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Getting Started with Strength Training
I'm almost at the half-way point with my weight loss, and had planned that to be when I would start working on building muscle (while continuing to lose the remaining fat). It isn't really an option to hire a personal trainer, so I'm looking to try to find a place to create a workout plan that is flexible for growth. I've…
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Leaving IA
Hi All! I moved to TN last month and noticed I'm still in the IA group. I realize this group is not very active anyway, but just wanted to explain why you won't see me here anymore. Feel free to friend me if you want to stay in touch, just please mention you saw me in the IA group when you do.
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Lightweight Wag Bag
For trail running, I put together a new lightweight and yet comprehensive wag bag. You may notice there is not only plenty of TP for multiple uses, but also 3 doses of loperamide... just in case. Can anyone do better on weight? *Obviously weight will decrease as used and then increase again to starting weight with…
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Performance Enhancing Drugs
I figured this fit best in the "long distance runners" group as it pertains to ultra-marathon runners. I'm a Wilderness First Responder and a member of the Wilderness Medical Society. In this month's journal, I came across this article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wem.2018.04.004 (Disclaimer: I'm not sure if non-WMS members…
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Tips for new swimmer
I'm wanting to start doing some swimming after not having done so since I was basically so young I can barely even remember that it happened - even then, it was recreational / splashing around and not really 'swimming' as I want to learn now. Unfortunately, I live in a rural area with municipal pools that offer swim…
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Medtronic Cases
I had an issue with my 530G come up yesterday... it has had a small crack for months. By small, I mean it wasn't all the way through the plastic even and didn't bother me. Then it grew to where it is cracked all the way through, and much longer - basically diagonal all the way across the front of the pump from corner to…
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Viacyte Study
I've been watching this for a few years now and it is entering human trials now... I am cautiously hopeful. http://viacyte.com/products/pec‐encap-vc-01/
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Hashimoto's & Levothyroxine vs. Armour
Has anybody with Hashimoto's switched from Levothyroxine to Armour or from Armour to Levothyroxine? If yes, did you have success or not? I'm asking because my TSH gets tested annually and was within range in Oct. I don't think I've ever had a T3 or T4 test, but I really don't feel like I'm in optimal condition. I see my…
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Stopping Statins
I'm wondering if anyone else who has stopped statins has had a similar experience... and if yes, how long did it last? Did you try anything to help? Here's the details: I recently stopped taking simvastatin after HDL levels increased significantly over about 1.5 years of eating very low carb. The prescribing physician…
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How many races per year?
I'm wondering how many races everyone does per year. I've noticed that I seem to have gone overboard this year a bit, but I've enjoyed it for the most part. So I'm not sure if this is crazy or not. I'm not exactly a great or experienced runner, but have found myself signing up for a lot of shorter races this year anyway. I…
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Non-perishable, but lightweight foods for backpacking
So I'm doing a back-packing trip next month, and plan to car camp for a couple days prior to heading out into the wilderness. The plan is actually to car camp, do a half marathon, then head out backpacking... to be clear, schedule is as follows: Fri. - Car camp - assume this is far enough from restaurants that I must bring…
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Is this a reasonable trip?
I need some advice on whether this is crazy or not... (posted in a few places in order to get as much feedback as possible since time is important). My resolutions this year include 2 for running: Complete a 10K and a half marathon. Additionally, I've been wanting to do a backpacking trip for about a week in Glacier…
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Anaerobic HR Level
This is a technical question for those who might know. I've had fitness testing, including VO2 max. So I know RMR at VO2 Max, and where my anaerobic zone begins. I try to stay below that, of course, in order to avoid an oxygen deficit. If HR is higher than it would normally be at the same exertion (specifically, due to…
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Iowa State Fair
Hello Iowa! I know it is a fairly inactive group and I may get no responses before the fair ends, but... with the fair coming up, who is going? What are you planning to eat? Are you planning to stay within calorie and macro goals or call it a cheat day? Personally, I've been doing low carb for several months now and it has…
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Morality for Atheists
I got into a discussion yesterday with a christian who felt like his beliefs should be made into laws, and that there should be stiff penalties for those who do not follow such beliefs. I disagreed of course, and reminded him about the first amendment in the U.S. But he then went on to claim that it didn't matter which…
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Glucose Needs for Brain / Protein Needed to Prevent Muscle Loss on Low Carb Diet
I wasn’t sure what to make the topic, but this is basically about zero carb and the need for glucose. Specifically, brain / nervous system needs for glucose because the brain cannot use fat for energy. Background: You can skip over this entire section to save time, but I’m including this because it might help provide some…
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Low Carb Runners (Rant)
Are there any other runners here? As race season is getting started, I can't help but be reminded of the old school idea that all runners must constantly feed carbs. Of course I'm doing just fine as a fat adapted runner, but I can't help but be reminded of this fact as I look at descriptions of runs. Donuts and chocolate…
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So Hangry :(
I've been low carb for almost a year, except for a few cheat days. I started out with a 150g/day limit, then gradually decreased further and further. I started to lose nearly 5 times faster than before low carb even at the same calorie levels. That lasted for months and included faster fat loss, not just the initial water…
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Best Scale
I currently use an Omron (I believe it is the HBF-510, but will have to verify that). It is a couple years old and I think it is starting to give inaccurate readings more and more frequently. I weigh just about every day. In the past 3 weeks, I've had 2 results that were not right. This has happened before on unusual…
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Low Carb Office Snacks
We are doing something this week for the holiday where everyone is bringing something in on Wed. I'm not sure what to bring that is low carb - probably won't eat much of what anyone else brings in anyway. But... I was thinking ham and cheese rolls and toothpicks. I'm not very creative, and that would require something to…
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New Garmin User
Hello all! I'm not new to Garmin product, but new to Garmin's activity trackers... I've used Garmin hiking GPS and auto navigation products for years. Currently I'm using a Fitbit Surge, previously had used Fitbit One. Now I have the Garmin Fenix 3 HR ordered. I expect it to arrive and to have time to get it registered,…
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Introduction / Trail Running Training
Hello all! First off, I'm a relative newbie to running. I've done some running for the past couple years, but sometimes have taken weeks or months off at a time. I've done some 5K's, but no organized races beyond that. My longest run (run/walk) on my own has probably been around 12-13 miles. So I definitely am a newbie. As…
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Low Carb Chili (i.e. no beans)
Anyone have a good no bean chili recipe? My understanding is that what I call "chili" is called "cowboy beans" in Texas, but my recipe before low carb was typically: -ground beef -kidney beans -chili beans -diced tomatoes -chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder -hot sauce -peppers of some sort, often habaneros *Served…
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Halloween / Trick or Treat
So now that I live in a house, I was thinking of giving out something for trick-or-treaters this year. Of course I don't want to give out candy because of the high carbs and leftovers and stuff. Additionally, I probably will not actually be getting up to answer the door over and over. I don't exactly like kids, and would…
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Symlin
When Symlin first came out, I tried it for a few months. It was inconvenient, but it did decrease appetite. It also came with nausea and vomiting. I quit after a few months because it just made me too sick. I've heard that these side effects are improved. Does it still reduce appetite? I have an insatiable appetite…
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Redwood & Yosemite Trails
I'm planning a road trip in late May to visit 3 parks: Redwoods, Yosemite, and Zion. Each will be just 1 day. What trails do you suggest for Redwoods & Yosemite (I'm already set on Angel's Landing at Zion)? I've not been to either, and I'm looking for a full day (so 8-15 miles, depending on difficulty).
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New Sleep Schedule Feature
I tried to turn on the sleep schedule feature and the notification that I need to go to sleep last night is still on. It is a nice feature, but I think it is still on because my Surge didn't log any actual sleep. I went back over the past few weeks and noticed other nights where no sleep was logged and most nights where…
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Coffee Maker Suggestions (Not K-Cup)
I'm going to buy a coffee maker / brewer for home use and would like some suggestions. I'm looking for quality, but am not going to spend $2,800 or even $500 USD. Anything more than $200 is out of the question. Here are my "must haves:" -No larger than 4-cup (I live alone and don't want to waste coffee every time)…
