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Protein shakes will help, but I'd also recommend trying to incorporate more sources into your regular meals (e.g. chicken, fish, eggs, greek yogurt, cottage cheese). There are a few different guidelines out there for how to determine how much you should be getting in. I aim for 30% of my daily calorie intake. At 1600…

I'm about to get back into it since I'm going to start training for a sprint triathlon taking place in July. I was a (mediocre) swimmer in high school, but I've got a lot more upper body strength than I had back then, so I'm excited to see how things go when I get back in the pool. Does anyone else swim with a waterproof…

Doing the cardio before may be fatiguing you so that your weight workout isn't as effective in building muscle. You won't be able to lift as much weight or do as many reps. Try switching them around. Also, make sure you are getting enough protein. You probably need more than you think.

This actually happened to me this weekend. I was waiting for a bench that was about to open and a thinner guy who was also waiting asked if I needed a spotter. I said no, not to start, warmed up with the bar and then jumped up to 85. I swapped out the weights and was loading on 25's for my 95lb set and he said "Are you…

Make sure you're eating enough before your workouts. I generally need to have about 200 cals about 2 hours prior or I can get shaky. I work out in the evenings after 10+ hour days at work, so I usually have something like a greek yogurt with granola about 2 hours before I'm scheduled to work out. For a quick fix if I know…

I work out in the evenings after work (around 7pm after working a 10 hour day). I try to eat something with a balance of protein and carbs about 2 hrs prior -- greek yogurt with a piece of fruit, granola, or nuts, or beef or chicken jerky with veggies. Usually around 200-250 calories. I also keep Target's Simply Balanced…

The plank to pike and plank abduction/adduction are both killer.

Another vote for Old Navy compression capris/leggings. They have caused me much less grief than any other pair of workout pants/capris/leggings I own. I started at ~195, down to 175 now. I'm shocked that I can still wear the capris I was wearing 20 lbs ago and they don't fall down! (Though I will be trying the next size…

I'm 30, and have lost just over 20 lbs since August. I'm hoping to lose another 15 or so (final goal weight TBD), but the final number doesn't matter as much because I'm more concerned with how I feel. I probably could have lost more weight in the last few months, but, like you, I have moments where I want to indulge with…

Bench pressed 100 lbs for 3 reps today! (After 85x10, 90x8, 95x6). A new PR for me!

Another vote for Optimum Nutrition. Readily available (on amazon and major supplement stores), doesn't taste like chalk, and mixes well. I use the Natural Whey, Vanilla flavor. Very good blended with almond milk and ice (maybe with fruit, or PB2), but also decent when mixed with water in a blender bottle after workouts.

I recommend spending a little more than the $15 you’d spend on a Veggetti and pick up a Paderno spiralizer from Amazon. The 3-blade is about $35 and the 4-blade is about $50 (the 4-blade is worth it in my opinion, because it creates less waste and includes an angel-hair blade). You can use it for zucchini, and tons of…

30 years old here. My initial goal was to lose 30 lbs, which is a little more than your original post is looking for, but I think the habits and practices are the same, since 30 lbs is not the same as trying to lose 50, 100+. I've lost about 20 lbs in the last 3 1/2 months (195-175 -- I'm 5'8") and would like to lose…

Last night I completed 45x10, 75x8, 90x4 Hoping to hit 100 soon :)

Champion C9 active seamless hipsters from Target are the best I've tried, by far. They are super comfortable and don't ride up while running. They also have boyshort and thong options, but I haven't tried them.

I generally follow a 40/30/30 plan, and also have a very busy career and schedule. This month I've had a lot of after-work and social events, which can throw off my typical meal plan, but here's what I typically do during the week: Breakfast: Over the weekends I make a batch of "egg muffins" using a silicone muffin pan.…

Use Chipotle's nutrition calculator before you go: http://www.chipotle.com/en-us/menu/nutrition_calculator/nutrition_calculator.aspx Cals in the burrito bowls can add up quickly!

As others have said, careful with energy/protein/granola bars. Many are very calorie dense (e.g. a Clif bar is about 250 cals, with ~20g of sugar!) I keep the following in my desk: Almonds (Blue Diamond Salted Caramel or Toasted Coconut are AMAZING) Jerky (I like Simply Snackin’ dried meat. Beef or Chicken with fruits…

I use a neoprene arm band for my phone, but I've found that it annoys me less and is more accessible if I wrap the arm band around my forearm instead of my upper arm. If I need to take a photo, I just take off the band and slip the phone out of the neoprene sleeve enough to expose the rear camera.

I LOVE my Brooks PureFlow 2s and PureCadence 2s. They're last year's models but that means they are also on super clearance. I am tempted to buy another pair or two while they are so cheap to stash in my closet until my current pairs wear out.…

Welcome! I live in Milwaukee -- I can't wait for this winter weather to finally be over so that I can get out and go running or biking outside. I've been craving a run by the lake for months.

I should add that both BMR and TDEE can be determined here: http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/ (input your measurements and you'll get both your BMR and TDEE)

There are two measurements you want to look at: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): BMR is an estimate based on your stats of how many calories you burn in a given day just, living. In other words, not including your exercise or daily activities. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure): TDEE is an estimate based on your activity…

One day won't kill you. I had a bad day yesterday too -- too many snacks (the cals in healthy snacks add up too!) and two beers in a social setting, plus a takeout naked burrito from qdoba that was a little calorie-heavy. I also don't make it to the gym on Tuesdays because of said social commitment, which is a routine…

I have to wash my hair every day. It's a grease bomb if i don't, and I work in a professional office setting, so I can't use hats, wraps, lazy ponytails, etc. to disguise an in-between day. I do try to use sulfate free shampoos, alternating with shampoo that's probably a little harsher on days it's feeling extra greasy or…

Second for the Grid. Worth every penny.

avocado sweet potatoes squash there are lots of others -- just google high potassium foods

I turn 30 in 25 days. Lets do this!

Salsa! The Mexican grocery I shop at (because they've got amazing prices on produce and an awesome selection) makes all kinds of house-made fresh salsas. They have an amazing, spicy tomatillo salsa that is one of my favorite things to use as dressing.

Dry roasted edamame (Seapoint Farms brand -- they have flavored options too, like wasabi). 130 cal, 4g fat, and 14g protein in a 1/4 cup serving