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Beta Blockers and accurate calories burned with a HRM
I am on a beta blocker for my high blood pressure. Because of it, my heart rate is always really low. When I use my heart rate monitor, it registers a low heart rate, and then the calories burned is always pretty low, I think lower than it should be. I would like to log in an accurate number. Anyone else have any problems…
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Steel Cut Oats - How do I love thee?
I just wanted to pen a little love letter to steel cut oats, if I may. SCOs, you fill me up, asking nothing in return. You warm me up on a cold winter morning (high of 76 in North Texas today). You keep me from snacking in the morning. You keep my breakfast calories low. After only 15 short minutes, you emerge a chewy…
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Before and after pictures
Before my journey, I thought I was happy: I wasn't. My kids showed me that there was much more to life, and I dedicated myself to getting in shape. I ran two marathons, one in Houston in 2010: I continue on my journey, and I will make my goal, for them, for my wife, and for myself.
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When to eat versus when to exercise
This might have been asked before, but does it matter when you eat versus when you exercise, or is it just calories in and calories out. Case in point, went on a 15 mile bike ride yesterday, which put me in a 700 calorie deficit. Had a Sunday splurge which made up for it. I still fell under the daily calorie requirement,…
