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Macros & Rest Days
Hey All, Question : is it imperative to fulfill all your macros on rest days even if you stay under or meet your daily calorie goal? Most of my rest days I do my best to fulfill my macros , however because my rest days are sat/sun sometimes they coincide with events , gatherings etc. where I'm pretty good about staying…
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How accurate are HRMs/Fitbits?
Hi all Wanted to get some feedback on how accurate HRMs/fitbits really are? I have researched various models and have read a lot of conflicting info on their accuracy? I.e. only chest straps are truly accurate ? HRMs/fitbits are very inaccurate ( i.e. grossly overestimating cal/burn for regular activities -60min walking…
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Dealing with a lot of stress
I started my weight loss journey almost 50 days ago with 8lbs lost and 52+ to go. I recently have been dealing with a lot of family-related stress ( on going arguments w family/extended family members) anyway I feel like it's been affecting my focus when it comes to working out-as it takes me longer to concentrate - while…
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Tall Squat-ers - please share your tips
So I've been doing ICF 5x5 for just over a month, and am struggling with squats- I'm 5'8 with long femurs compared to the rest of my legs - torso is about 3/4 length of my legs. At best, I can do 1/2 squats - I do a 15 min warm up - breaking a sweat b4 lifting and do hip&ankle stretches to open up. I ve reached about 60lbs…
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ICF 5x5 Order of Exercises?
I posted this on another thread yesterday , but thought I d put it out there just in case anyone is also wondering the same... 1. How important is it (ICF 5x5) to do the exercises in the order they are listed ( squat, bp, row, etc) is it possible to group heavier exercises together and vise versa for light exercises - w/o…
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Gingerbread PB CC protein cookies
