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I am generally in the gym for my "lunch hour" at my company's fitness center. Some days that's a strict hour because of work commitments or meetings. Other times, it's more like an hour and fifteen because I do extra, have to wait on something (shower, equipment, etc), or sometimes one of my coworkers talks to me about…

I typically work out at lunch. If I skipped breakfast and tried to do a strenuous workout after not eating for 16-17 hours, I'd likely faint. Having something at breakfast gives things plenty of time to digest and then lets me have a decent workout 4-5 hours later. When I was younger I skipped breakfast a lot. I generally…

You can also pound it flat for quicker and more even cooking.

Try using thighs instead of breasts. Easier to portion out, also commonly boneless/skinless, and far tastier. Price is generally similar. If I'm grilling, I get the meat out 30 minutes before it hits the grill to warm up a bit. Also helps with sticking. I also use a fast read meat thermometer to stop cooking chicken as…

I personally need *something* in my body before tackling a long run, ride or workout. If I'm doing an early morning thing, that's generally something really light like a banana or piece of toast, eaten about 30 minutes before I start. I generally work out at lunch, so everything from breakfast has plenty of time to digest.…

I pulled something in my back while trying to keep up with the kids at the water park. It was very unpleasant. I kept a constant stream of ibuprofen going to keep the inflammation down and kept moving as best I could -- walking around the resort, doing a load of laundry, light stuff like that. I didn't lift a weight, run…

Pick up a copy of Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything". The recipes are well-written and easy to follow. Ingredients are generally easily found at the grocery store, and for a "family" of recipes he starts with a very straightforward preparation and then provides variations on the same theme. For example, roast chicken…

I find that brushing my teeth when I'm done eating for the day helps to keep down on snacking afterwards. It's like the "brush your teeth before bed" habit overcomes the "eat just one more thing because I'm bored" habit. I also know there are certain "weakness foods" I can't keep around the house. I'll get them once or…

In addition to the other advice above, I wear a RoadID on my shoe. It has my name, wife's name, phone number and a phone number that a first responder can call to get my medical history. I also carry my phone on long runs/rides so I can call someone if I'm out in the sticks miles from home and it becomes apparent that I'm…

Concentrate more on you and your goals. If it makes you feel any better, most people see you and likely don't give you a second thought. Or they might think "Man, if that girl is running, I should really get out my shoes and get out there". No, you are seeing the people who used to run like a hippopotamus and who stuck…

I had a donut yesterday. No big deal, I tracked it like anything else, I just made sure I burned it off or didn't have dessert later.

I first gave up full sugar soda for the caloric reasons, then moved onto diet versions. I drank them for a while, but later after a lovely kidney stone experience, my urologist advised me to give them up entirely, so I did. I'll still very occasionally have a soda, but it's probably once every three months, and generally…

You can only control you, independent of wife's pregnancy. You can control the portions you eat, and you don't have to eat every time she does, either. For example, if there is too much dinner being offered, take half of it and put it in a container and have it for lunch the next day. This saves money, time and calories…

The fitbit requires some "common sense" with it. I've found mine to be rather optimistic in terms of telling me how much I'm burning. So if I end up with a pile of calories left over at the end of the day, I ask myself questions like, "am I still legitimately hungry?" and "am I just eating because this electronic gizmo is…

Just be yourself. If you like a burger, order a burger. If you want a salad, order a salad. Or order a salad and a burger. Maybe you'll like the special and you'll order that. You should probably spend a lot more time paying attention to your date than stressing out about the food. Play it safe and stick with foods you…