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First week cycling seriously, I surprised myself!
I've been seeing this big group of people riding around town on their fancy road bikes, and they all look so healthy, active and happy. I want that! I have two older bikes in storage so I pulled one out and got it into working condition (it still needs some tuning, but so far so good). I think it's some kind of hybrid…
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Recovery food question
I'm sore for long periods of time after workouts, but I'm also having some issues with my knees shaking while I'm doing circuit training, so I'm thinking I'm missing out on some nutrition. I'm getting plenty of water and rest, and I usually eat a 20g protein bar after a workout. What else would help me recover more quickly?
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Guy with helmet cam gets hit by a car that failed to yield
This was scary to watch. Somehow the guy lands on his feet but his bike is in pieces. Has anyone here ever had a collision with a vehicle, or a near miss? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctsDl7g6a1w
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Resting and Exercise Heart Rate higher than "normal"
About me: Female, 30, 190 lbs, exercise several times a week otherwise fairly sedentary (student) but I watch my caloric intake, drink a lot of water, and eat mostly veggies. Don't look at my diary- I mostly calculate in a written journal and only log MFP from my phone when I'm being bad and eating bad things, to keep…
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Can I gain muscle on a cal deficit during fat loss?
I'm really hoping to build muscle while also losing fat weight. Since I've started doing strength training, I've been trying to up my protein intake and I've come to the conclusion that I won't be able to lose weight like I have been (2lbs a week) if I want to consume enough protein because the foods with protein in them…
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Food on the go that doesn't break the calorie bank...
Yes, I know I need to pack a lunch! This is for those times when you're out with friends and you want to make a better, if only marginally, decision. What are your favorite choices at your frequent fast food and sit down chain restaurants? I'm all about a small chili from Wendy's... 180 calories and it fills me up like a…
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Water- How to make myself drink more?
I've found a few tricks to get me into it- finding some nice reusable water bottles that I like, adding lemon to the water, making straws available as I tend to drink more with them... also sometimes I add water enhancers. I also try to make water the most convenient option. I'm having a hard time making sure I hit that…
