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Thanks Sara! So if you increment each lift each session, how much should you starting weight increase between sessions?

I have a few noob questions... Just started stronglifts (http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/) last week per Sara's suggestion When looking at the program, there are essentially 2 workouts... If lifting 3 days a week (M,W,F), do you always flip flop (one week you do the first workout…

If you check the 910xt review (actually any review) on DCRAINMAKER, towards the end of his review he puts a link to purchase the item from clevertraining.com... he has a 10% off coupon code (DCRSAVE10) which made it a bit more reasonable (that said.... I could have also used it on the 310xt as well). Edit 1: Props to…

The 910xt is a present for my wife. The 500 is my toy (incidentally... a gift she bought me for my b-day last year). :)

I ended up going for the 910 for a few reasons... 1) It's a gift... I didn't want to feel as I had "skimped" (selfish reasons/thought process I know) 2) Ergonomics 3) Coupon lessoned the "bite" a bit 4) Since the 910 is newer, I suspect Garmin is more likely to continue upgrading the software a bit longer than the 310 5) I…

I saw nearly exact same setup (different frame color) with Zipp wheels at a bike shop in Boulder, CO getting some work done... The husband is 6'1", and the wife is 5'1"... which sent them to the custom route. Surprisingly light bike...

EDIT 1: Deleted redundant info from the post above ^^^ I do realize it's a bit more... but I love my Garmin 500... The 200 also does not have a barometric altimeter, or temperature sensor which the 500 has. Garmin Product Comparison between the 500 and 200:…

Sorry I didn't complete my thought... I meant when in water/swimming. Thanks reminder about the discount code! Edit 1: I stand corrected on the swimming portion... I was basing the gps tracking being flacky if the device goes underwater, but based on dcrainmaker's review... looks like the 910 has a "smoothing" algorithm to…

Thinking about this more... I'm opting out of the idea of a 910xt (due to cost)... So debating on between the two options... FR410 + Garmin 500 or Garmin 310xt (lower cost) or 910xt I'm leaning away from the 910xt as it doesn't add a whole heck of a lot above and beyond the 310 from what I can tell aside from tracking laps…

Some threads with ideas (several have already been mentioned): http://stronglifts.com/build-muscle-on-a-budget-the-10-cheapest-sources-of-protein/ http://www.musclehack.com/top-13-cheap-*kitten*-protein-sources/ http://www.coachcalorie.com/cheap-sources-of-protein/

Plain Greek yogurt with varying amounts of Red Mill Rolled Thick Oats, Almonds, and/or FiberOne depending on how I need to hit my macros...

FWIW, here is a really good explanation of the various methods, and their accuracy, Garmin devices use to calculate calories burned. Note, not all devices support all methods. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/how-calorie-measurement-works-on-garmin.html Edit 1: I just looked at the link above... Looks like the 305…

The 310xt and 910xt both are rated for 20 hours. The more running centric watches (fr410 and 610) are 8 hours.

One more question... what would people's preference be... one device, or a specific device for biking and another for running? Was thinking a Forerunner 410 and a Edge 500 is about the same cost as a 910xt. Seeing that she wouldn't use the watch for swimming all that much, I'm wondering if she'd get better use out of more…

Thanks for the pointer Sara! I'll look at that as well.

Thank you sir!

Hey Sara, Thanks for the post... wise words of wisdom! One quick favor... would you consider editing your original post to include you tube videos of proper form for some of the basic exercises (bench, squat, deadlift, row, etc)? I know... I could stup being a lazy sob and google myself... just thought it would be helpful…

Any chance you can chip in with several people and buy a half cow, pig, whatever, or even a few turkeys and store your portion in a freezer? I would think cost per pound would be cheaper that way.

How long have you had the 310xt? I briefly looked at REI.... I was surprised to see how big the 910xt is... I would have thought from the 305 to 310 to 910 the watches would have gotten a bit smaller... I know the specs say they have... But not a whole heck of a lot smaller. Dave

Some other benefits of a good LBS which will pay huge dividends down the road... 1) A good store will do a proper fitting - cant stress this enough here... 2) they may have insights on people selling bikes as they move into higher end bikes (some stores will put on a bulletin board) 3) get the scoop on store based group…

Chicken chorizo... It had a puffed up top...

I've had a roof rack going well on 10 years+ One thing not mentioned thus far... you will see a drop in gas mileage with the rack on... even w/o bikes. With bikes, you'll see another drop. I'm assuming the trailer hitch racks also experience some amount of gas mileage degradation when all the bikes are on, but I would…

Been there... done that... after a wicked hot ride, and I was totally exhausted. :sad: Luckily there wasn't much damage to the bike.

Not long at all... I'll be honest, I've always struggled with lifting. I have a real motivation issue... I'll do it for at most a couple of months and then fall off the wagon. The thought process of the weight lifting that I mentioned above was more aimed at not losing LBM while I try to lose weight... was thinking those…

I assume all her existing sensors (cadence, bike speed, etc) can all be reused (Ant+ compatible)? Do either of you have a bike mount for the watch? Which one did you go with? One looks like a screw in, but there must be some easy way to get off the strap to switch from wrist to bike mount. Or do y'all just keep it on your…

Thanks! I think I was being a bit overzealous... or possibly impatient. I was planning on upping calorie intake slowly... targeting a 100-150 calories or so per week until I get to the 1lb a week range. Sound like a reasonable approach? Regards, Dave

Ok... I should try to not reply before A) I've had my coffee and B) before 5:00AM So I think it actually makes sense... If looking at it from a weekly perspective: 19,600 calories per week (2,800 per day) - 7,000 calories (attempt to lose 2lbs per week) - 2,000 calories (4 days of cardio at 500 calories per... a…

I did look at both of those briefly... A bit of information overload was going on.... Very detailed indeed!

Well, I can't see what I could have done to bork up the earlier calculations (from websites). Not sure it has much to do with it.... The HRM is a cycling computer, which is used to leveraging distance, altitude and HR as a means to calculate a total. In this case, the GPS is turned off. <- Possibility #1? Also, when I…

Finally brought a HRM to the gym for my elliptical workout... Interesting differences in calories burned... Details: Precor Elliptical 45 min Crossramp set to 9, Resistance to 10 4.67mi, 7909 steps Age: 40, Weight: 199 Precor machine estimate:726 calories MFP Estimate: 610 calories Garmin 500 HRM: 564 calories On the plus…