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Weight loss question
Advice wanted: I started logging food last Thursday and I'm down 5 pounds as of today. Should I up my calorie intake a bit or is this a normal first week loss that should slow down soon? I was thinking a pound a week was what people aim for. I stand 5'2" on a tall day and weighed 135 to start. I am moderately active and…
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Downward health spiral: Can't wait any longer to feel better
Hi everyone. Several years ago I was in remission from my fibromyalgia. My health was the best it had been in 20 years and I was ready to get in shape. I found a great group of friends on Myfitnesspal that inspired and encouraged me, and I slowly got stronger. I lost about five pounds, but my journey was toward health, not…
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Not your typical juice fast question...
I know this is a controversial mfp subject, but I'm doing a 14 day herbal colon cleanse (Inner Out). My fibromyalgia pain is starting to return and this kicks it to the curb every time! In the past, I've also experienced an amazing thing... my nasal passages, which are always swollen, magically heal and shrink about a day…
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Anyone running Chicago Marathon? Veteran's Run, IN?
I guess the topic says it all... Sound off if you're running the Chicago Marathon or the Veteran's Memorial run in Columbia City, IN. ...And while we're at it... feel free to list other upcoming races as well! :drinker: I noticed we had a race thread, but it hasn't been updated since July, so I thought I'd throw it out…
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Plodded my way through my first half marathon....
This past weekend I ran my first half marathon, the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon. I still hate the term "mini"... 13.1 miles doesn't seem mini to me. My conservative goal time was 2:40 but I was really hoping for a 2:30 finish. There were 35,000 people in this run and I started WAY back in the "V" corral. Long…
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if you have a Garmin Forerunner 610....
have you used it in a heavy rain? i'm asking because race day conditions say 80% chance of rain with 17 mph winds. my 305 quit working in conditions very similar to those. i know the 610 is supposed to be water resistant, but have any of you had success or trouble in the rain? i don't want to ruin this one! thanks!…
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wouldn't this be great?
So, I've been thinking a lot lately about the difference between a great running day and a horrible one. Many of us have heart rate monitors which can certainly help us judge the cardio effort we are putting into a run. I'm just wondering if it would be helpful to have a device that measures say lactic acid build up or…
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Running advice please....
I posted this on my page, but I thought I'd try the forums today. First a little background: I've been running for close to two years. I'm currently training with a half marathon in mind (May 4), but I'll also be running a full marathon in October. My runs lately have all been at an easy pace with some occasional fartleks…
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Just got a Garmin Forerunner 305- Advice?
:glasses: I have used my Forerunner several times and I'm really starting to like it. It's been fun to be able to see my pace as I'm running. Now, I've noticed that this sucker has TONS of different preset workouts. Do you have several that you use? One that you particularly enjoy? One that you HATE? I'd love to hear the…
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Motivational Comments Thread: Favorites?
Hi there! Thanks for reading this. I get tired of posting the same comments day after day, so I thought I'd start a creative encouragement topic! Please post your best comments, thoughtful, encouraging, funny, or otherwise so we can all have a place to go for ideas when we get tired of typing "wtg!", "nice job", "well…
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Studying WWII has made me wonder.....
In the past several months I've watched several documentaries on WWII and read a few survivors' biographies as well. As a person who has struggled in the past with deciding just how much weight I want to lose, it really gave me a fresh perspective on those 5+ "vanity pounds" I wouldn't mind shedding. I am at a healthy…
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Jan 2012 Runner's World Article Discussion
Did any of you Runner's World subscribers read the "Born to Run Back" article on Julius Achon in the Jan 2012 edition? It brought me to tears. Sometimes we get so comfortable in our lives we forget that there are those who are far less fortunate.... I love this story, but I'm thinking there HAS to be something more we can…
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Hi I'm Jenny and I'm addicted to sugar... 30 day challenge
:ohwell: okay, now that the cookie dough is out of my fridge, i'm ready to get serious about my eating. just because i've consistantly stayed under my calories each day doesn't mean i'm making healthy eating choices... i KNOW some of you know what i'm talking about! :wink: october is probably one of the most difficult…
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C25K Starting 8/8- Open group for encouragement!
:flowerforyou: Hi everyone! I just started the C25K today and I know of at least one other MFPer who's with me! If anyone else would like to join us, feel free to jump right in! We had a nice motivational group for the 30 Day Shred, but now it's time to do a little running! :bigsmile: So grab those running shoes and let's…
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FRS fan wondering if anyone has just tried quercetin?
I love FRS for a pick me up. I don't use it often at all, maybe a few times a month, but my hubby uses it A LOT! Has anyone ever tried just the quercetin? Or maybe even the quercitin with green tea? Thanks for your input. This stuff is getting expensive. Also, I LOVE the powder. It's so easy to carry around in my purse and…
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question about wii
quick non-fitness related question: if i download wii games online do i have to have a wireless connection to play them after they're downloaded? thanks!
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manual for nordictrack c1900 (ending in 41...)?????
Does anyone know where I can find a free manual download for this treadmill? I had a turtle speed internet connection and I haven't had any luck searching. I've found several links that say they are the correct manual, but there is always an error message when I click on the link.... Any help would be greatly appreciated!…
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running on country roads? my knees don't like the slope!
i am used to running on a dead end dirt road, but yesterday i ran on country roads. i ran for 50 minutes and my knees hurt the whole time. on the dirt road i can usually run through moderate knee pain in 10 minutes or less, but last night it never went away. i have a feeling it was possibly related to the slant of the…
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treadmill mechanics? need advice...
i have a friend offering to sell me a nordic track treadmill for $50. i can't tell you the model #, but it looks like a heavy duty one. it has a nice wide belt, electronic display, flips up for storage, has a nice electric incline, heart rate monitor... anyway, it seems to be working well except the belt is over to one…
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anyone have a recipe for rice milk ice cream? (no dairy)
does anyone have a good dairy free recipe for ice cream using rice milk? thanks!
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started c25k 8-8, ran my first race Sunday...10k!
:happy: I just wanted to share this with all of you who have started or have thought about starting the c25k running program (couch to 5k). I have never been a runner. Never liked it, and frankly I never understood the fascination. Any time I ran it was away from something and I always thought I was going to die! :ohwell:…
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Graduated from C25K today!!! Week 9- Day 3 DONE!!!
Hey everyone! I just thought I'd throw in my NSV of the day! I have officially finished the C25K challenge! I had a great group of ladies (and one gent) running alongside of me and their encouragement really did keep me going! Thanks Wimps 2 Warriors! (named after the Confuscius quote: "He who conquers himself is the…
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HIIT training one day, run the next?
Hi all. Thanks for looking. I'm on week 6, Day 3 of the C25K (25 minute run) and I was hoping to do some HIIT training (sprinting or hills) on my off days. I run MWF. Do you think that would be too much running or could I get away with it? I'm thinking about possibly a Tuesday Thursday Saturday HIIT schedule. Also, does…
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nsv, i think???
last saturday at a family hog roast my sister says to me, "you need to stop losing weight, your face looks like an ethiopian." (no offense meant to any ethiopians out there...) several days later my mom hugged me and said, "are you sure you're not getting too thin. your back feels bony." to be honest, i've only lost 4…
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not losing- probably my fault!
hi everyone who is as bored as i am... even bored enough to read yet another post about not losing weight.... i am 5'1 and around 119 pounds, so i really don't have a lot of weight to lose, but it seems like i could lose at least 5 more pounds, couldn't i? i've been tracking my calories since the end of june, did the 30…
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can anyone recommend a good protein drink? no added sugar
hey everyone, my husband suggested i probably wasn't getting enough protein after my workouts... i am only doing jillian's 30 day shred, occasionally followed up with 20 minutes of extra cardio so nothing huge, but maybe he's right? is there a protein drink out there that doesn't have any added sugar that would be a good…
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looking for a "just plain fun" cardio dvd. any ideas?
I've been doing Jillian's 30 Day Shred and while I LOVE the results, I'd like something to do that will get extra cardio in AND be fun at the same time. I DON'T have a lot of space, so it can't require a lot of back and forth stuff. Otherwise, I would probably do the Winsor Pilates Max Burn Cardio. Does anyone have any…
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Where I can find a manual for my Polar Accurex NV?
Hi! I just found one of our ancient heart rate monitors but I can't remember what it does or how to use it. If anyone knows where I can find a manual online or else has one they can send a copy of that would be great! Does anyone have one of these dinosaurs? Do they give an average heart rate? Can you set limits? Thanks…
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The Best Foods that Fill You Up and Boost Metabolism and She
I just finished reading a wonderful article about this... here's the link: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/07/13/is-your-food-making-you-old-by-ori-hofmekler.aspx "...many believe that calorie restriction is the most effective strategy to get in shape and counteract aging. But the calorie…
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getting past that "burn" and pushing on?
well, i did it again... i started out a little too strong! i did my Winsor Pilates Buns and Thighs DVD, then started Jillian's 30 Day Shred right after that yesterday. (i just typed Dhred by accident, and that actually seems more fitting!) anyway, i am now feeling the burn... my thighs are screaming at me, especially after…
