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I don't have a choice - I play roller derby so my "off" days are practice. I just have to be careful and listen to my body and take rest days when I feel I need them. And make sure you're eating enough, too! :)

I'm just picking this up again after being sidelined last year by a shoulder injury. Note to self: no more trying to clean and press a bar that's too heavy over your shoulders! I've been doing a mish-mosh of other strength stuff in the meantime, so I'm not totally starting from scratch. My goal is to do it 2, maybe 3 times…

Very good advice, everyone! Thanks! I am starting SL tonight (I had a crazy practice schedule this week, skating M-T-Th!), and I'm going to attempt to do it twice a week to allow my body some rest with everything else I do. Maybe I won't get as strong as fast, but hopefully it helps me be consistent. Thanks again!

You sound pretty athletic. Are you eating enough for your activity level?

This method makes my brain happy as well! I'd just try it out and see, I think the only potential pitfall is making sure you are consistently getting enough calories to function. I'd maybe try it but go a little over that 1500ish goal on the days you don't get a workout in.

Jay Robb Whey Protein - it's more expensive but they derive it from grass-fed, BGH-free cows, and it's the smoothest, best-tasting powder I've tried. With 25 grams of protein per scoop! I buy it from this one store that has 20% off vitamins and supplements every Thursday, so it doesn't hurt quite as bad.

I tried using the squat rack at my other gym (I get a free membership from work but pay for another because I like it better) the other day, and I swear it effed up my knee. I probably was positioned wrong, but I'm going to go back to squatting while holding very heavy kettlebells - I find that my form auto-corrects itself…

Sounds like a good plan! I sort of did the same thing before I got a BMF - I averaged the 15% cut of moderate and very active activity levels!

I'd say you are in the 5-6 hour "very active" camp! I had a hard time believing I was (even though Lucia told me I was from the get-go! :) - I play roller derby 2-3x a week, run a couple of times, and strength train a couple of times. And then do biking/hiking/paddling/fun stuff on top of that. I have a desk job. It wasn't…

Here's what I'm doing - it may not be the best way but since I play roller derby 3x a week and because running/biking/hiking outside makes me happy, I'm attempting to balance all three without overtraining. Monday p.m. - NROWL Tuesday p.m. - Scrimmage Wednesday a.m. - run (about and hour, steady pace) Thursday a.m. - NROWL…

Geordiegirl - yes, since you burned so many calories you would want to eat enough extra so you're netting your BMR. That's about all I have figured out for myself! :)

Yes, EXACTLY! I got so lazy when I was just trying to hit the same amount every day. I guess my old running partner was right when she said, "I'm only in it for the snacks." :) Thanks all, I'm going to try this method and see how it goes!

Nerd Fitness' playground workout is a good one too - bodyweight stuff you can do anywhere!

I don't have a drink every day, but I do have a beer or a glass of wine (or sometimes even a non-sugar-laden cocktail) several times a week. I try to make better beer choices, however - I used to drink a lot of IPAs, but discovered that they are super-high in calories. I try to drink more summer beers and pale ales now.…

Okay, I spent a boring work meeting writing up my plan for this afternoon (I can't be the only one, can I?) Warm up - 5 minutes treadmill, dynamic stretching PT exercises: seated row on machine, some band and ball exercises Then: Box jumps Jacknives on a ball Walking lunges with kettlebell Kettlebell swings (lighter…

Thanks, all! I have been seeing my PT for it - it's actually also where my gym is, which comes in really handy. Going to head to the gym tonight and do my PT exercises, then some sets of box jumps, squats, lunges, core work, maybe kettlebell swings (my PT said I should be able to do those okay), then some HIIT. Today it…

PS: That dial site makes me dizzy! But according to Scooby my TDEE should be between 2200 and 2500, which - if I added in some exercise like I normally would - that's where I would be. From what I've read on this site Scooby seems to be the most consistently accurate calculator around.

I just got my BMF a week ago. I have a desk job and I've had an unusually lazy week, so several days without dedicated exercise. I am 5'5, 33, 154 lbs and 28% BF...and my daily burn on rest days has consistently been around 2,000. So...it's possible, especially if you are up and about in your daily life a lot!

Yeah, I'm betwixt and between myself - all the different calculators say somewhere between 1700 and 2200, which is quite a range. I feel like I had the most energy when I focused on netting 1600-1700, which means most days I was eating around 2000. Days that I didn't workout I would maybe eat a bit less than 2000. I'm…

@Mike - man after my own heart. :) Always seems that treats come in multiples for me. Some days I have none - others I have two or three. I guess it all evens out. I thought maybe I'd try experimenting with a "treat budget" and add it as one of my MFP meals. That way I can maybe justify two treats some days if I have none…

I can't wait I can't wait! I was geeking out with my friend at work about it today, she's on MFP too and has been researching them. I'm going to be the guinea pig. :)

Thank you for letting me know! I do have a computer I can sync with - it's just hooked up to our TV so it's not very convenient and so I don't use it very often. I do plan on buying a laptop in the next few months. I just ordered mine using some credit card rewards and it only cost me $40 with overnight shipping (I'm…

Thanks lady! I'm between laptops right now (er...for the last year and half..), so syncing with my phone is a necessity for me! Can you just pause it or whatever when you're showering/doing water sports/etc. and put it back on later?

Ugh, I SO hear you, it's one thing to hit the gym in the winter, but in the summer ALL I'm interested is running, biking, hiking, swimming....etc. I did a playground strength circuit last week that was fun - it's not necessarily "heavy lifting" but might be better for the psyche!

Persian cucumbers are the jam. You can cut them up into little slices and eat tons of them. I'm the same way about driving.

I started making protein shakes like this: http://dashingdish.com/recipe/dashing-dish-official-protein-shake/ The addition of cottage cheese really helps, and the xanthan gum really makes it like a milkshake!

Going again today, I looked it up and it says my Polar FT4 HRM is water resistant to 30 meters...does that mean if I fall in it won't break? Always thought water resistance meant you could get it wet but shouldn't submerge....? I'll be at a party and rocking a bikini (!!!) so maybe today isn't the best time to experiment…

Thanks - and, SWEET! Yeah, I've always kind of hated those girls who ask fitting room attendants for the smaller size because the ones they picked out are too big. Now I've kinda become one of those girls. :)

Triathlons rule, congrats! I've only done sprints but would love to work up to an Olympic next! I have a desk job but play roller derby, run, bike, and do bootcamp/weights most days of the week and Lucia made me put mine one step up from moderate, too. :)

Oh - and they were freshly washed, too. :)