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Calorie Out - Da Bomb! And out it goes ....
So you think the whole equation thing doesn't work? You already have an HRM, fitbit and what to get the latest gadget? You are obsessive about your numbers and really want to know how many calories you leave behind with each bathroom trip? Get a bomb calorimeter! You can even use it measure the calories in food! You can…
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Coca cola cleanse for bezoars
Do you have a mass trapped in your intestine or stomach from eat too many persimmons? Finding that eating your hair has resulted in a ball of undigested organic matting? Want to get rid of that phytobezoar? A valid cleans for these is Coca Cola. Plus a little injection up the butt.…
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Stretching and Muscle Physiology Resources
I was thinking of posting a short how-to and covering the needs for stretching as well as one way of keeping a stretching program in mind but my reading digressed and I stumbled upon a few good resources. So, voila, instead of a long post on stretching anatomy here is a few links: Stretching physiology from someone at MIT,…
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On-line trainers and coaches, experience?
I'm considering different personal trainers options and am looking at possibly approaching an on-line trainer. If you've used these services, what were your expectations and ideas coming into the relationship? What did you look for? Any thoughts, ideas? Or just an open discussion on on-line coaching? I'm sure that a face…
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Pop-tarts as her birthday gift. 11 year old's request.
I have mixed feelings - my daughter, 11, was asked by her grandfather what she wanted for her birthday (that's always a horrid question, btw) and answered: - fencing gloves - climbing shoes and/or a belt - pop-tarts Pop-tarts?!? Have I been raising my kids wrong? I know Pop-tarts are very difficult to get here in France so…
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Yoga app recommendations for the iPad? What do you like?
I'm looking for an app to help with daily yoga sessions - I've read some reviews, seen a few of the free apps but I am still searching. My personal need is mostly related to increasing flexibility and balance as a complement to a bunch of other activities from weight training to running. If you use a yoga app on the iPad…
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3500 cals per pound is "wrong" but it's good enough
Why do we use consider that 3500 calories equals the energy deficit necessary to lose 1 lb of fat? Is this right? Why am I not losing a pound of fat for a 3500 calorie deficit? Will my deficit vs lbs lost change over time? (I'll get to these, promise) First, consider: A) A pound corresponds to 453.59 g. B) There are about…
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HRM comparison: Polar FT7 vs RS300x vs ...
Because of the recent discussions on HRM accuracy, I decided to run an experiment. I have a few HRMs and GPS devices that I have accumulated over the years. Recently added an RS300x and thought it might be interesting to run a few tests. I'll also be using a Garmin 800, Forerunner 405, a 60Cx and Strava, Trackmyfitness...…
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What is you cost per poo?
How much do you stuff into the pinhole before, you know, the teeth in the back are swimming and the cup runneth over?
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Successful charity runs or events
What have you done to make your charity runs or events successful? I'm hoping to gather a few ideas that might help in or fundraising for a future run. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Show us your gym
Like the title says Nice racks Ring and overhead track At the Y.
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BMR Equation References?
Does anyone have a scientific journal reference to the Katch McArdle equation -- all I have is their book(s)? I've seen in a couple of place that this equation - based on LBM alone is "better" than other equations. I'd like to see the actual variance data or an estimator evaluation that actually has their equation and…
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Kick the naysaying to the curb - it's a trap
I've read more than a few thread about loss of motivation or about body changes that don't seem to succeed (the pooch, the flab, the weight that won't come off) and it reminded me today of the "gumption trap" from a certain book ... The gumption trap is either an event or a mind set that creates loss of will-power or…
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peoplz! You didn't READ the commentz but
you'z going to deliver your Brain Fartz!
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Traveling to America - should I be concerned?
I eat a lot of dairy here in Europe and things like: - unpasturized cheese - raw milk - raw eggs - peanut butter - Mett - raw minced pork meat - steak tartare - raw beef - oysters, sushi, sahimi, crudos, etc... But from all the threads here, it seems that the food in America is dangerous and I don't think I can travel with…
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Yoga AND weight lifting - to those that practice both.
I'm interested in both but am noticing that certain variations of poses - For example, coming out of Standing Forward Bend is sometimes taught with a rounding of the back that is rolled out, this is quite the opposite of a dead-lift with a straight back. Do people find one impacting the form of the other or are you…
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Starting a 16 week half marathon program
As of today, training begins, I'm starting off a 16 week program to prepare for a half marathon. I have not yet actually chosen the race itself but will do the training for a future event. This is to be followed by a tri or two, a marathon and eventually a half and possibly a full Iron Man. For now, let's focus on the next…
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Myelofibrosis and decreased fitness
My mother suffers from myelofibrosis and is seeing her fitness decrease significantly. She is having trouble walking, often tired as the disease advances. I was wondering if others here have experience with this disease. I am quite aware of the hematological function and the fatigue that can occur with low blood counts but…
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Winter cyclists ... Post your rides!
I'll start off Snow tires. Get out and ride!
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Keto diets and other special snowflake fads
Suggested reading: http://www.ccjm.org/content/68/9/761.full.pdf Points that should be stressed: The article is a few years old but the basics still hold. And I'm sure that someone will try to come along and tell us that they've been doing keto continuously for years and it works for them. In my opinion, neither the…
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Snotty but lovely teenager NSV
My charming teenage daughter joined me at the gym and was asking me So, I appreciated the compliment but wasn't going to show weakness. I was like She noticed the weight loss and told me I looked good. I love going to the gym with her.
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Strength-training - recommended readings?
I've been reading "Starting Strength" and have to say it is excellent. The information on form, volume and general training ... Well, it's a rare book that I know I'm going to re-read. Recommended. I've seen people rave also about NROLFW. What else is top notch?
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Thanks for the cookies! I love my co-workers.
So, I travel a lot and am in the office about 3-4 days every other week. This entire week my co-workers are in the Christmas spirit and bring cookies to work - home made, store bought, whatever. They are great, we talk at the coffee machine and have one or two of these German delights. Cinnamon ginger loveliness. Chocolate…
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Regular Eaters of Chocolate are Thinner
Was just reading the article in Bicycling on this... http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressreleases/regular_chocolate_eaters_are_thinner study: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1108800 Eat your chocolate! And ice cream!
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Our flaws are magnificent
Of the many things I do, I collect some art, visit museums and just appreciate the beauty of handmade craft. From glassware to bicycle frames there is beauty to be found in all that is created. And it all has small flaws. These errors and failures and small unbalances are what give tone and a measure of beauty to art.…
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Protein for athletes and non-athletes...
A repost of something I am reading that nicely summarizes the thinking behind 1 g/lb LBM for body building and a bit less for others... 1) Excess protein in the diet leads to more muscle gain. Myth. Protein is an essential component of the diet and is involved in almost every structural and functional component of the…
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Mapping a ride
If you need to map a bike ride or a hike. Try out the Bike route toaster site. http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/ Great site, gives you a good path, make sure you use OSM as your data source for biking.
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I love my gym because ...
... they serve beer (alcohol "free") and coffee, it isn't a chain, the brothers that own it are also the PTs, it's never over-crowded, and it's 50 meters from my office, Why do you love your gym?
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A calorie is NOT a calorie
But it's still a very good general rule to use. 1) First of all, let's cover what matters to us the most - does the type of food impact the nutritional value and the calories we get from food. The answer is YES. Nutrition calories are calculated using a system called Atwater factors which give a certain number of cals per…
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Observed versus Estimated TDEE
Finally got around to doing the worksheet and here are my results. I took all my net calorie data and weight changes and assuming a constant value for the weight loss (3500 cal per pound of fat, no water loss, no LBM loss) I calculated the observed TDEE (and BMR, not shown) for me. In the graph, I also have the estimated…
