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Those TRX and Zumba people. Please, go back to the planets you came from... (just kidding, sort of)

Whatever time best ensures that you will exercise and keep with it is the best time for you.

Don't let the naysayers sway you either way. They are naysayers because either they haven't tried it or they tried it wrong. IF isn't for everyone and even when its working well our situation may change later its not helpful or needed. I say that it is always worth experimenting with but being gradual with it is very…

I would time your meals in a way that you are maximizing your energy levels and are able to maintain your calorie deficit goal discipline. If it requires eating at funky times or frequency so be it. Edit; its highly individual and even then, what works for you now may not work for you later. I don't think any approach is…

I agree totally. But, some folks get a placebo effect when they spend money on hyped up broscience solutions like this. Let them have their placebo effect. Sometimes we get closer to our goals with gimmicks. Whatever works.

1. CALORIE DEFICIT is the main contributor to fat loss. 2. Cardio OR Weight Training? It should never be viewed as an OR situation. That is ridiculous. If you do neither then you lose both fat and muscle and when you get to your weight goal you are skin and bones. If you only weight train (providing you are at a calorie…

Its a toss up between Soap on a Rope or a $5 gift card to Starbucks (didn't know the amount until I got there, lol) Both, at different years from MIL.

Be careful on the 'before' part. ;)

I think age, gender and fitness levels all drive what ideal heart rates should be. The 220-age is a rough measure but better than nothing. I should have said on the above "if it were me" LOL. At cruising speed on a long run my HR is usually about 140-150 with occasional blips up to 163 (probably due to hills). Those…

Your doctor probably means well but just doesn't get how to really accomplish this. You need better advice than what came from some medical school textbook providing generalist advice. One size does not fit all. That's where a personal trainer and nutritionist can really help you. I was able to get both in one person. Sell…

The challenge with wine/beer/etc is not just the empty calories but also that alcohol stimulates your appetite and lowers your inhibitions. Some folks, after careful assessment, realize that they just can't touch it or they will eat too much everytime. Go for some time and observe how you do then make an honest assessment.…

I'm no longer a fan of dairy products, but, when I was I thought Jay Robb was the absolute best. I liked the chocolate. (he also makes egg based protein which I use now) They are also, unfortunately, the most expensive. Beverly International comes as a close second.

Just to be safe I would recommend a check-up with your doctor if you haven't done so recently. It would be good to rule out any red flags like cholesterol levels, blood pressure, RHR, family history, chest pains? etc. After that clearance, I would not worry about it too much. Keep in mind that your heart rate monitor is…

The challenge, I would guess is more of an energy/motivational challenge than a time challenge. When you do get home I would guess you are fairly tired? Part of the answer is that as you get in better shape you will have more energy and this will become as important and easy to you as finding time to eat. At first, though,…

This is an interesting thread. My opinion is that your question is helped with some good baselines that you are very lucky if you have them all; favorable genetics, support, stress levels, environment, schedule. Then you have to properly train, fuel and rest your body for the demands you are making from it. The right…

Run a mile, have a beer; repeat

Get a lot of helium baloons with invisible fishing line. Insist that they weigh you outside and that they don't look up. That'll work.

Another vote for this^^ BUT, I wouldn't say bent a bit arms, they should be at about 90 degrees at the elbows. The main thing about form is not to think about it too much. If you do while running, ironically, you can get injured. When you look ahead about 15 yards or so, instead of just in front of your feet, you will…

I know that saying its only one day is a cop out since you will have leftovers to deal with and it ends up becoming several days. I also know that logging what I eat does not magically help me to lose weight. So, I will try to have some control without ruining the holiday experience but I will also triple my cardio…

Let's say your liver weighs a pound. Keep drinking this stuff and you will at least lose a pound.

Firstly, I don't think starvation mode is a real thing. But, with the easy extra weight lost things do need to become more strategic and your results will take longer the closer you get to ideal weight. As we lose weight our metabolism slows down since there is less body to 'maintain'. When we fast our metabolism slows…

Here are some items that he will really appreciate and I don't think have been mentioned yet: 1) a really good soft shell jacket. As a runner or cyclist you have to stop the wind but allow all your hot sweat to evaporate so that you can maintain your heat. I think Gore Bike Wear is the best but Salomon's are pretty good…

There are 2 things to be prepared for. Running will increase your appetite and possibly require a higher level of discipline that you need to utilize when not running. Also, as you build up your conditioning you have 3 variables to contend with; your will, your muscles, bones and tendons and then your cardiopulmonary…

I'm sure you know that your greatest controller is diet. Exercise is a great tool for calorie burn and fitness so take what I say after this with that in mind. As long as you are always taking it higher that seems fine to me. Eventually increased time though should probably be considered. There are also good alternative…

The Vitamix or Blendtec will give you the best blender. But, to your original question, they are blenders. If you want to truly juice then you need to strain the juice out with cheesecloth. That gets old real quick. Top juicers are not just high priced due to build quality but also to how well they preserve the nutrients…

When you get a new pair or running shoes, then: Old running shoes; become rain day shoes Rain day shoes; become casual/kick around shoes Casual/kick around shoes; become lawn mowing shoes Lawn mowing shoes; become trash repeat, repeat, repeat

If you put a Nuun tablet in your water on your rest day.

This is the time of year that most running injuries happen. One; its cold and muscles that are not warmed up properly are more likely to tear or strain. Two; its probably dark when you are running and its important to have gear that allows you to be seen and to see. I have the slip on spikes as well but usually don't need…

I think some people look at having a sweet tooth as being part of their personality, genetics or identity. If we have a sweet tooth I think it is only by choice and habit. Don't think of having a "sweet tooth" as some permanent condition (unless you just want it to be- which is OK if that is what you want) such as being…

One other thing. Actually two more things 1) I would only use your running shoes for your run/walk workout only. This saves the cushioning life and support just for your workouts. After about 300 miles or 6 months they will need to be replaced. I prefer to call it retired (I then use the 'retired' pair as my casual…