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HMVols Bulking Log
I am finally happy to say, bulking can officially commence. I really wish I would've just started earlier instead of trying to do a mini cut prior to our beach vacation that starts tomorrow. Honestly I don't care anymore about being lean; I want to grow, improve my strength and see how far I can go. I will say that I am…
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Fall 1/2?
This group needed some activity since it seems all the spring 1/2's are over. So whose training for a fall 1/2? I signed up to run my 3rd in October which happened to be the same race I ran last year for my first 1/2. Going with a totally different training plan this time around and aiming for 2:05-2:10 finish. I took 12…
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Completed my first 1/2 yesterday!
I may have started out my weekend in crippling fear but it ended in such an amazing way; I finished my goal I set in March and ran every mile of my first 1/2 marathon yesterday! I had been struggling with IT Band issues for the last 3-4 weeks of training and couldn't run at all the last 2 weeks. I was so scared I wouldn't…
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Officially Freaking Out...Advice?
My mind is in overdrive right now and fear has swept over me as I prepare to pick up my race packet tomorrow for my first 1/2 Marathon on Sunday. I've been training since February and this was an ultimate goal of mine. However in the last 4 weeks I have had issues with my left IT Band that have me crippled somedays. I'm…
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Carb Loading
6 weeks out from my first 1/2! Having read up on many things regarding training one thing I can't get a firm grip on is whether carb loading is truly neccessary. Many sites say its a myth then you'll have others say its beneficial. What's everyone's take on it? I'm not afraid of carbs whatsoever and actually increased my…
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Which number should I use?
Recently had my BF% redone via Bod Pod. With most formulas my TDEE was calculated at around 2000. When my BF% was factored in, it lowered my TDEE to 1820. That is quite a difference and since I am wanting to maintain my current stats, should I use the calculation (Scooby) that was based with my BF included? Maintenance is…
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Best post-run recovery snack/meal?
I'm more of a sunset runner due to heat and I run my personal best for some reason at that time of day. However I am having difficulty maintaining my energy and blood sugar levels when I'm done. I am wondering what's the best thing to eat to help me recover? I normally have a protein shake w/milk but that seems to be…
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Cardio VS Gaining Lean Mass
Alright so today was my 3rd bod pod and I've conquered all of my goals so far. I'm down to 17% BF at a weight I'm happy with and have been eating at maintence for 2 weeks now. My only other goal left to be met is a 1/2 marathon I'm training for in October. Which brings me to my dilemma. I would LOVE to put on a little bit…
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Additional Cardio w/Marathon Training?
I'm training for a 1/2 marathon (my first) in October. I'm currently in maintence mode of about 2000 cals a day. I'm starting phase 2 of my training on Wednesday which has me training for a 10K length/speed. I am wondering if I need to cut back my other cardio I do on my off days for fear it would hurt my results or put my…
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Daily count VS Weekly count
Which is more important in the long run? I'm in maintence mode right now but still love to log so I can control my eating habits. However somedays I notice I go over in fats and get frustrated then other days I'm pretty low. When I look at my weekly counts I'm about on target for my %. Should I focus more on the weekly…
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Increased to TDEE; Weight Gain?
So I finally caved and increased my calories to what TDEE recommends minus 15%. I just want to lose a few extra pounds over the next 4 weeks then I should reach my UG. I've been at the same weight for about 6 weeks but have definetly dropped BF%. However I need the energy with my training. My concern? Weight gain. I was…
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Ladies-Your Favorite Protein Powder?
Alright so I need to start back on having a daily protein drink bc I'm not consuming enough protein especially the days I'm in school/clinical for 8+ hours. I've tried my husbands; nasty and I didn't care for the caloric count. I use to drink them in the past but I'm sure theres something now that taste better and is not…
