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Runner_Geek
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Posted: 6 May 2008 09:43 am |
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Hi!! My name is Amy, and I found this site as I was browsing the net one morning. I found it insightful and interesting, so I joined. I'm 25 (26 in June), run about 60-70 mi a week (hence the name Runner_Geek), and am looking to get in better shape and live a healthier lifestyle.
That's a little about me.  xx
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Beth
Senior Member
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Posted: 6 May 2008 10:40 am |
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If you run that much, seems you are already in great shape! You can certainly learn a lot about eating a healthy diet to assist in all that running. I do a modified Eat to Live diet. I've learned I just seem to need more protein than Dr. F. recommends. I think his recommendation on eating more plants is definitely worthy of consideration. Also, I try to eat as many "superfoods" as possible to maximize nutrition. I can really tell a difference in my health plus I'm losing weight.
Good Luck!
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Runner_Geek
New Member
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Posted: 6 May 2008 11:58 am |
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Well... I eat a lot of veggies, fiber, & some lean protein. I'm trying to eat less processed foods and more whole grains. B/c I run, my diet is about 70% carbs. I'm trying to quit drinking (my last drink was 1 am Friday), which over the past year, has taken over a large portion of my calories. I've gone thru a few medical detoxes, but I seem to have not really wanted to quit. I really want to now, so I can get back into racing shape. I hope to reach my goals in a few months and make new friends. 
xx amy xx
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Beth
Senior Member
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Posted: 6 May 2008 12:13 pm |
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| Good deal on the quitting drinking. Have you tried AA? The sun, smoking, and drinking are horrible agers. When you get 50, you don't want to look like a dried up prune. I am a black belt Alanon and I've seen too many wonderful people I've loved dearly die of alcoholism. It will kill your health and ruin your life, quickly.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 6 May 2008 06:33 pm |
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Welcome!
I saw your username when I entered you in my weight loss challenge. I see you want to lose 10 pounds.
Do you have any idea what your body fat percentage is? Mine was 10% when I was running, 17% now and I want to get it down at least a few more percent.
Course I was in my 20s then; 60s now!
Peter
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christyandmuddy
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Posted: 6 May 2008 07:29 pm |
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Hi,
I'm a new member too. You sound like you are in great shape with the running. Good job!
I noticed you entered the weight loss challenge and your goal is to get to 90 lbs. I'm certainly not an expert or anything but are you sure that is a healthy weight to be at? It might be normal for your body size so I don't know, I just wanted to make sure you are being healthy!
Good luck and best wishes!
-Christy
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Runner_Geek
New Member
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Posted: 6 May 2008 10:07 pm |
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Well, I've always been b/t 90 & 110 (i'm 5'5) .. I really want to tone up more than lose, but I just feel fat I guess. My wt really hasn't increased but my body fat has.. yack ..
xx
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 6 May 2008 10:24 pm |
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That's why I asked about body fat percentage.
Peter
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Runner_Geek
New Member
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Posted: 7 May 2008 05:58 am |
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Peter wrote: That's why I asked about body fat percentage.
Peter
My body fat percentage is about 12% now. In college it was below 10%, and in high school, it was about 7%. But I worked hard to get it up b/c having it below 10% isn't healthy.
xx
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