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My first gif! And it worked! This stuff is really hot. I love it.

10K run. Finally broke 60 min (57:37, to be exact)!

QFT

1 oz wt = 28 g 1 fl oz of water = 28 g of water So if you know the density of your food, you can convert, however this is why it is generally recommended to weigh solids and measure liquids. Edited for clarity

^^This. I weigh every day and keep a 7-day running average. Helps to average out the water fluctuations.

I reward myself with a new goal. Not necessarily weight related, but fitness related. Now I'm working toward a lower bf% and when I hit that I'll probably choose a strength goal. It's good to keep me motivated to remain fit after losing.

_Hearts, you changed your profile pic between the last time I looked at this thread and now! Good choice with the owl... It's a nice list of threads you've compiled; those are ones that helped me in the beginning as well. Thank you for posting it.

^^This I like them when dry-fried, particularly with Thai green or red curry on top. That way I'm not expecting pasta.

TL;DR. But how do you know you've list 3 lbs when you "refuse to step on a scale."

Doesn't matter. It only matters how he feels about it. Do you think he needs to work on his body image?

Likes: -- close to home -- great equipment -- great classes -- friendly staff Dislikes: -- too many people talking loudly about nothing while either walking on treadmills or "lifting" -- limited hours

9/1 -- run 90 min 9/2 -- run 35 min, lift 40 min = 75 min 9/3 -- kickboxing 50 min, bike 120 min = 170 min 9/4 -- run 35 min, lift 40 min = 75 min 9/5 -- kickboxing 50 min 9/6 -- lift 40 min, kickboxing 50 min = 90 min 9/7 -- rest 9/8 -- lift 30 min, run 35 min = 75 min 9/9 -- run 90 min 9/10 -- kickboxing 50 min, bike 120…

Gag at the thought of milk, cream, whatever -- even rice, soy, almond milk, but love ice cream (and whipped cream).

Everything people said above + get some bike shorts. You will be very sore after 25-30 miles without them.

Mmmmm. Avocado. Much more satisfying than the pastry bars you mention.

Just wanted to share a couple of small victories. I've been struggling with my OHP and finally got through 5x5 @ 50 lbs today! Doesn't sound like much but I'd been stuck there for about a month. Since I'm cutting I thought I might have to give up on seeing any improvement, but thanks to some suggestions I saw here and also…

Sounds miserable and totally unnecessary.

My diary is open. I log daily. Sometimes do IF, sometimes not. Feel free to add me.

If it is SI pain there is a stretch (recommended by a Physical Medicine and Rehabiliration specialist) that helped me get back to exercising the way I wanted to: Lie on your back on a hard surface with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Then tilt your legs, lowering them to one side and then the other while keeping…

^ This

9/1 -- run 90 min 9/2 -- run 35 min, lift 40 min = 75 min 9/3 -- kickboxing 50 min, bike 120 min = 170 min 9/4 -- run 35 min, lift 40 min = 75 min 9/5 -- kickboxing 50 min 9/6 -- lift 40 min, kickboxing 50 min = 90 min 9/7 -- rest 9/8 -- lift 30 min, run 35 min = 75 min 9/9 -- run 90 min 9/10 -- kickboxing 50 min, bike 120…

No. Calories can only be burned between 5 and 7 am. This whole CICO idea is totally wrong. You can eat whatever you want as long as you work out in the morning.

What do you mean? Rum and Diet Coke *are* food groups!

Lol. Got me!

Yes. Totally agree. Not 20 minutes, definitely!

Generally, I agree, however the length of time before the switch from glycogen to fat metabolism will depend on your glycogen stores. If you've been eating at a steep deficit you may find yourself bonking (switching to fat metabolism) sooner. Distance runners carbo-load before a long race to put off the transition as long…

Morning for me 5:30 or 6am during the week, sometime between 7 and 9 on weekends. If I work out in the evening I have a hard time getting to sleep and don't sleep well.

There's an IPhone app, too, if that's the way you roll. I do various cardio activities on my non-lifitng days, running, biking, kickboxing...

Bump, as I keep referring back to this video. Thanks for posting!

I'm 5'7", 125 lbs. My wedding dress 16 years ago was a size 12. I'm now approximately the same size and wear a 0 or 2. I feel like I'm wasting away...