shagerty777 Member

If activity trackers were accurate for calories burned working out I'd weigh 120 pounds by now, not 170... Chest straps are fantastic for people who are watching their heart rate zones for endurance sports though.

https://bodyrecomposition.com/ This should be required reading for bulking!! Good luck!

Find the Macros Inc group on Facebook, ask to join and never look at weight loss as "dieting" again! You'll find it similar to MFP (most of us use MFP as a tracker) but with food breakdowns that are realistic and not nearly as whacked as what you get here.

@rockyhi512 Here's the reason you are losing strength " I am eating a high protein and lower carb diet." Carbs are fuel, couple higher carbs with proper rest and you'll do fine. Good luck with your journey!!

Yep, it's real but it does take time and commitment. Do some research from the man who wrote the book on recomp here...https://bodyrecomposition.com/

Scott Herman's channel on Youtube isn't too bad.

I prefer my two feet and a dirt road...running outdoors!! Check out the rowing machine though, it's a tough work out.

Fitbit calculates all calories burned during a 24 hr period, basically your TDEE. Hour by hour it adds to that figure. I have found it best to not eat back the exercise calories or at best, only half of them. If calories burned were a really accurate figure, I'd weigh 100 pounds by now... Good luck!!

Interesting article. Definitely for higher level athletes but overall good advice.

Way to go!

I'd drop protein down to about 150 grams and add those calories back to carbs. Carbs are fuel for the body and with that workout routine you'll need fuel. Adherence, time and a lot of patience will be your best friends on this journey. As for progress, take progress photos and measurements.

I have to get up at 5 am and go to the gym. If I don't, it doesn't happen for me. Same with my running.

Keep going! You'll get there some day! I could barely do them when I started and I'm doing chins with an added 25#'s now!

Weight loss takes time and dedication. I've spent 2 1/2 years losing 60 pounds and I still have some body fat I want to trim off but I'm in the best shape of my life now and headed to even better things in the future!

First, what results are you expecting? Weightloss? Second, two pounds of gain, especially for a lady is nothing to be concerned about. That's 32 ounces and can easily be accounted for by plain old daily fluctuations. It could even be due to your added weight training and water retention in your muscles as they heal…

Cross training is usually considered anything different that the sport you are training for. With cycling as your training goal I'd say running would be ok. You will have to be the one to decide on how your body handles the volume. Good luck!

If you really want to feed your possible new addiction, get on the TAUR (Trail and Ultra Running) group on Facebook... I just signed up for my first 25K trail race and I haven't even run a 1/2 marathon yet...

A hybrid is a great choice, it's what I went with. I'm comfortable riding pavement and sand roads found around here with mine.

I think it's best to define your goals first. Start simple, as mentioned Stronglift's is a great first program. The link above has some great programs if you don't like the look of a 5x5 program but I wouldn't suggest starting off with a split program, it is a lot to learn. Use a simple program to learn the discipline of…

To have more definition you must meet two criteria, first is having muscle to show and second is being lean enough for it to show. I think there's a sticky here that lists a bunch of training plans by goal and experience level. Thumb through them and find one that fits what you think you want, research it and start…

There is no end to the rails under the gain train... :smiley: I think I will always find things to work on to improve, whether it's running or biking farther, lifting more or building more muscle...there's always a point just past where I'm at. It's part of my new lifestyle.

I'm in my fourth program in a year and a half and at this point I'm quite happy with my progress. I'm still trying to cut fat so my lifts haven't progressed as fast as they could have. I've been as consistent as possible, at times my work limits me from being in the gym when I'm on the road. I still have a ways to go but I…

Protizyme Vanilla and other flavors I've tried have been real mild flavored compared to other brands. I've found it doesn't gas me up either, a plus for those around me. If I recall, it should meet your parameters you set out.

I've run down to single digit temps with a polypropylene undershirt and a dry fit long sleeve with a hood over that along with mid weight running tights, wool socks and a pair of gloves. I usually wear a buff for a hat under the hood. My beard keeps my face warm and I can't stand having something cloth over my face due to…

Every day. I need to hose my face off after a 5 mile run!

I use the 80/20 (80% at a slow pace, building volume and 20% for speed work) plan in my training and it's working quite well for me at this point. I'm shaving time off each time I run a 5K at this point!

Don't sweat it too much yet. It takes some time to get used to hitting your goals. Look at the foods with the highest amount of carbs and maybe find alternatives to them. For example, I have found a low carb tortilla that helps me stay in my goals when I have low carb days, I replace bread with them for my lunch sandwich.

Awesome job! I used to feel that way too. Now I love running.

If that's the case, increase as much as you can handle as long as your form is solid.