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01-01-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By CyclingBK

Yes, a primary issue with processed foods...

Yes, a primary issue with processed foods like….canned soup, flavored box rice, processed meat, is the enormous amount of sodium added.

The excess sodium is bad enough, and while it may not cause...
12-28-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,383
Posted By CyclingBK

I’m one of the many who was very athletic until I...

I’m one of the many who was very athletic until I was 25 or so, then gradually fell into the typical sedentary, “office” world and had minimal exercise until my mid-40s, and now at 55 after being...
12-20-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,030
Posted By CyclingBK

I eat a lot and do it via whole foods and minimal...

I eat a lot and do it via whole foods and minimal sodium. Just generally the sodium that’s naturally in the food I eat.

My protein is yoghurt (I guess that’s processed), chicken, fish,...
12-18-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,939
Posted By CyclingBK

Agree, through counting calories we learn this...

Agree, through counting calories we learn this well and can develop healthy meals that are big and satisfying, balanced with protein, fat, and carbs, and maximize satisfaction vs calories

A...
12-16-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,939
Posted By CyclingBK

Based on folks I know who are perpetually trying...

Based on folks I know who are perpetually trying to lose weight, it’s at least equally common for some to focus on quality whole foods, but fail because they don’t count calories

They will rattle...
12-16-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,939
Posted By CyclingBK

I’m not very good at being hungry, lol, so...

I’m not very good at being hungry, lol, so counting calories meticulously was key to establishing and maintaining a small deficit, just 2-300/day, and losing about 30lbs over the course of 2 years
...
11-13-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By CyclingBK

I’ve been strength training for 7 years running,...

I’ve been strength training for 7 years running, 4 days a week and very rarely miss a workout

The key is…

Go hard but keep it short! I do just 6-8 sets of compound lifts per day. Pull one day,...
08-09-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,655
Posted By CyclingBK

I’ve been doing all bodyweight at home. No...

I’ve been doing all bodyweight at home. No barbells or dumbbells, just a weighted vest and pull-up bar.

I have it down to 12 minutes, 3-4 days a week. It’s so fast and relatively easy, I pretty...
03-31-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,817
Posted By CyclingBK

Me too! Just noticed this thread. Im 55, all...

Me too! Just noticed this thread.

Im 55, all good health wise, no medications, but have mild bph. I was taking HMB for a year and over that time, had a little more night frequency/difficulty but...
10-11-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,357
Posted By CyclingBK

Im interested in this topic since I’m 52 and will...

Im interested in this topic since I’m 52 and will be facing this challenge soon.

I had been riding every other day for 1.5 years, had got into intervals recently, and made some great progress.
...
09-30-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,914
Posted By CyclingBK

Ha, fortunately I dint have a major sweet tooth. ...

Ha, fortunately I dint have a major sweet tooth.

I just like a few Hershey kisses or mini mounds bar after dinner. Caps off the meal nice.

But if I go out to dinner, love some cheesecake or...
09-29-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,182
Posted By CyclingBK

Such a good point. In the short time frames it...

Such a good point. In the short time frames it sometimes seems like you weight the same, weight the same, weight the same....

Then, you get in the scale one day and you’re like down 5 pounds and...
09-28-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,182
Posted By CyclingBK

Try this. Take your weight you would like to...

Try this.

Take your weight you would like to be (ie. 170 lbs)
Multiply by 12. You get 2070.

Thats how many calories a 170 pound person should eat as a not very active person to just maintain...
09-26-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,914
Posted By CyclingBK

I eat pretty Spartan. BF definitely less than...

I eat pretty Spartan. BF definitely less than 15%.

But treat myself to a mini Mounds bar after dinner every night ; )
08-27-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,957
Posted By CyclingBK

You think you’re burnt out on riding or training...

You think you’re burnt out on riding or training in general?

I mix it up quite a bit. Sometimes I’ll ride every other day for a few weeks straight. But then I’ll do some HIIT cardio training, say...
08-25-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By CyclingBK

Just reminded me of when I was a kid setting up a...

Just reminded me of when I was a kid setting up a ramp and jumping over more and more boxes with my bike, lol

Now, Ill get off and walk my bike on the sidewalk if the traffic looks too crazy.
08-24-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,845
Posted By CyclingBK

This thread will be legendary It should...

This thread will be legendary


It should carry an “R” rating though 😂


Wait, an ad for Harry’s is posted below it!!!
08-21-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,914
Posted By CyclingBK

Thats the way to do it. I mean, we have the...

Thats the way to do it.

I mean, we have the M&Ms, lol, but been very disciplined with those, just a few after dinner.

Otherwise, we cleared out everything snackable, chips, crackers, ramen...
08-21-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,914
Posted By CyclingBK

I think you nailed it when you said cut out...

I think you nailed it when you said cut out cookies and candy.

That piles up calories fast.

Otherwise, I think in the context of eating the *number of calories required to meet your goals, you...
08-20-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By CyclingBK

I picked up a co-op cty 1.1 (the REI brand) last...

I picked up a co-op cty 1.1 (the REI brand) last August and have nothing but good things to say. It’s $550

24 speeds, mechanical disc, 28 lbs. Not sure if the top tube is what you are looking for....
08-15-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Quick follow up, I am very stoked, and thank you...

Quick follow up, I am very stoked, and thank you all for the encouragement and guidance.


I have changed up my rides and the overall intensity and effort are both much higher:


15 minute warm...
08-15-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,104
Posted By CyclingBK

I did goblet squats for over a year when I got...

I did goblet squats for over a year when I got back into it. I loved that they made it so easy to have perfect form and your elbows will guide down perfectly to the insides of your knees/thighs. It...
08-15-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,104
Posted By CyclingBK

As you increase weight, that will put a lot of...

As you increase weight, that will put a lot of load on your shoulders , forearms, and grip, and limit progress.

Plus, it limits you to a narrow stance and knee path, to prevent the weight from...
08-15-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,104
Posted By CyclingBK

How are you holding the dumbbells when you squat?...

How are you holding the dumbbells when you squat? I imagine holding 2 dumbells while squatting feels awkward.
Why not just barbell squat with the equivalent weight? You have the cage for safety.
if...
08-13-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,427
Posted By CyclingBK

Amazing progress 😊 And you’re doing it right....

Amazing progress 😊 And you’re doing it right. Take it slow with your body telling you how hard to push.

Yes, the winter is an issue. I’m in the NE also and don’t have a trainer so I did a lot of...
08-11-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,153
Posted By CyclingBK

All great lifts and I agree, especially if new,...

All great lifts and I agree, especially if new, to start with higher reps. Unless you are in your 20s, just going out and starting with a rep range of under 10 is not recommended.

The key is...
08-11-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,153
Posted By CyclingBK

This is a great body weight move. I do them with...

This is a great body weight move. I do them with a weighted vest but you can do without.

Single leg deadlift. Hit your core and lower back, also hamstrings and glutes. It’s great for athlete as it...
08-09-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,485
Posted By CyclingBK

Do some upper body strength training ; ) Thats...

Do some upper body strength training ; )
Thats what I do on days off the bike. Hey, it’s a “rest day” for your legs, right? 😃
08-09-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,485
Posted By CyclingBK

You have some great guidance here. I...

You have some great guidance here.


I think with cycling or any type of fitness, you need to take a day off or dial it back after a high intensity workout like you’re doing
08-08-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Ha, back in the day I played Competitive sports I...

Ha, back in the day I played Competitive sports I definitely took it harder if someone’s just better than you.

but now the whole notion of me racing anything is hysterical, even while it’s...
08-08-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Kicked it up a notch today. Warmed up...

Kicked it up a notch today.


Warmed up harder for 15 minutes

Did 10 x 40/20
Did 2 of my one-minute *alls to the wall sprints with a few minutes in between rest. I raced this guy on one, he...
08-07-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Thanks, so you do 3 sets of these..(2’ VO2...

Thanks, so you do 3 sets of these..(2’ VO2 effort, 3’ z2, 1’ ANO2, 2’ z2, 2’ VO2) with 5-8 minutes rest between intervals.

Do you rest between the VO2, z2, ANO2, and VO2 efforts?

Sorry, I’m...
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08-07-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,184
Posted By CyclingBK

Ha! What’s up, zacster? I was there yesterday too...

Ha! What’s up, zacster? I was there yesterday too at 5pm. I I was very surprised at how few people were there. I think it’s been about two weeks since I’ve gone since it’s been so hot and humid.
i’m...
08-06-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
Posted By CyclingBK

These are what I have. I think they are a must...

These are what I have. I think they are a must for any rides over 10 or 15 miles. My bike is fit to pound away and I don’t have physical issues.

I thought everybody wears these or cycling shorts...
08-06-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
Posted By CyclingBK

You gotta wear padded shorts. I have padded...

You gotta wear padded shorts. I have padded underwear and wear cargo shorts over them .Huge difference, you’ll be very happy 😃
08-06-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Ok, ok, thanks to you fine gents, I did my first...

Ok, ok, thanks to you fine gents, I did my first 40/20 set.

I wimped out and still did my 30 minutes of progressive warm up. Then I did my 2, one-minute sprints with a few minutes in between...
08-05-20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,656
Posted By CyclingBK

I’m similar. For the past few years, I have been...

I’m similar. For the past few years, I have been mixing strength training and cardio within the main goals being:

Better cardio fitness, Build muscle mass while in a deficit (tricky), lose weight....
08-05-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Im the OP and I mentioned rhr. But I...

Im the OP and I mentioned rhr.

But I mentioned it in the context of a measure of fitness improvement over time as mine has steadily lowered from 65+ to under 50.

I never said that, stand alone,...
08-05-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

You should consider that if you go as hard as you...

You should consider that if you go as hard as you can one day, then feel totally recovered the next day, and are able to go as hard as you can the next day and every day....

Then you aren’t going...
08-03-20, 08:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Thanks for sharing this, looks very cool, Ill try...

Thanks for sharing this, looks very cool, Ill try it as best I can measure and can hold out at that effort level.

As far as my 1min efforts. It’s pretty easy to gauge the progression in effort by...
08-03-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank...

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you. My thanks to the other knowledgeable members as well, but honestly, I couldn’t grasp the terminology and you laid it out in more layman’s language....
08-03-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

I’m the OP. I appreciate your insight and, while...

I’m the OP. I appreciate your insight and, while I have a long way to go to understand it all, I’d like to ask what you think of this type of workout (summary below) in the context of someone who has...
08-01-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Thank you, I tried to make the distinction in the...

Thank you, I tried to make the distinction in the subject by saying, “for basics fitness” since relative to the training that more serious cyclists engage in, I’m clearly not in that arena.

Even...
08-01-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Yes, and it makes sense they wouldn’t expend time...

Yes, and it makes sense they wouldn’t expend time and much energy on anything that wouldn’t yield results for their sport.

There was this cool documentary on Amazon Prime called Moon Rider that...
07-30-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Thats amazing you take that on after so much...

Thats amazing you take that on after so much work.

For me, I do 30 minutes progressive warm up.

Then, per the quote/article I posted,

Flat out/*alls to the wall for 1 minute so I’m blasted...
07-29-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Very happy to see that what I’m doing is...

Very happy to see that what I’m doing is recommended....

“Want your intervals to be simple and easy to remember, but still brutally effective? Try these, recommended by David Henderson on his blog...
07-27-20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,750
Posted By CyclingBK

Nice but thats far to “dirty” for my taste. I’d...

Nice but thats far to “dirty” for my taste. I’d go with 4 parts vodka, up, one olive.

And, after a ride, about 30 parts water on the side ; )
07-27-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,478
Posted By CyclingBK

Nice! Exercise releases dopamine as well, right? ...

Nice! Exercise releases dopamine as well, right?

Now, wonder if youd get a double dopamine “hit” if you ate chocolate....

while cycling! 😊
07-27-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,478
Posted By CyclingBK

I know this will sound crazy but I realized that...

I know this will sound crazy but I realized that about 10 Dark Chocolate M&Ms, or even just 5, really takes away my hunger. They are like 3 calories each.

Obviously not the healthiest snack in the...
07-26-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,390
Posted By CyclingBK

Wow, thanks for all this. One day, who knows, I...

Wow, thanks for all this. One day, who knows, I just may get this advanced.

But for now, the hour and fifteen minutes is getting solid results. There are 4 periods of about 1-minute each where I’m...
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