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I've been a vegan for over a year now. Like anything else, you can still eat crappily and be a vegan, and it took a little while to figure out that calorie-dense/nutrient poor food can keep a person from meeting goals whether the foods are vegan, omni, or anything in between. I've since lost over 40 pounds, and am fitter,…
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My Mizuno Wave Inspires are finally on their way out the door, and I got fitted for a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline 9s (a return to the Adrenline's after a several year hiatus). I have a pair of Asics GT 2160s I got for trail running on sale, which I have yet to try out.
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Running a PR 5K and doing something "crazy" on request for the finish line photographer.
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Way to go!
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Regardless of your opinion on Tony Horton (personally, I love the guy, but I know he can be polarizing), here's a YouTube video that totally changed the way my wife went about doing push-ups when we do P90X together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NFVD7-2dx0
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I didn't see this concept mentioned yet, so I'll add to the discussion. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). The nut-shell version is, that (as the name implies), we burn calories throughout the day when not exercising (I know, everybody knows this). There have been a few large studies (I have on in mind in…
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Saw this today after reading an article. I never saw his original special, but there are definitely lessons to be drawn from his story. I hope for the best for him, and good luck to you as you continue your journey.
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Great job!
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Couple of other sites I didn't see mentioned: http://www.chefchloe.com/ http://www.theppk.com/recipes/ http://vegandad.blogspot.com/ Also, Engine 2 was mentioned, check out their site, which has a load of recipes. They have a Pinterest site as well, which my wife frequents, with a load of recipes posted. The Forks over…
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Other resources I didn't see mentioned above: - Bodybuilding.com has a TON of different routines for all sorts of equipment specific circumstances. - If you happen to have an iPhone/iOS device, or an Android device, Fitness Buddy is a handy app. I used it while traveling for a few weeks to put together some body-weight and…
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Great job!
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Miller Light doesn't make me angry. I currently live in Kentucky, and Kentucky Light (brewed by Alltech Lexington Brewing Co.) is pretty tasty. Otherwise, I tend to agree with the poster above who said they'd rather drink one good beer than two crappy ones.
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Somebody just posted a recipe that sounds great for a guacamole chicken salad. Check it out if interested: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/621024-guacamole-chicken-salad-you-won-t-be-sorry-you-tried-this?hl=avacado+chicken&page=1#posts-8953554
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Awesome!
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Awesome!
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I've been roasting tons of veggies in the oven, typically without any oil, and sprinkled with whatever spice suits my current whims--pepper, cayenne, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, etc. Zucchini, acorn squash, brussel sprouts, and asparagus get this treatment with varying degrees of…
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Second Happy Herbivore, it's a great site, lots of good recipes. Other sites I've gotten recipes from: http://www.chefchloe.com --not always the healthiest vegan recipes, but lots of tasty food ideas. http://www.vegandad.blogspot.com http://www.theppk.com --Post Punk Kitchen Also, not sure how up your alley for food this…
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Zucchini, cucumbers, acorn squash, and a myriad of other fresh fruits and vegetables. There is evidence linking high potassium intake and reductions in blood pressure ( 2-3.1 point of the top number, the systolic blood pressure). Added bonuses to eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables include a likely reduction in…
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Haven't done it, but it looks like it could be a solid program. Really, I'm for anything that gets a person moving!
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Current recommendations for optimal sodium intake in the U.S. for a perfectly healthy Caucasian* adult under the age of 51 years is 2300mg of sodium/day (as an upper limit). This has been linked to a statistically significant reduction in blood pressure (anywhere from 2.7-5 mmHg in systolic blood pressure in people who…
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That's a shame, it was one of the most enjoyable races I've done. Like a big mobile party for 10K with 55K people invited. 10K is probably my favorite distance, but it seems 5Ks and then marathons/half-marathons are more ubiquitous. I'll run 5Ks if the entry-fee is $20 or less; paying more (unless it's for a particularly…
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Getting your nutrition goals in check is the foundation of weight loss. If you exercise for hours a day but replace every last calorie burned, your WEIGHT will remain essentially stable, though your body composition might change significantly. But just like a foundation without walls or a roof isn't a house, diet without…
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Adding to the thought by scapez regarding thyroid dysfunction: Hair loss can occur in cycles which can turn out to be perfectly "normal", though no less distressing. Having said that, hair loss can also be a result of any of a variety of endocrine abnormalities/hormone imbalances. An overactive or underactive thyroid is…
