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In this specific case, I'm only calculating to make sure I'm not losing too much LBM as I eat a calorie deficit.

Omeron Fat Loss Monitor - (Handheld) Input Height, Weight, Age https://www.amazon.com/Omron-HBF-306CN-Fat-Loss-Monitor/dp/B000FYZMYK I know there are good and bad to these things and they can sometimes be inaccurate. But consensus on research did is they can be fairly accurate (within reason) with consistency. (i.e. As…

Weight x % Body Fat = Lbs of actual Fat Weight - Lbs Actual Fat = Lean Body Mass

Wow, thank you for all the help guys (and gals), I really appreciate it.

My trainer said it can be as simple as adding weights to your ankles when you walk and just doing those 20 sit ups one day before bed, or push ups the next day. I also was looking at rock climbing as an alternative to strength training but want to shed some weight first to take stress off my joints.

I am speaking from my experience only. I had a real problem with a very weak lower back it came down to my hips not being alined (Chiropractor visit), and some ligaments in hips and back being too tight. I ended up altering certain exercises like sit-ups, ended up getting a massage to loosen up my muscles and ligaments,…

Be careful, there are "exercise headaches", but when I asked my doctor about it off hand she immediately had me come in for a quick check-up. Apparently holding your breath will cause them, in my case my neck was out of whack and needed to be addressed by a Chiropractor, but there are some more serious issues that can stem…

I think you nailed it right there. I'm noticing I need to stretch MUCH more.

Yeah, I know it's a tight IT band. I need to look up stretched for this.

Define recovery time? I would be doing my routine in morning and martial arts that evening, so say 8 hours between each. Weekends off. Then about every 90 days I would take a week off altogether to let my body recover. What do you to recover? And you get an extra man card for being 52 and kickin' it. I am humbled now that…

My bet is it won't even be weeks, maybe 7-14 days before things start evening out. Your body is just reacting, once it figures out what is going on it will balance out. To make yourself have the warm and fuzzies though, you may want to take measurements of Thigh, Bicep, Chest, Stomach, and Hips. For bonus points you can…

When you first start out may I recommend not being too concerned about your Macro's. Just log and try to stay near your allotted calorie intake. Sometimes you will be dead on, sometimes you will be over, sometimes you will be under. Just get in the routine to log as best you can and aim for that caloric intake. The only…

Cherimoose is right on not needing exercise, so if you had to concentrate on weight control through calorie deficit you could and would be OK. However, I find that cardio/strength training will accelerate weight loss for me or if it doesn't, the inches will fall or BMI changes even if the scale is not. Here is what my…

Right there with you bud. I'm 41 and up to two years ago even if I was heavy I could shred weight no time flat if I wanted to and took that fact for granted. Now at 41, losing weight is tough as hell and very slow. It's taken me a month to lose what I would normally do in a week and a half. But same thing, I want to be…

I actually take medicine that make me crave sweets and my crutch used to be Coca-Cola. I thought it was the caffeine I was hooked on, but learned it was the sweet sugar taste. I actually ended up trying the "Mio" Liquid Water Enhancer that I get at Kroger. I reuse a Glaceau Bottled Water Bottle that is about 24 fluid…

To be honest, the muscle heads and gym rats usually have respect for newbies because they did the same walk you did. All you need to do is be respectful and use some basic etiquette - re-rack your weights, carry a towel and wipe down your seat when done, ask if you are unsure someone is using the equipment you want.…

I second seeing a doctor. However, I know my wife is iron deficient and one of the first signs (besides fatigue) is hair loss and brittle hair.

1. 30mi, you are my hero? What is the terrain - hilly or flat. 2. I'm new too, been on the bike for about 2 week in the morning. I just posted some questions and one was about the hand numbness - so it's not just me. That makes me feel better. Some of your complaint I had. I made a few adjustments. As silly as this is, I…

Source: An avid Hiker and Outdoorsman. Many, Many hiking miles under me with and without hiking stick and trekking poles. With a hiking stick or trekking poles, I actually hike/walk slightly faster (once in rhythm) because I trust my balance and foot planting. Especially downhill. It also forces my arms to move more…

Thank you for showing metrics. That helped me a lot and goes on the "cut suggested calories by 20%" that I did while hiking/walking. You rock.

You could do something as simple as adding weight's to your ankles or wrists as you work. However, here is a routine I follow that works for me: Monday: 20 minutes Cardio (Treadmill, Elliptical, etc); 3 Exercises (1 ea) Back, Biceps, Abs Tuesday: 45-60 minutes Cardio (Treadmill, Elliptical, etc) Wed: 20 minutes Cardio…

Excellent. Thank you for all the feedback.

Yep, desk job. So that makes sense. Sounds like the stretching has me on the right track but the foam roller seems to be the next step.

Ah! I didn't even think of the foam roller. Good idea @abarrie

Protein in the stomach will stop that feeling. Take a look at Body Fortress Whey or Isolate - tastes like a milkshake. If you mixed 2 cups to 2 cups milk and drink it fairly rapidly. It will fill you quickly, reduce hunger, and provide what your body needs to rebuild muscle and recover after the hike.

Me to, live neat the Souther end of the A.T. and often drive north to the Smokey Mountains. Hiking stick has many hiking medallions. Packed my little one on my back most of last year. Welcome! As for working prepping, my suggestions. (Quads and core) Ball Squats and Lunges, lots of them. (Hamstrings, lower back) Slow,…

I'm not a trainer but can relay to you what my trainer told me. So take it with a grain of salt. On days I was hitting the gym, I needed to add 100-200 more calories. Matter of fact, when I log here I eat most of the exercise calories it gives me. This was directed by my trainer. In my case, if I didn't, I would continue…

1) Thanks for the feedback guys (and gals). If I can keep the soda down to 1-2 a day and keep my calorie intake proper - I may keep it. (and no, it's not diet). 2) I also appreciate the alternatives. 3) @ernurse167 - Your Perry kind of disturbs me. You may be rocking me to sleep tonight when I have nightmares.

I actually just posted a thread on this. I'll relay what my trainer told me years ago and it makes a big difference when I plateau. Try to suddenly confuse your body. If you are consistently hitting X calories, say 1500 - zig zag around it over the period of a week. Eat 1300 on Monday, 1600 on Tuesday, 1500 on Wed, etc ...…

Ironically, it may work in your favor. Remember gains in the gym and loss of fat has a LOT to do with confusing your body. If you are in the gym X days a week doing the same thing over and over, your body is used to it. The time off may make a bigger impact when you go back and your body is "like WTF?! - I don't remember…