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(Intense) stationary bike workouts?
I'm a dancer and runner at heart, but I'm forced to use the stationary bike at the gym as I recover from a sprained ankle. Does anyone have any good bike workouts that are high intensity, high calorie burners? I hate the bike because I never feel like I'm getting a good cardio workout, but I always see other people…
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Flaxseed oil?
Random post but I am going to try consuming a tablespoon of flaxseed oil each day as a remedy for my eczema. I get horrible eczema on my hands and elbows, especially in the winter, which doesn't always respond well to prescription creams...but I've heard of ingesting flaxseed oil so I'm willing to give it a try. (Even…
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In need of new treadmill workouts...
Hey everyone! So I'm starting to get in a rut with my gym routine and I need some new things to liven it up! I do mostly cardio...I usually alternate between running and the elliptical, with a few Zumba classes or p90x workouts thrown in here and there. I love running, especially when I can run outside, but since it's…
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The truth about WATER
I know that it's important to stay hydrated for overall health, especially if you sweat a lot (which I do). But I feel like I don't really fully understand the benefits and how they can pertain to weight loss...I've heard people say that they 'feel better' when they drink more water and that it helps flush out your system…
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Recipe's with zucchini & squash?
I currently have tons of zucchini and squash from a local farm overtaking my fridge and I want to make a delicious dinner with them...anyone have any ideas? I'm looking for something a) vegetarian, and b) that requires minimal cooking, as it's 94 and humid here today, and we don't have air conditioning :( Excited to hear…
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First half marathon tomorrow! :0 Any last minute tips?
EEEK I'm starting to freak out! I've been training for 2 months, but now haven't run in almost a week due to a bad case of tendonitis in my left hip. Xray and CT scan both came back negative, so I am cleared to "try to run" tomorrow. Any advice about running with injuries/ running half marathons in general? I'm gonna try…
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Are MY calories too low?! So confused :(
Ok so I've been on MFP on and off for over a year...most recently I've been logging hardcore since January. When I weighed in at the beginning of this stint I was 140 (Jan 3rd), and got down to 133 by March 8th. Since then, however, I have COMPLETELY stalled! To be honest, even though 133 is my recorded lowest weight, most…
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Any half-marathoners?
Hi guys, A friend and I just decided to try our first half marathon on June 30th and I'm looking for any nutrition/training tips from other runners! First, a bit of background: It's only 7 weeks away which makes me slightly nervous, but a friend of a friend who is an experienced marathoner said that it's enough time to…
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"Hot Pink" Smoothie
I've been trying new smoothie recipe's lately, and this is my favorite one, compliments of my aunt. The hot pink color comes from beets! 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 5 or 6 baby carrots 1/2 medium beet 1/4 cup chopped cashews 1/4 cup chopped dates 2 tsp. vanilla 10-12 strawberries 1 banana spoonful of flaxseed My aunt puts the…
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Homemade granola bars
Found this recipe & thought I'd share...they are delicious! Homemade Granola Bars 1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (I used ¾ cup but I guess some ppl like them less sweet) 1/3 cup oat flour (I didn’t know what this was…I used regular flour & it turned out fine) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…
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to log or not to log?
Okay so I am a grad student and this week is the week from hell. I've literally been on the run from 8am to 10pm everyday, and have had a hard time fitting in exercise...Yesterday I forced myself to get up and do a bit of yoga early, but today I haven't done anything exercise-related. It started out a fairly normal day…
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Pulled hip flexor?
Hey everyone! I've technically been a myfitnesspal member since January but have done it half-heartedly, but today marks the day I am starting hardcore! In an example of really bad timing, I hurt myself running this morning, on day 1! My left hip flexor has bothered me a little bit in the past, usually if I overwork it by…
