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Look at those crystals. Primo.

Why do you feel that you need pre-workout to begin with?

At 150 calories they're not really a low calorie alternative, are they? Regular sandwich bread is usually only 160 calories for two slices.

Don't spend a ton of money on it. I made that mistake (bought the Garmin model) and totally regret it. In fact, you might want to reconsider altogether since the non-weight info is notoriously inaccurate (and isn't even good for tracking trends since the all of your numbers will tend to in proportion to your weight…

At the recreational level of exercise that most of us perform (both quantity and performance-wise) it's not hugely necessary to focus on firing the glutes unless you have pain, recurring injury, or some other factor that requires you to examine your form. More serious endurance athletes or higher level competitors would…

If I have to eat at a restaurant that I'm not really thrilled about (it happens more often than you'd think because of work functions) then I just try to make the least calorie-offensive meal choice possible. Restaurant meals can be so calorie-heavy that part of my maintenance strategy is to only indulge at places that I…

Depends how cheap you're looking for, but you can find a good pair of shoes for well under $100. It's helpful to look at holdover prior year models and other sale items. That said, if you have to get rid of your Walmart shoes within ~120 miles (2 miles/day for 2 months), then don't be afraid of a slightly higher cost of…

There is at least one approved for weight loss that I know of.

Start at 2200 calories and monitor your weight. Adjust as needed. Heck, even if 2200 calories is under your maintenance, it would only result in a loss rate of 1 pound every 3 weeks or so. Hardly the end of the world and very easy to fix if so desired. As I've very recently discovered, maintenance isn't a set it and forget…

Roasted potatoes won't reheat well for the main. Unless you plan on doing them at the last minute, I would probably think about using a different starch. Also, I find that roasted potatoes never do a great job of 'becoming one' with a braise on the plate because they don't really absorb gravy. IMO, mashed is always a…

Absolutely yes. I think this is why messing up maintenance is so mentally frustrating. The really hard part is technically over! All we have to do to maintain is to keep up some bare semblance of control! It's not even hard, it just requires attention.

Guesstimate calories by ingredients and assume portion sizes then add 300 calories to any given entree to account for 'hidden' butter and oil. I eat out quite often for both personal and business. As a very general rule of thumb, I've found that barring any obviously high or low calorie preparations (for example, fried…

Also some gullible ones. Before giving the linked website too much credit, please see this bit from the founder's bio: Since her early twenties, Deirdre has traveled throughout the world to study spirituality, healing and native remedies. Deirdre Layne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Mount Holyoke College.…

This. Cook the chicken first, remove, and then stir fry the veggies in batches so the pan stays really hot. Bring everything together at the end to make your sauce and serve. Alternatively, you could cook the veggies in the microwave first and then add them to the chicken once cooked to make the sauce. The key is to work…

You don't really need to fuel a 10K any differently than a normal run. You might find that the runger afterwards is worse than a 5K but that's about it. I think many people would say that they don't worry about specifically fueling before or during a run until they get closer to the half marathon distance or a run duration…

I'm on day three of limited calories and am actually kind of enjoying it. I forgot how good it feels to achieve my calorie targets and the rush that comes from seeing a lower number on the scale (in this case, I know the lower weight is just a combination of water and meal timing, but still...). I've decided to eat to a…

First day back after my taper...an easy 5K to recover from a half marathon on Sunday. My legs felt like boards but it was nice to get the blood going again. Let's just say that my first half marathon experience wasn't one that makes me ache to do it again. The weather was crap and a perfect illustration of why runners have…

I know. Twas a bad joke.

This has been covered in numerous threads, but label serving sizes that make zero sense.

Nope. Catholic.

I'm in. I drifted a bit and need to get things back under control: Name: Dx2Jx2 Age: 42 Height: 6'2" Weight lost: ~50 pounds Time it took to lose: 6 months Started maintenance: October 2017 Maintenance weight range: Weekly average of 171 lbs Average weekly weight (daily weigh-ins): April 5: 172.2 April 12: 173.3 Struggles:…

And then feel free to disregard about 90% of what those 'coaches' try to tell you is an absolute truth! To be fair, we all run on our toes when we sprint.

Get new shoes and ease yourself into it. Build your mileage volume gradually and run all of your miles at an easy speed. If you can't speak in close to full sentences while you run, you're running too fast. It's best to use a c210K program or something similar as a guide. Do not worry about adding any runs faster than an…

Trader Joe, apparently.

The Wheels on the Bus. After hearing that one play nine hundred million times, leaving the house to workout is a welcome escape.

OMAD would not work for me. I'd be such a raging a**hole by mealtime that everybody in my house would hate me.

I'm in exactly the same boat. Give me a tough goal and/or something to change/achieve and I'll breeze through it with no problem. Take away that goal and apparently I become an uncontrollable beast! What makes matters worse is that I'm gaining despite the fact that I run 30+ miles per week regularly. This means that I've…

LOL - it would have been a better trolling attempt if you didn't choose a picture of somebody who was so clearly an ultra distance runner. The arm sleeves alone are a dead giveaway. You've got to be serious to sport those suckers!

Hard to tell form without seeing it in motion, but perhaps her color choices across her outfit are less than optimal?

But how accurate are their analog scales?