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Reliable GPS run-app?
My faith in MapMyWalk/MapMyRun is lacking at the moment. My husband and I took a walk together in our neighborhood the other night, each using this app to track our walk. Ultimately my app tracked about 5% less distance than did his. When he was at the 1 mile mark, my app showed .95. When he was at the 2 mile mark, mine…
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Misc Question: Blood Donation and Weight Requirements
I am due to give blood on Thursday evening, and just looked up requirements to see if my teens would be eligible to donate as well. I see that 16-17 year olds (I have a 15 & 17 year old daughter, younger turns 16 in the fall) can donate w/ parental consent if they meet certain weight minimums based on height. I assume the…
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is the MFP app not working?
I typically log food by the MFP app on my phone. Since Saturday evening the MFP app is not sending info to Fitbit, Pact, etc. Just logged in to the website for the first time in a few days - and I see my food entries for the past 2+ days are not showing. So the problem seems to be on the MFP app. Any suggestions on how to…
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Newbie Bike Trainer Question
So... Hubby has bought a road bike and we've gotten a bike trainer for indoor use. The trainer instructions, reviews/etc. indicate it can be used with any size bike tire - but a road bike tire will make less noise, etc. I have a 26" mountain bike which I have hardly used. Seems silly to buy a new road bike for me, biking…
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Exercise Bike recommendations
Starting to research to buy a new exercise bike. Any tips, suggestions? As in which style gives a better/higher burn between upright & recumbent?
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First 1/2 Marathon Yesterday!
Finished in 2:32:27.71, 298th out of 379. Interesting note: there were more 1/2 participants than 5k participants. Weather was great, clear & sunny once the sun was up. Started in the upper 30's and warmed up from there. I met my personal agenda, of completing the first 10 miles by the 2 hour mark. I'd estimate the first…
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First 1/2 Marathon on Sunday
I'm a noob - I can admit that. The race has a time limit of 3 hours and I'm 100% confident I will finish. I expect to run 10 miles (with occasional walking breaks as needed) in 2 hours, which leaves me an hour to walk the last 3.1 if necessary. Easy-peasy. I think I have everything I could possibly need. I'm set for any…
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Ball of the Foot pain: While running
So I'm a newbie runner, working my way up to a 1/2 marathon in February. Right now I'm running 3-4 miles twice a week, and 5-6 on Sundays. To increase the Sunday runs gradually. I am cleared medically, have good shoes as recommended by a reputable running store for strong arch support & pronation control. (Brooks Adrenalin…
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1 Month in: Progress Report
So far, so good. Officially hit my 'goal' of being below 130 4 weeks ago. Since then I dropped a little further and so upped my calories a tad bit more. Now aiming for 1900-2000/day and staying active. That's my main detail: I don't want to go back to where I was before meaning being a couch potato! Pretty consistently…
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Just found this group :)
And I'm a beginning runner. Have wanted to work on my running program for a while but have never been good with consistency. I'm the sort that does best when I set a goal - and tell the world about it. I'm on week 2 of training for a half marathon. Its on Feb. 8th and local. I'll eventually need to get in some outside…
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How to help my 13 year old who wants to do track/be a runner?
Tips, resources, suggestions? There is nothing available thru school until she reaches 9th grade and she's in 7th now. I want to help her explore this interest. Going to get her fitted for shoes this weekend - though will probably have to order as she has tiny feet. (Size 3-4 in youth sizes.) Beyond that I don't know what…
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I'm Here!
Hit 129.4 on Saturday and my goal was 129.9. Have not been 'worried' about the scale for a while, but it feels good to get there. Would not mind another .9 (to hit 50 officially) and of course its fluctuated back up today but I know that's no concern. I judge my calorie burned based on my Fitbit, though I know its an…
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I saw my legs today
Or rather, the legs I want to have. Was at the grocery store and passed a lady (in line at the bank counter) wearing running shorts. Very toned calves & thighs. I'm not there, and it may take a while, but that's what I want!
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Was 'accused' of having a figure!
Back Story required for this NSV to make sense: I work part time at Dominos about 10 hours a week, pizza delivery. This past Friday night, when I got off work, I put in an order to take home: dinner for Hubby & I. A new driver (started ~2 weeks ago, so didn't know me ~35 pounds ago) asked me: how do you keep your figure…
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Maybe moving here soon
Just a little note to say: I may be joining you guys soon. Trying to figure out what my final 'goal' weight is, and though I still have fat to lose I also know I need to build muscle and tone. I've bounced my goal weight between 150 & 130 and honestly don't know where it will end up. (But once I got to 150, I felt…
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Snack Ideas? No nuts, No seeds, no dairy?
Quick - need suggestions for snacks for a teenager to take on a long bus ride (school trip) that does not contain nuts, seeds, dairy...
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New Low Today
Today's weigh-in was 152.4. My new low. :) I was 152.6 on 4-22 and since then have been in the 153-155 range. The joys of being a woman, dealing with hormone/water weight and such. But I know the scale fluctuates and is not the best reflection of the day to day choices I make. I can celebrate those 2 tenths of a pound and…
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Calories in Cooked Ground Turkey
My biggest pet peeve about nutrition is that meat labels have nutrition as packaged. That is, raw. But cooking changes the weight and depending on how you cook it, you can also decrease fat. I understand they can't put all that on the label because everyone cooks differently. But... If you drain & rinse ground turkey…
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Healthy BMI
I know BMI is not the end all, be all, but I'm pretty excited as I just realized I am back in the healthy range. 24.9!
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Heart Rate
I see many resources indicating what your target heart rate should be, based on your age. I know these are guidelines and averages so individuals can vary - but I'm not sure how important they are. I'm 39 years old. the 50-85% Target HR Zone for 40 is 90-153. I'm typically in the mid 140's doing light cardio (walking…
