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One point is that the definition of organic is arbitrary; however, it has to meet certain standards (https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic/labeling) to be labeled as USDA organic.

I find this interesting because I walk my dogs 6-7 days/week and never had an issue with it counting steps when walking them. I even did the route without the dogs to double-check and the readings were within 50 steps of one another. I found another solution to get steps counted when doing things where my arms are…

Just for clarification, you break your muscles down in the gym and build them up when you are resting. However, 48 hrs between working muscle groups should be fine especially if they are sore. I wouldn't go full tilt on a tricep workout today since they are sore, but some light weight work should help with the DOMS.

The email states that it will only count activities that are "10 minutes or more" not in 10 minute blocks as I think you are assuming. Therefore, yes your 9 minute hike may not get counted, but you will get 29 minutes of active time for your 5K example since it is over 10 minutes. It never said anything about altering how…

I run 3-4 days a week, other days I do nothing. Each one of those running days varies in distance/duration/etc. One long run day per week (6-10 miles) and the others are 3-5 with intervals.

I pay annually and have a YMCA membership for my family, so we have other benefits than just the gym portion. Plus, it gets insanely hot and sometimes rainy/stormy in the Midwest in the spring/summer, so it's good to have that option to go to the gym.

I'd say shoot for a more reasonable goal in 2015 and keep the marathon for 2016. I did my first half marathon in June 2014. I started training for it in February following a training program. At the point when I started training in February I was running about 3-4 miles, 3x/week. I finished the half at a pace of 9:57…

Bioaccumulation of any toxins occurs in types (farm raised or wild ) fish. This is one of the reason's doctors recommend pregnant women avoid certain fish because of mercury levels in wild caught fish. As a rule, if it's not peer-reviewed, I never trust the results of 'studies'. However, based upon my own experience with…

I use my FitBit for calories and distance and it seems pretty close, probably over estimates the calories burned by 5%. . I measured it against the treadmill with regards to distance and they were basically identical.

1 scoop of protein and a banana 1.5 hrs before running

I use Optimum Nutrition's Fitness Fiber as a supplement. It mixes well in anything from protein shakes, yogurt, oatmeal, coffee, water, etc. One teaspoon has 10 calories and 5 grams of fiber.

Extra Crunchy Skippy

Food scale definitely. It really helps you gauge what serving sizes are. The Fitbit is a matter of preference. I have one and love it, but I know some don't see the point behind them. I'm kind of a numbers nerd, so I love the Fitbit because it adds another dimension of numbers to my weight loss.

You are probably under estimating your food then. I noticed when I started using a food scale it helped me get an accurate picture of what a 'serving' of something is from broccoli to burgers.

Have you varied your training schedule? Varied your reps/weight? Changed up to new exercises? Tried dropsets/superset/etc.?

Do you have a sporting goods store near you such as a Dicks? You may want to go there to see how they feel to gauge your starting point.

Muscle soreness - ice/heat, stretching, ibuprofen (or your preferred pain reducer) and light exercise. Joint/tendon/ligament pain - see your doctor

Try bodybuilding.com. They have lots of reviews/brands/flavors and trial sizes (5-10 servings) so you can try a few kinds to see which one you like. Optimum Nutrition is good, I also like MusclePharm Combat Powder. The latter is creamier since it has a tiny bit more fat.

Anything that puts you in a calorie surplus.

I mix in one scoop of protein powder (~130 calories, 24 g protein) with oatmeal occasionally and it adds good flavor and substance without adding a lot of calories.

I'd go with the chicken or steak bowl or salad. Go easy on the cheese, no sour cream and load up on some black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. That's what I do when I hit one of these places and walk away feeling full. Sometimes I even ask for double meat if I want the additional protein.

I suggest finding a locally-owned running store and going to see them. My wife went to one and they watched the way she ran, etc. and worked with her to find a shoe that works best for her. She loves the shoes she found. That being said, I'm a big fan of Asics. Particularly the Gel Venture 4, but that's me.

There are forums for each on MFP. You may want to post your question in each and see the responses. I have a FitBit Flex and can tell you about that, but that's the only one I have experience with.

How far below your target are you? If you are 20-30 grams below your target, try adding in small amounts of things throughout the day such as a couple extra egg whites with breakfast, a bit more chicken/beef with lunch or an extra glass of milk with dinner.

There's a big difference in your face and upper arms, but if you want to use photos to monitor your progress (which I think is a great way since it's hard for us to see the changes when we see ourselves every day), you should use the same outfit in the same poses.

Full-fat everything (cheese, yogurt, etc.), nut butters, avocado, nuts.

Maybe you aren't the workout at home type. I know I am not. I like to go to the gym where that is my reason for being there, to work out. Any time I have tried to workout at home, I've failed because I find too many other things to do. Planning has been huge for myself. Just plan the time to workout and make that time all…

Realize several things: 1) At one point in time, we were all 'new' to the gym, 2) 99% of the people there are NOT paying attention to you, they are wrapped up in their own workouts, and 3) everyone paid their membership, so they have equal rights to all the equipment. I had a similar moment today at work. I decided that I…

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users I'm a member and it offers some info. However, that said, I have a FitBit and here is what I do. I set MFP to be 'sedentary' to provide the bare minimum calories for the day for me. Then I let my FitBit add in any extra due to walking, running, etc. I'm a male,…

This week I've had a 4 oz hamburger, 100 g of broccoli, 1/2 cup of black beans, and 100 g of blackberries. I usually keep the standard 4-6 oz of lean meat, at least 100 g of vegetable, 1 serving of carbs (sweet potato, brown rice, etc.), and 100 g of fruit.