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Running using the Jeff Galloway method
I am fairly new to running. I did the Couch to 5K and worked my way up to running for 30 mins then worked my way up to running a full 3 miles. When I ran in my first 5K race I found that I really enjoyed running in a pack. So, I joined a running group. About half of the people in the group run using the Jeff Galloway…
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Group run
I'm looking to find a local group run to join. I'm not having any luck under Meetups or even just googling it. Do any of you know of any specific websites that might help me find what I'm looking for. Any advice would be very appreciated!!
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The loss of a pet
On Monday I had to put my Golden Retriever, Fletch, down. I am completely crushed. I feel like I could burst into tears at any moment.... and everytime I'm alone, I do. I'm just heartbroken. Paying attention to eating right and exercising is totally out the window. What little energy I have is focused on just getting…
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Help me solve a MYSTERY
Ok, this has been bugging me for a while now. There's this lady at my gym that I would see walking the track every so often. A few weeks ago I was the only one on the track which I was happy about because I was doing the C25K and was doing the first longest run and I didn't need any distractions. Then SHE showed up. She…
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What I LOVE about running
Ok, first I must tell you that I am not a "runner" per se. I am only doing the C25K. But after a few attempts at it I've had this awesome experience happen a few times and it happened again tonight. I'm jogging along at my usual (very slow) speed. It starts off a bit rough. My calves hurt and my breathing sucks. I'm trying…
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I had a really cool experience tonight...
I'm jogging along at my usual (very slow) speed. It starts off a bit rough. My calves hurt and my breathing sucks. I'm trying to slow down but still technically be jogging. Then about two thirds of the way in to my run something miraculous happens. All the pain just suddenly goes away and my breathing is cool too!!! Then…
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Zumba rant!!
Why is it that, whenever I'm really looking forward to something, it somehow gets ruined. I was so looking forward to Zumba tonight. I had a very trying day today at work but I wouldn't let myself get tired because I knew I wanted to strut my stuff in Zumba class tonight. It's a very crowded class but I actually got a spot…
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2nd time around... ok maybe 3rd
I've attempted this before and one time I even got to W7D1. At the time, when I read about people getting that close and not finishing, I would think, WHAT THE....?.. and, that's not going to happen to me!!! But it did. Honestly, I think the fear of succeeding got to me. I have a knack for sabataging myself. I am amazed at…
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Chicken Stock question....
Have you ever made your own chicken stock. If so, I need some advice. Growing up, my Mom never made her own, so I have no idea what to do or if I'm doing it right. I've made it a few times and it always seems to lack flavor. I found a recipe that calls for chicken base... isn't that cheating?? How do I make it more…
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Do you have a mantra?
This is my second time around here on MFP. Last summer I did great. Then over the winter I undid everything. :( boo! So, here I am again. I noticed that I'm going at it a different way this time. One thing I noticed is that, everytime I am wanting to snack at night or give up during a workout, these words go thru my head,…
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The Gym is great for people watching!!
Do any of you see people doing some really strange things at the gym. I'm a very "live and let live" kinda person. I admire people who just do what they feel... but it doesn't mean I'm not gonna try to figure out what makes you tick. Three recent observations: 1. The Leaping Lady: There’s one lady who gets on the treadmill…
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HRM user, I have a question for you....
I'm wondering... How do you use yours? I use mine mostly for the calorie counter. I just set myself a goal and as soon as I reach my calories burned, I know I've done my job and can stop exercising. Is this what you guys do??? I noticed that it does motivate me to stay in the "fitness zone" so I don't have to spend the…
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What's your routine at the gym?
I always feel like I have no idea what to do. I usually do this: 1. Walk/jog for about 35 mins 2. Stretch for a little bit 3. Strength training. Split up days between arms, legs, stomach 4. Attempt to reach my calorie goal. Lately I've been trying to burm 400 cals. So I see where I'm at, at this point and then go on the…
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Seinfeld fans...
Do you remember this bit? " I never get enough sleep. I stay up late at night, cause I'm Night Guy. Night Guy wants to stay up late. 'What about getting up after five hours sleep?', oh that's Morning Guy's problem. That's not my problem, I'm Night Guy. I stay up as late as I want. So you get up in the morning, you're .....…
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Free Cookbook!!!!
I found this free cookbook online http://thestonesoup.com/blog/images/free_stonesoup_ecookbook.pdf and I couldn't not share it with by buds!! They are super quick and easy. I hope you find it to be a useful tool to give you some ideas for some healthy meals.
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How do you people do it???
I am married and my husband works nights and I work days. I have no children, well, except for my two dogs. We currently live in my small condo that I had before I was married because we haven't been able to sell it. What I am trying to say here is this, I don't have much to do after work. It doesn't take me long to take…
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One of my favorite recipe sites
I'd like to share with all of you, one of my favorite sites to go to for healthy recipes. http://www.danispies.com/ She is a is a Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor and Fitness Trainer and a great source of information. She has introduced me to some fab recipes and some foods I've never tried before and some I've…
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C25K - Embarrassing question
I'm stuck on week 3. Reason being, every time I get out there and start to exert myself (usually during the 2nd 3 min jog) I experience some stomach upset. It's bad enough that it sends me running home and running to the bathroom. Has this happened to anyone else? What do you do about it?? Does it go away eventually??? Any…
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C25K - feeling nauseous :(
I'm only on week 2 and I've been feeling nauseous after my jog/walk. Is this happening to anyone else? Is this something I can work past? I have a tendancy to have vertigo and motion sickness. I'm getting worried that this is causing the problem and I'm not going to be able to complete the process. :( Any thoughts?????
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Heart Rate Monitors
I'm in need of a heart rate monitor. I don't want one that super expensive or complicated. Also, I just want the kind you wear like a watch. Any suggestions. I would very much appreciate any assistance. Thank you!
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I need some fitness pals
Hello and happy Tuesday to you all!! I have been on the site for a week and I love it!! I'm really finding out about how wrong I was about my diet. There were things I was eating every day that I thought were good for me (like cheese, and peanut butter) I am finding were really keeping the weight on. I only have about 15…
