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    What do you guys do for drinks

    @rnstaplesattnet I like the Mio or Great Value flavor drops in water, or sodastream seltzer with the 0 calorie flavorings (the diet root beer in particular). I don't drink anything with calories basically, and the above options also avoid having to go out and buy / recycle cans of diet soda or...
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    Is strength training even worth it with insufficient protein?

    @nanathalieee Yes it's worth it. When you say "insufficient", how low are you going? 0.8g / lb isn't just sufficient, it's basically optimal (0.7 is considered the floor of the "optimal" range). You can be a bit below that and still be "sufficient" to synthesize muscle, just suboptimal.
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    Making a fitness plan for life

    @ineedjusus216 As far as I'm aware it is the same from a physical wellness perspective. There may be some mental benefits to being outside, but any walking is good and I use a treadmill or walking pad if it's not pleasant outdoors.
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    Making a fitness plan for life

    @purdella I'm sorry to hear that. For what it's worth, I was stage 2 pre hypertension and also nearing on prediabetes at age 30. Getting into shape reversed both of those to a normal range for me. My parents have both improved their health significantly in their 70s too. It's never too late to...
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    Making a fitness plan for life

    @purdella Walking is hard to beat for longevity. Try to get at least 8k steps per day, ideally more. IMO this should be number one priority. Resistance training and high protein diet to build/retain muscle and improve bone density. Mitigate sarcopenia and risk of falling, and keep a high...
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