get new supportive shoes. Are there any suggestions on what I should get? Thanks!
