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sameatschildren: aneu-weightloss: Some awesome tips for runners! I don’t run but I know plenty of followers do. The heelstrike style of running may look cool, but its no good.

sameatschildren:

aneu-weightloss:

Some awesome tips for runners!

I don’t run but I know plenty of followers do. The heelstrike style of running may look cool, but its no good.

(Source: healthy-body-positive-mind, via kick-asstake-names)

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Do Food Cravings Indicate Nutritional Deficiency?

Madison just linked to this on her own blog in response to someone asking about cravings, and I think it’s something everyone should read. Especially with all the “craving [whatever]? you need [something else]!” stuff that goes around fitblrs.

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“Heya :) I've recently been increasing my mileage and as a result of doing so too fast have ended up with (what I can only assume to be) a shin splint in one shin. after first feeling pain I had one more 4 mile run and have since not ran, but been icing it and stretching. Others have said I shouldn't run at all while it's healing.. but I really want to :( Any ideas how long i should be off for? and when I decide to start up again, how I should go about it? :/”
-siobhanstraver

Stay off it! Running while you still have shin splints can lead to damaged muscles and incredibly bad pain. Keep icing in short bursts, take an anti-inflammatory, and rest it. For more really great info, read this.

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“What is the rule about eating before going to bed? IS there a rule about eating before going to bed?”
-healthibri

There are always rules, but that doesn’t mean they’re valid rules. As long as what you’re eating isn’t going to keep you up (caffeinated, sugary, etc.) you shouldn’t have a problem. In fact, a lot of people who do fasted cardio suggest eating before bed and working out right when you wake up so you still have carbs in your system for the workout.

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How Exercise Affects Your Body (and How to Pick the Right Workout)

(Source: justinbacque)

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the-exercist:

c-razedx:

someone tell me some thigh gap exercises? 

There are none - Spot reduction is a myth. Whether or not you have a thigh gap depends upon your bone structure and how your body carries your healthy weight. 

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What is a BMR? Your BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns while at rest. This doesn’t mean the calories you burn on a rest day lightly doing yoga or chores around the house. This means the number of calories your body would burn if you were laying in bed all day or if you were in a coma. Why can’t I cut calories from my BMR? Cutting calories from your BMR deprives your body of essential nutrients it needs to perform everyday functions. You will not be able to perform on a level you want to and your body will suffer from this in the long run. How can I find my BMR? You can find your BMR by using this formula based on height, weight, and age: In pounds/inches Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year ) In kilos/centimeters Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years ) How do I find my Daily Calorie Needs from my BMR? There are different methods of finding your Daily Calorie Needs but a very simple and useful one is the Harris Benedict Equation: If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) BMR x 1.2 If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) BMR x 1.375 If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week)  BMR x 1.55 If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) BMR x 1.725 If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training)  BMR x 1.9 How many calories do I need to lose/maintain/gain weight? To maintain you need to consume your Daily Calorie Needs but going slightly over or slightly under some days won’t affect you much. In order to lose weight, the generally accepted number to subtract from your Daily Calorie Needs is 500 or 250 for a 1lb or 1/2lb weight loss per week. Your body doesn’t need you to cut calories to be healthy and get to the right weight/place it needs to be. Being healthy is your ultimate goal so never cut too much because this is your body’s essential needs and energy you are taking away from. To gain weight you can do the opposite of losing and add 500 or 250 to you Daily Calorie Needs. My absolute worst pet peeve is when fitblrs and posts tell people to cut calories from their BMR to lose weight. You should never cut calories from your BMR. Ever.  -lovethefitty

What is a BMR?

Your BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories your body burns while at rest. This doesn’t mean the calories you burn on a rest day lightly doing yoga or chores around the house. This means the number of calories your body would burn if you were laying in bed all day or if you were in a coma.

Why can’t I cut calories from my BMR?

Cutting calories from your BMR deprives your body of essential nutrients it needs to perform everyday functions. You will not be able to perform on a level you want to and your body will suffer from this in the long run.

How can I find my BMR?

You can find your BMR by using this formula based on height, weight, and age:

In pounds/inches

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )
Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year )

In kilos/centimeters

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )
Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )

How do I find my Daily Calorie Needs from my BMR?

There are different methods of finding your Daily Calorie Needs but a very simple and useful one is the Harris Benedict Equation:

If you are sedentary (little or no exercise)

  • BMR x 1.2

If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week)

  • BMR x 1.375

If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) 

  • BMR x 1.55

If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week)

  • BMR x 1.725

If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) 

  • BMR x 1.9

How many calories do I need to lose/maintain/gain weight?

To maintain you need to consume your Daily Calorie Needs but going slightly over or slightly under some days won’t affect you much. In order to lose weight, the generally accepted number to subtract from your Daily Calorie Needs is 500 or 250 for a 1lb or 1/2lb weight loss per week. Your body doesn’t need you to cut calories to be healthy and get to the right weight/place it needs to be. Being healthy is your ultimate goal so never cut too much because this is your body’s essential needs and energy you are taking away from. To gain weight you can do the opposite of losing and add 500 or 250 to you Daily Calorie Needs.

My absolute worst pet peeve is when fitblrs and posts tell people to cut calories from their BMR to lose weight. You should never cut calories from your BMR. Ever. 

-lovethefitty

(via itsprogressing)

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“Kind of a dumb question: I'm working on staying properly hydrated. Does drinking tea rehydrate you? Because it's water with extra stuff in it, right?”
-Anonymous

You’re totally right!

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