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Iron issues, help needed
Hi, I'm finding my iron levels really low. How do you increase your iron intake? What foods do you find that are iron rich? I had no idea my intake was so low!!!
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Foot pod vs GPS running watches suggestions needed.
What type of pace/heart rate monitor watch do you have? Are foot pods or GPS watches more accurate? I've been running for 18 months and feel like its time to step up my game. I'm hoping that these devices will help me train more affectively:) I want to monitor distance, pace and calorie burn if possible. Are there any…
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out for lunch, Where should I go???
I want a healthy lunch 400 calories or less and I brought nothing from home...... I know shame on me! Where should I go? Panera Bread Co Subway Jack n the Box Arbys Subway Bandanas BBQ Or Chili from the local grocery store Where and what would you eat? Thanks!
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yummy snacks??
Hi, I've been on MFP for over 2 years and started off with some great rules and healthy choices. Over time, I've managed to maintain, but my choices haven't been as healthy. I need to clean up my act:blushing: I would like to focus on raw food and organic snacks. Other than the obivous apples and bananas, what do you like?…
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Help....Running and skin issues
I've started running outside, I love this weather! BUT, my skin is not doing so well, lots of clogged pores and dry skin, any suggestions??? :flowerforyou:
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Does anyone have a Garmin?
Hi. I have a Polar HRM and love it, but now that I'm running I would like to upgrade to something that tracks pace and distance. Does anyone have the Garmin 210? DO you like it, are there any cons? I'm running 5ks, 10ks and will be doing a 1/2 Marathon in October. I'm hoping for a little guidance I would like to get a…
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Boo-ya!!! First Half Marathon.......Best fight I've ever ha
Yesterday I completed my first half Marathon in 2 hrs 21 min. 37 sec. A WooHoo moment! My emotions had been running high all week, I was a bundle of nerves most of the week too! Thanks to some great support from wonderful friends here on MFP and at home I got the nerves under control and was able to enjoy Saturday and…
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How did you feel before your first race?
OK friends for all of you who have already run a Half Marathon, I'm already fidgity and excited and the race isn't even until Sunday!!!!
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Carb loading? I'm finding this more challenging.....
:heart: than I thought it would be! I thought carb loading=happpy eatting! I'm preparing for my first half marathon and I read an article in Runners World that talked about carb loading. They suggested 600 g of Carbs a day for the 2-3 days prior to your marathon or half marathon. I weigh about 15% less than their example…
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Pointers?? 5 days from must 1st Half....
I'm just 5 days away from my 1st Half Marathon!!!!! :happy: I'm excited and nervous. Maybe more nervous than excited :ohwell: My training certainly wasn't ideal, but I did train. My longest prerace run was 11.5 miles, I'm hoping that will be enough. I have good shoes, some GU chomps and am debating whether I should carry a…
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Treadmill help please........
Hi everyone, I'm in the market for a treadmill, because I'm preparing for my first half marathon. I'm running outside, but lately I've had a fard time getting all of my runs in. I'm hoping having a treadmill at home will make late night workouts a reality! There are so many out there, I know I need one with quick speed,…
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Runners? Affordable HRM that tracks distance and pace ...
Is there such a thing as an affordable, reliable heart rate monitor that tracks distance and pace? I have a Polar FT7 HRM but I have really gotten into running and need a way to track my pace to help me train. Oh yeah and it needs to be easy to use and program, I'm not so good with technology:blushing: Also where did you…
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What is up w/ my appetite. The more I run the more I want t
If you're a runner, how do you manage your appetite? I am hungry all the time. I've recently increased my mileage and my appetite seems to be non-stop:grumble: Do you have any tricks to keep your appetite in check? Are there any go to snacks that seems to help keep you satisfied? Thanks, I want to keep running, but I don't…
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Does anyone have a plan to get out of a rut??
This is what I'm thinking...... So, I realized today, I've been slowly throwing away all the hard work I've put in over the last year. I've let the winter blahs, schedule issues, and a minor injury completely get me off track. Well, I'm done. If I would have started this journey with this half hearted attitude, I never…
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Who's done with the winter blahs!!
So, I realized today, I've been slowly throwing away all the hard work I've put in over the last year. I've let the winter blahs, schedule issues, and a minor injury completely get me off track. :grumble: Well, I'm done. If I would have started this journey with this half hearted attitude, I never would have lost any…
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Runners Relief!
So I went to A bone and joint specialist today, I was worried about my knee. It has been hurting for the last month and has gotten worse each week, even with rest. I went from running 4.5 miles down to less than 1.5:sad: The dr. told me that because my glutes are weak it is pulling on my IT Band, that in turn has pulled my…
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Anyone getting ready for their 1st 10k????
Hi, I've never run a 5k or a 10k, but I registered for the 10k at the end of April in Champaign Illinois. I don't know what to expect race day, or throughout training. I seemed to have hit a plateau and am having a hard time pushing past it. I was up to 4 miles a run, but I got sick and my kids got sick and since them I'm…
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Anyone ever had ITBS or runner's knee????
Has anyone ever had ITBS or runner's knee? I am experiencing pain on the outside of my left knee. It starts about 10 minutes into my run and gets worse as I go, so I've been cutting my runs short. Other than leg lifts what can I do to strengthen the muscles and help heal this? I'm in the middle of gettting ready for my…
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Holy cow, I need Running help, I signed up for a 10k!!!
Hi, I've never run a 5k or a 10k, but I registered for the 10k at the end of April in Champaign Illinois. I don't know what to expect race day, or throughout training. I seemed to have hit a plateau and am having a hard time pushing past it. I was up to 4 miles a run, but I got sick and my kids got sick and since them I'm…
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1 year into my lifestyle change.....
Yesterday marked the one year mark. Last January I went to my doctor because I was in so much pain. I had pain in my lower back and severe pain in my legs from vericose veins. I started dieting and exercising after that appointment. In March I found MFP. It changed the way I looked at everything. MFP has taught me so much…
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Heart rate monitor; is it worn out???
Hi I'm hoping someone knows what to do.... My heart rate monitor does not seem to be reading anymore. :frown: I've had it since early May and use it regularly, is there a seperate battery for the computer? I have the Polar FT7. The watch is still reading and ready to start a workout, but it is not picking up a heart rate…
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running knee pain???
HI Everyone, I am doing the C25k and I'm upto the 2.5 mile jogs, Woohoo:) I'm still surprised I can do it! :smile: While I'm running I am not experiencing any discomfort of pain, but after I stop and I sit or walk for awhile my knees have some discomfort. What gives?:grumble: Any ideas on things I should do? I don't want…
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Does anyone know if there is a droid app for mfp?
Is there a droid app for mfp???? I don't have a droid phone, but I have a friend who can't access the site via work and she has a droid phone. I'm hoping there's an app. I know how much help the MFP community has been for me, I'm hoping she can find support here too! Have a great day everyone:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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friends or frenemies
Do you pull strength from your hometown friends (non MFP)?? I'm dreading winter....There's something about working out and then walking to your car in the cold that makes me want to grab my slippers, some popcorn and m & m's and sit on my couch to watch the boob tube., Not this year! I wanted to find a way to motivate…
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Do you Get your friends involved to keep you motivated?
I'm dreading winter....There's something about working out and then walking to your car in the cold that makes me want to grab my slippers, some popcorn and m & m's and sit on my couch to watch the boob tube., Not this year! I wanted to find a way to motivate myself and my friends. So I have gotten a group of 7 couples…
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What are you snacking on??
I need to forget about tootsie rolls and taffy. I'm just curious what is everyone snacking on??
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my love affair with sugar needds to end...
Can anyone help? I have gone sugar crazy in the last couple of weeks. I'm in desperate need of some suggestions for snacks and breakfast. Those seem to be the two worst times for me. At work there is a candy drawer six feet away from my desk. I think if I come better prepared maybe I could stay away from all the yumminess…
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Jillian Michaels dvds ???
Has anyone tried the Shred it with weights dvd by Jillian Michaels or the 6 weeks Six pack dvd? I love her 30 day shred, but need to mix it up. Please let me know what you think. :flowerforyou:
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Dr's direction vs what's happening
:flowerforyou: I'm hoping that someone has had a similar experience and can help me figure out maintenance. I have been in maintenance since July, and my dr told me I would only be able to increase my calories by 200 without gaining weight. I increased my calories to 1470, so by 270 and I work out two to three times a…
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am I losing muscle??? Help!
In the last couple of weeks the scale has fluctuated up and down and in the end I've lost 2 lbs. My concern is that my measurements are exactly the same, so does that mean that I lost muscle and gained fat?? I was using a protein shake post workouts, but I haven't bought any in about 6 weeks. I always make my protein goal,…
