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TDEE vs MFP calculation for Obese folks
I am 5'7" @ 301 lbs, I classify myself as sedentary as I have a desk job, but do try to be more active. I go to the gym 3x weekly and do cardio (lighter than I should) and lift. I also walk the dog a few times a week and get out for bike rides as time allows (15-65 miles). My BMR according to MFP is 2,284. in the first 7…
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Cycling to your limit
Today I rode 45 miles(35 was my previous max), at about 40 the bottom fell out. I bonked, and both my legs started to spasm /cramp. I think I finally hit my limit and survived. Problem is I need help with ideas to push through my limit / prevent leg cramps and as, I want to ride the 62.5mile Tour de Cure next month. Until…
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Victory, but still some time until completetion
I finished week 7 today. My friend was at the gym walking on the TM next to me. I was able to carry on a decent conversation while "jogging". Usually I would be so winded doing work like this I would not be able to talk. Pretty cool to see that improvement in my fitness level.
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Increase Speed during last few weeks?
I finished week 6 today. I am only running at 4.4MPH. SLOWWW. I ran faster when the program was intervals. Should I try to increase my speed by .1 or .2 each day during the last few weeks or try to run longer to get the distance or just do the program as normal(I run on time not distance) and work on speed after? Thanks --…
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80 lbs down, in two hundred land and a new car
My girlfriend challenged me on New Years Eve to loose 50 lbs by Sept 1 and she would buy us a Dodge Challenger. So started my kick in the but to loose weight and I dug right in. By April I was at 50 lbs lost. We decided it was better for her to get a daily driver and I would get my own Challenger. Recently a color of the…
