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whats the best tasting protein powder?
So I definitely don't think I'm getting enough protein after my workouts. I'm looking for a low calorie protein powder that also tastes good. What's your favorite?
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Does anyone do p90x AND run?
So I'm going to start doing p90x on monday but I also want to keep running b/c I want to work my way up to a 10K race. I was thinking about substituting the cardio days of p90x for running. Good idea? Anyone else in the same boat? What do you do?
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Having trouble adjusting/eating for better mental health?
I really need help. It's been six months since I started my new job and I'm still struggling to adjust. I've been on myfitnesspal for almost two years and I've managed to keep most of the weight off but I'm concerned that if I don't find a way to adjust soon, I'll gain more weight. I work about 45 min to an hour away…
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working the night shift....how do you do it?
I'm about a month in to working 4pm-midnight 5 days a week. In addition to this...i have a 45min- hour commute to work (because of traffic) and about a 30-45 min commute home. I know this isn't as bad as working over night but it's still been a struggle. I haven't been able to go to the gym the whole time and I'm finding…
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Polar FT4 acting funny....suggestions?
so my polar ft4 is taking a long time to initial pick up my HR. now its dropping my HR during my exercise or telling me its 219 when i'm walking or 91 when i'm working my hardest. I changed the battery in the transmitter. I'm going to change the watch battery too but I was just wondering if anyone else has had any similar…
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yummy protein waffle/pancake recipe?
i'm craving waffles/pancakes like crazy. anyone have a yummy protein waffle/pancake recipe that they like? thanks!
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running your first 5k soon? check this out!
So I have my first 5k in a month and I have no idea what to expect, how to warm up, or what to do. BUT, I found this article online and it made me feel alot better about everything. hope it helps others too!! http://www.active.com/running/Articles/8_Answers_to_Common_5K_Questions.htm?cmp=17-7-592 8 Answers to Common 5K…
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first day of 5k training. SO EXCITED!!! c25k
I have officially started training for my first 5k race! i'm using the C25K training program starting at week 4 (since I've been running on my own the past 3 weeks) I'm so excited and today felt great! the workout was "easy" enough that I could finish it completely but hard enough that i struggled towards the end. Anyone…
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Question about Heart Rate and Running
Should I be trying to keep my heart rate "in zone" while running? It seems like a comfortable pace for me puts my HR at around 168-172 and my HRM has my zone set at 128-167. thanks!
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what do i eat all day when i have a race at night?
So I'm signed up for an indoor triathlon at my Y this friday night at 6:30. what should I eat throughout the day? I'm guessing mostly carbs and protein but how much? and how close to the event? Thanks!
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Any personal trainers out there?
I think this might be something I want to look into but I want to talk to some trainers first to get some insight. I know I'd have to get certified and I'd probably have to look more fit haha but it's something I'm really interested in. any advice?
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31 lbs down!! what i've learned+pics!
So in 130 Days, I have lost 31 lbs and only have 11 lbs to go! I decided to make the change after looking at photos from my 23d Birthday. I just wasn't the person I knew I wanted to be. Having once been an athlete, I wanted to get back to that. Since then I've lost 2 pants sizes, ran my first 5k, and have most of my…
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50 swim workouts
Found this online...thought i'd share! There are 50 swim sets or workouts on this page. good stuff! http://ruthkazez.com/50swimworkouts.html
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For all the swimmers out there...
found this article on active.com How To Swim Faster: http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/How-to-Swim-Faster.htm but the coolest part was that it gave this little workout!: 10-15 percent easy warming up (4x100 easy on 20 seconds rest) 10-20 percent drills and kicking (8x50s as alternating 1 drill, 1 kick on 15 seconds…
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running headphones?
this is kind of an odd topic but I can't seem to find a good pair of running headphones. I used to use the old school ones where the band sits on top of your head but they get so sweaty and the band would start to slip down. So i bought a pair of those over the ear headphones and they don't really stay in my ears (and…
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running my first 5k race tomorrow!
any last minute advice?!
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should i...
...start weight training now or wait until after my first 5k next Saturday? I just discovered bodybuilding.com and I made myself a plan but I don't want to push myself too hard right before a race. Thanks :)
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calling all triathletes!-need help training for bike
So I signed myself up for a mini triathlon at my local YMCA. It's 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, and a 3 mile run all inside. I've done a triathlon before in college (1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike?, 2 mile run) but everyone on the swim team had to do it and there was no real training for it. So my question is...what's a good…
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suggestion: please do not stir
Why don't they want me to stir my greek yogurt?! I gotta get all the fruit distributed somehow :)
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running rut?
so i've been feeling really sluggish when running lately. I used to do 3-5 miles when running but now i feel like I can't run past 2.5 miles. There's no pain, it just feels hard. Also i have my first 5k in about 2 weeks. I think what might be the underlying cause is that I ran a 5k on the treadmill in 29 minutes (1 minute…
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Goal Weight
Ok so I completely understand that your goal weight is more like your goal weight range. But i'm wondering at what point do you decide where you wanna stay. I have 15 lbs to go but i think I'd be more happy with losing 20 at this point even tho i know 5lbs isn't going to make a huge difference. I guess i just feel like b/c…
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running on the treadmill vs. running outside
So I'm less than a month away from my 5k. I've done most of my training on the treadmill and when I run outside i notice that my pace is about 30 seconds slower than if i were to run on the treadmill. should i be concerned for my race? do i have to do more outside training? what can i do to keep a good pace?
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20lbs down...i hit halfway to goal! [pictures!!!]
the first image was taken at my 23rd birthday (january 21st). the second one was taken this morning. :)
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need strength training help
So now that I'm starting to notice the inches melting...I want to get more tone. I love having a personal trainer but I can't afford one :( So I feel kind of lost and confused as where to start with strength training on my own...anyone have any advice or routines they'd like to share? My gym has machines and free weights…
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ways to become a fat-burning machine!!!
http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/15-Ways-to-Become-a-Fat-Burning-Machine.htm?cmp=17-7-470 By the Editors of Men's Health Men's Health Even before you start exercising, you can use plenty of tricks to eliminate visceral fat, improve your flab-burning metabolic process, and start losing weight fast. And for more great…
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silk unsweetened coconut milk?
Has anyone tried it? I saw it in the grocery store tonight. one serving is 35 calories! crazy!
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how do i build up my running endurance?
So I'm doing my first 5k June 4th. I did c25k and it was great until I hit the last three weeks where it's all straight running.I can do 20 minutes straight with a 9:40ish pace per mile. But I can't do 25 minutes straight...I have to stop. So i'm guessing I have to go back to the interval work. Anyone have a good workout…
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how does everyone log insanity workouts?
I'm going to start doing insanity every other day (with running on the other days). I started doing 30 day shred but got pretty bored of it and insanity seems more of what I'd like (i did sports in college...i miss that high-level training) so how do i log it? I used to log 30 day shred as like circuit training or…
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anyone losing 2lbs consistently each week?
I'm just curious what your doing. I know 1lb per week is preferable but i'm impatient :)
