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Homemade bars before running
I'm looking for a quick bite before my hour long runs and came across a few of these. Has anyone tried a homemade energy/calorie bar? Or do you have any opinions on these? I'm a roll out of bed and go kind if runner so eating a bar is much more preferred than making oatmeal and toast. I'm Wondering if these have enough…
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Late night workout recovery
I usually have a late night Friday sports league where we finish around midnight and Saturday mornings I go swimming early in the morning (with a jog beforehand to warm up). I'm usually hungry after hockey Friday night and swimming in the morning so I was wondering if a whey shake after hockey to give my muscles a recovery…
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Endurance training and eating
Hey team, So I've moved on from insanity, T25, and some cardio-based programs and I'm focusing more on my endurance baed workouts (my half marathon training and longer pool/swimming workouts) and my new free weights routine. I'm close to my weight goal I set 6 months ago and I'm in the range now where I just have some…
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Triatholon training suggestions
So they other day my friend got the bug in my ear about trying to do a sprint triathlon. I'm currently running at a distance of 5 or more miles a couple days a week, swimming (usually 5x100), and could add the bike from some indoor cycling/spinning machines. Does anyone have any recommended plans for trying to center my…
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Food and training- attn runners, swimmers, lifters
Hey all, I'm close to my goal weight and I've changed my fitness routine recently and I think I need to adapt my food as a result. In short, I'm training for half marathon in Feb so I'm on a running routine (three times a week, shortest run in the next few weeks will be 4.5 miles) and I also swim on non-running days (15-20…
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Adding StrongLift- thoughts changing routine
Hey all, I just added StrongLifts to my routine. I'm pretty close to my weight goals in terms of losing weight but I'm trying to stay ahead of keeping tone and not feeling loose in the arms, stomach, or other areas. I run three days a week and the other four days I do laps in the pool. Three days a week I'll be doing…
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Need help with creating a strength training routine
Hey all, I've done very well with my weight loss goals but I need to incorporate strength training but I often get lost among the machines since I don't have a plan. Does anyone have a good resource that has a routine listed? For context, I did well at insanity and couch to 5k because it was a pre-made plan that I just…
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Good carbs, distance running, and weight loss
Hey everyone, Dealing with a new issue. I'm doing well with my weight loss goals and have upped my fitness/runs in preparation for a long term running goal. I'm now at a point where I'm doing at least 4 miles each time I run (and using Asics running app to properly progress). On non-running days I go swimming to be a good…
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Energy for early morning workouts
Hey all, I like to work out right when I wake up. Usually wake up, use the bathroom, and get going. Lately I've lacked some energy in the mornings and figured I should eat something before working out. I'm wondering what folks do for eating before working out since I tend to never do so. Thanks
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Frozen Salmon
I'm trying to add salmon into my diet more frequently but have found it cumbersome to keep fresh salmon in the fridge (smell, quality of the food within short time period, etc). I'm wondering if people have suggestions for frozen salmon options or if using fresh is better.
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Metabolism boosting snacks
Looking for some advice. I'm considering adding a pre-lunch and post-lunch snack to help with boosting metabolism and weight loss goals. I'm looking for some snack suggestions to incorporate that will help boost metabolism. I really enjoy nuts (I have a few of the Planters NUT-rition options) and really like carrots and…
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Working out on vacation
Hey all No access to my normal stationary bike and elliptical for my off-days from running while on vacation. Anyone have suggestions for burning calories on my off days from running without needing the extra equipment that can replace bike/elliptical?
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Breakfast Suggestions
Looking for some breakfast suggestions. For the longest time I didn't eat breakfast in the morning and now I'm doing it daily. Looking to mix up my morning routine some to avoid burn out. My diary is open if you'd like to see my history. Thanks.
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Adding FuelBand calories burned to MFP
Hey all, I tend to only add calories burned to MFP from when I work out (by subtracting the calories burned pre-work out from post-work out). My routine usually includes adding two or three activities in the diary (a combination of running, insanity, running up steps, stationary bike). I'm wondering if it's just easier at…
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Routine washing of training clothes.
What do folks use to wash their under armour/dri-fit/moisture wicking gear? I have The Laundress for my very sensitive skin and have been using that. I've added some more clothes and have about enough to do a weekly training-only load. I considered a specialty sports detergent but I'm wondering if a borax/baking soda…
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Calorie counts: slightly lower or too high
I've been having an issue with having a balanced diet that gets my goal amounts especially in relation to carbs and potassium. This is particularly to me with my insanity and couch to 5k routine (preventing muscle soreness and eating back my calories). I feel like trying to boost my potassium and carbs to get somewhat…
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Advice for a new member
Hello, I'm writing to get some advice as I'm just starting out. I don't do well in eating my allotment of calories in a day (both before I was tracking and then confirmed as I began tracking them). I'm also doing insanity and jogging three days a week which ends up giving me more calories to consume. I'm wondering about…
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Calorie burning tracking device suggestions for my routine
Hi all. First time post! I'm looking for suggestions for a heart rate monitor for use with my work out plan. I was hoping for feedback. For a bit of context, technology seems to help me stay engaged in my fitness goals/plan. An iPhone app that keeps my work out schedule, for example, is more effective than a paper…
