edwardetr Member

Click the word 'this' in my above post. Their website has nutrition information.

Sliced pickles will absorb more oil than whole pickle. More surface area.

Whey includes the BCAAs already. Try whey and a simple carbohydrate solution to replenish after the first workout to help with energy for the second.

I always saw the point of a bachelor's degree was to develop the mind, not training you for a specific job. Higher degrees, of course, are more specialized. I have a degree in Chemistry and now am a programmer. I would not call them related but I think my education taught me how to think in an organized way and that does…

Try okcupid. It used to be all free, then match.com bought it and it's only mostly free. If nothing else, it is fun to answer the personality questions.

You mean this?

Go over to the 'Fun&Games' section. Lots of connections going on there.

It was. Then women turned it into a relationship finder and proceeded to wonder why the men on there were not looking for relationships.

Try a soda stream to carbonate your water and add a little of whatever flavoring you like. I like drinking carbonated water more than still.

I've been doing it for 5 years and it has not gotten easier. You just lift more and go faster. There is a competitive culture around it that can be hard to remove yourself from but just have clear goals for yourself and keep focusing on them. It's a sign of a good gym that they require the one-on-one fundamentals. Many do…

Eh, if I lose weight my neck gets skinnier, to the point where it looks like there is a pumpkin on my shoulders, but the love handles stay put.

Am i misreading? " In the overall estimate, insulin did not affect MPS (WMD 3.90 [95% CI -0.74, 8.55], p = 0.71), but significantly reduced MPB (WMD -15.46 [95% CI -19.74, -11.18], p < 0.001). Overall, insulin significantly increased net balance protein acquisition (WMD 20.09 [95% CI 15.93, 24.26], p < 0.001). "

Carbs and protein together immediately after working may help.

Look at the protein grams per serving and divide that by the serving size in grams to get an idea of how much of it is actually protein. Pick a brand based upon taste. You could also consider the different types of protein, as they are absorbed at different rates. I have a casein shake at bedtime because it slowly digests…

Run a knife around the circumference long ways, twist to open. Scoop out from the side without the seed, then put it back together and drop in a little tupperware container. We use the containers egg drop or wonton soup comes in. You do not need much added flavor. Just a bit of salt and maybe pepper go well.

Similar situation for me (L5/S1). I went to physical therapy for three months, twice a week before seeing any improvement. Now I am mostly pain free with regular exercise and stretching. First day they pointed out an anterior pelvic tilt and we worked on correcting that with stretching and core work. I have no experience…

Greek yogurt and turkey slices.

Los Angeles here. Well, the valley, but we don't like to admit that. :smile:

Have you ever heard a cow cry for days after her calf was taken away? They are kept in a constant state of lactation and are genetically modified to the point where their utters are so large that they could not even walk. How do you come to the conclusion that they are generally treated well?

But in your body they can be different and in your body is where they matter. For instance, your body will not store a calorie of alcohol as fat. It will for carbs, protein, and fat. It also takes more energy to convert a protein to fuel than a carbohydrate. They are all the same as units of measure but can look different…

As I understand it, if you ingest a simple carb combined with a fast absorbing protein, like whey, the insulin spike caused by the carb will help the absorption of the protein's amino acids into the muscles for repair. Another reason to consume simple carbs after a strenuous workout is that your muscles are depleted of…

I know you said under $50 but take a look at the Withings scale if you have not already. It's pricey but has wifi connectivity. You can keep a history of every measurement and even download them to make graphs in excel. You can also sync it with MFP and chart here.

Your entire life is the journey. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

I'm in California and probably still go to bed earlier than you. :oP

Red Rock Canyon is great. And there is a very nice casino/resort close by, away from the strip.

Withings scale used ever day. I dump the data into an excel spreadsheet and play with it there.

I love my Zephyr HxM because the battery is rechargeable. Don't wind up using it much anymore, though. Do make sure the contacts are wet. If you are sweating, that will help.

I wanted to lose 1-2 lbs per week. The bulk of my exercise is a crossfit program that I guess to be generally consistent in effort from one week to the next. I started tracking my daily calorie consumption and tried to get it to be the same every day. I weighed myself every day to verify my weight was stable. I then…

There is a crossfit group here. You may find more people there.

Yes. The way it looks from the desktop website, go to 'Food' then 'Settings'