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That is an awesome time for a half, good job! The hardest part of a full, in my opinion, are miles 15-19. After that, its all downhill. Except for the .2, but we don't talk about that...

1000 burpees

Running. And burpees. I <3 Burpees.

Oh dear god yes!

Franzia Sunset Blush. I'm a classy broad. :P

xcalygrl, Are you running with the Lone Star Spartans? If not, you should look into it! They're a great group, very active in all the Spartan Races, and very supportive/motivational. If you have Facebook, look up the group Lone Star Spartans, Admin is Paul Almanza. Tell 'em Bryan Haworth sent you. :)

Austin Spartan Sprint/Super: May 17th & 18th Day 4 of 7 day marathon series: Jul 3rd Run then wine marathon: Sept 20th Glenrose Spartan Beast: Nov 1st Trifecta baby!

I'm definitely going for the trifecta this year, hopefully all in Texas!

"Just one won't hurt" "What, are you on a diet?!" Really chafes my *kitten*. The first one, I agree that one won't necessarily cause any regressions, but it NEVER stays with just one. The second one, yes, we are all on "diets". Your diet is the food you eat, my diet is just healthier.

Try this casserole idea. It's ALMOST 40/40/20, and 228 calories per serving (1/4 of the recipe). 2 eggs 2 potatoes, cubed 8 oz sirloin, cooked and cut in small pieces 3 tbsp potato pancake powder 1 cup 2% milk Mix all together, place in nonstick glass casserole dish. Put in oven preheated to 275 for about 45-60 min, or…

Speaking as one of those bare torso guys, I do take nutrition EXTREMELY seriously. As people have said, the pics are because I am proud of the progress I have made, and I now feel comfortable being shirtless. Am I vain? Hell yes I am! More for the amount of effort I have put into it, however, than the actual physical…

F#*K NO, SNAKE!! Excess calories cause you to gain weight, not any one food.

To help support muscle growth, try .8-1.2 grams per pound of goal body weight, depending on your training. As for when, really any time, but with a definite emphasis on post-workout and before bed. Don't worry overly much about going over, just try to hit this to help muscle recovery and weight loss. :) Hope this helps!

Here's one for ya! Let me know your total, I'll try to match. :)

I actually made a blog post about this. It's somewhat shallow, cocky, and self-centered, but there is truth in it. Oftentimes I am presented with the question why. Why did I make this change? Why did I quit smoking, drugs, and the overindulgent lifestyle I had originally set out upon? Overall, why did I choose the path of…

Here's another at home workout you can do, I plan on putting a couple more up as well. :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/schlange11b

First off, awesome job! Sounds like you've definitely made significant progress! Secondly, there are many other ways to work legs/chest if you are lacking the bench and squat rack. Try air squats and push ups with a backpack or a weight vest on. Not quite the same, but it will help. Here's an example of a full body…

PB & J Oatmeal is amazing! Or, a good flavored protein powder with milk, if you have it. :)

HUGE supporter of body weight exercises/calisthenics. They will definitely help build muscle, as long as overload is still occurring. http://jasonferruggia.com/top-20-bodyweight-exercises-for-building-muscle-strength/ He has plenty of ideas. :)

I am trying to maintain as well, and am having the same issue. I can't help but cringe every time I see me calories nearing the mark. I have it set to gain a half pound a week right now, and it does seem to help, as I keep it under the "goal", but still eat enough to maintain. Not perfect, but it's working so far. :) Edit:…

I definitely suggest some body weight exercises for your at home days. Some of these require pull-up bars or rings, but you can just as easily do (most of) them on a door or tree branch. :) http://jasonferruggia.com/top-20-bodyweight-exercises-for-building-muscle-strength/ Also, get creative! Make up your own circuits with…

I think it's actually called the "adonis belt". All these previous definitions work as well, though. :)

Welcome welcome! Motivation is definitely key to making changes/maintaining fitness! Good to have you here, and I am most certainly with you!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Crossfit is simply the method of exercising involving HIIT training and strength training so as to get a full body workout and increase strength, speed, and endurance. So, can't this all be done on a flat surface using various bodyweight exercises? Or do you specifically need to go to a…

...Do you have a floor?

I agree that answers will be all over the board, as there are many schools of thought concerning "bedtime protein". Personally, and I am no expert, but I prefer to have a casein shake about a half hour before bed (24 g protein). This is simply to keep your body fed while you sleep (I hate waking up hungry). It all depends…

www.truenutrition.com You can design your own, add what you want, with whatever type of protein you would like, and pick the flavor. That way you can decide for yourself. :)

I'm currently 40/40/20 (Carbs/Protein/Fat). I try to get most of my carbs from whole wheat sources, oats, and fruits or veggies. It seems to have been working so far. :)

Started playing Dnd since there was an A before it. Back when elf was a class (the blue box). Avid tabletop and PC gamer, still have my Magic:The Gathering sets dating back to Arabian Nights, played everything from 7th Sea to L5R. One of the few who has an equal love for both Trek and Wars, grew up with Stan Lee teaching…

You know, I may have to go against the flow here, and say GO FOR IT! It seems to me that you've figured it out pretty well, and as you will be eating back a lot of those calories, you won't be starving your body. So, best of luck to ya! Make sure to drink water, and try adding various calisthenics over the course of the…