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Calling all swimmers: What shampoo do you use?
So, I lost a lot of hair around my hairline over the summer. It's super annoying because now I have all these little flyaway baby hairs growing back in around my face. Anyway, I figured out that the loss was due to all the swimming/sun/chlorine over the summer. Does anyone have a good shampoo that will remove chlorine BUT…
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Attn. Runners! What to eat before Mud Run??
I always do my runs throughout the week on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. I find it works best for me this way. That being said, I am running a 5K Marine Mud Run on Saturday. The course is full of obstacles, mud pits, walls to scale, hills to climb, etc. Temperatures have also been in the 90's every day this…
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1/2 marathon training program - necessary or not?
Hi all! Need some advice from you experienced distance runners out there. Running a 1/2 marathon has long been a goal of mine. There is a great local Mistletoe Race in December, and I consider running it every year. The local Fleet Feet even has a 12 week training program that includes a week day workout (speed work,…
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From the mouth of babes - NSV
The scale hasn't budged for months (and months), but this morning while I was submitting myself to some Jillian Michael's torture, my 8 year old daughter said, "mom, why do you keep working out? You are skinny enough already." Of course I carefully explained to her that exercise helps us to be healthy no matter what our…
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Runners do you hate when your shoe is updated?
Hey all, Just looking for some sympathy from you runners out there. I bought a new pair of shoes about 2 weeks ago. I hate doing this. Breaking in new shoes is never fun, but I stuck with the same shoe I had before since it had worked well for me. Unfortunately, they updated the shoe, and now, after I've put about 30 miles…
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30 Day Shred > Ripped in 30 > now what?
I run 3-4 days a week but have worked through both 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30 on my "off" days. Any suggestions on what would be a good program to move to next? I really, really like the interval program that Jillian uses in these videos, as I feel like I get good results for a short workout.
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Athlete's Foot
It's not fun to admit, but I've got a case of Athlete's Foot, and it's driving me crazy. I don't know if I picked it up from somewhere or just developed it, but it's the first time I've ever had it. Anyway, I've been using an OTC medicated cream, using vinegar/water foot soaks, keeping my feet as dry as possible, changing…
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How to log my Ballet class??
So, I started taking ballet (for the first time since I was 5)! It's very humbling! Anyway, I have no idea how to log it. I know there is a ballet/dance category, but most of the class is spent stretching, doing footwork, etc. Not a lot of jumping around and dancing. Any ideas?
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How did I Lose on VACATION? Help!!
Okay, I'm at a loss here. (pun intended, ha!) Anyway, I've been at the same weight for over a month now, getting very frustrated. I've been working out, eating nearly all my exercise calories, and my weight hasn't budged. So, we just spent a week visiting family, and while I ran 3 mornings and walked all day at an…
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NSV - I can button my shirt!
Ladies, you will appreciate this one. I bought a cute linen shirt at the end of the summer last year, and was so disppointed when I got home and realized that I would have to leave the cap sleeves unbuttoned because my arms were too fat to fit in them. :-( Pulled out that shirt this morning and what do you know?! The…
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Tracy Anderson workout?
I've seen a lot of news on these workouts lately and have considered purchasing the videos. Just wondered if anyone has used them before and what you thought?
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Can I spread out my exercise calories?
Hi all. I've been lurking for a few weeks, learning much, and just starting to lose. Had a new newbie question for you. I run 3-4 times a week and thus burn more calories those days than I do on my "off" days when I do something lighter like pilates or some weight/resistance training. I DO eat my exercise calories, but I…
