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Dressed for the winter commute?
Someone was asking what to wear for cycle commuting, and I thought it would be interesting to post a picture with the weather conditions. I am going to figure out how to post pictures tonight, so I will start with this link. http://winnipegcyclechick.com/dressed-to-chill/
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6 Month Progress and Lean Body Mass Conservation
In the last 6 months I have lost 24 lbs and an estimated 6.8% body fat. It would seem that the loss was primarily body fat and my LBM was conserved. I am 5'6", 41% BF and 244 lbs and my short term goal is 200 lbs or 30% BF. But from what I have read I might have to revise my goals lower once I get there. Are there any…
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Recommend Knee Brace for Martial Arts?
The problem is that I have a bad knee after surgery for a torn meniscus. I don't have much pain anymore, but I find that I can't do kicks with that leg. And now that the movements are speeding up sometimes my knee aches a bit the next day. I use XXL Rehband's for weightlifting. They slide down my thigh a bit, but are tight…
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When does a deficit effect LBM?
I have food sensitivities and allergy issues. So I tightened up and the last 4 days I have lost 8 lbs. I have lost 20 lbs in 117 days for a total of 79 over 4 years. I have MFP set for a deficit of 500 calories per day, and have felt pretty good. The last 3 days I have been running about a 900 calorie deficit, and I…
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Recommendations for Compound Lifts in lieu of squats/deadlifts
Are there other compound lifts where I can feel like I am working my body and not body parts? I am 50 and progress has slow due to a knee/shoulder issues. The shoulder issue seems to have resolved. However, the knee has not (surgery and arthritis). I can't squat with a bar. It feels fine until the next day when I can…
