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Dr. Barnard is not vegan. If you have ever listened to his lectures you will find that he eats no animal products when he is in control of his diet. For example, when he is eating at home. However, if he goes to a restaurant he will choose foods prepared without animal products as much as possible but if, for example, the…

I eat vegan at home but I am much more flexible when eating away from home if I am unable to find a vegan option. While I don't miss the taste of meat at all, I do like the idea that this is an option for situations when I'm hungry and have limited time to seek a different option. My husband and I are going on a road trip…

I have been a Type 2 diabetic for 30 years. I have tried low carb including Atkins and Keto. While those lowered my blood sugars, I was miserable, starving all the time, hated the food choices, and obsessed about all that I couldn't eat. Eating that way also cut out healthy food groups. Even though I lost weight, I t was…

NutritionFacts presents the results of scientific studies. That's all. For people who have specific health issues, the information is extremely helpful. I don't understand how science can be extremist.

http://inspiralized.com/recipes/ Lots of good recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options. Most are very low-fat and very low calorie. I've liked every recipe I've tried.

djshari, I don't know if this answers your concern about blood sugar going up during exercise but, typically, studies have shown that moderate exercise lowers blood sugar. More intensive exercise can temporarily raise it. It is believed that this is due to stress hormones that are released as your body perceives intense…

Thanks for the replies and sorry I haven't popped in here in awhile. SRH7, your tips are very helpful. Wow, scrambling is harder than I thought it was going to be. I thought since I regularly ride 50+ miles and have done several century rides that I was in better shape than I am. I'm finding that I have a lot of problems…

This is what I do, too. Works great.

Really? I'm 55 and my parent's didn't raise chickens. Nor did we ever have any kind of vegetable garden. There were actually grocery stores back then where many people bought their veggies and fowl. And my mom always used bullion. Maybe you were thinking of my grandma? It's possible she did it the way you describe as my…

:noway: Huh? I live in the sticks. We have veggies, fruit, lean meats, and all the other healthier options. Heck, we even have local, organically grown fruits/veggies in-season and free-range, grass-fed, no-hormones-added meats and restaurants with vegan, vegetarian, low-carb and other diet-specific options. Stereotype…

20 pages of this. Really? I love lifting heavy. I love doing HIIT workouts. I love doing various types of long cardio sessions. I love mixing in a bit of flexibility by doing yoga or other stretching. All have a place in the pursuit of fitness. I lift heavy because I want to maintain my muscles while losing and strengthen…

All instructions I've ever read for squats and deadlifts (two major lifts in 5x5) are that you're supposed to push through your heels during those lifts. I don't see how you can do them correctly without putting pressure on your heel.

Incorrect. "The net effect of gluconeogenesis is the reversal of glycolysis. In gluconeogenesis, glucose is synthesized from smaller precursors." Source: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/biochem/hhmi/hhmiclasses/biochem/lectnoteskga/gluconeogenesis.html Ketones are, essentially, a by-product of the gluconeogenesis process.

Because they aren't. Glucose is a biological necessity, not carbs. And since our bodies can create glucose from protein and fats, carbs are not a necessity.

Deprivation often leads to binge-eating. Find a way to stay on plan that still allows for small portions of the foods you miss. For example, It's better to slowly savor one cookie a day by making room for it in your calorie allotment than to binge on a whole bag on the weekend.

Most low-carbers eat lots of vegetables. In fact, I eat a lot more vegetables on a lower-carb eating plan than I ever did when I was eating carbs. And most low-carb plans are not high protein. I have always disliked white bread and white rice. Never ate them when I was eating more carbs. It's always been whole-grain breads…

Why would anyone hate you for saying that? Lifting heavy is great. It's done wonders for everything but my saggy face. But, then again, I am at that age.

Your body can make glucose from the carbs in vegetables (which most low-carbers eat a'plenty), dairy (which most low-carbers also eat to some degree) and proteins. Glucose can also be derived from fat by gluconeogenesis.

Sure, if it's your goal to be dead.:huh:

While I agree that on days with more intense, longer workouts, I need more carbs, a heavy lifting day doesn't quality. It needs to be something like a 30+ miles bike ride (unless it's an easy, flatter course, than not even then) or a summit climb for me to need more carbs. I lift just fine eating low-carb and only…

Yes. While breads do have the worst impact on me, when my carbs creep up too high, it doesn't matter what kinds of foods they are made of. Again, I can eat more carbs on days I have longer, more intense exercise and I frequently do on those days because I enjoy them. But if I make a regular habit of eating more without…

Have done all of this except the chemical peel. Still have a saggy face. :cry:

No, some of us don't "feel a hell of a lot better". Eating more carbs on a regular basis makes me lethargic, crabby, gives me headaches, achey joints, can bring on my depression that went away once I regularly cut down my carb intake, and a host of other negative impacts. Oh, I will get dark circles under my eyes as well.…

Please cite the science why carbohydrates are important. What is important about this micronutrient? I tend to eat about 80-100 grams/carb daily. Sometimes less and, occasionally, more. I lift heavy, do kettlebell routines with plyometrics, run, steep summit hikes/climbs carrying 25-35# backpacks, snowshoeing, occasional…

You've gotten some good ideas already. We're so active when camping because we're either cycling or hiking or doing a bunch of other active stuff that I don't sweat what I eat. Just watch portions. Have fun!

Outside is so much better. I love doing it fartlek style. And with good raingear...I love my UnderArmour Coldgear....the only time I don't go out in the rain is if the wind is blowing it sideways and I don't want to risk getting hit by falling limbs from trees.

If you're intent on spending money on home equipment, get a good set of weights instead. Maybe some kettlebells, too. For at-home workouts, you can't do better than that. Add in some of the great free workout videos at FitnessBlender kettlebell and cardio routines and you're set. If you want more cardio, go outside and…

OP, this cracked me up "i have 9 months to train. my hubby (who's a seasoned mountain biker and a ardent anti-roadie) said that he doesn't think i can do it. so, obviously, this has pissed me off enough to make me want to do it more!" In July 2011, my son did the STP (Seattle to Portland) which is 200 miles. Most do…

Interesting discussion.

I really wish it were that simple and cut-and-dried.