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Technical fabrics dry super quick, so when you get back from your run, wash them up in the bathroom sink and hang them up. I’m traveling for 3 weeks this summer and am super excited to run in new places. I’ve registered for some local parkruns and am planning to map out some routes ahead of time.

It really helped me to hook the activity tracker up to MFP, choose "not active", and then just let the chips fall where they may. I see negative adjustments most weekdays, but then gain a few extra calories on weekends when I'm more active. I work at home and my commute is literally 4 steps, from bed to desk.…

I think I've seen step counts from 3,000 to 5,000 as the threshold for "not active", so I think you can feel comfortable with "lightly active". I agree that you could apply that setting for a few weeks, and then adjust if you're not meeting the weight loss goal.

Thanks for this! A bulging disk is exactly what seems to be the root of my issues. Maybe it's worth a shot. I could call it part of my stretching routine. :)

I like his book Racing Weight, and occasionally use his Diet Quality Score app when I feel the need to improve my nutrition. I always feel like I'm going to fall off the elliptical machine. There's something about the mechanics that don't line up with how my body operates. I get on it once a year or so, then remember why I…

37 min/3.3 mile tempo run. Got out there before it warmed up too much.

Tempo run, 3.3m. May tally: 20.8m Just 3 more runs until I match my April tally, and it’s only the 9th. I really want to do well in my June 5k, and it’s keeping me engaged and consistent with my training plan.

Ran 1.6m to the Y, did my strength work, and ran back home. Then I immediately took a work video call. I was wearing a black technical shirt, so I quickly brushed my hair, and threw on a big silver necklace. Very elegant. They didn't need to know that I was still wearing my compression shorts and bright orange running…

BBC article that seems relevant. :) Sisu: The Finnish art of inner strength http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20180502-sisu-the-finnish-art-of-inner-strength Today: 3 miles, then strength. May tally: 17.1m

I often eat about 50g of bran flakes (grocery store brand) with another 50g of banana or blueberries, and 170g of whole milk. It’s only filling for me with the extra fat from the milk. The same meal with skim or 2% leaves me hungry in an hour.

4-mile run. (I typed “4-mike” run first, which struck me as funny. I only know three Mikes.)

Logging in from my car in the grocery store parking lot to check for @PastorVincent updates! Great result! 4m this morning. May tally: 14.1m

I think you’re asking if you need to track that you didn’t eat it all at once, but spread it out over time? That doesn’t matter. You can either just put it in as a single meal or split it up and log part of it to each meal. It’s up to you.

I can very much relate. My oldest was very difficult in his teen years, and I’ve got two more in the middle of it. I’ve learned a few things about myself. Since you like running, maybe ease back into it with a C25K (walk/run) program? When my teens are particularly difficult, I find it useful to get out and focus on myself…

@Elise4270 — My training schedule has 4 runs, 2 strength days, and 1 active rest or light cross-training day. The Strength day has a combo of bodyweight, machines, and free weights, as well as 20 minutes on the rowing machine or bike. The rest/cross-training day includes leisurely biking, swimming, or hiking. After my next…

Rest/NEAT day. Mowing the lawn, laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning, walkies with the dog. But it’s a beautiful day and my running gear is giving me puppy dog eyes.

I actually just got back from my strength session. I use a reporter's notebook (long and thin, spiral bound, with a pen that slides through the spiral). My notes for each exercise were like this: Dumbbell Military Press, 15 x 10 x 3, = Assisted Pull-Ups, 155 x 10 x 3, ^ Name of exercise, how many pounds x reps x sets, and…

3 miles on the treadmill and some strength work, shoehorned in between conference calls. May tally: 10 miles

3m on the treadmill, followed by strength work. I think I've finally figured out how to lift weights and still be functional the next few days. Start slower. Genius. :-/

I was in a Panera getting breakfast once and opted for a Diet Coke to go with my egg sandwich. The elderly woman next to me said, "Soda?!? For breakfast?!?" She was shocked, I tell you. Shocked! I'm normally very easy-going when the stakes are this low, but I was already in a crap mood, so I said something snippy back,…

I tend to cycle between caffeine-free Diet Coke and the fruity seltzers. We also keep diet root beer and diet orange in the house, both of which are caffeine-free. Re: Vodka. Flavored vodkas like green apple or lime are surprising good in Diet Coke. Well, surprising to me. I’m new to mixed drinks.

Bran flakes, milk, blueberries. Coffee. Whole-wheat pita, turkey, cheddar; apple sauce. Water. Vega Protein & Greens shake with milk and coffee. Spaghetti, broccoli, meat sauce. Diet Coke.

I wear my usual glasses, but they're unusually well-fitting and non-steamy. They do have transition lenses, which are non-negotiable for me these days. I've considered getting sportier/wrap-around glasses for biking and running on super windy or cold days. My eyes get really watery in those situations. To round out the…

Just for grins, I googled "sisu t-shirt". There are lots! https://www.google.com/search?q=sisu+t-shirt&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS763US763&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3yoLxmefaAhVp34MKHQzeDpsQsxgIKg&biw=1707&bih=844&dpr=1.13 Not that we shouldn't make another one... :)

This one just catapulted me out of bed to get my run in early.

Holy kitten!! Awesome!!

7x400. I had programmed the Garmin and planned to do it on the bike path, but 5 minutes walking the dog at 7:30am in my tank top and shorts told me that it was too warm for comfort. So, treadmill it was. At some point I’m going to have to acclimate. But today is not that day. May tally: 7m

Also, restaurant meals usually mean higher sodium, so there's a second reason for water retention. Also, weight loss is a long-term proposition. Try not to worry about short-term fluctuations.

Hearty cereal and banana or blueberries Fried eggs and toast Overnight oats A banana or apple & a cheese stick Sandwich (PB, turkey/cheese, etc.) Protein drink made with milk and coffee Some options are better to eat at home than in the car, but none of it takes longer than 5 minutes to pull together. It's always done…

Everyone's feet, gait, and mileage are different, so most runners would say to go to a local running store, share your goals with them, show them the wear pattern on your existing shoes, and then take their advice. My old shoes were discontinued, so I had to find a new model. My local running store set me up with Saucony…