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I agree about the sodium,duringI my normal days I typically keep my sodium limited to 1500mg so I was ok with increasing that today. It just really, really, really irritates me that I had to specify guiltless grill.... I feel like I was tricked.

That really is a big difference. Look at the difference in your neck! That's crazy.

Oh man, that makes me think of my first 60 mile ride. I made it.... but I thought I was going to die!!! I limped back in the house and laid motionless, feeling terrible for what felt like 4 hours. I was proud of it, but it was an eye opener. My diet was really terrible at the time too so I am sure that played a part. At…

It's great to hear that you found bicycles, enjoy them! You are right, some bicycle equipment is scary expensive. Some of the really high end road stuff can push the $10,000 USD mark. I ride for fun and recreation and have no need for equipment like that... really the only people that need it are probably sponsored…

While it's true that you can't cut loose after you hit your goal, you will be able to eat more calories than if you were trying to lose weight. It's entirely possible that once you reach your goal you will have a better understanding of what proper eating is and not feel the need to count calories. Counting calories is a…

I would suggest that you work to achieve a few mileage goals. Try to work up to a metric century (62 miles). After that work towards a 100 mile century. Oh yeah, join your local bicycle club! I am a member of my local club and there are multiple group rides scheduled almost everyday. That would be a great way to rack up…

A few things about your bicycle. I would suggest that you run smooth tread tires for less rolling resistance. You should also ride your bike with everything you plan on taking along for the trip. Your bicycle will handle differently carrying all of the extra weight. I assume you have a rear rack and maybe some pannier…

Well, make sure you are prepared for what can go wrong with your bicycle. I'd even suggest taking extra spokes and the most basic tools to true a wheel and remove a freewheel even. You really, really ought to go to bikeforums.net and check out the touring sub-forum. There are a lot of very experienced cyclists over there…

Halfway through the day and I am trying to meet a few of your recommendations. I incorporated olive oil, walnuts and complex carbs through my meals today. I went to the gym an hour after eating the oatmeal and shredded wheat and felt GREAT! I came home and tried to eat protein after my workout in the form of egg whites and…

That is what I have been eating lately. They tasted great enough that I didn't feel like I compromised anything for the sake of dieting. I actually ate three yesterday.

Yes, I would say the past three weeks have not felt like a hardship for me either. I have made sure that I feel full and satisfied, although I aim to improve the foods I do that with. In the past I would deprive myself and eat super bland food, staying on track was not in any way enjoyable. I used to feel that I could love…

Wow, that is amazing. It sounds like I can learn a lot from your results. I am an avid cyclist in that I commute to work everyday on a bicycle, however it is only two miles. When the weather warms up I will ride about 20-40 miles at a time. I'm still learning a lot about where specific nutrients come from. I have focused…

I am going to the gym this morning. I have some plain oatmeal that I can eat before I work out, I'm excited to see how that may change my exercise.

Yes, I suppose my fitness goals would help. I am currently overweight by about 40lbs. I also have a high percentage of body fat, last I checked it was somewhere in the mid 20s. My main goal is to lose inches, and I am not concerned what weight that is at. While I would like to build muscle I am not looking to appear…

Yes, used bicycles can offer fantastic savings. As an adult, all of my bicycles were purchased used. There are a couple of downfalls though. Often on ebay bicycles have to be shipped and are taken apart for shipping so you need some skills and tools to properly reassemble it (or just pay a bike shop to). If you are buying…

I admit that I don't even know what a complex carb is. I will have to search google to better understand that.

Yes, my skin has been dry lately and it's nice to see that might be why. I know that water and protein are good for hair and skin but did not realize fat was that big of a factor. I'm on the heavier side, 4 weeks ago I weighed about 223lbs. 175-185 was always a normal weight for me, so I do have a bit to lose. My goal is…

Although I have been lax about logging water, I actually drink a whole lot of it. I take a 24oz water bottle with me to work every night and then drink water with every meal. I have a 34oz cup that I use at home, usually I will fill it 1 1/2 times. Thank you for the input, I will definitely try to find ways to get better…

You mean I am eating to few? I have had a bit of a hard time getting more fat because I fill a lot of calories with fruit.... probably too much fruit. I ate an excess of protein yesterday and wondered if that is considered good or bad? Also, I went out to dinner with my wife on Saturday and did not pay any attention to…

There is a lot of really great advice here. Going to a actual bike shop is probably the best piece of advice. There is such a large quality gap between the bike shops and big box stores, not to mention service and support after the sale. A hybrid is a great suggestion, and probably the most affordable one. I believe a…

I think xcrewgal nailed it. Packaged foods are loaded with sodium. Campbell's Chunky soups can pack 800-900mg of sodium in just one serving! Preparing your own food with ingredients you select is a great way to cut down sodium intake. For example, I make my own pasta sauce and save a butt-load of sodium that way. Don't…

+1, Black Coffee rules.

123456654321: Way to be friendly. There is a way of getting your point across without being rude.

Polar brand water bottles are fantastic. They are BPA free, insulated to stay cold AND made in the USA. I have 4 from cycling and I use them daily. Life would suck without them!

Yeah, I think I am going to try that next time I go shopping. I do eat veggie burgers. Yeah, I tend to favor fruit over veggies, but they have found there way into my sandwiches and i've been snacking on carrots. My food diary is open to view if you like... I wouldn't mind some input anyhow.

Great suggestions guys! I am not quite ready to commit to a new deli slicer just yet but I will try to slice my own and see how I like it. alleyhays, I have been puttin egg whites on EVERYTHING! I really enjoy them on top of any sandwich and I can add diced veggies to them so everything will stay neatly in place. I diced a…

Congratulations! 30 lbs is quite an accomplishment! I bet if you look at some old pictures you will really see the difference. I know personally I can look through old pictures and tell the differences between my highs and lows. Great job, keep it up.

That is the sort of thing I was hoping to find out.... unfortunately the nearest Trader Joe's is a 1 hour drive! We do have a few good butchers in the area and I live 20 minutes out of Amish county. Perhaps I should have a look at something like that.

Yes, I buy the turkey at the Deli counter. Like I said, it's not really all that terrible... In the day that I ate the turkey I still only logged 1500mg of sodium total. I just hear a lot about Deli meat being a semi-poor choice in general that I felt like I should seek an alternative.

I'm not sure if you were commenting on my post but I can say without a doubt, my belly is not flat. Even when I was thin I always had a bit of one. I am hoping to find out if that was from sodium and sugar or if it's just how I am built. I'm still in the early stages of learning. One thing I can say 100% is that the foods…