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I'm out of control. :(
I definitely feel powerless. I don't know how to stop. :(
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Big Toe Pain?
I have a marathon relay coming up on Sunday and I have some significant pain in my right big toe. Is this a common running injury? Is there anything I can do to prevent further injury while still running the race? I wear the same model of shoes that's always been best to me, Brooks Adrenaline GTS/ASR. (I do prefer ASR a…
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Not quite there, but this is still a success story!
I'd still like to lose 20 lbs, but I've already lost 46! Check out my profile pic. I couldn't post a picture in the post.
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I need a new challenge!
I've been running. I ran my half marathon last weekend and I'm really tired of long distances. It took me a full 48 hours to recover from the long runs at the end and I had to spend too much time away from my family. I enjoy running, but I much prefer the 3-6 mile distance range rather than longer distances. I'd like to…
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Jawbone only gave me 334 cals for a 10 mile run?
I ran 10 miles last night, and was disappointed to see this when I synced my band. I don't need to eat all of those calories, of course, but I'd like to not be in the red for going 100 calories over my typical daily allotment. I usually earn more than that for a 3 mile, 30 minute run. It also still took some calories away…
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334 Cals for a 10 mile run?
I ran 10 miles last night, and was disappointed to see this when I synced my band. I don't need to eat all of those calories, of course, but I'd like to not be in the red for going 100 calories over my typical daily allotment. I usually earn more than that for a 3 mile, 30 minute run. It also still took some calories away…
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"Itchy" or restless muscles?
I've been running more lately (5 mi yesterday, 4 mi Wednesday, 9 last weekend for my long run) in addition to squats and deadlifts. I've noticed that on my rest days my glutes, hamstrings, and calves feel restless... It's worst in my hamstrings. The only thing that makes them feel better is like isometric tightening or…
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I need some help deciding on a goal weight range
I know its ultimately up to me, but I'm overthinking it and getting closer. I'd like to be able to know I'm x number of pounds away. SW: 215 CW: 179 GW? Height: *almost* 5'8" Also - I'm currently pretty comfortably in a US women's size 10 pants - occassionally a 12 and one pair of 8 flared jeans. Size is so relative with…
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Guilty Pleasure: "Vintage" Workout Videos
Does anyone else love to workout to the oldies but goodies? I run regularly and strength train sometimes, but some days you just need to burn some calories without leaving the house. Some of my faves: 1) The original Cindy Crawford workout video from the 90s. I used to have it on VHS and now its on youtube. 2) Sweatin to…
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Best step?
I want to buy a step (like for step aerobics). I'm wondering if the thrift store will legitimately be the best place to get a high-quality old-school 90s step. Do big box stores sell them anymore?
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TDEE activity level help, please?
I like the idea of having a generous calorie range each day and knowing I can eat that if I'm hungry rather than "earning" exercise calories. My TDEE calculations have my BMR around 1600 (1595-1620 on various calculators). I run 4 days per week, including intervals and long runs. I do 30 min of Jillian Michaels or some…
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Switching from heavy lifting to body weight & HIIT?
i understand the wonder of heavy lifting, and I've seen results... But I really hate it. Someone's hanging around to offer me advice every.single.time and I'm just really sick of it. I love running... And I'm looking for supplemental strength training. I'm much happier doing body weight training at home or working with…
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Anyone take a "maintenance break" before you hit your goal?
I'm about half way there... need to lose another 25 lbs. I'm feeling kind of burned out. Would it be detrimental to "practice maintenance" for a month or so? I'm thinking I'll take some time off in September and again between US Thanksgiving and Christmas. FWIW, "practicing maintenance" would still mean tracking and…
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Looking for alternatives to Fiber One products!
I'm particularly vulnerable to their cinnamon coffee cake bars... I know they're full of chemicals and junk... but... but... but. :) I'd like some suggestions for a better choice. Its okay if its a little higher in cals. Does anyone have a recipe for a soft cake-like brownie-like thing... sweet but not too sweet... with…
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I'm not sore at all after W1D1.
:/ I've been lifting (lower weight and higher reps) in a Group Power class at the gym. I've been doing this for about a month. I did week 1 day 1 workout (squats, rows, pushups, stepups, jack knives)... and I kept waiting to get sore and I'm really just not. Should I be using more weight? The trainer who helped me with the…
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To the person who said that tracking was a tool for mindfulness...
THANK YOU! I've been thinking about this for days and I hope and pray its provided a breakthrough for me. I have lamented about "having to track for the rest of my life," but when I think about it in terms of mindfulness and something I need to stay in my healthy place, it makes it seem possible - one day at a time. :)
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Activity Calories and Jawbone Up
I've been searching for answers on here, but I haven't found anything. I like my Jawbone, but its obviously overestimating my calorie burn. There's no way I earned 800 calories from last night's 2.25 mi run. I'm not really eating back exercise calories, but I am eating MORE calories daily - 1600 most days and once a week I…
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Good week but so hungry today!
I've had a really good week - running and eating under my calorie goals, enjoying it process... Today, though, I'm so hungry! I'm not craving junk, but I'm just hungrier. I already set my goals to lose 1 lb a week instead of two. I think I'm just hungry from exercising. I think I may benefit from a staggered-calorie plan…
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I'm new here...
...but I'm not new to fitness and weight loss. I ran my first half marathon in January 2012. I felt great and I enjoy running. Since then I've gone back to work and have gained about 20 pounds. I'd love to get back to my marathon weight and then look at losing a few more pounds by then. My interests include running,…
