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Double counting calories
Just food for thought for anyone who is wearing any type of fitness tracker. If you are using a second app for tracking your runs make sure you aren't wearing your step tracker while you are running otherwise you will be double counting your steps and MFP will give you a false calories burned. I have a Polar Loop so I use…
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because who doesn't love pics of baby farm animals
Spring time at our farm is always my favorite. Our first lamb and two Nigerian kids.
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Question for rowers?
What is a good pace to shoot for? 2000m?5000m? I've recently added rowing a few days a week for cardio but I dont really have a idea of what is a quick or good pace. Any insight and advise is appreciated. This is my 5000m pace from today.
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Intermittent fasting and shift work
So I want to try intermittent fasting but I work rotating shift work from days to nights. So my 16 hour fast times will have to change with my shifts. Will I see the same results or am I wasting my time?
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Shady coworker poll. Am I over reacting?
I work rotating 12 hour shift work. There are 4 shifts of 2 people plus a couple trainees. I finally convinced management to allow us to get some workout equipment to keep around for nightshifts and down time to stay active. A couple guys here have had heart attacks and we sit around for the majority of our shift so I want…
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Stretching before workout performance question
So for years I have never had very good flexibility. Even in my 20's I could never bend over and touch my toes. So last year I started stretching once a week on days that I was really sore. Seemed to help and keep things loose. I have been trying to increase my hip and shoulder mobility so I have started stretching for…
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Group mountain bike ride invite
Anyone who lives in Washington or Oregon we have a couple of group rides planned for September. We are headed up to Stevens Pass September 1st 2nd and 3rd. Then riding the new downhill trails in Capital Forest on September 13th. Feel free to message me if anyone is interested. We've got extra bikes if you want to try it…
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Son joining military workout advice
My son is going to be a senior in H.S. next year and told me he today he wants to join the Air Force when he graduates. He wants me to help train him for his PT test. I am super proud of him for taking the initiative so I will be restructuring my workouts and diet more to help him starting today. Super excited to have my…
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Group Mountain bike ride invitation
Planning a group ride to the " Plains of Abraham Ape Canyon Trail ", on Friday July 13th in Washington State. This is a chance to ride up a volcano in a beautiful area. We are meeting at the trail head at 14:00. Bring lots of water because it will be hot and dry. Bring your climbing legs because it's around 16 miles round…
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Mountain biking meet up 5-7-2018
If you live in Western Washington or North Western Oregon and are interested in some single track fun we are headed to Swan Creek bike park in Tacoma WA. Feel free to hit me up if you want to come. We've got extra bikes so no excuses.
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PACNW Mountain biking meet up
Anyone interested in burning some calories on two wheels in the woods in Oregon? A small group of my friends are hitting Post Canyon MTB trails on April 23rd. We are planning on shuttling to the top of the mountain to get more runs in. The more that show the better! Here is a link to the trails. Feel free to message me or…
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Outdoor adventure pics
Post pics of outdoor fitness and adventures. Running trails, bike trails, kayaking, hikes whatever motivates you. Add the locations so other people can possibly join you. Training with others is always more fun! I have been mountain biking for a few years and convinced my wife to go this year. She LOVES it and it already…
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Swan Creek mountain bike park ride
My wife and I are headed to Swan Creek MTB park on Monday if anyone from the PAC NW is interested in meeting up with us. Supposed to be a nice sunny day.
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Stuck at work desk jockey workout
The sun is out and I am stuck at work behind a desk with no windows so I decided to hit it hard today. This workout will only take up a 3 foot by 4 foot area with minimal equipment. You can use bands or whatever you got. Post up your desk jockey workouts and get it done!!! 50 reps jump rope 20 burpees 50 reps jump rope 20…
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First Tri- training advice
I decided to sign up for a tri this year and just looking for some advice. I currently run a 5k once or twice a week. I ride mountain bikes on single track once a week or every other week. I do mostly circuit training for strength and endurance between running and biking. My race consists of a .5 mile swim, 13.7 mile bike…
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Triathlon diet and supplement questions
I am doing my first Triathlon this year and I am wondering about diet and supplements. I currently take a pre-workout when I plan on training hard. I take BCAA's now post workout and will mix them in my water for long biking trips as well. I plan on eating clean similar to a Paleo diet. I have a farm so I raise goats,…
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Deducting rest times from workout log?
I do a lot of circuit training and mix in 5x5 sometimes. My question is should I be deducting my rest times from my total workout times? I never rest more than 1 minute between workouts or sets so I know exactly what my actual work time is vs total time. I just don't want to be tricking myself into thinking I am burning…
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Starting KETO to help a friend
I have a friend that is going through some rough times and has put on a lot of weight. He asked me to diet and workout to help him get back at it. I have done Atkins so whats the real difference between KETO & Atkins?
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Fresh from the farm. Pics
The best way to know where your food is coming from is to grow it or raise it yourself. Post pics of your gardens or farms.
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Bodyweight challenge 100 reps for 100 days
So I really enjoy pushing myself and it helps me stay focused when I set goals. So I figured why not see if anyone wants to join this challenge with me. We will start on Monday June 26th. Take all your body measurements and a photo and share if you are bold enough. Post your workouts, photos, videos, meals anything you…
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Spicy Goat Curry
Spicy Goat curry recipe 3 pounds chopped goat meat 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp black pepper 6 tbsp. yellow curry powder 1 large onion 1/2 onion ( diced ) 1 jalapeno or habanero ( I used *1 * habanero seed and all ) 4 Garlic cloves 1 large sprig thyme 4 medium peeled sliced potatoes rice ( we used wild rice blend )…
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Goat Haggis
Goat haggis. 6 lbs meat. ( Liver, Lung, Heart, Tongue) 1 lb ground beef suet ( local butcher will have) tripe or goat stomach ( we used tripe ) 3 onions 3 lbs pin/steel oats 3 oz white salt pinch nutmeg ( we went off smell of mix) 1 1/2 ox white pepper couple pinches mace couple pinches coriander…
