Health & Fitness — thenest

Anyone have any good, healthy crock pot recipes?

Hollylb3 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:37:49 +0000

DH and I have been on crazy schedules lately, and aren't able to eat dinner together as much anymore. Any rec's?

Apple Cider Vinegar

l0613p — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:23:03 +0000

Has anyone incorporated ACV into their daily diets? DH and I started drinking 2 tablespoons a day (mixed with water) because of all the health benefits it supposedly has. DH has bad acid reflux and my skin is worse now than it was when I went through puberty. Apparently, ACV is supposed to help with both.

Anyway, if you have taken it, how long did it take for you to notice the benefits? Or did you not notice any change after taking it?

considering crossfit

riley0218 — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:33:13 +0000

My husband and I are thinking of joining, although we wouldn't be able to work out together because of our two young kids. He is 30-40lbs overweight and I am the same since having our daughter 10 months ago. Is this something a beginner could do? Or someone just getting back into working out after a year off? Any tips for beginners? I have been checking out the website for our local crossfit and the photos of the members are a little intimidating.

Brit's Luna

thom2022 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:31:33 +0000

Thanks for re-posting your Flying Pig recap. I can't believe you just up and ran the marathon without really planning to - in the rain and over the hills - and set a PR! Surely I will be okay in the rain if it comes. VENTED hat is definitely a good plan.

Tell me your stories of racing in the rain

thom2022 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:52:51 +0000

Well, the forecast for my long awaited half this weekend is looking more bleak. Temps should be good, 40s or 50s, but the chance of rain is up from 20% to 40%. I think every time I've looked the chance of rain is climbing. And I really hope the wind stays away. I know I can't change the weather, so I need to just chill. I'm also hoping you'll tell me your stories of racing in the rain. Did it go well? Did you do anything special that helped out? Thanks

Funky knee... tell me it's taper madness?

GRKaters — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:56 +0000

Since Monday evening my left knee has felt a little off. Not painful, but not normal. Almost like there's a little "hitch" in it when I bend or stand a certain way (with most of my weight on that leg). Going downstairs is a little awkward.

I ran 5mi on Tuesday, and it felt ok, but I haven't run since. My half is Sunday, with a full two weeks after that.

How would you proceed in this case?

Would this irritate you?

JReeds9 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:49:29 +0000

I have a friend that I work out with a few days a week in the evenings. She wanted to bet back into running and do a race with me so we signed up for one in May. Well now she is bailing on me almost every time we set up a time to run. Something always comes up. She hasn't signed up for the race yet either... I'm getting annoyed. I feel bad though because she is always thanking me for pushing her and motivating her but I am just getting sick of getting bailed on. I plan on running in the evening with her, but then she bails and it's hard for me to motivate myself to get out there alone at that time. If I run alone I prefer to do it first thing in the AM, I have more energy. I've mentioned all this to her before and she did get better for awhile but now is right back to where she was before. Now this race is coming up and I'm signed up alone for it which was not the plan. I just wish people would do what they say they are going to do!

Confused about eating calories burned? And HRM Recs?

LilyB2521 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:20:57 +0000

First, does anyone have any HRM recs? I'd like to stay at or under $50 if possible. I'm assuming chest strap ones are better?

I'm kind of new to working out (at least on a continuous basis, where I don't work out for 2 weeks and quit!). I feel like I'm finally in the mindset where I'm not going to quit this time, I'm tire of the way I look and I finally have the willpower to do something about it. I'm not terribly overweight, I'd like to maybe lose 7-10 pounds, and just tighten my body up a bit. I still have a lot of the baby tummy and butt, I am 5'2 and I weigh about 138 right now.

I just started the insanity program, so I do feel like a HRM would be important for me to have, since my first workout with it, I really did feel like I overdid it. I have no clue where my MHR is.

If I get a HRM, and let's say I burn 500 calories during a WO, how important is it that I eat those calories back? I guess this is all really confusing to me. Wouldn't I want to just continue to eat the way I'm eating now to start to lose weight? If I burn 500 and I eat 500, wouldn't I just be maintaining the weight I'm at? I just don't understand how this all works - can someone please help clear this up for me?

Thanks - as a newbie to working out you've all been a huge help to me

feinicstin, thanks for the chili recipe, loved it.

MrsStubbs — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:21:42 +0000

http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/chunky-vegetarian-chili/

Anyone in/been to Nashville? Country Music Marathon-related.ish.

Sessalee1010 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:24:00 +0000

DH and I are going to a wedding next weekend in Nashville. We've never been, and we will be there for 3 full days. We'll have a rental car, so we can go basically anywhere, I'd love some ideas as to what to do!

The Country Music Marathon and half are that Saturday morning, which the bride and groom were unaware of, so that does impact things. DH is supposed to run 13 miles that morning as a training run, but the race was too expensive for that. Anything to know/avoid? I should look up the timing and course so I at least know that.

Thanks

If you work FT out of the house, when do you work out?

FarmvilleLover — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:29:34 +0000

And what type of workouts do you do?

I'm having a hard time trying to plan. Starting at the end of May, I'm leaving the house at 645am to get him to daycare and then not getting home until about 615 to 630. So trying to balance time with the baby, my husband, dinner, walking the dogs, and work is a challenge, much less working out.

Working out at lunch is not an option 80% of the time.

Thanks!

LOL at myself

taratru — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:25:45 +0000

When I tried on shoes Saturday, the ones I bought were a bit snug - they were 9s. So I said, let me try a 9.5. They were huge! So the sales guy showed me a way to lace my shoe to loosen the toe box of the 9 which worked. They were snug on my treadmill run Monday, but not too tight, so I thought, "yeah, that will work!"

So yesterday, I was getting ready to go out on my run. I happened to pull the tongue of the shoe up and noticed that my new shoes are a size EIGHT. EIGHT!!!! So I pulled out the box, they said 9, but they were also a men's box!

Goodness. I know shoes get mixed up in boxes and such...I'm not mad or anything. I'm just laughing at myself and how I didn't notice before and how such a huge gap between "9" and 9.5 on Saturday didn't make me think twice. So I'm going to return them today and hopefully have some awesomely-fitting shoes for my run this afternoon.

Working out with a heavy bag?

PrincessPeach05 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:53:31 +0000

I have been looking into switching up my cross training (still riding my bike once a week, but taking a break from swimming.) We have a heavy bag hanging in the basement that DH uses. Do any of you "box" (I am not even sure what you would call it!) Any recommended websites for workouts? Idea about calorie burn for that kind of workout? Thanks!

Planned eating/exercise for Thursday

Sadlebred — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:36:10 +0000

B: cream of wheat, hot tea

L: leftover long grain rice (1.5 servings), carrots, plain Fage Greek yogurt w/1 Splenda

Probably out, maybe 1/2 salad split w/DH and 2 slices of pizza, unsweet tea

S1: graham crackers

S2: Granola Bar/Gu on the bike

E: 25 mile very hilly group ride, riding as hard as I can

I dont get this re: cellulite

stpetegirl — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:28:27 +0000

So yesterday at the gym I wax wearing shorts and getting ready to squat and I noticed dimples on my thighs, not that it was new or a surprise. I couldn't help but pinch them and I found that in one spot there was almost no fat and it was mostly skin. (Don't get me Wong, I have plenty of fat, but not in this one spot). Does your skin hold the dimple after the fat is gone? Am I deluding myself and there was more fat than it seemed? I heard once that you never lose celuite, but assumed that was crap. Anyone know?

H&F Open Letter Thursday

jgleespen — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:47:38 +0000

Dear legs and feet,

Is going injury free for just one month too much to ask? Really? Stop conspiring against me!

Signed,

Frustrated runner

100 days until the Olympics!!

Joenali — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:23:47 +0000

I LOVE the summer Olympics!

So much better than any televised football or baseball game!

I'm also super excited that DH, SS and I will be going to Omaha again to watch the Olympic trials! This time I'll be volunteering!

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/2012/london-2012-preview.html

Are there any eye doctors/optometrists on here?

clevebride2006 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:49:40 +0000

I am thinking of purchasing my (first!) Rx sunglasses. I am an eyeglass wearer 100% of the time (no contacts since I have bad dry eyes, and not a candidate for Lasik or ICL). The glasses I am wearing right now is -7.50 and -7.00, and my new Rx strength is -8.50, and -7.25 respectively. (I haven't gotten a new script for over 5 years). The sales agent at Lenscrafters told me that she is concerned I will get a headache going from my current glasses and then going to my new Rx sunglasses (with the higher strength). What do you think- do you think I will get a headache from the stronger script?

Treadmill Recs please

mrsbobcat — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:05:24 +0000

I have a friend who has finally woken up and realized that he was living an unhealthy life. He's dropped 30lbs already since January and is looking to keep losing more weight in a healthy fashion. YAY!

His success is all running based. However, his roommate is moving out and with the move there goes the treadmill. My friend is not a gym person and wants to buy his own treadmill, but he has no idea what to get. Since I'm his token runner friend he asked me, but I hate treadmills and have no idea what to recommend!

Any recommendations for a treadmill under $2k? He's a taller guy and on the heavier side, so he's okay with having less bells and whistles in order to have a treadmill that is going to last.

TIA!

Running Warehouse - anyone remember the coupon code?

lbarker2006 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:19:54 +0000

For liquidation items? I think Daisy posted it awhile back. My husband is eyeballing some Newton shoes on the liquidation page

Thanks!

Crossfitters- a question

Britt71884 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:51:40 +0000

I am in my third week of crossfit and I LOVE it! It was suggested by one of my coaches that I eat paleo so I started that about a week and a half ago. I'm really struggling with it. I don't know if it's because it's so restrictive or if I'm just withdrawling from sugar/carbs or what. Obviously I want to get stronger and improve my fitness but I'm not doing crossfit to become a competative lifter- I just love the workout and the people. My question is- how important do you think a paleo diet is to your success at crossfit? Do you eat that way? If not, what's your diet like? Thanks for any help!

aerobics teachers

Namasteak — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:25:12 +0000

I've been teaching group fitness for several years but never had to count the music. I have been asked to learn a class format where I have to teach on the 32 count (leading warm up, giving safety cues & explaining muscles used). Does any one have tips on learning how to teach on the 32 count? I never did dance so I have to focus a lot on counting. Any tips on learning this or is it just practice....

Is there anytime that running isn't the way to go?

Temp6313048411121614 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:25:33 +0000

My body type is ectomorph. I weigh about 135 but wear anywhere from a 2-6 (usually either a 2 or 4) in jeans. I've always heard and read that running is the perfect exercise because it works so many muscles at the same time. I recently read that it can make you skinny fat, which IMO I am, and I'd like to find something to help all of the jiggle. I also have diastasis recti so I think my stomach is pretty much toast anyway. I don't see how running would make/increase the skinny fat problem, but figured you ladies would have a better idea. I have access to a free gym at our church (it's actually a really nice gym, comparable to the YMCA we left) but there's no childcare so I could go after the kids to go bed but would lose motivation for that. I was thinking that I could possibly get up early and run around our subdivision before DH and the kids get up.

Also what makes a good shoe for running. We don't have a huge budget, it would have to be less than $100, but the lower the better (DH would love if I found something for $20, is that possible).

Migraine sufferers - I need ideas

Mominator — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:47:50 +0000

Generally my migraines are hormonal, but I woke up today with an awful one (total wrong time of the month) and my normal regimen to get rid of it isn't working. Usually, some aspirin and coffee along with getting some food in my stomach works, but not today. I'm stuck at work and seriously want to just crawl in a hole and die right now. Any other things that work for you when the normal stuff doesn't work? Unfortunately, I nap isn't an option, which is what I think I really need.

Doing a push up with the exercise ball is hard!!

mlwooten — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:01:54 +0000

I am doing the strength plan from Run like a Mother. One of the exercises is to do a push up with your feet on an exercise ball. Umm. Yeah.. I'm gonna need some more core work outs. Or end up with a dent in my forehead.

What is your favorite healthy meal

MallardDucky — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:16:53 +0000

If something was to happen to the world and you were given a choice for your very last meal and it had to be healthy what would you eat?

Planned eating/exercise for Wednesday

feinicstine — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:13:44 +0000

I have an early meeting today, so I'm dropping this here and running.

B: rolled oats with raspberry honey and strawberries, black coffee
S1: banana
L: salad (romaine, carrots, red onion, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, dried cherries, walnuts, annie's raspberry vinaigrette), apple
S2: whole soy & co soy yogurt, honey and oat bars
S3: almonds
vegetarian chili

E1: Power 90 Master Series Sculpt & Ab Ripper 200
E2: barn work

Went to the Dr... knee bursitis!

Kellina — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:09:51 +0000

Told me to take aleeve, do lots of stretching, and get fit for shoes. He said from my shoes I most likely overpronate. He said to scale back the running- like go back to week 2 of C25K. I think I'll take a full week off first though! I'm on my feet all day at work so its hard to rest! Anyone deal with this? Should I even try to keep running? I really like it, but if this is how I'm starting I fear for the future!

How can I strengthen my abs without doing sit ups?

sofic03 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:08:13 +0000

I am currently very overweight and am trying to get in better shape and to a healthier weight. I have been walking 25 minutes 4 times a week for the past few months consistently. I am ready to add other exercises and really want to strengthen my abdominal muscles. I tried to do sit ups and I'm embarrassed to admit I couldn't do a single one. Does anyone have suggestions of other exercises I can start with?

Can we talk Calories please

MallardDucky — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:04:25 +0000

Ok so various sites have given me 1200 calories a day ( I believe I get more with working out- just not going to till I am feeling better).

Now I just had breakfest which gave me a total of 280 calories, and feel like I do not eat again for a while. What if at the end of the night I have not had all my calories ( I read other post and most say to eat all allowed calories) and I am just not hungry to eat anymore? Then what?