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| Fitness | Hooray - I did it! | Jan 06 2010 21:02 (UTC) |
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yayy good for you!! 5k's are awesome because they arent super long (in terms of races) but the adrenaline rush and sense of accomplishment you get afterwords is fantastic! |
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| Fitness | My New Love...Spinning! | Jan 06 2010 21:00 (UTC) |
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i always bring a little towel with me because leaning over on the bike and having the sweat streaming down my face and stuff gets annoying so its better when i can just wipe it off, plus i always sweat alot during spinning :) |
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| Weight Loss | whats up with my thighs!? | Dec 05 2009 16:01 (UTC) |
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ohh okay well if your doing a lot of interval training/sprinting bursts/hills it makes sense that your legs would get a little bulky just because that kind of running will build up a lot of muscle especially in your quads. maybe you could try some long distance running? work your way up to higher miles slowly? im pretty sure thats where the idea of the 'long lean running legs' comes from |
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| Weight Loss | whats up with my thighs!? | Dec 05 2009 01:53 (UTC) |
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bp_guru she does need to make sure she is eating enough tho if she runs a lot. not eating enough when you work out a lot can make you gain weight too because it slows your metabolism. trust me haha. however, i found that running slimmed my legs down mass wise (tho i did gain weight during cross country due to muscle gain) are you doing a lot of sprinting?? |
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| Fitness | fitness survey! | Dec 05 2009 01:35 (UTC) |
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Favorite time to workout: in the morning at like 9:30 is kosher Favorite place to workout: outside in the woods or in the gym Favorite workout shirt: my hot pink underarmour tank Favorite workout shorts/pants: my black and white nike shorts Favorite song to listen to while working out: anything by all time low or michael jackson, lady gaga's good for working out too Most used form of cardio: running or biking Weights exercise you like best: i love using dumbells to work my triceps Favorite postworkout snack: pretzels, yogurt, fruit How do you get to your place of working out?: either run, bike, or drive haha Would you workout if you didn't have to in order to stay fit/healthy?: most deffinitly Favorite thing to do to pass the time during cardio: think. or read magazines if im on a machine How many times a week do you exercise: 6 days a week What gets you most motivated to workout?: racing :) Workout alone, or with a partner/s: alone Participate in any fitness classes?: oh yes. spinning, kickboxing, dance, yoga, pilates, etc. |
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| The Lounge | cant seem to find a boyfriend | Nov 30 2009 01:04 (UTC) |
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thank you all so much! this has helped me so much and lifted my spirits to realize that i dont need a boy to make me happy or to feel loved and that i should enjoy life and my youth while i can. and who knows maybe if i just let the good times roll a boy will come into my life. again thank you guys :) |
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| The Lounge | cant seem to find a boyfriend | Nov 29 2009 17:10 (UTC) |
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thank you so much this deffinitly lifted my mood! :) |
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| Foods | Survey: Customizable foods | Nov 28 2009 19:57 (UTC) |
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You're making an omelet for your breakfast. Before pouring in the egg, what do you sautee in the pan first? mushrooms, spinach, tomato, cheese You have a craving for french-style breakfast crepes. What do you stuff them with? nutella, bananas Then you need to make some good old oatmeal. What liquid, type of oats, and additives would you put in? make it with skim milk and irish oats, and put maple syrup and blueberries in it You whip together a smoothie. What fruit, vegetables, and dairy do you put in? pineapple, vanilla yogurt, blueberries, strawberries You want to make a salad. What are your favorite greens to work with? With what toppings? romaine, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, raspberry vinaigrette You need a snack and decide on some trail mix. What ingredients do you throw in it? cashews, peanuts, dried cranberries, chocolate covered almonds, dried figs You're baking a quiche with the standard cheese and eggs. What else would you throw in it? Does it have a crust? just tomatoes with a flaky crust You're making a stir fry. What proteins and veggies would you throw in? chicken, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms You want to make a quick and easy sandwich. What are the fillings? What type of bread are you using? peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat You decide to make some homemade pizzas. Will they be bite-sized? What size crust? What topping? square pizza with medium size crust and veggies You want to make a casserole. What do you throw together to bake? probably like an enchilada or baked ziti You need a protein-packed soup. What ingredients do you throw in the pot to stew? chicken, lots of carrrots, rotini, green beans, chicken broth For dinner you bake pot pies. What's in them? chicken pot pie! Your sweet tooth kicks in and you decide to bake cookies. You can only throw in one fruit/dried fruit, one nut/seed, and one additional additive (ie, chocolate chips), if you choose to at all. What would these ingredients be? peanut butter cookies with a hershey kiss in the middle Finally, you splurge on a rich, tasty ice cream. What flavor, and what toppings would you put on it? probably mint chocolate chip icecream with hot fudge, nuts, and whipped cream, and a brownie on the bottom |
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| Fitness | What's your favorite gym machine to use? | Nov 28 2009 00:12 (UTC) |
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a stair stepper is basically a machine that looks like a staircase but the stairs keep rotating on a thing...uhmm..haha just look here ---> http://sweatandspicy.files.wordpress.com/2009 /06/stairmaster.jpg |
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| Fitness | Does a morning workout really boost your metabolism? | Nov 28 2009 00:06 (UTC) |
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Original Post by myoelastic: ahh we did this in xc it means "speed play" in english :) |
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| Fitness | What is a good 5K time? | Nov 27 2009 23:58 (UTC) |
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my best is 19:43 but i agree with zebulancherry that its more about how you improve thats the important part :D i know girls that can get 18:30 and thats crazy but having a goal to work towards always helps me and keeps me motivated to keep going even when my legs are burning and im super tired. |
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| Fitness | What's your favorite gym machine to use? | Nov 27 2009 23:56 (UTC) |
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stair stepper all the way!! its just awesome you get off of it drenched in sweat and your heart rate is pumping...i love it!! |
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| Foods | Top Ten things you eat the most often... | Nov 20 2009 21:23 (UTC) |
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| Fitness | Experienced runners - Question for you | Nov 16 2009 22:24 (UTC) |
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hey sorry to reply to this SO late but the amount of surges that you should do in your 9 mile run generally depends on how much time it takes you to do the run. if it takes you say an hour and 15 mins, i would probably do 6 surges for 5 mins each. or you could do maybe 3 longer 10 min ones. depends on what you prefer. my race pace is around 6:45-6:50 but take it at your own pace deffinityly |
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| Foods | Your Favs | Nov 07 2009 23:10 (UTC) |
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All time: spaghetti with meatballs Dessert: hot fudge brownie sundae Fast Food Meal: burrito grande from fresh city (that counts right?) Breakfast food: chocolate chip pancakes Drink: milk Candy: snickers Snack: pretzel sticks and red grapes Chips: tostitos scoops Healthy Food: salmon and a sweet potato (dinner) TV Dinner: lean cuisine pot stickers |
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| Foods | Food Survey:) | Nov 07 2009 23:01 (UTC) |
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Favorite Thing to Mix with Chocolate Chips: put them in pancakes Favorite Fruit: red grapes Nutella or Peanut Butter: peanut butter Favorite Vegetable: sweet potato Cream Cheese or Butter: butter Chips Ahoy or Oreo: chips ahoy Favorite Type of Pancake (plain, blueberry, chocolate chip, etc): anything but plain Favorite Food to Waste Calories On: icecream Favorite Halloween Candy: snickers/anything chocolate/peach rings Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider: hmm...hot chocolate Favorite Type of Cereal: newman's own vanilla almond flakes Hot Dogs or Bratwurst: neither Favorite Type of Chip: tostitos scoops Favorite Flavor and Brand of Ice Cream: edy's light double fudge brownie or moose tracks Worst Binge or High Calorie Food (that you love): haha anything from a really nice bakery |
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| Foods | Fall Food Survey Fun | Oct 12 2009 23:09 (UTC) |
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1. They are all delicious but what is your favorite variety of apple? cortland 3. What kind of candy (if any) do you plan on giving out for Halloween this year? my parents usually give out like mini snickers, hersheys, etc. 4. What is your favorite way to enjoy pumpkin? (Sweet as in Latte, savory as in ravioli, pie, bread etc) pumpkin pie 5. Favorite variety of soup? Do you add crackers or bread? If so what kind? homemade chicken noodle w/tuscan bread on the side 6. Your heading to a football tailgating party and need to make a dip to bring, what kind of dip do you make (Be speicific with ingredients if you can!) taco dip 7. Do you eat pumpkin flavored items or make pumpkin flavored foods all year round? Do you wish it was around all year long? no i dont haha i like the change in scenery and stuff 8. You are baking some homemade bread (doesnt matter if your not a great baker) what flavor combination of bread would you like to make (Banana walnut, maple almond etc) banana chocolate chip 9. Even when the fall weather gets a bit chilly do you still eat salads, fruit, ice cream and other summery foods? absolutely 10. Favorite Autumm vegetables and way to eat it? baked butternut squash 11. Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider, Coffee w/ a seasonal flavor or Hot tea? hot chocolate or cider or tea lol 12. Lets make a fall stew! Pick any 6 ingredients to create one: turnips, carrots, chicken, potatoes, green beans 13. Treat yourself, if you were trick or treating and could only goto 5 houses, what 5 types of candy would you most like to receive in your bag? king size snickers, mini 100 grand bars, rolos, sour gummi worms 14. Do you tend to eat more or less in the fall versus summer? less in the fall 15. Would you prefer pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or almonds to snack on? almonds 16. Lets snack on some popcorn because we all love its low fat high fiber goodness, what flavor/seasoning would you like on your popcorn (Caramel, Jalapeno, Cinnamon etc) cinnamon 17. What is your summer lunch and what is your fall lunch and how do they differ? If at all? turkey&mustard sandwich, a fruit, a granola bar. they dont really change 18. Do you like candy corn? yes mam 19. Do you eat hot cereal in the fall? Even if you really dont, what toppings would you like in yours? yea i like blueberries and maple syrup in it 20. Finally post a link to a recipe for one your favorite fall recipes that we all might enjoy :) |
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| Fitness | Experienced runners - Question for you | Sep 29 2009 01:36 (UTC) |
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in hs track a considerably good time for a mile race is 5:30-5:50, but thats with hard training everyday. in cross country all of our meets are 5k length and usually my pace is around 6:45-6:55 however, dont kill yourself and run super fast in the first mile because youll be dead the second and third miles lol :p try to keep a nice maintainable pace that feels like the fastest pace you could comfortably go for 3 miles. make sense? also, maybe you could try doing some workouts that include speed intervals or surges in your runs. when we do long 8-9 mile runs we usually have surges of about 90 sec.s each. of course we spread them out with recovery time in between but all in all adding speed intervals and/or sprinting workouts really helps your time. but, if you just wanna go out there and do a nice easy pace and just sort of run it for fun and enjoyment then totally go for it!!! hope that helped! goodluck!! |
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| Foods | another beloved food survey! | Sep 23 2009 23:04 (UTC) |
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what's your favorite breakfast food?: cereal when is your favorite time to eat cereal (breakfast, snack, etc)?: haha breakfast ^^ do you prefer hot or cold cereal?: most of the time cold what liquid do you use to cook your oatmeal?: water what's your favorite topping to add to oatmeal?: syrup and blueberries or banana or both lol what kind of milk did you grow up drinking, and what kind do you drink now?: i drank/drink skim what's your favorite pastry?: raspberry danish egg yolks or egg whites?: whites what's your favorite spice?: cinnamon do you think you consume too much sodium?: nope i wouldnt say so how much water do you drink a day?: atleast 24oz many times double that name a recipe you want to find a healthier version of: chicken pot pie, mac and cheese do you watch the food network? if so, who's your favorite food network star?: no i dont watch it what's your favorite fruit to eat frozen?: grapes and blueberries what about unfrozen?: grapes and pretty much anything lol what's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten frozen?: hmm...a peach? it was nasty name a food most people love that you really hate: hotdogs what's your favorite kind of cheese?: mozzerella and havarti name a food you avoid because of calories/nutrition: french fries what kind of bread do you buy?: usually whole wheat potato bread do you think you lack any vitamins/nutrients? if so, what ones?: maybe vitamin d? im just throwing for a loop there do you like spicy food?: if its not toooo spicy. im pretty adventurous tho what about sour food?: nah not really when buying yogurt (if you buy yogurt, that is), what kind of things do you look for in the nutrition panel?: low sugar name a food/drink you're getting tired of: cottage cheese name a food/drink you're eager to try: papaya name a food/drink you haven't had in a very long time: mcdonalds milkshake how many calories do you have left for the day?: as many as i want. i ran 8 miles today :) what do you plan on doing with those leftover calories?: dinner. icecream. what's your favorite sandwich filling?: turkey, hummus, or almond butter what's your favorite pasta dish?: probably chicken parm are you craving anything right now? if so, what?: now i want chicken parm lol |
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| The Lounge | I'm Shallow. What's your problem? | Sep 18 2009 22:59 (UTC) |
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hmm...i get jealous of my friends easily. i know theyre my friends and i should be happy for them when they do something good/win/get something but i just cant help getting jealous! need to work on that lol :) |
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