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C4 preworkout - first time user
I do intense cardio (spin) and full body weights sessions (circuit training), using free weights due to restrictions from RA. I track my HR on a fitbit Charge 2. I know they aren't accurate, but like to compare apples to apples as between workouts. For example, I track each spin workout from the same start point to the…
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What counts as a rest "day"?
If you want a recovery day, do you aim for a calendar day without exercise in a week - so, Sunday for example is a workout-free day - or do you regard any block of 24 consecutive hours without a "workout" as a rest day? - no exercise Sunday: you work out 6 days in a calendar week vs - workout 9:30 a.m. Saturday and not…
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Dim Sum brunch - tips?
Hi there. Going for a dim sum brunch and am trying to get back to pre-holiday routine. Will have about 750-1000 calories to work with. - steamed shrimp vs. fried pork buns - vegetable vs. meat. Any other specific tips you can share for sticking to lower calories options?
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Combat Crunch protein bar vs Quest - easier, same or harder to digest?
If you've had both the current formula Quest bar and a current CC bar, do you notice differences on digestion? If I have more than 1 Quest (which I do!) in a day, I find it bugs my stomach or causes digestive issues. I'm wondering if CC is any easier. Thanks.
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Any studio spinners/spin addicts out there?
Wondering if any of you do spin classes multiple times a week, and if so, how many? Do you track metrics? What calories burn do you give yourself?
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Net calories and big workout burn days
Okay, this is probably a dumb Q, but I need your help. I'm 5'11, 41 and female. Current goal is maintaining (sort of a slow recomp) 147 or so. My BMR is ~1450. My TDEE on a non-workout day is 1850-2000. The thing is, I do intense/high burn workouts at least 6 days a week. So for example yesterday, I hit 23,000 steps, did a…
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Experience with milk thistle for liver function?
Hi there, I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis and take biologics and other meds that are hard on the liver. Based on my latest blood work results, the doctor is suggesting milk thistle to help "cleanse" my liver. I've googled and know people take it for a variety of reasons. If you have taken it and noticed a difference,…
