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Good for you. Others have chosen their way of lifestyle differently and mine includes weekly cheat meals.

Thanks, completely understand where you're coming from. That's why I prefaced in my response that its definitely not an easy task balancing the two and I've seen many suffer trying to.

What's being extreme to you? Just curious not debating/arguing against you. Of course one area will lack slightly but training for a 1/2 is a whole different avenue than if she said a full. Full training and lifting, no that would definitely be extreme.

Lift seriously and done 2 1/2's. It's honestly not easy to balance the 2 but it can be done. I found MY perfect balance with my second 1/2 by only running 3 days a week, no more and with more of a focus on lifting. You need to ensure you're eating enough and not at too large of a deficit. You will definitely need more…

Also a daily ice cream eater. Except today. Today is for s'mores.

It's a situation you can never judge or say what you'll do until you lived it. Plus the dynamics of the incident do come into play.

It's really not. Check it out, it's smaller than most coolers out there. http://isolatorfitness.com/6-pack-bags/ And no I don't sell them, it just made my life stress free and now I won't murder coworkers. ;) Having someone steal my meals out of the fridge will just about drive anyone to commit a crime.

I ❤ you. Every bit of this. Edit to add: People need to stop focusing on what gives the fastest results. Things don't happen overnight!

While my shake is just water and whey, you know you could pack the shake in a lunch cooler???? I have a 6 meal bag that has insulated drink holders on the side for this very reason.

For myself, short runs were about timing. I didn't avoid anything. However when training for my 2 1/2's, I learned for my long runs of 8+ miles that high fiber and dairy the day before and day of were a no go. No No No. Unless you enjoy debilitating stomach pains and spending the rest of your day in the bathroom. :(

I have to get up at 4:00 am to get ready, eat something small and drive the 30 min commute to my gym which is 5 mins from work, start at 7 am. Here's what I do: Preworkout breakfast of oatmeal, bacon and coffee. Post workout shake on way to work. Next meal which is my morning snack is about 90 mins later and it's usually…

Then go away. :)

I've always loved the Cheeseburger Macoroni so I was excited when I found this recipe on Pinterest. I use whole wheat penne and its so easy and very delicious. I also don't make it with cornstarch as its not needed and rather not use it. Ingredients: 1lb lean ground beef (I used 96/4) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons…

Everyone is different and many have acheived abs without those rules.

Well that's a healthy approach/attitude. No. As others have mentioned its a pretty basic maintenance number for most, you'll be fine but be better if you found a more realistic calorie goal. Exercising more just to make up for eating more is a very negative attitude to have and is not healthy. One bad day will not undo…

I learned and conquered pull-ups by actually attempting them and doing negatives. I hardly do/did lat pull downs, maybe once every 3-4 weeks in my rotation.

At first I just did lower weights bc I was running so much preparing for my first 1/2. Then 12 weeks out from my race I stopped my leg workouts all together bc I thought it interfered with my running progress. Big mistake, huge! That resulted in an IT injury and poor hip flexors. Started to train legs about 6 weeks after…

I'm not familar with pescatarian but the idea above is a great one. I usually just have powder on the go but this sounds like it could help you meet your macros and be filling.

This. I have started lifting at 5:30 am and I'm loving it. However I can't lift on an empty stomach so my go to is bowl of oatmeal and some bacon then I have a good post workout meal before work.

If you can meet your macros with food then there is no need. I usually don't have a shake on my rest days bc I can meet my goal on food alone.

Nope, I focus on my weak by hitting legs twice a week. They're getting there, was able to squat 140 this week so they are definitely improving.

It takes time and dedication. It won't happen in 90 days like many promise, it can take awhile but don't give up. Your eating is going to play in here too and not sure how large of a deficit you have, but bigger is not better when you want to body recomp.

To each their own on this but I cut out alcohol. I'm not a huge believer in drinking empty calories, drinking lead me to want to eat junk and I hate how I felt the next day. It's not an issue with me and I don't have a problem with social events and not drinking. People don't like it, I could care less. I don't need…

I like you. :) Yes, I only state what I've actually lifted for reps.

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Legs. Running actually made my legs weaker and I'm trying to get my strentgh back. My upper body is far more superior than any other part. I have no issues with OHP, Bench or unassisted pull-ups.

No reason for it to be frowned upon, it is what works for you! :) I have hypoglycemia and digestive issues so small frequent meals work best for me.

Don't stress and I suggest C25K as well. Do the CR for fun as that's what it is and honestly I've never really seen someone fully run it. Once you finish the program run a true 5K race to test your progress.

Did 7p-7a for 4 yrs and I still followed with the 12a-11:59p logging. I found it best to eat before I left work around 4 am, hit the gym then home to bed. I can't eat right before I sleep so no eating when I got home. On this shift I could never get a full 6-8hrs of sleep bc I usually did back to backs or if I was off that…

I agree with The Rite and Insidious. However I'm not sure how you're bored with Sinister; I don't know what it was but that movie got to me. :/