I've been working with a trainer on weights for a while now but I haven't stepped up cardio as much as I should. Trying to do that now, and have been following Couch-to-5K program from Runners World (alternating running with walking) but I keep getting shin splints! Anything you all can suggest to h...

Thank you so much for the advice! Yeah, the only peanut butter I eat is the kind that says "Ingredients: Peanuts."

I've been trying to remember to do the protein powder at work and it seems to be quick & subtle enough that bosses can live with it.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Excellent, thank you for the clarifications. I appreciate your help so much. Will incorporate all of this into plan and probably be back with more questions at some point!

Cheers.

Wow, thanks so much for the very quick and thorough response! This all sounds great. I have a few questions, though. I can't eat while I'm at work at night - waitressing is too busy to stop even for a few minutes and boss would not be happy. I can drink protein powder at that time, though, without a...

Hi there! I've been reading here for a little while and just got around to joining. I need some advice. Sorry if this runs long, but I'm trying to give all the pertinent information. I'm female, 37 yrs, 5'5", 140 lbs. I started working out in October with a trainer. At that time, was 34% and no...