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Eating back calories during marathon training
I'm about a month away from my first marathon. Today was a 20 mile run, next will be Sunday will be 18, then 20 again. I burned roughly 3500 calories today and it was a hot one here and haven't had the appetite to even get near my normal calorie intake for the day. I imagine I want to eat the calories back to fuel the…
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Marathon training Carbo loading failure - help
Hello After two very unsuccessful carb loading ventures (ending in emergency mid-run near-miss carbo unloading bathroom trip) I'm looking for some carb loading tips. Anyone have macro settings they suggest 70/15/15??) for loading? My typical load was just lots and lots of white pasta the day before which I don't think was…
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Marathon training and calorie goals
Marathon training is really picking up with the long runs hovering above 13 miles and running 4 or 5 days a week. What do people do with their calorie goals in the 2 months before the event? I feel like I need to increase them if my weekly mileage is getting in the around ~30/week (this week is 3mi, 5mi, 8mi, 3mi, 13mi).…
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New Goal Weight Questions
Hey everyone, Having some issues trying to figure out a new goal weight (or if I even need to have one) so advice is appreciated. The short version is I hit my original weight loss goal January 1 after spending 7 months trying to get there. My fitness routine changed in February as I added a basic strength training routine…
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Nike GPS watch
Does anyone know how to tell the difference between the first generation Nike gps running watch and the current model? I'm looking at many on eBay and I don't know how to make sure I get the newest model.
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Real talk on multivitamins
I'm looking for some thoughts on multivitamins. I usually eat 3 or 4 servings of fruits (berries, banana, apple, pineapple) and veggies (different types of peas, broccoli, brussel sprouts, string beans, asparagus) a day and an overall pretty healthy diet. I've read lots of strong, varied opinions on multivitamins that I'm…
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Casin/Whey protein blends
I'm going to be buying more protein and I'm thinking about trying Muscle Pharm Combat as opposed to ON. I'm wondering if there is a big difference in the slow release rather than ON approach. If it's better for overnight use i'd also be up for buying 5lbs of ON and 5 of Myscle Pharm instead of 10lbs of just one. ON has…
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Comparing Jefit and MapMyFitness
Does anyone know if I can create a routine in MapMyFitnes like in Jefit? Something that I can have preloaded with today's workout that I can update on the go rather than create a new workout each time? Since MMF connects with MFP I'd like to be able to use that ability to sync. Thanks.
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Strength Training Plan while Running
I'm thinking about changing away from my StrongLifts routine to focus on a strength training plan more focused on supporting my running goals (ultimately leading up to my first marathon in October). I am torn between doing a running/strength plan that support each other and doing a running plan and a separate strength…
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Natural ON Whey
Any folks compare regular ON whey and the natural one? Anyone have any feedback on the natural one? Thanks.
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Food for Lunch Lifting Session
Anyone have advice on eating before lifting at noon? I find that if I eat only breakfast and not something else before noon I don't get as good of a session in. Do folks eat their breakfast than soemthign between 10-11:30 before lifting at noon? Also, do folks recommend eating heavier the night before to prep for an…
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New Balance Shoes
I'm looking for general feedback from folks on New Balance running shoes. I've recently been given a 25% off coupon and in my research have come to learn (and appreciate) that they are made in USA (especially with roots in my area of Boston). I'm wondering if people have general comments about quality, design, and function…
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Breaking into the tri world
Any suggestions for those on a budget breaking into the tri world? I'm without a bike and assume at some point I'll need to pick up a wet suit if I want to complete a tri. I'm interested in breaking into the sprint ones first since I'm an avid runner and I swim three days a week doing laps in my gym's pool. I'm also 6'5…
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Nike+ running coach feedback
Looking for opinions in the nike+ running coach using the iphone app. I used Asics My Run app for my first 13.1 because I liked that I could tell it if I wanted to run 3, 4, or 5 days a week and could adjust the days I ran (based on my hockey schedule). I use the nike+ running app already when I run so it'd be much easier…
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Training for next 13.1
So I just finished a half marathon and have my next one set for May 25. Should I go back to low milage and build up again like before or should I stay training at longer distances and keep my conditioning high? Any suggestions?
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Ab/Core Exercises for tightening up loose skin
After loosing ~100 pounds I'm in search of some exercises for core/ab building to help combat some loose skin issues I have. I'm noticed the top of my abs (right under my ribs) are showing signs of toning and slowly I can tell the loose skin (over the course of two months) is tightening up again but was wondering what…
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Marathon training with races during the training
I'm considering a marathon in October but am signed up for a half marathon three weeks before the marathon date. My training plan has me running that distance (maybe a mile or two more) that day already anyway so I'm wondering what people's thoughts are on having races during their training. THis of course comes with the…
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Macros Vs hitting calorie count
I did a 10 mile run today and have ~1600 calories to eat back to, at least maintain for today. I'm trying to add muscle weight but trying to avoid eating less healthy/high calorie foods to hit those numbers (like pizza and other not so good for you items). In my attempt to hit this next 1600 I'd love some more PB, cheese,…
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Gaining muscle weight increase goals
My new goal after losing ~105 lbs is to focus on adding muscle. It's odd to think about adding weight but, after all this work, I'm cool with trying to get stronger and really looking stronger too :) I'm trying to figure out what is a good place to start with MFP and settings. I'm tracking macros at 40p/30/30, TDEE is at…
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Eating extra after lifting
Hey all, For adding muscle weight and slowly trying to gain some of the good weight I'm curious if folks include that extra 10-20% in calorie intake to cover weight lifting or do they eat additional? After I log other work outs like running or times I play hockey I try to eat back the calories it says I've burned but when…
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Adding muscle but don't want to give up running
Any folks have success with adding muscle without having to give up their high cardio (in my case running) routine? I've read a lot of mixed feedback on the topic and was wondering what others thought. I'm in half marathon training so I'm averaging 11-15 miles/week and I'm also doing StrongLifts (and seeing results though…
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Shakes
I'm in maintenance mode now and to add calories to my day I'm making two smoothies in the day (which will also help with adding protein as well for me). I eat a full breakfast early in the morning an a kefir/whey/fruit/oats smoothie between 9-11 (after I run or work out) and a green smoothie in the afternoon…
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Go To foods when tracking macros
What are some of your go to foods when you try to balance your macros? In other words whta foods do you stock up on so if at the end of the day you're short on protein you can eat it to bump that level (for all three macros). Thanks.
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best protein powder
I'm about to restock my protein and I've enjoyed GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic but it's so damn expensive. I've had no stomach issues with it so I'm pensive to try something different. I've been doing some research and came across this top list. Anyone recommend any of these products>…
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New to maintaining
Hey all, I'm new to maintaining and it seems like my calories per day is very high. At 6'5, 218lbs my base is around 2,900 (not to mention on my long run and long swim days it could add 500-1000 calories). For those who have been on maintenance do you find your calorie suggestions to be good for you or did you adjust them?…
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Low/no sodium chicken chili recipe
Hey all Looking for a low/no sodium chicken chili recipe for the slow cooker that folks have tried and liked. I'm pretty straight forward with my chili- no beans and no tomato chicks so I can sub them out. My mixes that I usually get, though tasty, just kill me on the sodium front. Does anyone have a recipe they follow or…
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Active lifestyle, adding muscle, and eating
Hey all, After months of hard work I've lost the weight I hoped to lose and can wee bit of new muscle definition in my arms (thanks stronglifts!) The number on the scale is nice but I'm just overall feeling great- it's been very rewarding personally. I'm looking for some guidance with eating to support my active lifestyle…
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Kefir
Hello, I've recently tried kefir and enjoy it. Seems like great nutrients and a great alternative to eating yogurt (which I do not annoy at all). I'm on maintenance mode now with some hopes for building muscle and it seems like a good food to add for overall nutrition and post workout fruit/whey/kefir smoothies. Anyone…
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How to track progress with weight lifting
After a pretty cardio-heavy fitness routine for 5 months and building some confidence I have been doing the strong lifts program for the past month. I've hit my goal weight and I've updated my calorie goals. I'm wondering about how to track my progress with building some muscle with my new fitness goals. Before it was…
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Calorie goals
Hello I'm in the process of trying to get rid of the last 5-10 lbs of belly fat and I've recently added a weightlifting routine. I swim 3 days a week, run 3 days a week, and lift three days a week. What should I be telling MFP that my goals are(lose/maintain?). I'm looking to get stronger but not bodybuilder look. Also-…
