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Thanks for the feedback!

Actually I think this is a better way for me to think about the run. Thanks for the perspective.

BCAA game is pretty strong from my foods and supplements. Are you suggesting Protein-carb-fat totals to be at 1-3-4? I also increase my calories per week based on my miles per week so I don't think it's an issue of having an empty tank. Thanks for the feedback folks.

I'm not doing all my runs at race pace. I have a pace for each training run I'm trying to hit. Today's 16 mile run goal is 9:55/mile (race is 9-9:09/mile). Thanks for the reading recommendation.

Thanks!

You do understand the question and have a much simpler approach by just diving up the calories burned over the 7 days.

Correct. I usually do two different sessions per muscle group a week with three days in between. Tomorrow, for example, will be chest/triceps A workout and B workout. There is no overlap on exercises so in theory I could make it a mega session. The workouts usually go 75 minutes/each. I'm less concerned about time as I…

I didn't do much strength training when I first lost weight and I wish I had. You can certainly add muscle and define the look of muscles while losing weight but have to find the right calorie deficit for it. You also have to realize the scale number would be the best indicator of losing/gaining weight. For example, over…

I think my question is more around the lines of is bulk, no name brand "90% clean whey protein isolate" as good as buying Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard whey (rather than can I mix my own- I know I can mix my own). Bulksupplements and a couple other companies sell en masse much cheaper so I'm wondering if there is a…

Peanut butter.

I ventured into this area for the post-workout benefits from folks thinking if get the reactions of those working out. I'll try nutrition though.

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Thanks all. Sam - to add to your point, I did 5/3/1 on a two day split because of my running schedule so each cycle took a month. Chest/squats were done the same day as interval runs and OH Press/deadlifts were done on my running rest day. It was the best way to keep strength training fit within my training. 4 months of…

It's more for some variety. I found myself average about my gym routine than excited to be going for the first time in a while. I have some down time in my running schedule between the race I just finished and marathon training (to begin in August). This plan involves all the same compound lifts with more assistance work…

You're going to get mixed feelings/opinions on this. Since your race is mid-June you're longest training run should be coming up soon so you can experiment in advance. My plan is based on my work, lifting/running routine, and goals I have around fitness and isn't meant for everyone. I'm also not a doctor, nutritionist, or…

Very old bump- did anyone use the exact macros from this plan? I will be starting next week and wanted to compare the suggested macros to MFP recommendations.

Thanks. I made a 6-serving recipe based on the before-cooked weight and then weighed the whole thing after cooking and divided by 6 to get the nutritional information. After watching a few youtube videos I got a better since of how my steak was prepared (and it clearly looks like it was trimmed of all the fat).

It's a great race. I ran it last year as my first marathon and loved it. It was also in the upper-60s for the day which was wonderful. The scene at the bridge is really funny. Since mile 21 is the "beat the bridge" location many runners take a bit of a break there. Some walk, some jog at a lower pace, and others stretch…

I've read about the problems with the daily weigh in but looking for patterns may be very helpful. I'm currently trying to lose 7 pounds before my race Memorial Day weekend. After the race I'll be dropping the running to three days a week until August when marathon training starts. I think I'd like to have a day of the…

This is all very helpful. Thanks for the feedback. This is the first time I'm training for improved time rather than training for volume.

Thanks for the additional feedback. At 6'5 and 245 I'm in a place where I know there is more to reach for in terms of breaking through that 175 pound plateau. Starting up 5/3/1, really focusing on those four major work outs and the assistance work might be a good place to start for the new year and new goals.

I do. And one area where I've stalled (and wanted to change up my program) is in my bench press. I was doing well with gradual increases until I hit 175 lbs. Since then I can't seem to break through that number. Thank you for the suggestion for research. Edit: And I really enjoyed Stronglifts "add 5 more pounds" approach.…

No competition, and certainly open to a better program. I tend to do well with structure (which is why I enjoyed SL 5x5 when I started). I'm not well versed enough to develop a plan on my own. I may just modify this program into a 3x8 routine since I like having the compound exercises and large/small muscle group work.

Truthfully, I have a knack for over analyzing.

After stronglifts I followed a plan found online through BodyBuilding.com Day one 3x8 of BB Presses, DB Incline Presses, DB Curls, Concentration Curls Day two 3x8 Leg Presses, Leg Extensions, Leg Curls, Calf Raises Day three 3x8 DB presses, Seated Rear Lateral DB Raises, Cable Pulldowns, Cable Pushdown, DB Shrugs

[quote="gotolam;30830123" BTW, there's no such thing as "heavier than max." Max is max. [/quote] Point well taken. I should have been clearer in my original post. I've been lifting for a year and this was my attempt at a new program. My gains were stalled and I was hitting some plateaus so I wanted to shake things up some.…

I work in college settings and worked very closely with campus dining services for several years. I also had a meal plan for several years as part of my work compensation and ate cafeteria food during that time. Assuming you have a meal plan (and are most likely required to have it), here's some advice I give students.…

once a week. Usually ends up being for unexpected issues (errands take longer, spontaneous night out with my partner, things like that.

I'm curious how some of you could differentiate between BF and loose skin.

I am not a beginner to lifting. This is my first time on a deficit since I lost all of my original weight. I lost my weight and from Jan 1 2014-July 2014 I was on a bulk. I stayed the same waist size throughout and my clothes fit better as I gained muscle. I got a lot of the newbie goodness during that program. I then ate…