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  • Clearly, you have done your homework on this! That is a fantastic start. One thing you could add towards the end would be about 10 minutes of high-intensity cardio. Very short, very fast spin on the bike or elliptical but enough to bump your metabolism up a notch for a little longer after you are done working out. Only…
    in Anyone have advice for obese newbie? Comment by pty21 January 2013
  • Count: 12 Activities Distance: 187.27 mi Time: 11:18:53 h:m:s Avg Speed: 16.6 mph Avg HR: 148 bpm Avg Bike Cadence: 92 rpm Calories: 7,033 C 63 miles until my goal minimum and 113 miles to my goal maximum. Right on pace...
    in January Cycling Challenge Comment by pty21 January 2013
  • Count: 9 Activities Distance: 145.03 mi Time: 8:42:06 h:m:s Avg Speed: 16.7 mph Avg HR: 148 bpm Avg Cadence: 92 rpm Calories: 5,378 C I actually got an opportunity to ride my two-wheeled pedal cycle outside this morning! If you'd have told me it would be 55 degrees at 11 a.m. in Michigan today, I would have thought you…
    in January Cycling Challenge Comment by pty21 January 2013
  • I'll get down with this challenge! I'm shooting for 250 indoor "miles" (16 hours) this month with a top end goal of 300 (19 hours). I am using my Tarmac on a Kurt Kinetic Rock n Road trainer along with Sufferfest training videos to keep things interesting. This is what I have so far through the first nine days of January:…
    in January Cycling Challenge Comment by pty21 January 2013
  • Hey, Semper Fidelis! I'm going at my fitness from a slightly different direction in that I'm trying to put on a few pounds and reshape my physique but I understand what you're going through. I was asked to wear my Dress Blues about ten years ago for my cousin's wedding and I couldn't get both arms into the jacket let alone…
    in Once a Marine once lean!! Comment by pty21 October 2011
  • We have Body Fortress in the house here. 26g of protein per scoop, 30 scoops per 2 lb container, $15 at Walmart. Breaks down to about 50 cents a serving. For a little extra boost, I use one scoop of powder with 2 cups of Silk Light Vanilla (adds 140 calories and 12 g protein) instead of water or skim milk. Good flavor and…
    in inexpensive protein shake???? Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • I know this feeling! Unfortunately, ibuprofen and some light stretching may be your only relief for the next couple of days until the muscles repair themselves. Ice packs wouldn't be a bad thing to keep the swelling down but probably aren't going to give the help you'd expect. Time is the best medicine here and, if you can…
    in Just got myself a trainer Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • Hi, Gwen! I always joke that my wife and I constitute a "little paceline of two" because we don't ride with a group. If you want to try something very eye opening, find an organized ride in your area. Not a weekly ride but a well supported, well attended event ride put on by a local bicycle club. You will figure out pretty…
    in Where's the cyclists? Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • Technically, they are called Wasa Multi Grain Crispbread. There are 20 slices per package, 45 cal per slice, 10 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of fiber per slice. They go well with tuna salad, chicken salad, or by themselves to stave off hunger. For what it's worth, they are not lying when the use the word "crisp" in the name…
    in unsalted whole wheat crackers? Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • Can you get Wasa Crisps in Canada? It's kind of an acquired taste but I enjoy them quite a bit.
    in unsalted whole wheat crackers? Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • Skippy Natural Creamy is what's in the cupboard here. The four ingredients are roasted peanuts, sugar, palm oil, and salt. Not the best option but I really don't like stirring anything before I indulge as I'm very lazy.
    in What Type of Peanut Butter do you eat??? Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • Being on the site together just gives her another way to boss me around and to make sure that I don't eat a sack full of Reese's cups at work. I'm not saying that's ever happened or anything but it's good to know she's looking after me... I think.
    in Friends Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • No, Jen, that makes no sense but that's why I love you! Crystal, you can add me if you'd like because I'm chock full of encouraging things to say and perhaps a bunch of goofy things as well.
    in Friends Comment by pty21 March 2011
  • Hi! I have a 2007 Trek 5000, a Redline Monocog for snow commutes, a Bianchi Castro Valley for dirt roads/rainy commutes, and a Specialized Langster fixed gear for goofing around in the spring. I usually get 1,800 to 2,000 miles a year in commuting (8 miles round trip) and hopefully more than that for training/weekend…
    in Where's the cyclists? Comment by pty21 February 2011
  • I think that the $250 price tag for the 405 CX is pretty good. Make sure it is the CX model, however, because the standard Garmin calorie calculation is not very good. My Edge 305, Forerunner 405 (not CX), and my wife's 500 all appear to use a speed-based calculation and can be pretty worthless in some situations when…
    in HRM that measures distance/pace Comment by pty21 February 2011
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