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All relative to many things. You mention a race. How important is this race for you? If very important, a consistent, proven tapering plan is needed. You might not have one unless you have some practice seasons to determine what works for you and what doesn't. Also - what is your current fitness level? I have a couple of…

more "inspiration" than actual recipes - there are lots of ethnic vegetarian foods that don't rely on pasta. Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Thai, etc. all have great alternatives.

Doesn't matter much. Use time and intensity, which is much more meaningful for calorie estimation. Even outdoors, it not the same running 2 miles uphill than downhill.

I work out every day from 9:30 to around 11:30. Exception for Sundays, where I have a normal, 3 hour ride in the daylight (or basement now... too much snow outside). Long days at work, two toddlers, etc. Like everyone else, I guess. The point is, if it's important to you, you make time for it. Some games used to be…

I had similar issues. Most of them cleared if I showered and changed quickly. If for whatever reason (e.g. crappy facilities, short on time, etc.) I waited to shower and change home it increased the chances of breakouts. Not in face, mostly back or where clothes rub like neck of shirts.

seriously, just talk to your doctor. There's a balance between losing the pregnancy weight and not getting enough nutrition to produce milk for your child. I assume the later is your priority. My wife lost about 1-1.5 lb per week, eating a lot. But she was breastfeeding exclusively, with very big kids. Your mileage will…

Struggling to actually do this, but more sleep. I am a chronic undersleeper, about 5.5 hours / night.

No NSAIDS. No ice-baths (same thing, reduces inflammation but impairs adaptation). More gradual approach. Or simply take more time between strenuous workouts. The foam roller has helped me. Also a tennis ball for more localized sore spots and trigger points. And the think that has helped the most is doing some form of…

I don't think anyone here can answer this question. "normal" cases based on TDEE are already based on average cases with fairly large variability. Add something as individual (and stochastic) as breastfeeding and really only a reasonable physician with good access to an accurate diary can help. Anything you get here is…

I don't think anyone here can answer this question. "normal" cases based on TDEE are already based on average cases with fairly large variability. Add something as individual (and stochastic) as breastfeeding and really only a reasonable physician with good access to an accurate diary can help. Anything you get here is…

There's many varieties depending on consistency. The commercial "blocks" are like grits. Taste like corn mash, with the consistency of oats. Just cut in slices or cubes, add sauce or cheese, and heat up. The "homemade" version I have is more like a corn meal, salt and water paste that can solidify into a flatbread form. We…

I like muscular women, but also skinny and not so skinny. Not very picky. Where my preference lies is on "functional" women. What does that mean? That they are good at something and happy doing it. Dancing, football, cycling, swimming, running, cross-fit, whatever. I've always been attracted to physically active people.

same here. Cheap insurance. I don't think they "give" you energy, as much as solve issues with micronutrient deficits. I am lactose intolerant and see no sun during the winter - vitamin D becomes important. YMMV.

Nope. You buy the camera, you use it for whatever I want. My latest "hobby" is recording people that are trying to kill me - i.e. as a dash-cam for my bike during my commute.

Not necessarily. As usual with fish, origin and method has a huge effect on its environmental impacts. It can be a sustainably sourced fish. Very low in fat (1 g / 100 g fish). High in protein. Perfectly reasonable alternative, sourced adequately. http://www.fishchoice.com/buying-guide/tilapia

Not yet!!! Mardi Gras! Bring on the pancakes! (and then... meh. I don't care. I'm not devout. I just love pancakes).

math-wise, 15 lb in 12 weeks should be doable. you're pretty active physically. So is should be just a matter of food discipline. If you have the time, don't stop doing cardio - that is a good chunk of calorie burn right there for the weight loss, and you seem like a competent runner. The key thing here is the "dramatic"…

granola, trail mix and nuts are my bane. Seriously have issues keeping them in the house.

I do HIIT frequently - they are the "icing" for race preparation. Different variants - 1 min intervals, 30 s, 15 s, 5 s. I don't notice any additional weight loss, but for sure increased short-term leaps in fitness. And they are "fun", in a painful kind of way.

I used to run with my dad as a kid. We'd do a short circuit (laps). He'd pass me a few times, but he'd let me beat him in a "sprint".

I concentrate really hard, meditate really. And focus on telling my kidneys and liver to do their job. If they don't, I threaten them with crappy beer.

chicken hearts on a skewer and beef heart stew. Nah. I actually have a very non-romantic family visit, so probably some cajun-style foods.

I'm part of the same boat. My main issue is overeating at night after training. Ugh. That is the one thing holding me back at this point. I should just go to bed :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

HR monitors don't "measure" calorie expenditure. They estimate it... so the more uncertainty you have there, or the more you deviate from the "model" used for the estimate, the more you diverge. I'll give you an example - let's say you wear your HR monitor watching a horror movie. According to it, your accelerated HR has…

the one corresponding to the entry you're using. Both raw and cooked are in the database - "cooked", if weighed after cooking.

I think you should eat a snickers :) I regularly ride my bike. Hard. For a long time. Now there's snow on the ground so it is the much less fun indoor variety. 2300 calories on Saturday, 2100 on Sunday. Weight loss is not my goal, it's just a means to be in bicycle racing shape by April. 6'2", 185 lb or so. With about…

you're doing it wrong. Remember, fat is hydrophobic ("hates" water). To wash it away, you need to use a surfactant with the water. Drink soapy water. Extra-strength grease-fighting detergent works best, like Palmolive or Joy. If you're into an organic or vegetarian diet you probably should use Biovert or Green works. I am…

Hello from Ottawa, another frozen site. I got a snow bike - and working on losing some of the insulation as well (I'm a roadie otherwise :) )

you don't "have" to count calories. you just have to eat less. I know a lot of people that do that all the time to lose weight. Of course, those people normally don't suddenly come up with "yikes, I need a tool to help me with my weight loss". If this tool (MFP) is making it worse for you, use a different tool. The…

the biggest issue for " point" measurement regarding alcohol is hydration. Unless you're using DEXA or immersion, my guess is that you own a scale that estimates your body fat % based on impedance (resistance to electricity). That is massively sensitive to hydration and electrolyte levels, which are affected by alcohol.…