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Cyclists: Anyone know of a good 1-day fall double century?
Its on my bucket list and I'm ready, but I can only do it during the off season. Any suggestions?
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Which lifting program makes the most sense for me?
I'm thinking about switching up my weights routine, from low rep-heavy weights to high reps-light weights (specifically a 100 rep program). I'll be focusing on sprint distance events for the next few years with an few 1/2 marathons thrown in during the off season and my overall goal is to improve speed in all areas and get…
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Why Use MFP?
For those who are on "diets" of any type, why do you use MFP? This has been a question in my mind for some time. I get the debate about food quality, etc. for those just counting calories, but I don't understand why those following the X, Y, or Z diet use MFP at all. Interested in your honest answers.
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What does "rest day" mean to you?
Be a couch potato for the day or easy activity, e.g. walking & stretching? If it weren't for my workouts, I'd get no activity in whatsoever. My fitness band says I take around 800-1000 steps on non-run days (desk job w/ long hours). I need to take a rest day 2x this week before my race this weekend, but I don't want to be…
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Tomorrow (3/3) is National Pancake Day. Who's having pancakes?
I won't be going to IHOP (just donate otherwise), but will be having a huge stack of TJ's gluten-free pumpkin pancakes topped with pumpkin butter, cinnamon, and crushed pecans or pumpkin seeds; egg whites and bacon on the side; almond milk to wash it down. Bring on the pancakes!
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Why are free weights better than the machines?
People keep telling me on here I need to be lifting in the free weights section, because the machines aren't as good and I can't possibly be strong or muscular at my weight and using the machines. What am I missing? What is the difference? When I started losing weight 2+ years ago, I started lifting at specialty gym and…
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Fitness Band Issue
I have the Pivotal band (was cheap through Amazon) and have been wearing it for several weeks now. I like the concept, but am getting frustrated with it. So I am thinking about purchasing a different brand, but only if it doesn't have the same faults as the Pivotal: It picks up some of my cycling. It isn't very accurate…
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What's on the menu for Super Bowl Sunday?
I'll think about this all week. Definitely pizza (probably Papa Murphy medium gluten-free pie (all for me)). Thinking about making some buffalo cauliflower that I saw on pinterest. Not sure what else. What will you be having?
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How's my 1/2 marathon training plan?
I posted this before, but as I continue training, I could really use some more specific experienced advice. My 1/2 marathon is on March 1. I have only recently gotten back into running seriously after an injury. Here's what I've done so far this year to prepare (I ran very little in December): 1/10 - 9.3 miles 1/19 - 6.19…
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I love food
I spend a lot of time looking up (healthy) recipes online. It's a borderline obsession. I love food and I love to eat. That is all. :smile:
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Need 1/2 Marathon Training Help
So I hibernated during November and December and was recovering for a few months before that. Before that, I ran 20-30 miles per week and could run 14-15 miles comfortably. I'm back running 3x per week. I have a 15K on February 7th (I won't rest for this one) and a 1/2 marathon on March 1. I ran a 15k a few weeks ago…
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Critique my training plan please
I'm slim and like it that way, but I really want a little bit of curves and to lose the last bit of fat on my thighs, but can't seem to get there and am getting very frustrated. Need help figuring out where I'm going wrong workout wise. (I need to ease up on the late night snacking, I know, but that can't be the entire…
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Weight Above Which You Wouldn't Go
So when I was overweight, I always had 200 in my mind. That was the number I would never allow myself to get to. What was yours and how did you decide on that number? I'm honestly interested in gaining some understanding as to how people allow their weight to get super out of control.
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Exceptions to CICO
How does CICO idea account for people with good metabolisms or do those who believe CICO is the end of the story not believe in people with fast metabolisms? Honest question.
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Why do people always say they are looking for motivation here?
Support, yes. But motivation? No one can get you motivated or keep you motivated. You have to want it bad enough for whatever your personal reasons (motivations) are. Others can only support and inspire. Ugh! Just a pet peeve.
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Ready to throw out this fitness band
I bought my first fitness band recently. I have a desk job and was curious about my activity level (especially steps taken). Two days in and I'm ready to throw it away. Yesterday, I got in my 10,000 steps, mostly through taking the dog for a walk. But my calories burned showed only around 500. What is that 500 supposed to…
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Where have all the healthy eaters gone?
I've only been back a couple of weeks. When I used to read the forums during my weight loss journey (in maintenance now), there seemed to be many posters discussing healthy eating and exercise, i.e., living a healthy lifestyle. Now it seems that most only care about calorie deficits and think captain crunch and soda is…
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Let's Talk Clothing Designers and Body Types
So I've reached my weight/size goals but have yet to rebuild my wardrobe because I cannot find a single brand (pants) that now fits well on my new body. I'm almost ready to go tailored, but would rather not. I don't have a lot of curves and all brands I've tried so far seem to be targeted toward curvy women regardless of…
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Maintaining without tracking
I miss talking nutrition and fitness as most of my real life friends aren't into either and I find those of them who "diet" to be annoying (doing all the wrong things but resistant to advice). But I don't have the time or desire to count calories anymore. I rarely even get on the scale. But I constantly try to learn about…
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Maintenance while Training Help Needed
I have 5 lbs to lose but am starting to think about how to calculate my maintenance calories. I know a lot of it will be trial and error, but any advice much appreciated. About me: 5'6", 126 lbs, desk job, very active otherwise (always training for some event - currently half-marathon and sprint triathlon) I try to workout…
