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I just mash it and spread on toast.

Why post if you don't want an answer? Your original post clearly shows that you don't think it sustainable and to be frank the fact that your numbers make zero sense, that you think weight loss from a 36 hour fast is 'real' and think that you burn more fat when fasted implies that you probably need to fact check yourself…

OP - only speedbump in your program might be bathroom time, especially for a runner. I need to give myself 30 minutes before heading out the door in order to make sure that whatever might want to exit my body while I'm out on a run has a chance to do so... Outside of that working out first thing is awesome. It's super…

You don't need a specific diet to run a half marathon (or any distance for that matter). You just need to eat a sufficient amount of calories to give you enough energy to handle the run(s). Eat whatever works for you.

Speed matters less to calorie burn than you'd think. It's really all about mass and distance (incline makes a difference too but for looped or out and back courses it's OK to assume that the ups and downs more or less cancel out). In fact, the only reason that running burns more calories than walking is that when employing…

Runner's World published an article on it a few years ago. It's easily findable via Google. Note that the 0.3 multiplier is the incremental burn rate only. It ignores calories that would have been burned regardless of physical activity during that time. Also note that this is for zero elevation change. Based on my…

Don't forget acids...a bit of vinegar or citrus can wake up flavors, especially when combined with other salt substitutes.

Have you checked out Beyond or Impossible burgers? Beyond that, I got nothing...

Good point to note that even moderate burning activity when done in sufficient volume can make a meaningful difference and should be counted. I think we can all agree that 140 calories per hour isn't a huge burn rate, but if doing 90+ minute sessions multiple times per week then those calories will definitely add up.

You can assume that you burned your body weight in pounds X .32 per mile when walking. Assuming that 20K steps is about 10 miles, that would be about 400 extra calories.

Depending on your goals, the Nike plans aren't bad. I find them a little too aggressively oriented around intervals and speedwork but there's nothing wrong with that per se. Theoretically you can train for a 15K with 100% easy mileage if your goal is just to finish (or maybe one tempo run per week on top of easy distance).…

It's all about calories. Eating clean, avoiding alcohol, etc. make no difference except as a way to make it easier/harder to stay within your calorie target. You can't spot reduce fat. The only way to lose your tummy is to continue to eat below your maintenance calorie level and unfortunately the thinner you get the harder…

As an internet medical professional (which means I'm totally unqualified)...you're not a recovering anorexic. You're a person still suffering from a distorted body image. While building muscle will likely be healthier than being underweight in the short-term, in the medium to long term you will still likely be chasing a…

Anything with gravy? My regular meal go-tos include a lighter version of chicken a la king using stock instead of cream, or veggie-rich pot pie filling served over a small portion of carbs. Soups are also a given. Frozen stock is awesome for 10 minute soups - add some diced veggies and leftover protein/rice/pasta, etc.

Surprisingly (or perhaps not), commercial ground turkey tends to carry almost as many calories as ground beef because manufacturers use dark meat, skin, and fat to maintain some flavor and moisture. Plain ground turkey breast will be much leaner but it runs the chance of cooking up quite dry and chalky.

Find bags that aren't frozen into one solid mass. The ones that are have been thawed and refrozen. They were likely kept above freezing while in transit or waiting to be put out for sale. Bags that have been properly stored from the factory will not be overly clumped together. Commercial blast freezers generally freeze…

There's a good chance that you're actually running to achieve 5mph for 30 minutes. Maintaining that speed at a walking stride is really tough. Biomechanically it's actually easier to run 5mph then it is to walk 5mph. If you are using a running stride (both feet off the ground at the same time), then each mile will burn 60%…

Run slower longer. Don't worry about dedicated speedwork until you're regularly running ~20 miles per week or so. For now just run longer distances slowly.

Chicken stock itself is relatively low calorie. The weight gain is likely totally coincidental though remember that if you're weighing yourself shortly after eating the soup that liquid weighs 1 ounce per 1 ounce. Two cups of liquid will add a pound to the scale.

Is everyone you're cooking for interested in low calorie options? If not, cook a normal meal and just eat less of it.

That's funny. It all seems so important in the moment but seems so insignificant once you get a little perspective! I sweated any weight increase more than a couple of pounds for years after losing the bulk of my weight and then at some point I just accepted that it was what it was, trusted myself and the process, and…

That looks great. I can imagine the flavors were killer.

I like the steak sauce idea since the bagna cauda is already so strong and pungent that it can be translated into a board sauce pretty easily. Maybe add some minced shallot, acid, fresh herbs of your choosing, and a hit of dijon mustard. Put it on a chopping board before carving meat or placing hot meat on it to rest and…

You'll be fine. Just focus on running really easy for the first 10-11 miles. Only turn it up in the last 2 miles or so (or don't if you would rather run the whole thing easy). If you feel like you're running anything above a really easy pace in the first 10 miles or so, slow way down. The only time you should even feel…

Work outs don't have to be hard to be effective for basic fitness and calorie burns. There is nothing wrong with exercising at an easy effort. I think you'll be surprised how quickly your easy effort workout becomes something you couldn't think of doing now. Do an easy 30-60 minutes on the elliptical or exercise bike.…

I hate running in the sand if for nothing else than the fact that it tends to involve running on a consistent side slope if you run close enough to the water to be on firm sand. I probably buy the statement that running on sand burns on order of 1.5X the calories of running on a hard surface but I'm guessing that the…

This guy gets it...run longer for slower. You'll increase your calorie burn, enjoy it more, and naturally increase your speed at lower distances with a lower potential for injury and/or turning running into a chore. You might not believe it now but the 'leap' to 10K isn't all that bad once you can do 5K. The only question…

Move it over to Instagram, peddler.

You don't have too much to worry about...only exception might be difficulty in balance workout schedules between lifting and mileage. All else equal, mileage will make more of a difference to your HM prep than lifting so you wouldn't necessarily want to compromise that volume for the sake of lifting if your ultimate…

At the same time? Is that even physically possible? I'm not sure I can do it.