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Running/jogging - harder/worse than when I started?!
Any tips or advice for this novice runner? I've picked up doing a "run" (and I use this term loosely, its like a shuffling jog) every other day, and walking in-between days. 2 weeks or so ago, I was able to run at least for a half-mile straight, if not a mile....now I can barely run a quarter! I am doing slow and steady,…
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Only 5lbs in 2 weeks. Ok?
2Weeks ago started diet and exercise regiment. See food log. I don't think I'm exerising enough, shouldn't I have lost a bit more in 2 weeks?
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Too much protein?
Hi everyone! Past couple of diary's I've noticed I'm going over my protein suggested intake - approx. 15-25 over - is this a concern? I'm dieting again now, cutting my carbs and upping my protein and fiber intake, but I'm worried I'm doing too much. Am I? Or am I overthinking? Thanks!
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Running newbie - couch-to-5k, Haaaaaard!!
I started the RunDouble couch-to-5k program, and I'm on week 4. My questions is for any runners out there who did a similar program - does it get easier soon??? God above, i feel like I'm dying doing the run intervals (now up to 3 and 5 mins running (and by running, I mean jogging my gasping *kitten*...), 2x, with walking…
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Late nights and early mornings - quick dinner ideas?
Hey everyone! I sometimes don't get home till around 7:30, or later, and still need to eat some kind of dinner (and then get up again around 6am for a run, shower then off to work) Any recipe ideas for a quick something that is nutritious and healthy, but also quick and easy? I don't often have time to cook, which sucks…
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Cant seem to eat enough calories!!! and still eat healthy...
Can anyone help me out with food/recipe/meal ideas here? My diary is open so you can see what I'm eating. I'm aiming for 1400 calories a day, but with my workouts its really hard for me to eat my calories. I don't want to go into starvation mode, but 1) I am not hungry enough during the day to eat that much 2) its hard to…
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Am I doing this right? fitness/nutrition advice
Just so I'm not shooting myself in the foot by doing something wrong with my diet and exercise plan, I hope someone here can take a look at my diary and my exercise weekly and let me know if I'm doing the right things. I am 5'3", 29, female, currently 176lbs. Looking to be down to 140. I'm on 1100 calories or less a day.…
