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Not sure if I missed it reading through all these but I didn't see the dreaded "compliment" of "You have such a pretty FACE!". Maybe we heard that enough and would like a compliment on something besides a pretty face.

Last year training for a duathlon I got them bad. Never got them checked out. Still did race limping near end. Took time off running and just biked. This year start up running again and they are coming back. I researched and found out the very cheap pair of running shoes my wife told me we could afford is just junk. Also…

Work in Brookfield, live in Cudahy.

Body depends on reactions that makes calorie in vs calorie out not so simple. Basically your body needs fuel to functions. If you don't give it that fuel it will compensate. At first it will break down your muscle, which actually burns calories, into glucose providing the nutrients body needs and driving demand for…

2 untested missiles. In all likelyhood we would intercept them in space. If that failed they would most likely not even hit their target. Kimmy would just be wasting what little "deterrent" he has.

It is possible to some degree. Made some female friends in past when 1 of us were in a relationship. Some how you chat and they get dirt on you. Then later when you are both available and think about a relationship (sexual), you realize what they know about you and debate screwing up that relationship and them unloading…

I have taken a slow approach to weight lose. For many going the fast route you will hit plateaus. Many will get frustrated during this phase. I stick with a 3-4 lb weight range to stay within. I set a goal and train for it and lose some. After I maintain and think about a new goal. Just had a 6 week contest at gym for…

"You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" All you can do is try to spark a fire. It is up to your mom to fan those flames. You need to find out what interests she had before that might be something she likes again. Did she run/bike/swim/hike/whatever when younger? If she liked dancing try a zumba class. A…

Congrats on such great improvements. You look amazing. You can hit that goal.

A position statement published by the ADA, DOC and ACSM recommends that endurance and strength-trained athletes have between 1.2 and 1.7 g/kg (0.5 - 0.8 grams per pound) of protein for the best performance and health. That amount is total body weight. If you are just looking just be active amount is .8 g/kg to maintain…

BodyMedia armband does not have a HRM. It does monitor many things though to give a very accurate calorie burn without it. I love mine and most of the time my shirt hides the armband. For those times that it doesn't, I don't even care since long past what other people think looking at my belly the past 20+ years. The price…

Ok that makes a lot more sense. I am more like a C25K runner than marathon currently and prefer my mountain bike above all else.

I would love to try a keto diet again for a 3rd time. I researched it and didn't know about the carb loading I brought up before. After getting cramps around 2 week area both times I gave up on it. Since then did more research since I love meat and wife makes fun of my "meat desserts" and found out about getting in more…

I am amazed that no one has discussed carb loading for 1.5 days to replenish glycogen stores vs. trying to replace them after workout. And mainly any diet is only as good as calorie in/calorie out. If you are in ketosis and consume 3000 calories and burn 2500 results will be weight gain like any other diet.

Your link is useless since this lady has no idea what she is talking about. "Instead of using carbohydrates for energy, the body will turn to its own fat stores and break them down for energy instead." What about all the calories you are still eating in the form of protein and fat? She makes it sound like you are starving…

Skim milk. Man I was addicted. 48 oz. for a meal was nothing. Drank 3 gallons a week but could have drank more if we got more than 3 gallons each week.

Height: 5' 6" Age/Gender: 41/Male Highest Weight: 228 pounds Current Weight: 200 pounds Lowest Weight: 170-175 pounds Goal Weight: 170 pounds I was 185 or so in HS and not sure about before. In college I gained some beer weight and got close to 200 and kicked being in shape into overdrive a little. Got down and was like…

Had someone clean house but was embarrassed by how it looked so picked up before hand. Wife and kids trashed place before I got to see it clean most of the time. Now wife goes to a small group personal trainer to get a good workout before she swings by a fast food place. Really wish I had money to toss down drain like this.

Dang I am sticking with MILK, would rather have acne than die any day of the week. Also I see all the raw sewage that used to get dumped into Lake Michigan and diapers washing up onto beach and the smell sometimes. Some hormones and antibiotics don't seem so bad then.

Awesome everyday day can learn new things to improve. About those 150 calories you get now you can eat 120 of them back. This will change whenever you adjust your TDEE - XX% to meet your goal. When you reach maintenance weight you would eat all of it back. Sent a friend request and if you ever need help just drop me a…

Older people have slower metabolisms and are often less active than younger people, so they require fewer calories. Generally speaking, a 40- to 60-year-old man weighing 200 lbs. requires about 2,600 calories, and a 60- to 80-year-old man requires about 2,400 calories. Read more:…

Yes that is basically right what he said but just want to add you should always eat your BMR regardless of TDEE -20%. Most of the time you shouldn't have to worry except your rest days. If your TDEE was let's say the 1500 (low end of your 1500-1800 FitBit total) you would do your calculations and get 1500-300 = 1200. Your…

I have a buddy that did marathons and learned a couple things (hopefully they are accurate). He ran a lot and had a little fat on him but oddly body doesn't burn much fat when running. Major fuel source is carbohydrates stored in liver and muscles called glycogen. This also takes up a greater amount of water to fuel body.…

Yes GetSoda right according to trainers at gym. Can't recall how many times I have heard "Weight loss is 80% food and 20% exercise". LOL

Cardio is so much of a variety. Mainly you should figure out which ones you like. One person might love biking and do spin class while others run to their heart is content. I find Zumba to be very fun and enjoy it. Find a fun Zumba instructor/class and you should be able to love steps pretty quick. The right instructor…

Cudahy, Wisconsin home of Patrick Cudahy Bacon. I live blocks away from it and crave BLT's every night when I get home from work. But main thing for Wisconsin is sausage (everyone has cheese). I have gone so many places and those that have a bratwurst have some gray generic hot dog looking thing that is tasteless. 3 blocks…

Yes it goes by METs. Vigorous is 6.0 MET or more per minute.

It is hard because like you said it varies so much. I have an armband and some others in my classes have watches that track heart rate. I hear figures anywhere from 400-1000 depending on how much effort is put in. I would guess if you are doing minimal jumping around 400-600 calories per hour. Moderate jumping 600-800…

Not a failure at all. Depriving yourself of things leads to guilt which isn't good in the long run. You have to move on and that means still getting in the good nutrients your body needs the rest of the day. No one is perfect and even the best eater will have a couple "naughty" treats. Heck even the most horrible eater…

Do what you can with your limitations. But get up and move. I got a BodyMedia armband and while nothing is totally accurate is tells me getting ready in the morning for work burns 2-3 times than sitting. Doing the dishes and vacuuming burns a good 3 times amount than just sitting. The Biggest Loser had an inspiring person…