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The truth of the matter is... we substantially improve our overall morbidity and mortality rates by exercising more, not less. Short of running head first into a bus, NOT exercising is the fastest way to an early death. That's what people really need to fear most - early death from being *too* damn sedentary. So maybe we…

It sounds like you're quickly adapting to your current workout load. This is a good thing. But yeah... you'll probably have to up your fitness game. You're 27, so your max capacity for "work" should be pretty darn high. I'm a decade older and the workouts you listed wouldn't do much for me, either. Just being honest. I…

SOOOOO, the veggies instead of DD were a HIT!!!! Lots of chuckles at first. And then everybody gobbled them up faster than the cookies & homemade cupcakes next to them. The box was over-stuffed with juicy grape tomatoes, sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, baby carrots, the sweetest little baby cucumbers, and a big ol' dish…

I take it he's not a big fan o' chocolate. I'd be half tempted to dip several of his personal possessions in chocolate. Keys, bank cards, glasses/sunglasses, toothbrush.. and put them in a chocolate box wrapped with a bow.

You, you....<sputters> You contaminate chocolate?!?!? Blasphemy!!!

It gets easier with time. I personally believe your intake capacity adjusts over time. I can't handle the big meals I used to eat when I was much heavier. I'd much rather eat smaller meals throughout the day. I noticed if I eat less carbs and more proteins and fats, I feel satisfied longer. Less late night hunger, too. I'm…

Bwahahaha... So cheap, so effective. That's awesome!

The workers at DD thought it was hilarious. T'was hard walking out of there without any actual donuts. Dear lord, they had frosted donuts with Peeps nested in the center for Easter! Managed to get outta there with the empty box and a small non-fat latte... and my self-control barely hanging on by a thread.

I got a large empty box from Dunkin' Donuts. I'm going to fill it with raw veggies & low fat dip. It's for my voracious coworkers.

Yes. And I've lost 100 lbs doing so. (265 ---->165lb)

THANKS! :flowerforyou:

Okay. 1200 cals/day with your level of exercise is simply too low. I'm guessing you already have a sinking suspicion this is the case. I'm female, 37, 5'6, 165lb, exercise intensely between 5-8 hrs a week currently, and I'm losing weight consuming 1600-1700 cals/day. I use the TDEE method and aim for a 40/30/30 balance of…

Low Carb Italian Bake (I have no idea if this works, but it sounds good!) http://www.food.com/recipe/low-carb-italian-bake-208050 Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions (can serve on own or over low-carb spaghetti or penne) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/italian-sausage-peppers-and-onions/ Italian Antipasta Platter (basically…

I accept that some weeks are better or worse than others. I also give myself permission to have a down week. (Heck, it's even encouraged in some sports training periodization plans.) I guess the trick is to never give up completely. On the flip side, you don't want to run yourself into the ground, either. Accept this down…

Nothing like a new Aoki ultra-mix waiting for you on your next run! I can't believe he gives that away for free!

Ya know, tgmichelleee, that's not a bad playlist ya got there. I may need to do some downloading tonight!

Any chance you can suggest having a nice sit-down lunch at <non-mall restaurant X that has options for both of you> and then suggest going to the mall afterwards? If the food court's selection is the majority of the problem, then try to remove it from your equation. It's just a thought. It's even more gracious & appealing…

The Vaya is a great bike - and it's so versatile, and it will last forever! Might be something worth saving for... When I find a bike I really like, I start saving... If you can eek out $100 in savings a month, you could get there in a little over a year. I don't know your situation, but I started bike commuting to work…

Ha! Sand is soft. Gravel not so much! If you can stay upright on gravel with a skinny tire bike, a tip of the helmet to you! I've also watched a small handful of very skilled riders take their 'cross bikes out on rough singletrack - but that's just showing off!

FYI: Steve Aoki has a free hour-long podcast called "Aoki's House". I subscribe on iTunes, but it's available through other podcast websites, too. It's rather awesome - like having him as your personal workout DJ!

That Groove Armada song needs a fresh remix... All I can say is thank goodness this song was released in the pre-twerk era. Sing it with me... "I see you Miley, shakin' that aaaaaaaaaazzzzz....."

Oh, luckily my dog gets more walks than just with me! My BF also walks our dog. Sometimes we alternate, and sometimes we all walk together. We also do a lot of playing in the yard. My golden just recently got her own FitBit-like pedometer (called a Whistle), so we are working on increasing her activity even more! Poor girl…

My current go-to song is "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. I'm sure I'll sicken of it eventually, but... Can't. Stop. Playing. It. I'm in a weird pop mood lately. Tonight's workout playlist included Rihanna's "Where Have You Been?, "Please Don't Stop The Music" and "Only Girl (In the World)", Maroon 5's "Lucky Strike" and…

My winter schedule: 3-4 days/week: 1+ hr walk with the dog Tues/Thur/Sat: 45 min spin class & 30 min weights Sun: 90 min Bikram (hot) yoga Sat or Sun: If lucky, 1-2 hr bike ride outdoors (15-30mi) or 5K run outdoors My summer schedule: 3-4 days/week: 1+ hr walk with the dog 2 other weekdays: Bike commute to work (90-100…

Correct his form, in bed. That should do the trick. In all seriousness, sometimes you just have to tune bossy/critical people out - for your own sanity. You can't control them, only yourself. You know how you feel, you know what you are doing... and unless you asked for his advice/guidance, then he's…

Hmmm... I guess some muscle development/hypertrophy of the quads is expected from squats. It's a compound exercise, not isolation, so it should be working all your lower body muscles. When squatting, the primary muscle group being worked is the quads (those thighs) and the secondary muscle groups are the glutes,…

Thanks for the contact. I will reach out to Nancy. I think my area is long overdue for some ladies' events & riding clinics (not just here's-how-to-change-a-flat clinics!) Edited to add: I just recently searched for women's groups and found a Trek page that mentioned the Dirt Divas!

I should talk to the local group that sponsors the kid's MTB clinics... I wonder if they would be game to hosting a "pilot" ladies clinic. (If there's just no interest, well at least we tried.) We also have some talented ladies that are active in the local/regional/nat'l MTB/XC racing circuits - I wonder if they would be…

Whoo-hoo! Good stuff!!!

Gosh, mountain bike clinics would be awesome. We have them for kids, but not for adults...