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tough mudder tips?
I will be doing my first TM on June 8th - super excited! Im training for a half marathon the month before and have started 4-6 mile trail runs so running wise Im not too worried. Im doing p90x to work my upper body. For those of you that finished their first or 10th TM... any tips for newbies? From training, to the actual…
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how long does it take?
Im listening to the everyday paleo podcast on fat loss. They were discussing that once your body is attune to paleo that you really should only be eating 2-3 times a day (larger portions of course) and not grazing. They also discussed that when you first start you feel hungry more frequently while your body is getting used…
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favorite dish to take to a potluck
I am having people over for a race shirt decorating party this weekend... its a dinner potluck. What is your favorite paleo friendly meal to take places?
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desserts
Im going to bookclub friday and the theme is black and white and desserts. Im dreading dealing with the temptation - Im still so new to paleo. I know that be awesome most of the time and splurge here and there but my splurges turn into month long binges! I want to bring a dessert, something that will be on the safer…
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for the paleo chicks and weigh loss
Curious for the women who are on paleo and actively losing weight... are you making sure you have a calorie deficit still? WHat is your average daily calories?
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cross fit questions
Im making the jump and training for a tough mudder (put together an all girl team - we are pumped!) Anyways I hear that cross fit is great for training but just cant afford to add it to my already crazy expensive monthly gym cost. I hear a lot about WOD... what exactly is this and is it something you do on your own and how…
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why do the bulletproof coffee?
I saw someone suggest bulletproof - I had never heard of it so I started looking online for it. I can find tons of recipes, tons of chat boards like this explaining it but no major paleo websites discussing its benefits - just chat rooms. Can anyone push me in the right direction for some more info?
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almost cheated but got "sign"
Day 5 paleo... around 3 pm I went to get a cup of coffee at work. I didnt really feel like I needed it but its habit. (Im reading Its about food right now and probually will be switching to decaf in the afternoon so I dont have the coritisol bump) ANYWAYS... I walked over to the coffee shop and on the way decided I wanted…
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wheat flu and headaches
Im new to paleo - day 3 today. I have had a MASSIVE headache for 2 days now and today have NO energy and just want to curl up - I feel so blah... How long does this normally last? Is there anything I can do to make it go faster? Im seriously reconsidering my timing. I have a half marathon this Saturday. Its my first half…
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dealing with travel...
Im very new to paleo - only on day 2. Im in that fun horrible headache area from lack of my diet sodas and sugar :) fun fun. I almost didnt start until next week because we have plans this weekend but I knew I would keep finding excuses. This saturday Im running a half marathon. Friday we are going down to be there for…
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wheat free and carb loading
Im reading wheat belly right now and plan to give going wheat free a try - the month of July. My question... is anyone wheat free and a long distance runner? If so do you have a problem with energy for your runs? I have a half and a full marathon sheduled in the fall and will be cranking up my running in the months to…
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looking for a running partner in Maryland...
Im in harford county. Im looking for some new running buddies. Im training for a fall marathon. Not super fast. Looking for someone to meet up for track speed work and weekly long runs.
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calories burned with insanity?
How are you putting Insanity into your exercise counter for the calories to count? I was putting it under high impact aerobics but I feel like its more than that...
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other work outs with insanity?
I guess this is a two point question. Has anyone done the insanity program but also did other workouts throughout the week - specifically swimming laps, spin class and running? Has anyone used the program in a different way - as in only 2-3 days a week so that you could incorporate other modes as well? Im in relax mode…
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half marathon PR!
Im shocked that I pr'd today - my first longer distance post baby! And who knew there were so damn many hills in Annapolis!!! Check out pics from my blog... http://last-weight-loss-journey.blogspot.com/2012/06/zooma-annapolis-half-marathon-report.html
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garmin question
I have a garmin forerunner - love it! I lost the disk for the computer and have a new laptop. Any clue how I get a new disk so I can use the software to look at my runs? I emailed garmin to no response.
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favorite songs to run to...
What are your go to songs right now?
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going on vacation
I have been doing AWESOME lately. I have stayed within my calories. I havent eaten out. I have planned. I have gotten my workouts in. In two weeks Im going on vacation with my husbands family to the outer banks. I have eating issues - I tend to binge when I give in a bit. We go every year and its a massive amount of food…
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speghetti squash
What do you do with your speghetti squash? Im looking for new ideas :) Right now I use it alot as my "pasta" if the family is having a pasta dish, I have made a veggie lasagna with it and one is currently in my oven to be mixed in with a red pepper soup I make. So yummy! I never eat it on its own though - curious if anyone…
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yummy choc pb
OMG I have a new favorite snack! I do 5 small meals so this is higher calorie than a normal "snack" but its a meal for me and high in protein! 1 serving plain 99% ff greek yogurt 2 tbsp choc pb2 1/2 banana 1/2 cup kashi cereal Mix well and put in the freezer for an hour. OMG its like pb cheese cake pie without the guiilt!
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another runner question :)
Sorry tons of running related questions today - its in my head as Im about to hit my 12 mile week in training before tapering :) Do you run alone or with others? Do you map out your run before and and if so how? -I wish I always had a running buddy to run with but unfortinately know very little runners in real life so most…
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long distance runners - must haves!
For those of you that run longer distances - say longer than 45 min at a time... what are your go to things to have? Mine include- 1. Nuun tablets for my water... HUGE difference when I started that! 2. chocolate GU for every 4-5 miles 3. Water backpack for runs longer than 8 miles 4. My garmin - love seeing the exact…
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what are your May goals???
Curious what everyone elses goals are for May.... I have a few 1. NO WEIGH INS... I am addicted to the scale. I weighed myself yesterday then handed my scale over to my best friend with the plan not to reweigh until the end of the month. 2. NO binging for the month. I have some major eating issues - dont we all? I have…
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long distance running and weight loss
For those of you that run half and full marathons how do you lose weight during the training process and not feel like you are STARVING? Last year I ran my first marathon - I gained 8 lbs during the training because of a few things. Mentally I kept telling myself - "well you did run 20 miles today and burned xyz amount of…
