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Great. -Do you have a reliable BMR calculator (if needed)? -Do you have a recommendation for activity level for me with low exertion at work but high outside (run 3 mornings a week, swim 3 mornings a week, lift 3 days a week). -How do I tell the spreadsheet my goals (maintain then build muscle) -Which macro set at the…

Thanks a lot for this. Would you mind if i sent some questions your way? Thanks!

Thanks folks. Looks like I'm going to try ON's... they also have my cookies and cream flavor that I love!

Lot's of good stuff. I've read a lot about myotein but it seems like the favorite here so far is ON Gold Standard.

Like amazon or do you have some retail recommendations?

I too did custom goals to lose weight and it was so varied I don't know the math for calories:pounds lost. Especially because of my weigh ins varying and not doing my diary every day To get to 2,900 will be tough unless I decide to eat less healthy, higher calorie goodies again! Anyone have any good high calorie foods to…

Thanks for the advice. Yesterday (day after 8.5 mile run) I was so hungry since I didn't eat back 100% but couldn't eat more on that day. Spreading calories out over two days is a nice idea. Today's run was about 700 calories which should be easier to manage (queue the peanut butter, banana, and brown rice with dinner!).…

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Thank you! Just in time for thanksgiving.

Appreciate the feedback folks. I'll go back to the basics and see how it goes. Only thing that stinks is that I don't have access to doing regular squats- my gym only has the smith machine. Thanks people.

New to lifting- 30 days Into weight lifting after consulting with a CPT some and working on a plan. Think adding weights every 2 weeks may work?

Thanks all. I've always eaten my calories in full but you're right- training my mind to gauge success in a different way is a big transition. I'm doing a periodization routine of some of the stronglifts workouts 4x12 for a month, then 4x8, 4x6, then 4x4 and adding 15% weights each month. I can feel a difference though I…

Huh. crazy. I really thought I'd be there in a few weeks. Appreciate the insight. On a less sarcastic more- the majority of information I've read on macros and weightlifting goals has been on body building sites which, generally speaking, have been written with the intention setting a plan for calorie surplus and more…

I guess I'm not looking to explode out of my clothing and look like the hulk.

After six months of trying to lose weight and avoiding lots of cabs it will be strange changing the diet up again. I would eat a serving of steel cut oats/quinoa on longer running days and I ate any fruit/veggie regardless of carbs but was very much avoiding higher carbs foods for a while. Looks like I'll have to get back…

I'm doing a slightly modified StrongLifts program (not 5x5) and an abs routine while at the gym M/W/F. The number on the scale isn't as much of an issue for me since I'm just about at my original goal weight but now my goals have changed as I've lost the majority of my bad weight (so to speak). The goal is to look leaner…

I'm venturing into unknown territory as my miles have increased recently. So I think I'm looking to be ready in case.

Thanks. I'm in an odd spot- lost 89 pounds and about 5 pounds away from A goal six months ago. It's a bit strange after six months of disciplined eating to change my normal food intake to support a new goal. Nice to have folks giving suggestions. I'm at 230 and I'm not trying to get bulky- rather have some decent…

For this type of program would the carbs/fat/protein levels change much? There seems to be a lot of conflicting (and confusing) results through some quick googling.

Maybe if I do my training on Hubway bikes they'll sponsor me in the future :) http://www.thehubway.com

Lots of great responses. Thank you. This will really help me focus my workouts. Not sure if I can commit financially to the bike yet but I'm going to start saving. I have a good running program I'm doing for my half marathon work but my swimming could be more purposeful.

I got some whey samples. I eat lots of chicken but should I be increasing my protein when I go on longer runs (this week is all 4.5 mile/50-ish minutes and soon bumping to 6), swimming longer, and adding free weights? Also- I'm lactose sensitive so how can I figure out good quality whey protein.

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Thanks team. Lots of good things to consider. I think if it came down to it the first thing if cut would be t25 because I enjoy the others more. When I was on a heavy cardio routine I did 7 days a week of it. I like free weights also because my wife is going and starting c25k and we go for the same time. I think I'll have…

Very helpful feedback. I've never done a free weights routine so it's a new experience. I do feel wiped. In fact I skipped my run today because I was sore from squats done on Monday. Especially helpful knowing losing weight and tightening up are going to happen in the same way. I thought I'd only be able to do so with…

Thanks for the quick responses everyone. One of my other concerns (maybe more vain but still a concern) is with the weight I've lost is to avoid getting soft. I'm at a point now where I'm not just trying to see the numbers continuing to go down on the scale and I'm comfortable with seeing numbers even out or gain some due…

Thanks for the tips!

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When adding these into mfp do folks just add them as their regular weight/size or do you need to make note that it was blended? Like you would for a juicer. I find the variety of green smoothies almost overwhelming to try to start. Anyone have go to recipes for a newbie with weight loss and energy boosting goals? I really…