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I just bought a Link on ebay for $90...hope it helps clear things up. I probably won't wear it everyday, but it will be nice to get a real idea of what I burn. Plus, this way I can get a memebership for however long I want, and if I don't need it after a while I can resell it :) So, thanks for the tip on checking ebay!!

It's amazing the difference in runs when you're fueled properly. I seriously wonder how I got through 2 halfs eating as little as I did- guess that's why I wasn't breaking any speed records! Good luck!

Find something similar in the database (or google for nutrition info from like cheesecake factory) and move on :) It probably wasn't 25000000 calories, so don't stress!

I think you're definitely at least at strenuous, maybe even the one above that (7+hrs/week) since you have an active job as well. It's definitely difficult to determine which level I choose- I'm always questioning mine as well!

You can look at mine too, I'm at 2100. it's definitely nothing special but I try to keep it all healthy :)

I just Upped mine to 2100 almost 3 weeks ago- feel free to add me :)

Change your TDEE to reflect your true activity level - which is probably moderately active. You then do not need to worry about tracking/eating back your exercise calories(unless you have a day where you think you burn enough to take you below BMR). This is probably best for you since you don't have a HRM.

Are those the tdee values for your goal weight? I would set yourself as very active, and as long as you're not netting below your BMR then it should be the right amount for you. If you find that you have to eat back more to net above BMR, then you can bump up to the next activity level :)

I started CLX after Insanity as well and love it, especially as I haven't done much with weights before. Instead of her cardio workouts, I've been running - but now I'm going to mix in the Plyo and Cardio Circuit Insanity workouts as well (only for 6 weeks until my next half training starts, because otherwise that is a…

Not sure if one way is better than the other- but I go by my macro percentages more than the range given..so I might be a little over on one, or under on the other - but I try to stay as close to 40/30/30 as possible (which in turn, will keep you at least close to the given range). I think you can still keep the pasta, but…

It really depends on what you can handle before a workout. There of course are better options, but for me what works is a Clif bar (or similar) 45mins before a workout. Otherwise I get an upset stomach and it hinders my workout. Just account for what others have said about the carbs/sugars and experiment :)

You have really similar stats to me - I'm 5'6" (.5"!) and currently 158 (I've been stuck between 162-158 for a year!). I upped my calories to 2100 about 2 weeks ago and was lucky in that I haven't gained anything so far - I actually lost a pound. My diary is public so feel free to check it out- there's nothing too…

You look amazing! Congrats!

I had been stuck at the same weight for about a year. I tracked everything, worked out 6 days a week, etc. Like you, I was always tired, which didn't make sense because I get 7-8 hours of sleep everyday. I also started having terrible headaches. I was considering going in to get my thyroid checked, when I read about people…

It depends on how much of everything you want in it (protein, carbs, etc) but for me taste was a huge issue. I use Click mocha protein powder. On it's own, it's only got about 12g of protein, but I mix it with milk and end up with about 30g. I usually blend it with ice and make it like a frapp :) I don't rely on protein…

Yes, the mental aspect is a huge part of why it's always so hard for me to restart running after a break! I have run the numbers, and my BMR is 1520-1530 depending on the calculator. The scooby site recommends about 2200 calories with 5-6 hrs of exercise (15% cut), fat2fit says the same for moderately active. For…

I totally agree that everyone needs a break. My last half was in March, I took 2 weeks off completely from everything. I then went back to weights 3 days/week and jogging 2-3 days. So I guess this could be considered a new training cycle (for the beach!). I'm wondering how much more I should be eating because I'm assuming…

Ohhh, ok yes, with 2 rest says it would be getting made up. However since I'm bumping up to 6 days a week for the next 6weeks, I think the original plan probably is better. Thanks so much! I hope this works- I feel like I have tried everything and have gotten nowhere in a year!

My estimated body fat is 22-25% (calipers and online calculators), hourwise I workout about 7.5-8hrs/week. If I set MFP as you suggest, it has me eating 1990, but if I don't ever eat exercise calories I would be below my BMR most days, which is not a good idea, correct?...I guess that is where I get confused.

Last week I upped my calories to 2000/day, a little more if I needed to get up to my BMR due to a workout (a couple days I did struggle to eat that much, though previously I had only been eating 1400-1700 gross most days). On Fat 2 Fit, my numbers are as follows: BMR - 1530 (I am 5'6", 26yrs old, and currently 158lbs)…

I wish I had cast-iron legs! I run half marathons, but slowly..working on speedwork now for the next one. Though calipers are not the best means of measuring body fat, they came with my purchase of Chalene Xtreme, and off those my body fat is between 22-24. I definitely have a belly and am looking to get more muscle…