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Discussions

First 5k!
I sat on my couch eating brownies and making 2 babies for the last 3 years. I decided to do a 5k out of the blue a month ago. I trained for a month and finished my first 5k this morning. It was even hilly terrain. I beat my personal best by just under 2 minutes and completed in 30:53! Can't wait for the next race in 2…
5k hilly run is a surprise to me!
I am running my first 5k in 5 days. My practice run times are at best 32 minutes. When I am done I feel like I could do a bit more. That being said I have only been running on flat ground. I just checked the course map and it is at the base of a mountain range and has very long stretches of inclines and declines. Should I…
Protein
My food log has me over goal for all protein. Is that benificial to my weight loss goals or should I try to stick to the recommended food log goals?
Exercise after c-sections
I used to work out hard core and know what needs to be done to get into amazing shape. My c-section scars hurt so bad when I do any abdominal exercises or stretches. It makes me afraid to do anything strenuous. I am 8 months post my last op. should I just push through the pain or remain cautious?