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Carb needs for runners
Hey all! I'm looking for opinions. I jog (waddle really) and I'm noticing that my legs feel dead a lot of the time. My hubs thinks I need more carbs, but that makes me super nervous. I am severely hypoglycemic, so I have to eat carbs for that anyway, but would upping my carbs a little help? I only do about 16 miles a week.…
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Three NSVs in one day - holla!
I've been very frustrated because I'm sooooo close to my first goal weight, but I've been having issues with my blood sugar. Well, today has been a SUPREME nsv day! 1. When we worked out today (we do plyometrics on Saturdays) I was able to jump on the next highest box today. 3 sets too! 2. I have been needing to get my…
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August Miles Challenge - Plodding Along
Here's the thread for this month. I'm super excited to see what we can do! I'm only counting my running miles again, so we'll see... :)
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Losing lean body mass while losing weight?
Hey all! I just finished up a fitness assessment and while most of it was good (Down 4% body fat and 12 lbs in 2 months) it also said that I lost 5# in lean body mass. I know this is not good, but I'm not sure what caused it. Too much training? I strength train 3-5 days a week, jog 4 days a week and usually burn 4500+ cals…
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July Miles Challenge - Plodding Along (CLOSED GROUP)
Please post your miles in this format: Date: Miles I will also need your total miles thus far. Thanks guys!! :)
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ROW the WORLD - Team Jack SparRow Row Row (CLOSED GROUP)
Calorie counting starts today! :) Here's our team - let's all friend each other! 1. Kennie123 2. txbabes1 3. healthysmiles 4. ashleypietz 5. rheagansmom 6. CaWaterBug8 7. charitydc 8. becca0211 9. srp2011 10. Rubybelle 11. fh1951 - AWESOME song posted!!! 12. amsparky 13. agirlfromminnesota 14. whats_her_name 15.…
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Ladies - where do you shop?
Hey all! I was pretty much the poster child for Lane Bryant, but now that I have lost weight, I no longer need to shop there. So here's the question - where's a good place to get affordable quality work clothes? I am a teacher and am NOT a formal/dress person - more a khakis and nice shirt with a pair of Vans or something…
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Which distance to believe - treadmill, HRM or Nike+?
Hey all! Today on my jog I fired up my new Nike+ deal. While I was excited to try this out, I was also skeptical about how accurate it might be. Today when I jogged, here's the different numbers I got for distance: Treadmill - 4.0 miles HRM (with chest strap) - 4.6 miles Nike+ shoe sensor - 5.19 WTH? Can anyone tell me…
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Need to increase my workout intensity - looking for suggesti
Hey all! I am about 6 months into this journey and I have an issue. I don't think I am pushing myself as hard as I need to. I have graduated Couch 25K and am now jogging 3 days a week, so I know I am pushing myself with my jogs because I am SLOW. I'm looking for suggestions about the rest of my workouts. I'm wondering if I…
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Full day off or easy day?
Hey all! I have been feeling off lately and am wondering if I need to take more days off. I only took three last month, but I do one easy cardio day a week. I'm just wondering what others do - do you take a full day off with no activity or do you just have a light day?
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HRM & sweat (kinda gross, I know) :)
Hey guys! I know this is gross, but does anyone else have issues with their HRM when they are sweaty? My chest strap gets so darn sweaty that it won't read calories correctly. I have to keep getting the sweat off during my workout, otherwise it won't read correctly.
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ROW the WORLD - Anyone want to start a new boat?
If so, please let me know. I can't find a boat to join. I can't do a logo, but I will be a captain. :)
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NSV - I just did wha'?
Hey all - what a week. I just had to share. I was super worried about taking a day off, but took yesterday off, then proceeded to jog 3 miles on the treadmill this morning. A few days ago, I got my previous best of 2.5 miles. I cannot believe I did that!!! I go slow, but I go. I'm telling you all, if you want to become a…
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NSV - I ran...er, jogged...er, waddled
So, I am now considering myself done with C25K now and today I did something I have never done before. Wait for it... I jogged, nonstop for 2.5 miles. Seriously. I had never run an entire mile straight since high school and even though I was a sprinter in middle school, I stopped because I was so bad at running anything…
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What's your fitness routine?
Hi all, I'm just being nosy here and looking for ways to change things up, as I have been stalled for the past 1 1/2 weeks. What is your fitness routine? Here's mine: Mon: Couch25K & Arms Circuit training Tues: Legs circuit & cardio Wed: Couch25K & Arms Circuit training Thu: Legs circuit & cardio Fri: Couch25K, additional…
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Eating normal dinner = weight gain?
Hi all, I am still about 1/2 way into my journey and am wondering if anyone else has this issue. If I eat a normal dinner (between 300-500 cal) after about 5 or 6pm, I lose less weight than if I eat earlier or eat a much small dinner (like a bowl of cereal or oatmeal). To be totally honest, I gain weight if I do this,…
