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Any Fire Fighters?
I'm currently training with the goal of being a wildland firefighter in the summer. For months, I've been running 3x per week, strength training 2x per week, and 1 day of hiking or more often, when I can't make it to the trails, I swim. Then one full rest day. So far my best run has been 2 miles at a 12 min pace. I have a…
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Is my calorie defecit harming my training?
My stats: Female 6ft 191 lbs 24% body fat ~ 147 lbs lean body mass. I am hoping to get down to 175 for starters but I am currently trying to get in shape to be a wildland firefighter next summer. I need to be in good overall shape, I am running, weight training, doing yoga, and hiking/other cardio workouts. Currently set…
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Swimmers - Skin and hair care
Those who swim frequently for exercise, what do you do to take care of your hair and skin? I used to swim a lot and ended up with green streaks in my blonde hair from the chlorine. Then of course there is the dry skin, tangled hair, and always smelling like chlorine.
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WANTED: Opinions on vegetarian/vegan diet
If anyone is considering being or already is vegetarian/vegan or is just curious why the heck someone would want to be, I highly recommend the documentary titled "What the Health". It's on Netflix and could be found elsewhere. I already don't eat much meat just because I don't like it, but I am considering being vegan…
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Looking for friends for motivation!
Hello! I have had MFP for a couple of years, but I only started using it again a few weeks ago and I'd like to add some friends for motivation! Please add me :smile:
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Ideal Macros For Weight Loss??
I know calorie and macro goals are specific to the individual, but I am curious if there is a general goal that those trying to lose weight should be hitting? When I first started I had my carbs lower and my fat and protein higher because that is what I had heard was good for weight loss, but eating that much protein just…
