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I'm not sure I follow, but I think there is something wrong with your math somewhere. If those 7 days average out to 1200 cals, it doesn't matter what order you do them in... the average will always be the same. Sunday: 600 Monday: 1500 Tuesday: 900 Wednesday: 1500 Thursday: 900 Friday: 1800 Saturday: 1200 total -- 8400…

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Agreed... more volume, generally at a slower pace/lower intensity.

I've got this thing at the end of my right arm... it's got 5, I'm not even sure what to call them... fingers, I guess, that I can wrap around the phone to keep it secure. It's worked really well for the last several years. I've got a spare one on the end of my left arm, but so far I haven't needed it.

So if I'm reading this right, you've been doing this once a week for 4 weeks, the last 3 weeks have shown the trend in question, correct? IMO, 4 data points, each of which varies by .1% is not significant enough to worry about, especially given the questionable accuracy of those home devices. Keep tracking things, but IMO,…

How long have you been monitoring your body fat/muscle percentages? How long have you been seeing this trend (losing muscle/gaining fat)?

Agreed. Personally, I record my weight every day so I can watch the trends/averages rather than getting hung up on a specific number for any length of time, but my official MFP weigh-in days are Monday and Friday.

Exactly. Unless you're prepping for a show and working with a coach, it's all personal preference. Cut for as long as you want to cut, bulk for as long as you want to bulk. It doesn't have to be any more complicated than that. If you're one of those people who need more definite goals/numbers to work towards, then pick a…

I had the same question, but now I understand what you're asking. I think some common sense comes into play here, so here's how I think about it* You're not going to be eating like this for ever... I doubt doing it for a short stretch of time (what are we talking about, 6 months maybe) will make much difference in the big…

I basically do what you did... scan through several entries and pick one that is on the higher end of what seems like the normal range. I'll also default to chain restaurant entries as they tend to be higher in cals because of all the add-ins (butters, sauces, etc). Like you said, it's just a guestimate, so I always try to…

While I don't disagree, I think it's important to be clear about one's goals. If someone wanted to train maximally for something (i.e. see the most efficient/effective progress), then yes... doing anything outside that activity will be detrimental. But most people don't fall into that category. Most people have several…

Agreed. And just to emphasize - 1) recovery is really important. 2) doing and progressing in all 3 (dieting, running, weight raining) will be REALLY hard. I suggest picking 2 to focus on.

Yes, there are a variety of different types of tires suited for different needs. I'd suggest talking to your local bike shop as they are probably pretty well versed in what tires work best in your area. If you don't' want to go that route, look for a tire with a heavier casing, kevlar, and/or puncture resistant tubes…

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Welcome to MFP, where the only right answer is to eat a little less and to do Strong Lifts.

IME, 50 miles into a race almost anything tastes good.

Agree with the first part. Building muscles AND losing fat is tricky and requires a lot of fine tuning and patience. Then some more patience. Most, though not all, are better served focusing on one at a time.

agreed

No, sorry... my off-pavement rides need full-on knobby tires.

I've got Conti GP4000s on my tri bike and Michelin Lithion 2s on my road bike. I've been very happy with both. Though truthfully, I've had pretty good luck with most tires I've used. The only tire I've ever been unhappy with are Schwalbes (both the road and mountain tires)... most recently the Luganos.

A couple of things come to mind... 1 - If you are anything like many of us, you are probably more sensitive to those types of comments than the average person. Be aware of that and realize that it's probably more about how you take a comment than how that comment was meant. 2 - The average person knows very little about…

This is what I've always done in the past, but I've been giving lined shorts another try recently as I want to find something cooler/more comfortable for the really hot summer runs.

or their watches.

Chafing. Definitely chafing.

They all have benefit, but I wouldn't say anyone is inherently better than any other. Find one or two that you like and go with them, or use a different one each time, it's really your call. Keep your eating/intake in check and the weight will come off regardless of the workout.

FWIW, you don't *have* to eat in the morning. But to your question... anything specific you are looking to get out of it? Meal replacement, at least to me, suggests higher cals and more balanced macros than does a simple protein shake. My breakfast shake of choice is vanilla ice cream, vanilla protein powder, and orange…

Keep in mind that many foods don't include potassium info on the label, so you're likely getting more than you think.

Everyone reacts differently to the stims in pre-workouts... the only way to know is to try them for yourself. If you're worried about it, start with a half dose and see how you do.

Nice!