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First Sprint Triathalon-what to wear
Ladies, what do you wear for these events? I see a lot of people in full Tri suits (or whatever they are called) but Im wondering if anybody just wears a bikini top and shorts? I would hate to have to run a 5k in that suit, I feel like it can get hot.
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Marathon Words of Wisdom?
Running my first marathon next week, woohoo!! To all the marathon veterans out there..... got any advice to offer up?? Any tidbits and secrets are appreciated!!
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missing a training run?
Hello friends Need your advice.... Im training for a marathon (my first) scheduled for January 17th (5 weeks from today) I just completed my 20 mile run and I have a 13 mile scheduled for this weekend ( Dec 19th) The following weekend I plan on doing 22 miles (Dec 26th) Tapering down after my 22 miles Unfortunately I wont…
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Before and after- pics (5'1)
Starting Weight 145-Jan 2014, Size 8/10 Current 120-123-Jan 2015, Size 3/4
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Running my first half in 10 days!!!
So very excited thought I would share with fellow running enthusiasts! I also wanted to take a quick poll on how much I should run from now until race day, Jan 18. My last long run was this past Sunday at 11 miles. I am going to taper down now. I was planning on running 5 tonight (Jan 7), 9 miles on Saturday, (Jan 10) and…
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Runners-Whats the coldest youve ever run in?
Just curious. I'm in Houston and it only freezes a handful of days each winter. Whats the coldest you run in your area? Do you run in the snow?
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willpower is.....
walking by the Pretzel Factory in the mall and resisting the urge to gobble up warm, soft, salty pretzels. Piping hot pretzels smell amazing!!!
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Shorts Girls-Lifting-Calorie and protein goals??
I am 5'1, 124/125 lbs and want to find out daily calorie and protein goals that have been successful for other people my height/weight. I lost 20 lbs since January by eating less and doing lots of cardio and weight training but now I really want to focus on getting lean and strong. In July I increased my daily calorie…
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Body Composition Testing... accurate?
I got a reading Saturday and it said I gained 2% in body fat from my last testing June 27th and have lost 3% in muscle, one lb weight loss. I'm not just saying this to make myself feel better, but I just dont think its accurate. Reason number one, I own a mirror and I know I have seen some changes, reason two, I went from…
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How to be a fitness instructor?
How does one go about becoming a fitness instructor? Just wondering what kind of certifications (if any) are required before one can teach a class at a gym. I am specically wondering about bootcamp classes and cycling....
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"I used to eat what I want and not gain weight"
Hmmmmm, I've said that one too many times, and just realized that is entirely untrue! It just dawned on me the other day that if that were in fact true, I wouldnt have ever gained weight! All through my 20's I never considered myself overweight. I was on average 120-125 and my diet consisted of mainly fast food and junk…
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wireless headphones advice
I need opinions on the best wireless headphones please! these are the requirements 1. Must work wih iphone 2. must have volume and track controls on device 3. Must be sweatproof Im hoping someone can point me in the right direction Thanks in advance for your help!! ETA: I am using these for running
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high protein oatmeal-instant
Hey all, looking to add a protein filled oatmeal to my breakfast. I dont have time to make anything stove top, so instant would have to be the way to go for me. Any suggestions?
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running in the heat!
How do you guys do it? Im talking 97 degree heat with 100% humidity on some days..... Im thinking of taking a hiatus from running until September. Its just so hot out there and its not worth it to have a heat stroke. I tried waiting until the sunset yesterday and I was still dripping-I think heat index was still around 90…
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Gentlemen, its perfectly ok to comment on my weight loss!
Male coworker of mine said to me the other day "wow, you really are losing weight!, I dont know if thats appropriate or not to say, but I can tell you are losing weight" Men, trust me, no woman will ever be offended for commenting on a weight loss:) please feel free to comment away!!!
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Pretty Runners feet, Pipe Dreams?
Ladies, its sandal season again. Any of you runners have unsightly runners feet? I seem to always be recovering from some sort of blister or callus these days. Anyone else? I thought switching out my socks would help but doesnt seem to have made a difference. I just recently purchased some body glide to coat my feet while…
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So what is Yoga?
Plain and simple. What does it do for you? Is it hard? Does it burn calories? Strength train? I am clueless about it and was wondering if I should incorporate in to my workout routine.
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quick and easy high protien meals/low in cals
So, I am attempting to add more protein to my diet but I need some ideas. QUICK ideas preferably :) without a whole lot of ingredients. So far all I got is chicken, baked chicken and more baked chicken, lol Thanks in advance!!
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1st 10k-To run or not to run
I have never ran anything longer than 5k's but always said I wanted to try and tackle a 10k. I run 2-3 times a week, each time only running 5k's. My other fitness routine consists of bootcamp every Thursday and PT sessions every Monday and Friday. I would say I am in decent shape. There is a 10k in my area in 2 weeks. With…
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short gals!! What do you wanna weigh?
I am 5'1, with curves, always have and always will have (thank goodness) I love my backside, but I also know that means, I will probably always weigh a bit more than the average. So my question is, what is your ideal weight? I am currently 135, I'm aiming to be 130 lbs on June 30 (Hawaii trip) but when I come back, I am…
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My Fit Food-21 day challenge
Has anyone had success with this plan? Day 1 for me. Morning cleanse was gross but I reverted back to my 20's and acted like I was taking a shot :)
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Garmin Foreruner 220
I asked this questions on the Fitness Forum, but just in case I dont get a response, I thought I would ask here as well..... Since my runtastic app has decided to go crazy and post addional miles I never ran, a user suggested I ditch the app and get the watch. After reading all the favorable reviews it looks like this will…
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Runtastic gone crazy
I use the Runtastic App Pro to track my running. It has decided to go crazy my last two runs. For instance, there is a 5k route I always take, same route, no changes, the last two runs, its says I have run 8k's. Clearly that is not the case. When I am done with the run, I look at my session summary and the route it…
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running and bathroom needs :)
anyone else have to go to the bathroom during a run? Do you eat certain foods to avoid this? Worried about this if I try a 10k next month. I run 5k's twice a week and 9/10 I dont have any issues, but sometimes I have to make a mad dash to bathroom after my run, so adding more miles is making me nervous.
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Time to stop complaining and make it happen!
Realizing Im not getting the results I want. Time to step it up a notch! No time to quit now, just getting started!!! Quitting will only delay my desired results. Motivated! Who is with me!!!!
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not losing weight :(
Here is my story In the past I have lost weight with simply running and limiting my caloric intake to 1200 a day. No dietary restrictions, just calorie counting and running 3 miles 5 times a week. I gained some weight back after I stopped running/limiting calories for many many months so I joined a new gym hired a PT and…
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Keep on walking......
Rant for the day... Tired of people bragging about losing extreme amounts of weight in these fad diets. As if they have accomplished something, lol Do they not reaize the weight will return with a vengance? Or (as in the case of a friend) ended up having extreme chest pains after doctor prescribed weight loss shots. Trust…
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starting over yet again
*sigh** I've been out of the loop for many many months but I'm back! Hopefully I can reach my goal this time. Well, let me retract that, I WILL reach my goal! I plan to lose 5 lbs a month for the next 6 months. 5,1 and 145lbs with 34% body fat :( Horrible, I know, but I recently joined a 90 day fitness challenge at my gym…
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30 day Ab Challenge! Start with me today!
Today is Day 30 of my 30 day squat challenge, I thought I would go ahead and jump right in to another to keep momentum! Who is with me! Day 1.... 20 crunches Day 2.... 25 crunches Day 3.... 30 crunches Day 4... Rest Day 5... 40 crunches Day 6... 45 crunches Day 7... 50 crunches Day 8... Rest Day 9... 60 crunches Day 10...…
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why do I feel I must do Cardio?
Im a cardio girl, never been into lifting, however, after joining MFP, it has come to my attention lifting is needed to get the results I want. So I go in to my gym last week, do a couple of sets of this and that,legs and arms, finishing off with some abs and planks. Completely sweating, so I know im pushing myself, BUT, I…
