richardheath Member

Do you have tendinitis, or something else? I have one of those sleeve things that also has straps you can tighten, so it's kind of a combination. Seems to help me a bit when my tendinitis flares up. Although I've had to go for lower weights and more reps on things like bench, and pull-ups really aggravate it. Rest is…

That one thing I had that time that gave me food poisoning. Ugh, I regret eating that.

1. Look up Starting Strength, New Rules of Lifting for Women, Stronglifts etc. Pick one. 2. Get a squat rack, bench bar and plates. Use it for the above program. 3. Get awesome!

Ooops - meant to address this bit too. If those steps are part of your normal daily activity (i.e. if those are the normal steps you take getting to and from work etc) then this is already part of your current TDEE. If these are 3375 steps you added to your normal routine, then these steps will become part of your new…

If you have gained 2 lbs of fat over the last 4 months, that means you have gained (on average) 2/16 = 0.125 lb a week. It takes ~ 3500 calories to add a pound of fat. 0.125 lbs of fat is then = 0.125 * 3500 = 438 calories per week (or about 63 per day) above however many calories you need to maintain your weight. So, if…

If you weigh 80 lbs or less, you might not lose muscle mass. According to something I just read*, you need to be taking in about 10 cal/lb to maintain LBM while dieting (as long as you are also getting sufficient protein). So, if you are 200 lb now, that means you are actually on about 4 cal per pound. WAY below the safe…

Actually she said "I usually go for a walk or jog during lunch and then eat at my desk right after." So - walk or jog and then no shower. OP: are you stinky?

BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are also 3 of the 8 "essential" amino acids (EAAs) that your body cannot make itself - they have to be acquired through diet. You need EAA/BCAA for making/repairing muscle. These amino acids are constituents of whey protein and other "complete" proteins. Some protein powders…

Ugh - enough with that faux craft swill already. If you are going to get a six pack, at least make it a decent one!

I'd suggest maybe you put different activity levels or something into those calculators to get those widely different results? Depending on the formula they use, they'll probably never give exactly the same answer, but if you put the same info into each, they should be closer than that. Bottom line though: they are all…

Infrared light is heat. So it warms you up. Yes, this will increase blood flow. You'd get the same effect if you just stood next to a space heater. I wonder if they marketed it as "electromagnetic radiation" it would increase sales or not?

I wondered about that too. I think he may have had some articles published in the NY Times (he is a journalist, after all), but according to his own bio, he doesn't claim to be (or have been) an editor: http://garytaubes.com/biography/

A medical detox is not the same as a Doctor Oz detox. I don't think Dr Oz is recommending people go on dialysis or chelation therapy and I highly doubt your Dad's doc prescribed him a Dr Oz detox (if he did, I'd question his medical license).

Wait... during that 2 hours, you have higher blood glucose levels. If you are exercising (and have used up the glycogen in your muscles) you will use the blood glucose. You don't need (at that time) to burn fat. That will come later, to replenish the glycogen. In fact, if you are diabetic, it is recommended you go for a…

In general, she will probably want to limit high GI carbs: so white bread is not good; whole grain bread is better (though not too much). Some fruits will be out. No sweet tea, fruit juices or sodas. She'll want to eat lots of fresh veggies, a small serving of protein at each meal, and some fat. Due to the kidney issues,…

X 3 Many people think that foods that are high in carbohydrates with little else in the way of nutrients are essentially the devil. Like white bread, potatoes, rice etc. They'll claim insulin spikes etc will prevent you from losing weight. But they are wrong: insulin is supposed to spike, and blood sugar levels vary…

A whey shake is usually a "supplement" to help you reach protein macro goals for the day. They are high protein and low carb/fat. There may be some slight benefit to having some protein (be it a shake or a chicken breast or whatever) post-workout to help muscle maintenance, but for most people, overall diet and training…

And how many of them die from CVD? Table 2 from your ref: Causes of death Number Combat 15 Infection 13 CV renal 8 Accidents 6 Malignancy 3 Intestinal obstruction 2 Suicide 2 Diabetic coma 1 Total: 50

Well, yes, of course. They will only give you shoes to try on that they carry and have in stock in your size - they can't fit you for shoes they don't have. It's up to you to decide if they are right for you or not. If none of them work, go to the next store. I brought a pair of Nike at a big box store a few years ago.…

And their life expectencies are 100% dictated by their high meat diets, right? Not the fact that the Maasai are semi-nomadic, rely on shamans for healing, have very high infant mortality, have inter-tribe warfare etc etc... Or that the Inuit are living in the Arctic, have little access to the hospitals and medicines of…

Common sense has to actually be applied for it to be of any use. Why would you do this to yourself (and I'm asking about the 500 cals, not the 6 shots)?

I think that if someone says I don't want to eat a candy bar because [some broscience reason]" then the broscience will be called out. If they simply say "I don't want a candy bar", then that's fine. If they are all "candy bars are the devil!!!111!!!", well, then it's open season :devil: I don't eat lots of things, as I…

I'm judging you :noway:

Well, I'd say whoever was sending you rude PM's doesn't quite get IIFYM. The point, as I see it at least, is not that you have to eat hamburgers and pizza, but that you can if you want them and they fit your goals. Eat foods YOU like (in moderation), but don't arbitrarily cut stuff out just because it isn't clean/whatever…

OK... stop right there. The pancreas simply produces insulin. It doesn't need to go into hyperdrive or anything. That's simple hyperbole. Protein has the same effect. Insulin drives sugar and amino acids into the cells. If you have a normal insulin response (i.e. you are not diabetic) it causes the right amount of sugar to…

My ex put on weight during our years together (as did I). But I don't think that was the reason we stopped being attracted to each other. And "parts not working" can have a medical reason, and can happen even when you are attracted to someone.

Y'all stop talking and hand me a beer. Something local, hand crafted and I'll drink it! :drinker: Serving my "Islands IPA" tomorrow at the first beer fest of the season. Loaded with Calypso, Citra and Cascade hops to give a wonderful pineapple/citrus nose. It'll be a shame to give this one away. Oh well, just have to make…

Damn you all! I just got the Mars one out of my head, and now you make me sing this! How about "Everyone's a Fruit and Nut case!" Darn catchy jingles :-(

They said a standard 8 oz cup, with 100 mg of caffeine. Now, fill that cup with black coffee and give it to me!

I agree, and I remember those ads! Looks to me like Quest are playing to the image of "clean" eating, but they don't want to come right out and say "our bars are clean", as then someone will say "define clean" or "no they are not!". You get the feeling of being clean/healthy/virtuous without all the work. They are…