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If you're on Zwift, do a training program like their 4 or 6 week FTP Builder. As long as you're building your FTP, your endurance for rides and ability to tackle those climbs will come as your fitness comes along. If you don't already have a cycling computer/HRM/power meter for outdoor riding, invest in them so that you…

I may have a bit of a bike problem... Salsa Journeyman Cannondale SuperSix Evo Santa Cruz Bronson

Unpopular opinion: Not worth it. I got one for Christmas a few years ago and ended up getting rid of it within 6 months. I didn't feel as if you could put that much food in it and it took just as long as the oven, with less satisfying results.

Most of this advice is great! My take: -Do not get a gel seat on any bike, especially a mountain bike. The saddles are well designed for the sport of cycling. -Put a bell or other identifier to notify other riders/trail users if you're coming around a blind switchback or descent, especially if you can go multiple…

So my one critique of your diary is going to be the "coffee with creamer" entry, because coffee creamer is one of my downfalls and have gone over many a day because of my coffee intake. Make sure you measure it, if you're using something like International Delight. One tablespoon of creamer is 35 calories (30 for the…

Plain greek yogurt. You can use it for savory things, as a sour cream replacement (my favorite method) and of course for sweet too.

I was going to say this exact same thing. Then you can use your bike(s) all year round! They have so many worlds, routes and workouts on Zwift, you won't get bored.

I find that the less I eat the things I would typically crave, the less intense cravings I get. Lots of the above suggestions are great: keep small or single serve portions around, find an alternative or just adjust your calories to account for those cravings.

My gym just got Grit within the last few weeks. I've tried Strength and Athletic (Plyo) and I liked Athletic WAY more. The transitions are quick, so I didn't really like have to set down the bar/do burpees/pick up the bar/do rows/set it down/you get the drift. I felt comfortable modifying some movements and still felt like…

Oh joy! I'm a daily player and a lot of my friends have dropped off lately since it's cold. 1105 8060 6445 Sending friend requests, especially to the non-US folks.

Got back on today in fact after a rough 4-5 days "off." I was pretty sick with a fever, chills, headaches, stomach pains, etc and still had to work. Basically I felt super sorry for myself and didn't eat according to plan at all. Back at it today and hopefully I haven't lost too much progress.

I travel from time to time as well, and usually, even the small towns have at least a Subway or McDonalds. Just have to know what to get! Sometimes I even get a kids fry at McD's with my delicious salad.

Minnesota State Fair! I've had alligator, chocolate covered bacon, walleye stuffed mushrooms, walleye mac and cheese, beer gelato, jalapeno and chocolate ice cream, smores beer, mini donut beer, maple bacon beer. We didn't get Sweet Martha's cookies this year (think ice cream pail over FULL with cookies) Depending on your…

I also just tried Elli Quark at Target! I got plain, mint chocolate, and salted caramel. I haven't tried the plain, but I really like the other flavors. I love that it's high protein and lower carb than some other greek yogurts. I'd like to try more flavors and experiment with it a bit more.

I log the same way. I weigh solids, measure liquids, but will log 1 tbsp or 1/4 cup/28 grams even if the entry I use is listed that way. My diary is for me to log my macros and calories, not for someone else to judge me for my supposed inaccuracies. I'm not asking anyone to peek at my diary either for critiques either.…

The Wal-Mart where I live has consistently good produce and the cheapest price ($1.99/lb) for chicken breast. Beef is expensive everywhere, oddly enough for living in the midwest.

Just try your very best to get back to your routine. We all have off days or weeks and sometimes motivation comes and goes.

I said no to waffle fries with rosemary gravy and sour cream and yes to a salad that was surprisingly delicious!

I do 0% plain greek yogurt and mix it with the Chipotle Tabasco sauce. It's sooo tasty!

I'm pretty sure the calories depend on the alcohol content. I know it's more fun to have the stout with a 10% abv, but sometimes those 4-5%er's taste just as good!

All the women in my family have pancake butts and I definitely didn't have much for shape until I started focusing on it. The glutes are a muscle just like any other. If you do the work and have the diet to support it, they will grow!

The other suggestion are really good! I am trying to grow my backside, so these are the workouts I usually do for my glutes: Donkey kickbacks Reverse lunges squats (sumo, goblet, bulgarian split, and traditional) Curtsy lunges Hip abductor/adductor machine (facing the back rest to focus on glutes) Side steps with a…

Talk about unsafe! I can't tell you how many people I've almost mowed down because they couldn't hear me coming up behind them despite yelling that I was coming up on them. If you're on the road and a novice rider, you really should be giving your surroundings your full attention.

Barbell hip thrusts! It's easily my heaviest lift, plus it builds that booty. For cardio...it's a tie between cycling and the stair stepper.

We only have 2 local (not well known) breweries in Bismarck, but Laughing Sun's Strawberry Wheat is pretty good and they had a mango porter a while back too. Buffalo Commons stout is pretty tasty as well. Rogue in Newport, OR is my hands down favorite. I visited when I was on vacation in May.

Lots of the bikini comp girls at the gym use the sweatbands, which are different than waist trainers. They're not boned and as restrictive. These girls are pretty lean anyway, so I doubt it makes much more than a temporary difference on their body.

I always crave junk when I'm drinking! I don't get mean or emotional when I drink, but I don't make good decisions when it comes to food. I'll have the free bar popcorn or chips, if someone wants to share apps...Impaired judgement for sure.

Try a smoothie bowl! You can jam a lot of different fruits and veggies in there, plus add toppings :smiley: I have a hard time with shakes/smoothies as a meal because I "need" to masticate and a smoothie bowl allows me to do that and get all those wonderful micros. My only caution is keep an eye on calories, since they add…

Are you sure it's not just your unflexed tricep? My calves look like they carry more fat than they really do unflexed. My love handles are my last to lose zone. Keep it up, it will come off eventually!

I guess it depends what your goals are. Do you want to lift heavy and lean out? Do you want to lift heavy and build muscle? Or just lift strictly for strength? Since you cited the NerdFitness blog, I'm going to guess lean out? I'm sure if you have been weighing/measuring for a while, you will know what 6 ounces of chicken…