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What a way to start May! 80 degrees yesterday and 80 today. 2 weeks ago we had snow and freezing rain. 7 mile road ride tonight against 20 mph sustained winds. Looks like Friday will be nice for a trail ride after work. Maybe Saturday too Road miles: 7 Trail miles: 0 Total miles: 7
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Keep pedaling! You will make it ! 1.2 miles is a whole lot better than sitting on the coach
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By the way, May is National Bike month in the US https://bikeleague.org/bikemonth
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Man it’s nice to see more mountain bikers in this thread! Finally the weather has broke here and I can set a monthly goal. So for May I am looking at 50 trail miles and 50 road miles
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Here you go.
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Weather finally more spring like around here! 6.5 mile local singletrack ride yesterday on my new mountain bike. No goals this month besides actually being able to get out and ride!
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Sorry to hear that Machka9. Prayers and strength to you and your husband!
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Holy wow! And In reply to your t-shirt, Penn State!
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I recommend cycling shorts too! As with anything else the more you pay the better quality the cushioning is. Gel shorts are really nice. Nashbar has a great selection and good prices. Another thing to think about and a little more money. Go to a good LBS and get measured for a seat. Everyone’s “sit bones” are different.…
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Sweet Mother Mary!! What a transformation! If I may say so, smoking hot! Seriously, you look fantastic! Great job! Those legs are awesome by the way
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The fact you are at the gym is half the battle! Any movement is good. I split my cardio and lift between them. I start with 20 minutes on the elliptical. Lift weights. Monday and Thursday is chest and back. Tuesday and Friday is biceps, triceps and shoulders. Wednesday is legs. Follow that up with 15-20 minutes on the…
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And you look fantastic! Keep it up!
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So we learned 2 things from your remarks. 1. You have no sense of humor 2. Your the one being “snotty “! SMH
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Dude! You lost a whole head!
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Study is bogus in my opinion Optimum nutrition gets a 5 star brand rating with some of the worse contamination levels and low nutritional superiority score. Muscle Tech gets a 3 star brand rating with better contamination levels and higher nutritional superiority score. Huh?
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Some will say yes. That you can get all the protein you need from your diet. Which is true. But for me I find it hard to meet my protein goals everyday while on a deficit.
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Wow!! Great job! You look amazing!
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Everyone has given great suggestions but as the OP has said they need something quick because they are on the go. My suggestion is a good quality protein bar or protein powder shake to supplement. There are several out there that are low calorie and high protein. Some good choices for vegans too. It’s quick. Don’t need…
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On iPhone/iOS its at the bottom of the daily diary
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Your calculation is closer. Apps and such grossly over estimate in many instances
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I assume it is your weight. I would log your reps without the weight because whatever calorie burn it totals will be way way off. I just log my weightlifting to track my progress
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For quick after workout if I forget my shaker I’ll pick up muscle milk at any convenience store. Cookies and cream is really good. 14 oz bottle with 25 grams protein and 160 calories. Low on carbs too For protein powder I like Muscletech Nitrotech in milk chocolate. 30 gr protein 150 calories 2 grams fat and carbs $40 for…
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I struggle to get my daily protein in on reduced calorie intake. I have tried several different protein powders and “tasty” is a relative term
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^^this!! What are the exercises you do, how many reps and at what weights?
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There is a selection under Cardio called Strength Training. Beware it estimates high
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Because i like to be as accurate as possible. And I know exactly how MFP works
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It’s right there at the top. Your daily calorie goal is on the left. Right next to it is what you have eaten that day. Just ignore the next 2
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What kind of workouts? I have found that MFP exercise estimates are high by quite a bit. I normally cut the estimate to 50-60%. I don’t eat my calories back
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Change up your routines. Try adding more intensity to your cardio. Switch up your weightlifting to heavier weights and less reps. Switch it up daily. Your body has become accustomed to your level of fitness. Need to mix it up
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No. You can lose weight with diet alone. Working out has other benefits though