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Army veteran from Akron, OH looking for weight loss support
When I was in the Army, I was in great shape with other soldiers envious of my running and weight lifting ability. Now, I am ashamed of where I am. Since discharge, I've gained over 100 pounds due to depression/anxiety, medications for it, and an all around lack of discipline. I started getting my life back on track while…
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Numb foot while running
So does anybody have any ideas why my foot when numb during my run today. I am doing the C25k program and was doing a 2.25 mi run and half way through my foot felt like it was asleep. I was able to keep running but the numbness only went away after I stopped. I have good shoes and wear arch support inserts so nothing has…
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Swimmer's version of C25K: zero to 1650
I just wanted to share this with everyone. It is the swimmer's version of couch to 5K. It works you up to swimming a mile. Today was my first day and so far I like it. I am also doing the C25K so I am doing this on my off days as a way to cross train. Anybody else want to do this with me?…
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C25K Week 5 Craziness
So tomorrow will be week 5 day 3. I am doing distance and not time since my goal of a 5k is a distance. So I am suppose to run 2 miles tomorrow. I was just barely able to do the previous workout which was 3/4 mi running 1/2 walking 3/4 mi running. How do I go from 3/4 mile to 2 miles. I already run slow (14:30 pace). It…
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Ten reasons why my run wasn't an epic fail.
Okay, so I just finished Week 4 Day 1 of C25K. It didn't go so great. But I'm trying to stay positive so here are ten reasons why it wasn't an epic fail. 1) At least I finished and didn't quit 2) I burned 510 calories 3) I didn't want to carry change in my arm band so the change from my powerade zero went to the children's…
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Becoming Vegetarian-- Need good recipes
I am changing to a vegetarian diet and would like some advise. I'm changing since I am feeling too guilty about eating animals. I will continue to each cheese, eggs, and milk. I love cooking and prefer not to eat frozen foods. Does anyone have any good easy healthy recipes or any good advice while I make the change.
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Hey Ohio people!
I just want to extend an invitation for Saturday June 22nd. A group of us will be leaving Botzum trailhead at 8:30am and cycle north to Rockside to catch a train home. Cost is $3 for train ride. Kids are encouraged and we will ride in a group with the slowest person. No one gets left behind. Let me know if interested. I'll…
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Cuyahoga Valley Bike Ride and Train Ride
I just want to extend an invitation for Saturday June 22nd. A group of us will be leaving Botzum trailhead at 8:30am and cycle north to Rockside to catch a train home. Cost is $3 for train ride. Kids are encouraged and we will ride in a group with the slowest person. No one gets left behind. Let me know if interested. I'll…
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Soldier of Steel (Superman) Workout
I just wanted to share a great resource that I found online. It includes a workout, videos, and other tools to get into great shape. As a former soldier I think this is awesome. www.soldierofsteel.com/workout
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Random Acts of Kindness While Exercising
So I was out on a trail today doing my run/walk and I was jogging uphill when I passed a teenage boy going the other direction. Instead of doing the standard nod or hello, he gave me a thumbs up and said "keep up the good work." This made me smile and gave me motivation to keep going. What positive experiences have y'all…
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Need a stress reliever that doesn't involve ice cream.
So I am so stressed out from medical bills that I have. I'm planning on going for a run this evening with friends, but I need something to do in the mean time because all I want to do right now is eat ice cream. What (other than exercise) do y'all do to relieve stress?
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First day of Couch 2 5k... anybody else just starting?
I signed up for a 5k at the end of July. Today is my first day of C25k. I was wondering if anybody else was just starting out. It would be nice to check in with other people.
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Paint color for workout room
I am turning a spare bedroom into a workout room. I am going to repaint the walls. What color do y'all recommend to give me energy and keep me motivated? The rubber flooring is blue (it was onsale). Would yellow be too obnoxious?
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Protein Shakes
I need recommendations for healthy, good-tasting protein shakes. I need to supplement my protein intake per doctor orders. Thanks.
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How to deal with medication that causes weight gain?
I was wondering if anybody had any strategies that they have used when dealing with being on a medication that causes weight gain. I am on a medication (for the rest of my life) that causes weight gain but more annoyingly causes increased appetite and carb cravings that lead to eating more. Getting off the medication or…