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Keto and prolonged exercise
How are people handling long exercise sessions....like 7 hours long? I hike / snowshoe most weeks, I’ve started keto a week ago . Today my energy was zero I was struggling on easy12 km hike with no more than 800m elevation gain. I’ve done this hike more time than I can count, never felt this bad. I had about 75g of carbs…
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Skate skiing vs Classic cross country skiing
I'm thinking of trying skate skiing, I've been Classic skiing for years. Any experience or tips for making the transition from classic to skate?
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Sexy Hiking pants? Please tell me it's possible
I have to buy new hiking pants, mine literally fell off (VICTORY!!!) but I really want a pair that are of course durable, functional , no cotton, bit of stretch and all that good stuff but I'd kind of like to look hot! I hike with my hubby and I'd like to feel like I look good. Yoga pants are just not durable enough.…
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Thoughts on Energy gels / gummies
I'm thinking of using the energy gels / gummies for long and intense hikes where I can't stomach a meal but during the 4-5 hour assent I'm needing to fuel a bit more than I am currently. Is there really any advantage of using these products vs just eating a family of unsuspecting gummy bears. I've tried granola bars and I…
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Do men secretly want a more traditional housewife?
So here's my question: in this modern society do men secretly (or sub subconsciously) want a 1950's doting housewife? I'm not meaning dressing up like a 50's house wife, but more in spirit : making the man the #1 priority, centring your day around his comings and goings, hot meal on the table, house clean, wife all…
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Swimsuit for busty babes
I'm having a hell fo a time finding a swim suit for myself. I'm a curvier gal and I want a swim suit I can actually move in and not have the gals coming out of at inopportune moments. and I'd like to look pretty, not sexpot Victoria's secret pretty but fit, and healthy pretty. I was thinking triathlon clothing might work…
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Transitioning to Lacto- Vegetarian
Hmmmm thinking about transitioning to vegetarian (dairy yes but eggs no). I'm getting an eversion to meat and egg again (was vegetarian for about 10 years). My hesitation is: 1) Family are confirmed carnivores. They would eat a meat only diet if I let them. they only eat non meat things cause I force the to eat veggies,…
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2 months till wedding!!
We are planning a last minute wedding (super small) but I'm trying to get into shape not just for the wedding but for my overall health. 3 days of running, 3 days of strength training at gym, and one day of what ever come up (usually hiking or snowshoeing min 5 km max 20 km) I'm not as concern with weight for now but I'm…
