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Status/Military Branch/Job
Hi everyone! What's everyone's status/branch/job in the military? I'm Active Duty Air Force and a weather forecaster
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Looking for Military Friends
Hello! I'm an active duty Sailor and I'm looking for other military members that know the struggle of having to make weight/tape every six months. Feel free to add!
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Using Kinesiology Tape
Has anyone ever tried kinesiology tape for the Achilles tendon? I injured myself during my half marathon about 6 weeks ago and I've been resting as much as possible. However, with my job in the military, I cannot just do nothing. I've tried to brace it and use compression socks, but it still flares up during exercise. Has…
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Feet Go Numb While Running
I went to a running store about 3wks ago to get fitted for some new shoes. They determined that I overpronate and told me to get Asics GT 2170 shoes which cost me $118. Well, I've ran about 8 or so times in them in the 1.5-3mi range for each run and everytime once I get to the 1-1.5mi mark the balls and toes on my feet go…
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Military Member on Atkins
Hi everyone! I started Atkins in hope to lose the weight I need to make weight standards for Navy OCS, which I start next month. I'm currently on day 5 of induction and I'm feeling great! Honestly, this is the easiest diet I've ever done. I don't feel hungry and have lots of energy for working out and my daily life. I'm…
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Leaving the Air Force for the Navy!!!
Hello everyone! I'm currently enlisted Air Force, but have been accepted to Navy OCS. I'm looking forward to the transition sometime in the next few months. I made the body fat standards for my application, but I'd really like to make the weight standards before I head off to OCS (I'm 5'8" female, so the standards are…
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Planet Fitness
So, I can already work out on the military base for free, but their hours are limited and it's always crowded. I was thinking of giving Planet Fitness a go, since it's only $10-20 a month, plus I can tan for free. What can you tell me about the gym? Are they crowded? How are weight/cardio equipment? Give me the good, bad,…
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Goals
What's everyone's goals? Training to do well on a PT test? triatholan? marathon? etc My orginal goal was training for my post-partum PT test, but since that is tomorrow, my next goal is to get back into 5K races and increase from there.
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Green Monster
Thinking of making some green monster smoothies for my breakfast this coming week. Anyone have any good recipies? How about ones with protein?
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New GPS Watch
My Garmin Forerunner 205 that I've had for 2.5yrs is starting to get worn out. I want to get something new and better to replace it, especially since I'm training for a 1/2 marathon. Any suggestions?
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Balancing Food When You're Awake 18hrs A Day
So, my typical day consists of waking up at 3AM (sometimes 2:30AM), working from 4-noon, and then usually bed at 8-9PM. What is a good way to balance out my cals/macros? I find it hard to remain under my count when I have a much longer day than most do? Thanks!
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Beer Snob
I like GOOD beer, not your bud light, coors, watered down crap.... However, most good beer is 150-200cals. Does anyone have any suggestions for any good beer that's lower cal than that? Thanks!
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Crockpot Recipes
I would love some new crockpot recipes! Anyone have any good ones to share?
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Looking for Military Friends.
Hello, I'm Active duty Air Force and have been in for a little over 7yrs. Looking for some other military people on here for motivation and support. Feel free to add me! Thanks!
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Looking for Insanity Friends.
I am just about through my 1st week of Insanity and I'm looking for some more friends on here that either completed the program, doing the program, or are curious about starting. I love seeing the burns that people get from the program and some food ideas that people are doing. Please add me or I'll add you. Thanks!
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Protein for Women
There are tons of different proteins out there and I was curious what you recommend for woman? Thanks!
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Active Duty Air Force Mama
Hello, My name is Erin, I'm 25 yrs years old, a wife, a mother of two, and in the Air Force. I've been on this site for about 3 weeks now and it is the best calorie counting site that I've attempted to use! Anyways, I just had my 2nd child about 6 weeks ago and I'm ready to not only drop the baby weight, but to drop the…
