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Problem probably is the vanilla flavoured ice cream. I think if you use Oreo ice cream the calories for those would cancel those from the cookies.
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If you're logging it (accurately) it's not a "cheat" day - it's a managed excess calorie day. Pop your reports open - on your daily calorie report you'd be in the red, but the weekly/monthly average could still be hitting your target if managed properly. If it's a real "cheat" day (as in you're not logging it), then how…
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I have a different opinion. You like playing badminton? Play badminton. I played volleyball and no, it won't make you look like a WWE wrestler. What many people in the forums forget (and posters don't make clear) is what your actual objectives are. I was 6'2" and 200 lb. When joining varsity volleyball (decades ago!) I was…
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No gym. a 2 year old and a 4 year old. They both love the bicycle trailer and bike seat (if it's only one doing a ride with me). And they both have learned to hold on to my neck when doing pushups/planks, and how to hold on when doing either a russian twist or plyometric jumps. And they both like being turned "upside down"…
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on my Honeymoon. In Ecuador. After drinking the water after being warned not to by my spouse. Not good at all. Was so bad my wife considered sending me to the hospital, but managed to tough it out and even do the tours and all. Only trip in my life where I've actually lost weight.
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Even heart rate monitors are pretty inaccurate for cycling, especially for non-steady group rides. Hot day? Elevated HR - more calories estimated. Took some coffee? Same thing. Spinning higher cadence? Drafting? Idem. If it is really material to you, the way to go is to shell the $ and buy a power meter... It was an eye…
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It is hard to give an opinion without understanding your objectives. If the idea is "weight loss", I think the evidence tends to indicate it doesn't help much. But it does produce other changes - namely, in the ability to process fat as fuel (instead of carbs) at different exertion levels. For most athletes that's…
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Whenever some dude says "women are attracted to ..." you know you're in for it. I'm sure these guys are experts on women's psychology - in between reps, of course.
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I have small kids. Takeout is common but going out is an occasion. So we make it count - the best places around here are not chains. It is likely that the nicest options for you aren't a Boston Pizza, Keg or a Red Lobster. One of our neighbours has a great restaurant. Best steak and frites I've ever had. I simply go light…
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I think posts like these should highlight, in red blinking numbers, the number of posts the originator has. Odds are these <10 post members are just stirring the pot. heck, we should be able to filter out some of these spammers in our preferences. BTW- the twins from the shining - that's genius.
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You don't "need" to. Test what works best for you. Weights - I ate nothing. No big deal. Long, steady ride? Toast with banana/jam/PB. Or cereal. Or sometimes nothing to stimulate fat use/glycogen sparing. Hard workout with intervals - now that's tough. Probably just sip sports drink with calories plus coffee. Learned the…
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Not a straightforward answer - Garmins and other head units don't usually do the math, it's done internally and the ANT transmitter sends the instantaneous power number to the head unit. Heck, even some cellphone apps can get them. I believe the sampling rate is 1 Hz for systems that communicate to a an ANT+ receiver, but…
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This is silly. I am not a runner. I'm a cyclist. I do play pickup soccer and have been a lifetime athlete (soccer, volleyball, fencing). I refuse to comply to your "standards". I did a Spartan Beast, about 12 km. I didn't do crossfit, or lifted milk crates, or did 1,000 burpees in training. I failed at some obstacles like…
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The only reason you're removing more water is because there's more water available. You don't "need" to drink more water unless: a) you're an athlete. Dehydration impairs performance (no benefit by overhydration). So you stay on top of it. b) you have a story of kidney disease. More concentrated (i.e. darker) urine has a…
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Good luck! And for the skeptics (I'm one) - is there anything this person would do that would convince you of any of the results? I don't believe the Food Babe. Or the Banana Guy. Or Dr. Oz. Because they are all out of whack and lack scientific rigour. And not to put too fine a point to it, but all these hacks have more to…
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The "original" recipe calls for a blender, hence the extra work. I take my coffee black, but I see little difference between adding cream or coconut oil. Heck, go nuts and add peanut butter if you like it.
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well, some people skip breakfast altogether. So do whatever works. Even for working out might be enough for a short (<1 h session) if you're properly fuelled from the previous night.
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Imagine if you based your dietary decisions on things they don't like eating... I am lactose intolerant but totally understand why people eat dairy. I eat kimchi. And squid. And grasshoppers. And raw meat and fish (sushi and tartare). And sauerkraut. And miso. And tofu. And anchovies. And ox tail. I do not like liver but…
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non-competitive (as in "not front of the pack") 5 k or 10 k - very unlikely. So if you're off a running track met, you should be fine. Also did a Spartan race, not in the "comp" wave. No one got sick that I could see (3-4 injuries, though). I think people hold back in that one since you don't even know how long it is going…
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I can only train at night due to lots of work and two toddlers. In fact, just about finished digesting my dinner and about to work out. (21:30). So this wouldn't work for me at all, both from the fueling/recovering point of view. On the other hand, I've never been hungry in the morning. Right now I only eat whatever…
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A lot. I once lost about 15-20 lb in 12 days of fairly severe food poisoning on vacation. I am not sure exactly what it was, but probably dysentery. Not just water, I finally weighed myself after getting back home. Still 12 lb under weight after one week back. I don't recommend that to anyone.
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Plus, you went to the doctor. Depending on their specialty, wouldn't they be the best advice you can get on the amount and nature of physical activity recommended in your case?
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examine dot com has some peer reviewed research summaries. If I remember correctly, not much success with popular supplements. Things that "work" are what you'd expect - caffeine and other stimulants. With their risks and all.
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No issues here as well. Odd.
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I am not an overweight person - my weight management issues are 100% related to being faster on a bike. I could definitely use 5-7 kg. less to go uphill faster. In addition, when really starting a season (i.e. like right now) my increased mass reflects in a gut - which doesn't let me do time trials comfortably. So totally…
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Cheating is breach of trust, in agreed rules that define an activity or relationship. If you don't know what those rules are, maybe spend a bit of time defining what are those for your relationship! Everyone's different. Some people I dated commented on how pretty other women are, some were livid you would even look at…
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The only real important thing I have gathered from my research is that breakfast is crucial if it is material to your workout or activities. For non-intense workouts, I normally don't have much. And in fact I do some fasted moderate rides. Not for weight loss, but to get adapted to using fat, which is useful for long/hard…
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you might try examine dot com for peer reviewed supplement study summaries.
