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Shin splints
In my mid 40s now and I am back at trying to get fit. One goal is to try running once I am ready for it. My concern is that in the past when I have tried this I get very sharp pains in both of my shins. I have looked this up online and I believe they call them shin splints. Besides good running shoes are there any…
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Calories after marinating
I am curious on how to calculate calories after you marinate something, The reason I ask is that the meat will not absorb every drop of the marinade. Should I cut the calories in half from the marinade? What would be the calories on this simple recipe below? I would think the chicken might absorb a table spoon of the olive…
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Tethered swimming
So I think my wife is gonna nominate me for the dork of the year award. I made a homemade tethered swimming system for my above ground pool today. Worked great and it kicked my but after going for 45 minutes. Breath stroke and back stroke worked well but free style is very difficult because it is so different from normal…
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Hi All
Just joined yesterday and I am liking this site so far. I need the accountability and the ability to track everything. I am looking to get back into shape by losing around 60 pounds. I am 44 years old and in Savannah GA. Usually a couple of times a year I get the right mindset and do great for a few weeks but then slowly…
