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I wonder why MFP hasn't implemented water reminders? It would be simple enough, you can already set meal and weight logging reminders. I intermittently use Waterlogged but I would love to minimize the number of apps I use / have everything in one place. This seems like low-hanging fruit as a feature.

And if you get bored you can always try jump lunges, jump squats and burpees.

Tempos and intervals are good - but before you try that, I would suggest increasing your running volume. To get faster, aim to up the 6-12 miles per week you're logging now to 20-30 miles per week. Obviously you don't want to triple your mileage from one week to the next, but I have never thought the 10% rule made a lot of…

I like Wrightsocks. The kind I buy are thin and unpadded, but double-layered. I tend to get blisters from running and these really helped.

It's a bodybuilding myth that you can't build muscle while losing weight. You can.

Even for experienced runners who know very well what they need in a shoe and how different brands/models tend to work for them, buying a new model/year of shoe online is a little gamble that works out sometimes and results in multiple returns other times. Go to your friendly local running store to get fitted, and buy your…

I typically order nonfat cappuccinos, but if I'm getting plain coffee I'll put in whole milk. You can really taste the difference between the two, steamed or not. Also, the calories at Starbucks are mostly in sugary flavor syrups, whipped cream, etc.; like others said I wouldn't worry too much about the milk. I worked at…

I joined the one near me for a while because it was cheap. It's Vermont, so they were pretty non-judgey about the stuff that PF is usually judgey about (i.e. the non-judgement zone, grunting, rules in general) so from that perspective it was fine. It ended up being far enough away that it really wasn't convenient, and the…

In the fridge right now: Newman's Own Light Balsamic, Light Honey Mustard (really good on avocados), and Light Sesame Ginger (delicious and only 35 cal per serving). Also, Brianna's Blush Wine Vinaigrette, which is on the sweet side and good with the kind of salad that has apples or strawberries and chèvre... If I'm making…

Fit Star and Sworkit are apps with good body weight exercises. Also, running is great.

BrianSharpe's formula is probably much more accurate, but I guesstimate 100 cal/mile for running and 40 cal/mile cycling. Which is close enough for me :).

The calories are acceptable if you only eat half and take a doggie bag home for tomorrow... Still pretty high fat and sodium even at a 1/2 portion, but that might not be a deal breaker once a week or twice per month etc... I sometimes order "comfort" fast food like Moe's or Chipotle and split a dish over two meals so the…

A zillion years ago when I did Atkins, I would pan fry a bunch of hamburgers and then freeze them in single servings. Microwave for a minute and you have a quick high-protein breakfast, by itself, on lettuce, or on low-carb English muffin.

Sure, there are components of strength other than muscle mass. But that's beside the point; it does not mean that you can't gain muscle while losing weight.

But getting stronger IS adding muscle (you can't get stronger without building muscle). You are, actually, adding muscle mass whenever you make gains in strength. I think it's misleading for those new to exercise to be told "you can't add muscle in deficit." Often the person responding this way is talking about "bulking"…

Look for things with protein. Cottage cheese, Greek yogurt (buy big containers and portion it out yourself), nuts, hard boiled eggs... Peanut butter is good on everything - crackers, bread, apples, bananas.

You absolutely can build muscle while losing weight, if, by "building muscle" you mean "getting stronger." If you are getting stronger, that means you are building muscle, not just preserving existing muscle. If your goals are more bodybuilding-oriented (about adding muscle and size for its own sake) I'm not the person to…

OP, what are your goals and what is your current fitness level? Can you translate stones into pounds? And how did the workout feel, both during and after? Abstractly, I'd say it seems pretty conservative and your trainer probably could have pushed you more (and given you a more well-rounded workout). But, if it felt really…

Same. I posted about this in the feedback forum too. My up steps are syncing to MFP, but my MFP food log was syncing to UP and then stopped. Disconnecting/reconnecting, and deleting/reinstalling apps hasn't helped.

Hey, this is slightly OT, but I just got an UP24, and for about two days I had two way sync working (UP steps to MFP, MFP calories to up), but yesterday the my MFP calories stopped syncing to UP. I've tried disconnecting and reconnecting multiple times, deleted and reinstalled both apps, and no luck. Any suggestions?…

You can do a lot with body weight exercises. There are quite a few apps with good body weight workouts too - Fitstar, Sworkit, Skimble to name a few.

Hey! New here. I want to set a goal of 60 for April; secretly I'm hoping to run a lot more than that, but knowing that I am just getting back into the habit of running regularly AND it is getting to be end-of-semester crazy time, I'm setting the bar a little lower. Getting over a cold and did 3.75 sluggish miles today.

Missed this when it was posted - but I totally want to join. I will start tomorrow 4/2, but start on day 7 because I can already do 45s planks.

Yeah... I buy bread from a great local bakery, the slices are often like 150% of the weight of a "slice" according to the label. I generally assume canned stuff is fairly accurate, but maybe not...

I usually just divide the number of ounces in the can by the number of ounces in a serving, then multiply that number by the number of calories in a serving. Are you saying that the can actually has a different number of ounces than the label says?

Come up with a good stretching routine for your ITBs and do it religiously. If your pain is at the knee, ice massage can help (less so if the pain s at the hip). Foam roll your ITBs often and aggressively. If it's not too bad yet, you may be able to cut back running instead of taking time off completely. Make sure you are…

I love banana with peanut butter after a long workout. Sugar, healthy fat, protein, and tastes like candy :).

For me, it's easier to work harder on the treadmill - so I think it's a better workout. If you can run outside though, that's probably even better and definitely more fun.

I wouldn't wear them in spin class, because the bike geometry and handlebars are such that it doesn't seem necessary (though if it helps with sweat or whatever I wouldn't judge someone for it), but when I ride my road bike on the trainer I wear gloves. And I definitely wear gloves to lift because otherwise I get calluses,…

If cost is a concern - TJ Maxx or Marshalls often have decent activewear selections, and you can frequently pick up a pair of tights for 9.99 - 14.99. And you can try on different styles, try jogging in place in the dressing room to see if they seem to stay put :). Old Navy active stuff has also gotten much better in the…