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With a goal of just 60g, most anything with protein will be a meaningful source for you. A glass of skim milk and a few slices of deli ham would have a good cals:macros ratio.

Mostly race season. Didn't lift much last summer/fall while I was racing, and have been slow getting back into lifting this off season (for a variety of reasons).

If you're running a lot, spend the money (whatever that is, could be $75, could be $175) and get ones that fit you well.

Shoes are highly individual. That previous poster mentioned liking cushion. I do not. Don't go by recommendations, go by what fits well. That's all you need to know. You can't really research this, you have to try them on.

First priority should be that you can afford them (this is not the same as them being cheap(er)). Second priority is fit and feel. That's pretty much the end of the discussion. I guess a tie breaker could be looks.

We need a more complete thought from you. Your question is too vague.

Will the weight of the shoe impact your times... is that what you're asking? That's probably the last thing you should be concerned about. But assuming that is your question, the answer is yes. But not in any meaningful, significant, or measurable way.

Last winter, when things were clicking for me with the bench - https://www.instagram.com/p/0kaM60o8eh/

I don't get it. Um, pass, I guess *confused*

Probably some of both, but also likely that it was mostly the extra cals.

Good stuff, thanks. The cals burned is a bit higher than I expected, but the afterburn isn't surprising. It's not the holy grail magazines and fitness stars would have you believe.

I think that's a good mindset. I also think it's good to keep things simple. Pick a calorie intake goal that is reasonable for your age/weight/activity level and start with that. Don't worry about eating back or the odd day that is unusually active or inactive... just go with it and see how that serves you over a longer…

Only for my grammar/spelling.

Generally speaking, keep the weight the same/high, but reduce volume as needed based on cals/energy levels.

IMO, the only real benefit to the vivosmart is the fact that you can get notifications from your phone... there is NO training/health benefit to it over other similar trackers.

Routine is hard with kids, especially if you find yourself fitting in workouts around their schedule. When my kids schedules are busy and finding time to workout is hard, I usually make time. For me, that means I usually get up early for a workout before they wake up. I also find that I need to manage my time better... get…

IME, they don't matter until they do. And when they do, the wrong shoes can be a real problem. Some people can get away with not being fitted - either they don't run enough for shoes to really matter, they are very typical in their stride/gait/foot so basic shoes are OK, they get lucky and get shoes that fit them well,…

IMO, FWIW... I think there is some merit to it, but I think that merit has a lot of context that often gets left out. * The benefits won't outweigh a crappy diet * The benefits won't outweigh sloppy cals/macros * The benefits won't outweigh a bad lifting program * The benefits won't outweigh insufficient effort during your…

following along. different goals, but similar situation. I still want results/progress, still think I'm 20, but I feel 40 and working around some issues.

The only thing I really need is a proper change of clothes. Beyond that, I don't really need anything. I'm coordinated enough to be able to run and carry my phone/keys if needed, and while music is nice when I lift, it doesn't have any direct impact on my workout. I typically keep my garmin & chest strap in my bag. During…

2lbs ground beef 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 1 onion 1 habenero pepper 6 cloves garlic 46oz hot and spicy V8 3 cans kidney and/or chili beans 12 oz beer (I like a porter, but have used stouts as well) 1 dark chocolate candy bar brown the ground beef. Chop the veggies. Throw everything into a stock pot and let it simmer.…

That's what I was thinking. There are plenty of aps/widgets (both for your phone and for the computer), or you could use a simple egg timer or stop watch or any number of other gadgets that you could setup to remind you every 30 minutes or whatever to take a swig.

That's what I do.

TRUTH! What you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat will vary person to person. Go buy a few different ones (different brands, different flavors, some with caffeine, some without... gels, blocks, chews, etc) and see how you like them. On a related note - water and gels/blocks are NOT the same thing and SHOULD NOT be…

No worries.

So that bolded section is really the crux of the issue/question, huh?

I think you're making a lot of assumptions and/or missing a lot of context. You're doing something, it's just harder than it used to be. You see pregnant people walking out of the gym... do you assume it's not harder for them, as well? Do you think they are doing the same exercises at the same intensities they were before?

Sorry, maybe I should have directed my comments more clearly. The first was directed at the op. The second was at the folks arguing about the merits of medicine/doctors/etc.

I have 2 kids, actually... which means I'm speaking from experience. Thanks for playing, though.

There are lots of "answers"... that's just mine.