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Do you have to send it back to the manufacturer, or do you think a mountaineering store or somewhere like REI could do it? I tried to change the battery in my Timex Ironman HRM once (the wristwatch part, not the strap--the strap one was an easy replacement) despite it being contraindicated. It never worked again, but…

I have a hard time sitting still, too. Rest days for me involve yoga (not vinyasa) or a leisurely walk.

For fueling I'm partial to Clif Shot Bloks (cherry is my favorite flavor)--I start eating one block at 60 minutes in and then one every 15 minutes after--I'm kind of regimented like that... I was using a hand-strap bottle for half marathons because I can't stand running with a dry mouth/lips--I also wash the Shot Bloks…

On Fourth of July I was beaten out in my age group by a woman dressed in red, white, and blue sparkly spandex with deely-boppers on her head. That should never have happened. :)

Lots of good advice... One thing not mentioned--maybe the elephant in the room? Your dog probably will not be able to keep up with you for marathon training in under 16 weeks. That's not to say that he can't go on any of your runs--but he shouldn't be going on all of your runs, especially the longer ones. Don't be afraid…

A "bone healing" diet is actually a thing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5804294/

Considering personal training is usually $60-$75 per session, it's really not *that* expensive for 2x per week in addition to the membership... But $800/month is rent or a house payment in some areas of the US! (Not where I live--I'm in Boston... everything is expensive here, too.)

They're probably fat deposits being held in place by connective tissue. You didn't feel them before because there was more fat all around them, holding them in place. Just as you may not lose weight consistently from your thighs versus your stomach versus your arms, even in those localized areas you won't lose all of the…

I've had luck with a chiropractor, but I'm also really lucky because my chiropractor and physical therapist are in the same practice/same office so my care is integrated.

You are probably underestimating calories in and overestimating calories out. Are you tracking your food--even your cheat days? How are you estimating your calories burned during exercise?

Ask and you shall receive: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-france/this-is-what-you-have-to-eat-to-compete-in-the-tour-de-france-182775

and with that weight goal his body would have to be ridiculously undeveloped in order to build/maintain the thigh/leg muscles necessary for climbing...

Wasn't disagreeing with you. Was trying to point out to OP that his weight goal, at his height, probably won't lead to the results he's seeking. And it is very rare to consistently achieve personal bests as related to athletics like cycling or running while on a severe cut.

Most of the current big-name riders (Cavendish, Froome, Sagan) weigh more than 60 kg--but that's because most of them are taller than 5'9" (longer levers/physics/and all of that). Most of them are in the 20-ish BMI range. But I don't doubt that there are other riders on the tour who are shorter or have different body…

Except mfp really isn't specific advice to individuals based on their personal circumstances... It's an internet forum with a wide range of users, with a wide range of personal experiences, and a wide range of capabilities (intellectual or otherwise). Speaking in the generalities of BMI is enough for plenty of the users…

Many of them are tiptoeing around the bottom end according to this... https://www.topendsports.com/events/summer/science/gymnastics-all-round.htm

And the usual complaint is that athletes are on the high side of BMI/overweight/obese if you don't take into account composition. Outside of woman's gymnastics and maybe figure skating I can't think of any other athletic sports where the low end of the BMI scale is an athletic advantage.

Your body isn't static, it's dynamic, and there are processes going on 24/7. You eat, your body metabolizes what you ate, you use the restroom--all of this has a bearing on your weight at the given time. Have you ever looked at the instantaneous mpg while driving in your car? Sure, your car may average 24 mpg, but…

What does your doctor or physical therapist tell you to do?

I would be much more inclined to trying to lower my A1C through weight loss, diet, and exercise over taking a (possibly unneccessary) medication.

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Is there a Homewood Suites nearby? Not super posh, but they have nice little kitchenettes (2 burner stove, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher) AND (smallish) gyms! More time to cook and workout if you have a shorter commute!

Is it maybe your VMO muscle? Especially if you are predominantly right-sided (right-handed, right-legged) it may be more developed than on the left side, or if you have had an injury on the left side that one may be more atrophied (mine are still uneven after having left knee surgery 2 years ago).

If you're "too tired" to work out at 20 years old, then you probably aren't eating enough. Eat a little more. And for exercise? Even going for a 30 minute walk is enough sometimes.

Oils or nuts in it might have gone a bit rancid, but other than some gastrointestinal distress you'll probably be fine. If it's any consolation I had almond milk with my breakfast that said "Enjoy by 23 February 2018". It was fine. You won't see me trying that with cow's milk!

With only 10 lbs to lose, he *should* choose the conservative 0.5 lbs per week...

Cotton does not wick the moisture away from your skin. You may end up with chafing.

I buy Siggi's brand--it's lower in sugar than a lot of other brands. It doesn't come in the little 6-packs but it does come in tubes...

Wear good shoes that fit your running style. Add distance gradually--usually no more than 10% of your distance per week. Vary your runs--some road, some track, some treadmill. To keep "balanced" go both directions on your track runs and pay attention to which way the road or the sidewalk crowns/slopes. Stretch or do…

I have a Garmin Fenix 5S that I love--it has modes for all of the sports that I enjoy (running/alpine skiing/XC skiing/hiking/swimming/cycling/triathlon). I do not wear a chest strap when I am doing my swim training--it's not that important for me to have HRM info for those workouts. I don't wear my Garmin all day--even…