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Endomondo has integration capability with bluetooth HRM straps such as the Zephyr or Wahoo. That may help since HRM's are debatably more accurate than just purely time/distance. Nothing is perfect out there. It's all a simple gauge to estimate. When you believe calorie counts are too high you can recompute using other…

You will find that accuracy on location (GPS) depends more on the quality of your phone's GPS sensor. I didn't use MapMyRide to track more than distance/route so I can't attest to other matters. They seemed to send a lot of spam mail, too. I ended up transitioning to Endomondo which I like better (interface, data, battery…

"Meant" suggests intent. Nature is abstract and plants certainly do not possess a cognitive ability to demonstrate intent - much less decide their composition. Feel free to try some Death Cap mushrooms or arsenic. Artificial does not suggest poison or detriment. Natural does not suggest a product is safe much less healthy.

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. I applaud you.

Soda isn't evil. Soda can stay in a healthy diet. The key is simply moderation. Simply treat soda as a snack/treat because that's what it really is. You can have snack/treats on a diet . There are no hard and fast rules saying a snack/treat (or anything for that matter) has to be organic, gluten-free, unprocessed, blessed…

A fellow MFP'r indicated they were following this thread so here's an update. Still experiencing the same issues (weakness in hand/forearm, loss of ringer finger adduction). I no longer have the hand/finger/wrist strength for a brifter suddenly. Hopefully, this is just temporary. I visited my general practitioner today for…

lol I'll update the palsy thread. Didn't realize anyone else out there was following it. ;)

Glad you're okay and hope you feel better. But way to stick it to that @#$%! LOL! It'll be great once the charges are filed and the warrant gets issued.

No numbness. Only loss of motor control. So not much of a warning symptom. That's why I thought it was my brifter/derailleur cable. The lack of control/strength didn't really hit home with me until I tried to start my car (and didn't have the strength). Based on my reading the ulnar is both sensory and motor control. It is…

I don't suppose there is a big issue with Dawn or some type of basic dish detergent but there are debatably better solutions. All these wonderful companies like to convince us we need a "special" biking version of everything these days. Marked up 4000%. The problem is knowing when we're being robbed. Dawn is pretty famous…

Read up on the condition on Google for lack of anything better to do. Pretty sure it is Cyclist's Palsy (never heard of it until I Googled the symptoms). Looks like a temporary thing (2-32 weeks) - just have to stay off my hand. Looks like it's a result of riding in the drops and long distance riding (which I do both). I…

I'm not a fan of track bikes or classic builds. However, you, sir, do have good taste. The titanium chain, yellow/green graphics, and green/orange tires are brilliant.

How are you only burning 350 calories an hour at >30 kph? For the average person that's moving at 8 km/h. Even a brisk walk at 5.5 kph would burn more. Unless you meant to say your total ride is only 30 kilometers? What method are you using to measure your calories?

Cycling is one of the best workouts to lose weight for those very reasons (easy, enjoyable, accessible). I lost maybe 45 pounds through 6 non-consecutive cycling months with a coordinated change in eating habits. As much as I love cycling, I have to emphasize proper diet. I've tried just diet and just exercise. Ultimately,…

1% chocolate milk after each long run. Puts a nice dent in the calorie deficit. I drink about a quart or so after a 2-3 hour bike ride. 700 calories, nice shot of carbs and protein with some fat. Casein, whey. Relatively cheap and pretty accessible at a convenience store/gas station.

Rotisserie chicken. Steak. Protein shake/smoothie. Buttercream icing cake on days when I've decided I need a break. :(

Practically speaking the clipless pedals were probably the best bang for your buck. You immediately notice a huge power difference and they don't set you back that much money. Felt like a 20-30% (guessed) increase in power when I first used clipless - due to the upstroke. No other upgrades have come close to that…

Age 18 - higher metabolism anyhow. Likely an innately high metabolism based on genetics to boot. TDEE for a male, little to no activity, is something around 1700 calories. You will only get bigger/stronger: Increase and maintain higher calories, high protein. Lift heavy, keep cardio down The number of meals isn't going to…

Funny you say that. Anytime I botch a smoothie/shake I just grab a banana to fix it for those very reasons lol

It's because they are so energy dense. Pure carbs. Good idea for 1 hour+ cardio days, not a good idea for sedentary days. 3 bananas = 300 calories (about 2-3 hours of cardio). If you struggle with keeping a calorie deficit, bananas would be a bad idea. They're not good for satiety, either.

You can lose weight by entirely eating Twinkies or Ruffles as long as you run a calorie deficit. You may not be healthy, but you'll definitely lose weight lol. Bananas are fine. Portable energy pack. 100 calories, carbs, generous amount of potassium to help stay off cramps. They come in their own biodegradable wrapper.…

No experience with it. Was it the derailleur hanger or the actual dropout itself? Hangers unbolt and can be replaced. Older bikes don't use hangers (derailleur is bolted to the frame). Google indicates it's certainly not unheard of (RD breaking dropout) Might be time for a new frame to match the power of those beastly legs.

Fine by me! Like I implied, never read it (especially a ladies edition). lol

Directly from shakeology's own website: " WHAT IS SHAKEOLOGY®? Shakeology® is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, superfood-packed protein shake on the planet." It's primary ingredient is whey protein isolates. Probably from a suspect factory in India. Defending Shakeology is always a bad idea. It turns into a hate thread…

You can do cardio but it makes weight gain more difficult if done in extremes (you need to eat back all the calories). Keep doing the cardio but ease back on it (if it's extreme). Everything is about balance and sometimes that balance has to shift. It's all based on what you want. In fact, you're already seeing results…

You're right. Shakeology is a protein shake marked up by another 250% lol. The final rub is that it tastes terrible from what I understand (unlike common flavored whey).

I'm with you on that. 2 scoops of Optimum Nutrition is 240 calories, 48g protein. Equivalent to a 1 pound ribeye without the crazy amount of fat (nothing against ribeyes or fat, though!) About 77 servings, $54 5-pound bucket. (Contents settle, that's why they're in such huge buckets btw) 2 servings of whey protein powder…

Improper pressure on your ulnar nerve. Multiple possibilities. A change in bike fit caused by a change in the rider and/or a change in the bike itself. I can almost guarantee you it's the weight change, though. More weight is on your wrist/hand and compressing the nerve. Shift weight balance to your backside (more upright…

Spinning bike. Turn up the resistance knobs and watch your knees. Or ride 1-2 gears lower and purposely watch your cadence drop/resistance spike. Same with the knees. Try it all in 20-30 second intervals, then switch back down. Try it standing, seated. Lunges. Squats. More squats. Recovery nutrition after 1 hour rides.…