Posts by liseebisee11

jrise-i also am an avid runner and I agree with what many of you all are saying about intervals. if you want to get the mileage in and still do interval work try this: 2 mi warm up and 2 mi cool down with a 4 mile or 3 mile workout on the track (sprinting perhaps 400-800-1200-800-400 type pattern). This will also help you with marathon training and it will def add muscle to your body!

Hey- really easy but pretty hairstyle is just a low pony off to the side. Then, take a curling iron and make a few thicker wavy-curls. My best friend got this done for prom last year but it doesnt look hard to do and she looked great.  maybe try that and see if you like the way it looks with your dress. Have fun :)

my mom is usually healthy, although eats a lot of white (e.g. bagels). But overall she has good habits.  Although, she really has no conception of calories and doesnt care about her weight (not tht she has to shes 5'3 and 103 lbs..so small!).

My dad is overweight, he eats irregularly because he has a very very demanding job with long hours and he travels a lot. He tries, but cavess in often. 

My sister-well she eats A LOT and W/E she wants. Not healthy at all and kinda of nonsupporting of the way I try to be healthy.

First off--good luck on your exams!

I know how you feel. I always feel guilty during exam time when I do not have energy or time to workout.  A lot of times I will be like, if Im only going to do just a bit, is it even worth it? But it is. Like you said, a little bit of exercising makes you feel a lot better.  I would say go out for a short jog in the AM or for a study break (lke half of what you normally do).  This will not take a lot of time out of your day and you reap the benefits of exercising (clears your mind, fresh air, etc). Also, you can go on a stationary bike and read some of your notes while you bike. (I find doing this on a treadmill is kind of hard).

If you honestly cannot fit anything in, think of this week (or 2 weeks) as your rest up week.  Your body probably needs to recover a little bit since you work out 60-90 mins everyday.  I run for my college and during exam time (if we are done with our season) we are usually told to take off or just do light running or cross training. Try not to feel to guilty!

hope this helps!

My favorite salad might seem pretty simple, but it tastes good and I think that it is low in calories, high in nutrition.

I like to mix dark leafy greens with a little iceberg (love that crunch)

THen I top it off with carrots, red pepper (or green, which I believe has more nutrients), tomatoes, cucumbers... (the veggies are your choice)..etc..

Next I put some low sodium cheese on it (muenster)--only like 2 slices, so you get the illusion that you are eating more cheese than you really are.

OR if I am eating this for dinner I add red snapper on top of my salad.

And the ultimate dressing for low cal eaters = balsamic vinegar (not vinegarette)

just get anything checked out. I had a very minor pain in my side, I went to bed, woke up and it felt better. But since Im a worrier, I went to the ER (it was a sunday, docs werent open) and turns out I had to get emergency surgery for appendicitis...and i really wasnt in much pain-onl when i stretched or pushed on my side really hard. So just be vigilant.

I HATE taking days off. Basically all I do is run between 6 and 9 miles everyday.  I have track workouts that are interspersed in there about 2-3 days a week, so sometimes those go over 9 miles long (with warm up and cool down). I think if you feel ok then you can workout everyday, but maybe take one day lighter than usual..kind of as a relaxed day? That is something I am probably going to try to do.

My take on this is that  a lot of people do scrutinize others for the smallest things.  I mean, I know that I dont need to lose weight, but I dont have a good body, and even with having a good weight I dont feel comfortable in a bikini. So to be honest-yes, people do scrutinize.  Its up to the individual to decide if she/he is confident and satisfied with her/himself or if she/he cares about what other people say.

THis week so far:

m-6.5

t-7

w-6

thur-6

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you look really good! a perfect summer bod! congrats!

if you want to lose more, i wouldnt recommend too much because right now you look lean and skinny!

M:7 T: 6 W: 6

hey-just from my experience (i run for my college), I know that I usually feel better when I let my body rest aka taking off for a day.  While in my opinion taking off more than a day could be counterproductive, I think the rest probably gave you more strength and energy.  It also allowed your body to recover.  Im sure strength training impacts your body a lot!

thanks guys!

i have heard run and diet coke or vodka and any diet drink. vodka and cranberry lite is so good, but i have not been to many places that have the lighter version of cranberry juice.

I recommend a running watch--one with a timer and everything.  I use timex ironman triatholon, 40$.  I wear it everyday, in the shower, to bed, you name-- I definitely get my money's worth.