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Mud run - HRM? Fitbit Flex?
I've scrolled through the previous posts, and it seems that my Polar FT4 should be able handle a mud run, but I was wondering if anybody can weigh in and confirm this from personal experience... or say if the mud run killed their HRM? I'm less worried about the watch, more concerned about the transmitter and chest band. I…
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Faster or Longer?
RUNNING. What were you thinking of!? Finished my 1/2 marathon a couple weeks ago, and felt great. Gotta be training for something. What next? Work on speed for another half (or lower distances) or work on mileage and train for a full marathon? Pros/Cons/thoughts/tips welcome, thanks!
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I need a program/training schedule!
I find I do better when I have something I'm training for, or a set plan to follow. I just wrapped up my first 1/2 and am looking for suggestions on what to start next. I tend to prefer cardio, and would like to keep up with the running and make improvements there. My initial inclination is to train for a sub 2-hr 1/2…
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Almost Always Hungry
Ok, so I'm over a year into this updated lifestyle. I've done eveything from 1200 to not counting, full on breaks to stay right on track. I've lost over 50lbs, am a heck of a lot fitter, but every day, I'm (almost) always hungry! I'm getting 100g of protein, minimum and eating 1600-2500+ calories/day - less during the…
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Hot Protein Chocolate - Finally Got It!
After a lot of experimentation, and choking down clumps, I finally got an almost tasty (cuz really, it's still not real cocoa) basic hot chocolate protein shake, figured I'd share. I use unsweetened chocolate almond milk - the shelf stable kind, 45/cal/cup. I mix 1/2 cup of that in a Magic Bullet with the protein powder-…
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Old Navy Compression Pants - Bargain or Bust?
Brrrr getting cold out there! Was thinking of trying some compression pants, and wondering if Old Navy's line at around $30 (before sales) were comparable or worth getting, vs the $50 (and up) Under Armor cold gear, Nike's line, or any of the others that tend to be a bit pricier. They'll be used for early-morning 4-10mi…
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Always on the verge of "f it."
It seems now more than ever, every day, heck every meal I'm teetering on the edge of "oh f it, I'm just gonna eat, and be better tomorrow." That would mean I'd stop counting for the day, and eat what I wanted not what I should have. I rarely give in, even though its constantly going through my head. I do have planned…
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Little Changes, Positive Impact - Share Yours?
Sometimes small changes can add up! I know I've made some small, simple changes in recipes and food choices that have probably saved 1000s of calories, and are usually better for my macros. Here are a couple of mine- looking for ideas! - Swap sour cream for whipped cottage cheese. More protein, and on top of a salad or in…
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"How to have your cake and skinny jeans too" - Thoughts?
I'm not done with this book yet, but was interested in hearing others' feedback. Specifically- if anybody was able to go with her "plan" and how it worked out long-term? I don't think I have full on binges, but a lot of the concepts so far (eating because I ate, good/bad foods, etc) resonate with me. Yet the concept of…
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How to get over being over it?
I've been on this journey since January, lost almost 50lbs, 10-15 to go. And I'm burned out. I want to continue to progress, especially now that I'm paying a trainer to help, but being hungry, all the food planning, feeling restricted and constantly thinking about what I can eat and when- over it. Doing okay with exercise,…
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Balance, not Bummed Out?
Been doing the "healthy lifestyle" thing since January, lost around 50lbs with 10-15ish to go. Fairly solid in the commitment to exercise; rarely miss a workout and making progress there. Struggling with food more than ever before, and need to change it up, but not sure how. I've tried not tracking at all for 2 wks, which…
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Half marathon training- Delay or Add to End?
I'd like to do a half in mid-March. Most training plans go from 12-16 weeks; that's about 23 weeks away. Should I start a half training program now, and add to it (or do most of it again?) at the end to get my to my race day, or should I wait til I get closer to the event to start? I'm asking now because I'm wrapping up my…
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Tracking Break While Losing
After discussing with my trainer how I'm completely burned out on calorie restriction and tracking, and constantly focused on hitting macros, and feeling like the calorie level wasn't high enough, his plan for me for the next two weeks: take a total tracking break. Make healthful choices, make sure some of them are out of…
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Trainer Recommendations vs TDEE - x%
I just started with a trainer this week (ouch!). He did some calculations quickly, based (I believe, it happened fast) on lean body mass, goals (to reduce bodyfat by 6% in 12-14 weeks), and something else to get a total calorie goal of 1440/day, protein around 30-35%. A trusted, but not 'official' resource gave me a…
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At a wall: Buckle down or lighten up?
Started trying to lose weight in January. I’ve lost around 40lbs, and have 20ish to go. I’ve gone from no exercise daily, to 6+ a week- I’m probably the most active/fit I’ve ever been, though there’s still plenty of room for work there. For most of this year, I’ve been doing okay with food- I usually try to maintain a…
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Battling Burn-Out - General Discussion
Hoping for the wisdom of both our moderators, but also the group on this one. We're eating, we're training, we're progressing. However, there comes a time, I suspect, when even the strongest resolve starts to buckle. How to deal? Brief history: I've lost 40+ lbs since January with a fairly aggressive deficit (most days). I…
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Any need to diversify protein?
My protein macro is about 30-35%, which I usually meet over the course of the day with a combo of a whey protein shake, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and light cheese, sometimes a protein bar, plus some lean meats, maybe some eggs. However, I have the cheese/dairy a lot more often than I have chicken, fish and such - I was…
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General questions - Diet Break Strategies
For both schedule (travel, and prep for a mud run) and sanity reasons, I've decided to do a diet break- I'm staying around maintenance this week. Or at least I think I am- my Fitbit is messed up from time changes, and my tracking is a lot more general than usual; not being obsessed with tracking is a big part of the mental…
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General question - Risks of Aggressive Deficit?
No significant research/time needed- I was just wondering and thought this group might have some insight. What are the risks of an aggressive, but not "starvation mode" deficit? For example, based TDEE #s from a Fitbit, I maintain a 500-1000 calorie deficit/day; usually around 800/day; approx TDEE-33%. If I were to eat at…
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Too loose or too tight?
Have a work trip coming up this week, need to dress professionally. Don't have the money or time to get new clothes for it (the thrift stores around here have terrible hours, and not much professional stuff anyway). I'd inquired about having them taken in - they wanted at least weeks to do it. Oh well. I have too-loose…
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Change eating before Event?
I wasnt sure where to ask this but here goes! Ive got my first 5k mud/obstacle run coming up in two weeks. I'm terribly nervous- until this year there was nothing about me that was remotely fit; this is my first real race/event and with a team too. I've been following their C25k program that includes strength sessions,…
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What Next - Need a New Program
I find I do better when I have something external telling me what to do/how to push myself. I'm almost done with my mud/obstacle run-suggested C25k, and am looking to get ready for what's next. Currently I: C25k 4x week Strength 2-4x week Zumba 1-2x week Love the Zumba classes, so they're staying. Most of the other stuff…
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Calorie Carry-over?
I had a really busy day with two workouts. Fell asleep while my dinner was heating, and significantly under-ate. Should I try to make up (some) of those calories? Today? Can carry them over to the weekend, and have something bigger then, which will average out over the week? Spread them out the rest of the week, so I'm not…
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TDEE - 20% or Calorie-based deficit?
Knowing that all the calculators, tools, etc, are all estimates at best, the process is not linear or exact... which method is preferred, in terms of overall health, success, and goal of losing fat, keeping lean mass? TDEE - 20%, or TDEE - 500-1000 calories a day? For example, I use a Fitbit to calculate TDEE (yes, I know,…
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Intake Guidance Greatly Appreciated
Yeah yeah, the same "can you offer some intake guidance/confirmation" question, even after pouring over forums, roadmaps, calculators, etc. Here goes! 1) What's your current intake of calories gross, on average? 1200-1400 gross, some spikes of around 1700, often on bigger workout days. NET is often around 900-1200. 2)…
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How to lose inches?
I think I know my answer, but I'll ask it anyway. I just finished the 30 day shred. DId it 5 days on, two off, for 6 weeks, adding extra cardio (Zumba, C25k) after most DVD sessions for a total workout of 45-60 min, plus 60min of Zumba 1x/wk, one rest day. Did strength sessions (body-resistance stuff) sometimes too, but…
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30DS Fail?!
Just finished the 30DS. Did it in 6 weeks, on weekdays, with extra cardio 4/5 days, plus Zumba on Saturdays and some strength training. HRM consistently reported 200cals burned during, plus the extra activity. I alternated between following Natalie and Anita, mostly Natalie, and worked it hard. I thought. In that time,…
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Tell us about your Flex!
I know it's been out for like 2 days, and they royally messed up the release as pre-orders are still waiting... but let's hear it- raves, hates, annoyances, cool features? Worth heading out to Best Buy for before it sells out?
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Stall, Eventually?
I've calculated a calorie/macro target based on TDEE - 20%. Macros based on reccommendations from trusted sources. I'm not meeting those targets, short primarly on fat and calories; darn close or meeting protein. Why? The scale is going down more per week than it did when I ate more. I'm often hungry, but I'm getting…
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Congrats, SideSteel!
On the closing and new house! Hope the move is smooth and easy as possible, and cheers to the new digs.
