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susanjustdoit's Fitness Profilefrom Orlando, Florida (YMCA/Home) "The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. - Benjamin Mays" 
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susanjustdoit's Latest Activity
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added a personal journal entry.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added Zumba to her favorite exercises.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit posted their progress to the zumba workout.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added Stuffing Chicken Flavor to her favorite foods.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added a new Stuffing Chicken Flavor food item.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added Flounder Fillets to her favorite foods.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added a new Flounder Fillets food item.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added Fish Sticks1 to her favorite foods.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added a new Fish Sticks1 food item.
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about 1 year ago
susanjustdoit added Crab Cakes1 to her favorite foods.
About Me
I'm back! again. Since gaining the 10 pounds I originally lost and gaining an additional 10, I'm back. I got busy working with my new job and took my weight for granted and thought since I was more active during the day, I didn't have to be accountable. Well, that didn't work out too well. Since calorie counting again, I am down about 7 pounds. It's amazing to see how fast it can come off when you do the right thing. http://susanjustdoit.wordpress.com
Stats
Sex: Female
Age: 43
Weight: 183 lbs
Height: 5ft 5in (165 cm)
Goals
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Body Fat (My goal is 32 %) |
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from Japan |
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from Lincoln, Nebraska |
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from Vancouver, British Columbia |
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from Clermont, Florida |
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from Canada |
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susanjustdoit's Journal
Zumba
Since I'm working during the day and barely time at night, I haven't been to the gym in quite some time. I finally purchased my own Zumba DVDs and tried the first one today. It kicked my ass, but it felt great!
Posted about 1 year ago by susanjustdoit
Hi Again!
Just dropped by to say hi! Long time, no chat - don't be a stranger! :)
Posted about 1 year ago by TheAng
how is the running going?
It's been a while since I've seen an update :)
Posted over 2 years ago by dianebl
heel striking
The new shoes may help (I'm assuming they are motion control?) but they won't fix your heel strike problem by themselves. That will take a conscious effort on your part. It is weird to concentrate on how your feet are hitting the ground, and it will feel unnatural at first when you try changing it. It will be automatic after a while though. My husband used to heel strike - it was one of the things that gave him shin splints too. That only started to heal after he changed his strike. It took him about 3 weeks for it to not feel weird. One thing to try is to go running on slightly muddy dirt or wet sand, something where you can see your foot prints. Run for a bit and examine your prints. If the deepest part is in the heel, you heel strike. You are aiming for a fairly even print.
Posted over 2 years ago by dianebl
Running with glasses
Welcome back! I do run with my glasses on. They used to get foggy and or rain splattered if it was raining, which made it hard to see. I now wear a brimmed cap, similar to a baseball cap, and that keeps the rain off. It is made of mesh, so my head doesn't get too hot or sweaty, but it has a sweat band so nothing can made it down my face. You still have shin splints? I agree with @TheAng that maybe you should see a physiotherapist. Also, have someone watch you run for a bit to see how your foot strikes the ground. People who heel strike often have problems with shin splints. You should be aiming for a mid-foot strike. It takes a bit of effort to change, but it can be done.
Posted over 2 years ago by dianebl