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First off, good for you for surpassing your high school fitness where physical activity was often mandatory. It sounds like you've made great progress in your adult self-guided fitness journey. Aces to you! Second for OP, she's totally right about accomplishing a lot with body weight training. I totally agree to invest in…

Thanks. That doesn't really scare me off though. I think the Quest bars look terribly unappetizing for the most part so something that actually looks like a treat will be a refreshing change of pace. I'll keep that in mind about the coating once I do get my hands on one though! Much appreciated!

I split my Insta accounts, one for a 365 photo project and one for fitness. It really has been beneficial to have that one just for health and fitness. Mine's mostly about race prep, food and supplement reviews, and some nerdy magic in between. Please add me and I'll help however I can. @nerdragefit I'll add both of you as…

Welcome! Feel free to add me or ask questions. I'm pretty new to the boards myself. Best of luck!

I could probably OD on a warm, slightly melty Quest cookies and cream bars. So good. And with everyone raving about the Combat Crunch Bars I'm going to have to finally jump on these things. Also, you've totally nailed it with these bars being life savers when on the go or at an event with less than ideal choices. Love…

Neither one of these things tend to end up in my stock, but I'm just so curious now! And right on with the chicken and waffles. A-Mazing!

hahahaha sorry!

:o How no one has commented on this yet is beyond me. Now I'm extremely curious how this was discovered! It's almost like the perfect bridge from summer BBQ season to basic white girl bring on the pumpkin everything!! Also, do you put any condiments on this? Essentially, my brain has exploded.

Good luck with your races!

This sounds marginally more healthy than my cheat go-to of fries dipped in a Wendy's frosty! I'm definitely giving this a shot!

YES! But I'll see you and raise you--peanut butter & sriracha BURGER. The little cafe that used to sell these locally went out of business, and man do I miss it!

Those cookies really taste amazing, though I tend to cut the ginormous ones in halves to keep from getting out of control and it becomes a meal replacement. Macros for 1 serving (which is 1/2 cookie;56.5g) of the Lenny and Larry's snickerdoodle : C=27, F=4, P=8 [Fiber=4, sugar=15] Comparatively a serving of a basic…

This = spot on. Planning, protein/fiber concentration, eliminating temptation.

Just tried a bar that has been surging in popularity lately--the FitJoy bar in the Frosted Cinnamon Roll flavor. Short review: I like it. It's comparable to Quest or Oh Yeah! in macros and composition but way more appetizing looking than both. I'll post a full review to my blog on this and some of my other bar experiments…

I had been running just for myself for a couple years but didn't start running competitively until just this spring. Finding and sticking to a plan I liked has been paramount to my success in not only completing the races, but doing quite well in my age group, especially given my relative inexperience. I've had success…

Consider your food timing when doing these. They are high intensity and plyometric heavy so I wouldn't eat within at least an hour, probably two before going at these. I did Insanity in a fasted state first thing in the morning and didn't have issues, plus I felt like I earned breakfast by the end of it.

-cottage cheese, sprinkle of pepper, pineapple -plain greek yogurt with PB2 mixed in for a dip paired with bananas or apples -small smoothies (start with a base of your milk preference, plain greek yogurt, and at least 1/2 a frozen banana) very customizable from there to add either more fruit, veggies, nut butter, oats, or…

I've only been going to my local Complete for a couple months now--mostly for bars--but wasn't aware of this program. Do you happen to know if this is specific to your local store at all? This would make the protein bar review process (which I'm debating on starting my blog here to just review bars and other supps)…

Interested in your favorite go-to recipe for this. I tried to make my own birthday cake protein bars which were met with mixed feelings.

I did night shift for about a year and a half in a similar set up--dispatch at a local PD. I see you work 12 hours shifts though so props to you for making it to the gym after all that! I operated just opposite though, gym before work in my "morning" then almost immediately to sleep after work. As far as snacking goes you…

If you're doing the macros, then I say 100% yes it's worth it. Not only can you set the amount, you can eliminate the calories burned during exercise, and you can adjust daily macro goals (if you get that far into it with your nutritionist). The bonus discounted purchase at Under Armour is a sweet deal too if you need a…

I agree that initially counting overall calories is a good way start out particularly if you are wanting to drop a considerable amount of weight. It can get overwhelming and hectic if you're just starting out with your weight loss journey to be tracking macros too. It's A LOT of meal planning and prepping. Also it can be…

1) Excellent. Fit Crunch is definitely on my radar for my heavy run days where I've got tons of calories to spend. 2) I've tried making my own with mixed results. Some taste delicious but are really just baked treats that are marginally better for you. Others have been a real waste of time and resources. All in all, don't…

Ha! Right? My family still is under the impression (even in spite of all my ravings) that all protein bars taste equally chalky and gross. Until the big secret is exposed and as long as I can keep myself under control #thestruggleisreal I keep a modest stock. It still doesn't stop me from keeping the things hidden in a…

Off the top of my head, the easiest way for me to hit my protein and carb numbers while staying low in fat is a smoothie. If you base your smoothie with 8 oz. skim milk (I <3 Fairlife for the reduced sugar and protein boost myself), 2 oz. plain non-fat Greek yogurt (I'm thinking Danon Triple Zero here), a small-medium…

YES! Nerd girls unite! I'm still getting adapted here on the MFP community, but please add if you would like--that goes for any of you out there! Outside of here you can find me [hopefully] inspiring other nerds to level up in mind, body and spirit on Instagram @nerdragefit or in game (my favorite form of recovery) on Xbox…

You got it! I'll have to give the lemon one a shot since it sounds like we're in the same boat when it comes to the flavor. I was a big fan of the white chocolate raspberry Oh Yeah! too. Review on IG: https://instagram.com/p/BKJbVULAjLU/?taken-by=nerdragefit I have the rival Quest bar in the pantry that I'll be curious to…

Glad someone else agrees. I thought I might be the only one!

Great to hear! I'll be excited to give these a shot myself since I like to "cheat" with a regular Snickers from time to time.