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Great work, keep going and don't worry about the speedbumps.

They are if you live in a state that doesn't only have one of them. The only one in MA is a bit south of Boston at a health club. $50 for members, $75 for non-members. I might go do it anyways and head back in 6 months.

No, just the people who don't go around asking women they don't know for pictures of their tits.

You aren't going to permanently lose weight quickly no matter what program you join. Pick the one you enjoy the most, eat right, and stick with it and the changes will come. Good luck

You answered your own question. If you take 18 months off and jump right back into workouts of that intensity, it's gonna leave you sore. Work your mobility, foam roll like crazy, and just go for a walk or light run tonight to get your blood moving. Then foam roll again and see how you feel tomorrow. Your body will adjust…

I've been doing it but haven't been losing weight. Combo of both not eating as well as I should (though calorie wise being pretty on point) and a faulty TDEE calculation. Will be adjusting both and getting things together starting this week, and we are doing a Paleo challenge in June which should help lock things in.

^ Same here. Our group is great and we do a bunch of social events outside of just working out.

It's not in your head. That stuff works. Essentially it increases the amount of work you can do before you get tired. I used it years ago. Since I'm trying to lose, not gain, I will forego it until I'm less flabby :)

As Seinfeld said about looking at a good looking woman. It's like looking at the sun. You glance, appreciate and look away. Repeat on occasion as needed.

As I get older I feel like I'm less inclined to do jumps. At the most I'll jump up and step down. I'm super paranoid about damaging my Achilles tendon.

I don't talk about it all the time, but I don't shy away from it either.

When I see the word "tone" used to describe a weightlifting goal I tend to fade out a bit. Like the way they had the teacher talk to the students on the old Charlie Brown specials.

Yet another area where losing weight will help me immensely

Depends on the volume of jumps for me. If it's a lot (like the WOD you just posted) I'll do step ups. If it's short burner I'll jump but I usually scale down to 20 inches

That's what I have. Great shoes.

I had some elbow tendonitis when I started CF. Once I warmed up it was pain free, just a bit stiff afterwards. Last year some time it just went away, haven't had that problem since.

Or you calculate your calories by TDEE, eat at a deficit to that and count exercise as 1 calorie (only because you can't put 0)

What is the air/speed velocity of an unladen swallow? . . . . . (sorry, couldn't resist)

I'm doing yesterday's WOD, which was: Run a 5k

Yesterday's WOD, in case any of your coaches need an idea to utterly destroy you. Intensity Sandwich. Isabel (30 power snatches for time) 135/95. I did 95 since my 1RM snatch is about 155 or so Rest At 10 minute mark, row 500m for time. Rest At 20 minute mark, Grace (30 clean and jerks for time) 135/95 (I did 115) 3:27,…

I think my mom did this diet in 1978. I'm sure she lost weight. Probably had her drinking lots of Tab too

Same here. If I was independently wealthy I'd be in kick-*kitten* shape :)

Technique is a big deal too. If you are having foot and knee pain I'm guessing you are a heel striker (you land on your heel when you run) which is not at all a good thing. Ideally you'd be landing on your midfoot or the ball of your foot, and this is something you can fix with some effort on your part. I'll add that there…

You will eventually figure out the rhythm and pace that works for you, just keep at it.

I think a little bit of trial and error and you should get it figured out, seems like you have a good grasp on TDEE. That will work for you, but given the different and probably increased workload it will take some time. And unless you are super lean to start, you probably should lose some weight training for a marathon.…

Bite your tongue, woman! :)

Don't mean to be harsh, but this is just a list of excuses you've built up to justify your current state. Simply put, things need to change and you need to get uncomfortable. If it's hot where you are you need to be active early morning or in the evening. If you are spending time watching TV after the kids are in bed,…

ETP is a great program and pretty easy to follow once you get adjusted. I think my TDEE was reading a bit high though, so I backed off a bit. I think i was giving myself credit for being more active than I really am. Now results are starting to come slowly but surely.

That makes more sense. I'll add this. For the most part, doing WODs isn't going to make you stronger after a point. If gaining strength is your aim you're going to need to work in some straight weightlifting.

Have a few folks who have grabbed these and like them so far. I have wide feet so I'll probably just stick to my New Balance Minimus.