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I do P90X 2/3 times a week and use dumbbells from 20 to 35lbs depending on the exercise plus do all the pull ups, push ups, etc. Unfortunately I am an older male and have trouble building muscle due to low testosterone. Aging is lousy, but as they say it’s better than the alternative!

For several years I struggled with plantar fasciitis and shin splints so I went to see a podiatrist before buying my next pair of running shoes. I selected a podiatrist who is an avid runner and surprisingly he told me to ignore all stability/neutral stuff and just buy a pair that fits well and replace them every 400/500…

I lost 50 lbs four years ago in short order by simply cycling four days a week and restricting total calories to 1,650 daily while paying no attention to carbs, protein, sodium etc. I didn't know about those things then. After losing the weight I bumped my calories to probably 2,200 per day and slowly gained some weight…

You probably know more about it than I since I have never used Runkeeper for strength training, but I see that it has that option now. Oh, and I mentioned Runkeeper Pro earlier when actually I meant Elite.

Sometimes I pre-log food so that I can see the nutrients but I never pre-log exercise, it's like a jinx for me!

Mountain biking!

The body needs 8 to 10 cups of water daily but gets water from other sources (food) so drinking 10 cups is overkill. There are several peer reviewed scientific studies that can be found on the web to demonstrate this. Meerkats survive with no water during the dry season getting all of their water from food. Humans are not…

I can't add anything to what sword said but I will add that I run 105 and when clean and properly lubed mine is almost silent. The only thing I have that is non standard is an Ultegra chain since that was all the shop had in stock when I neded to replace mine. I love a quiet drivetrain!

It may be true that many or even most leave after achieving their goals, but certainly not all. I have several friends on maintenance that use MFP to keep them where they desire to be. Personally I went on maintenance in 2008 and a few pounds crept up on me so I plan to stay. Currently at day 321.

I use Runkeeper, the free version. I think the pro version offers more tracking options but I'm not real sure. If I can figure out how to get you the link you can view my activities, friends, and such. I love it but only you can determine if it meets your needs.

This Mercola dude scares me a lot!!! He has taken on the whole medical/nutrition community and makes some pretty wild claims. He has been ordered by the US Food and Drug Administration to cease and desist making unsubstantiated claims and is criticized by everyone from Businessweek to Quackwatch. The guy is against…

I vary mine from time to time based on my current perceived nutritional needs. As an older male who does some strength training and some intense running and cycling too my protein needs may be higher than some, but others like body builders may need more than I. Currently mine at MFP are set at 40% carbs, 35% protein, and…

I'll take that challenge! I have been married fifteen years and have never once thought of divorce. Nor will I allow myself to think such thoughts. I intend to remain married to the same person for the rest of my life and I know that my spouse feels the same. We got married later in life and brought a level of maturity and…

I strength train twice a week, run 3/4 times a week, and cycle 3 times a week. Some simple math will tell you that some of these are two a day workouts. I always try to get a rest day in which for me is usually active rest - an easy hike or such.

I fry one whole egg and one egg white and toss them in a low cal whole wheat tortillia along with some turkey bacon. Cheese optional. Filling, low cal, and healthy.

Many experienced riders ride in the rain, but I do not (excepting when I get caught out!) My lbs owner strongly discourages riding in the rain, whether road or mountain biking. The shop guys all ride rain or shine, the owner discourages it. He says that the bike picks up grit when it's wet and the grit migrates to lots of…

Interesting to read the female perspective. The vast majority of men use it as a very high compliment. As a happily married man who has had a fair amount of corporate training on sexual harassment I avoid such comments period. But trust me, it is a compliment. That is unless it is coming from some sleazeball, and they are…

I love my books! I have hundreds and have been an avid reader since childhood, many decades ago. I read myself to sleep every night and derive great comfort from holding a book. I'm not anti technology by any means, but nothing beats a good book! I even like the smell of a book, the thickness of a page turning in my hand,…

Now I'm intimidated!

I change my photo daily to reflect the exercise most recently done giving a visual representation of my day. So my photo varies between a road bike, a mountain bike, weights, a trail runner, a sleeping lion (rest day!) etc. As I write this it is a scene of a trail by a river where I ran this morning. Of course anyone…

Thanks! Very helpfull, but it sounds like too much trouble for me as I have no interest in having photo's online. Not really proud to be old school/old fashioned just too lazy I guess. So, just a description will have to suffice: 1. 2010 Giant XTC-1 mountain bike with XT cranks, shifters, deraillrurs and Avid Elixir CR…

Don't go the WM route! Get a good used mtb; there are plenty of used 26" hardtail's cheap since 29" are taking over the market. My LBS tells me that they make a living repairing WM mountain bikes - they just can't take the pounding of off road riding. They are fine for kids who are only going to ride them around the block,…

Hey everyone! I have no clue how to post a pic here. Can anyone give me a hint or a link to some MFP instructions? I just tried to copy and paste from "My pictures" but that doesn't work. I hate to put my ignorance on display but I have no idea how to do this! PS: I often use one of my bikes (one road and one mountain) as…

La Banderitas whole wheat! 40 cal each, can't beat them.

If I'm not exercising by 6:00 AM I feel like my whole day is blown! Exercising after work is a non starter for me.

As a trail runner: deer, blue heron, razorback hogs, turkeys, buzzards, sunrise on the mountains, mist rising from the river, and my dogs running and swimming free since I run in an isolated location.

Looks like a neat sight. Did you have to join to use it? I tried to use the P90X area but it said I must be a member to "Use this plan." I have no HRM so I am curious about the P90X burn but obviously it is going to vary greatly from individual to individual and even day to day for the same individual depending on…

I agree with all that broadsword says, and I would emphasize that to do back to back centuries there is no substitute for saddle time. I am in favor of all of the cross training but at some point cycling is going to have to take preeminence at least until the goal ride is done. This shouldn’t be a problem within your…

Cycling and P90X!

Priceless!!!