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Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By fietser_ivana

Don't dismiss deadlifts as a great strength and...

Don't dismiss deadlifts as a great strength and muscle-builder

And, if your gym allows for eat.. learn some Olympic lifts or even partial lifts, like push presses , hang cleans etc. your body...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By fietser_ivana

Yes, physical activity helps as it can e.g. make...

Yes, physical activity helps as it can e.g. make insulin resistant folks more insulin sensitive which may prevent overeating.

OTOH, physical activity can promote food intake and if you don't watch...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,263
Posted By fietser_ivana

Try a lower resistance? What time of day are...

Try a lower resistance?
What time of day are you doing this? In the morning it might take a while to warm up.. at night you could be too tired.
What time of day are you cycling outdoor?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,722
Posted By fietser_ivana

Excellent way to improve smooth cycling. Can't...

Excellent way to improve smooth cycling. Can't recommend it enough..
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,542
Posted By fietser_ivana

Yes, cycling can lower all kind of hormonal...

Yes, cycling can lower all kind of hormonal levels, and indeed may make you fatter. Especially when you aren't eating enough protein and don't lift weights.

On the humorous side: watching women...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,216
Posted By fietser_ivana

Quickly skimmed through the replies and wanted to...

Quickly skimmed through the replies and wanted to say a few things

- it's a myth to not eat late at night
- it's a myth you have to eat more than 3 meals to lose weight.. you can eat 3 meals and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-22-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By fietser_ivana

Duh.. Eric just said the exact same what I wrote...

Duh.. Eric just said the exact same what I wrote but then in different words. Great minds think alike.

An addendum though. On reallllly long rides, appetite can be TOTALLY suppressed, even for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-22-08, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By fietser_ivana

Electrolytes are the most important thing you...

Electrolytes are the most important thing you need, but for rides over an hour it does help to already take in carbs during the ride. Reason being that most of the time when you don't , it can happen...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-19-08, 04:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,479
Posted By fietser_ivana

Thanks for the tips on rinsing.. the problem it...

Thanks for the tips on rinsing.. the problem it has is that it is so small, so that rinsing it in a regular strainer makes them disappear in the kitchen sink. When I cook them (raw) , they fly around...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-25-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,857
Posted By fietser_ivana

Most people use protein powder made from whey. ...

Most people use protein powder made from whey.

Cycling is a way to get fit and burn calories .. but it won't build you muscles, with the exception of legs and behind. All other areas will suffer....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-24-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,514
Posted By fietser_ivana

There's a book out that answers every conceivable...

There's a book out that answers every conceivable question re protein. Very aptly called "The Protein Book" written by Lyle McDonald (same author wrote The Keto Book).

The absolute minimum you...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-24-08, 04:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,981
Posted By fietser_ivana

Malt beer can indeed be used. Glycemic index of...

Malt beer can indeed be used. Glycemic index of maltose (glu-glu) is the highest of them all, higher than maltodextrin or glucose (glu).
We (my SO and I) have used it occasionally after a training...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-24-08, 03:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,857
Posted By fietser_ivana

I'm impressed by how much y'all know about...

I'm impressed by how much y'all know about biochemistry and that's from a former biochemist (B.Sc.) who forgot nearly everything about it..

To get practical: the key role is played by how high is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 745
Posted By fietser_ivana

The berry jams I was using did have seeds in...

The berry jams I was using did have seeds in them, but you should be able to find seedless jams. The problem is that those are sweet as well and lack the minerals/electrolytes present in sports...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-08, 02:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,425
Posted By fietser_ivana

Actually, the brain can and does use ketones for...

Actually, the brain can and does use ketones for enenergy, but it will always need approx. 100g of glucose that the body will derive from protein. Most of it seems actually to be needed for the eyes....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 745
Posted By fietser_ivana

For during a ride nothing really beats powders or...

For during a ride nothing really beats powders or sports drinks. I've been using everything under the sun though and had a particular fondness of ... wait for it.. blended jams (preserves), esp....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 745
Posted By fietser_ivana

Bananas have starch & fiber, but even...

Bananas have starch & fiber, but even nutritiondata.com doesn't list what type of fiber it is.. am afraid it's insoluble too just like figs & dates.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,425
Posted By fietser_ivana

Lots and lots and lots of practice helps. As...

Lots and lots and lots of practice helps.
As supplements: beta-alanine (I'm using Karno4 myself) helps.
As food source: try to push up your fat-oxidation by staying low carb on recovery days and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 745
Posted By fietser_ivana

Oats have too much fiber and it ain't soluble...

Oats have too much fiber and it ain't soluble AFAIK! Besides if you don't just have a fiber problem but also a gluten intolerance, oats are not acceptable as they are too related to gluten.
I'm...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

I'm taking a magnesium & electrolyte (K/Na)...

I'm taking a magnesium & electrolyte (K/Na) fortified carb drink during the workout so cramps aren't happening anymore.
Just today I did a very slow circuit of front squats - stiff-legged DLs (more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

Not Oxygeno, which is the NO product I'm using...

Not Oxygeno, which is the NO product I'm using sometimes (my bf uses it more often).
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

Must say that I'm torn about deciding whether or...

Must say that I'm torn about deciding whether or not to get my touring/randonneuring bicycle revamped. It's been in a humid bike shed for nearly 4 yrs after having been used on a near-daily basis for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-08, 03:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,185
Posted By fietser_ivana

When speed is not very high and you're...

When speed is not very high and you're fat-adapted, you can draw most of your energy from fat stores and more specifically from intramuscular fat (called IMTG).
A very interesting phenomenon...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-08, 01:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

Wow, that's not what I thought you'd be referring...

Wow, that's not what I thought you'd be referring to. Thought you were talking about vertical flags.
Hats off to you when you can accomplish that one.
Due to RSI I can't do as much with shoulders...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-08, 01:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

Of course you can push yourself on a bicycle, and...

Of course you can push yourself on a bicycle, and when at it, have more beautiful experiences than you'll ever have in the gym. Nothing compares to climbing a beautiful mountain and enjoy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-11-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

Is this question too blasphemic to warrant an...

Is this question too blasphemic to warrant an answer ? :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,956
Posted By fietser_ivana

Which is a good thing, since I've not been active...

Which is a good thing, since I've not been active here for almost 4 years.. nor have I been cycling for the same time!!!

Started a new thread but apparently it's so blasphemic, nobody has...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-11-08, 03:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,591
Posted By fietser_ivana

Weight lifting = more fun?

Hello guys!

Thought to start with a blasphemous expression. :)

Haven't been here in ages. One of the reasons is that I've gotten ill in 2004 and since the disease seriously affected my ability...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-04, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,245
Posted By fietser_ivana

To me those brevets weren't fun, but PBP itself...

To me those brevets weren't fun, but PBP itself is a great ride and very social too... a lot of fun. Enough fun to want to qualify again in 2007.
Even though I don't like training ;)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-04, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,245
Posted By fietser_ivana

And at times the challenge is 'fun' in its own...

And at times the challenge is 'fun' in its own way.. after all, I qualified for PBP a 1200K/750mi non-stop ride twice.. (and failed twice due to knee pain)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-10-04, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,452
Posted By fietser_ivana

Even on a ketogenic diet you can still do...

Even on a ketogenic diet you can still do high-intensity workouts.. just not on the standard ketogenic diet like the Atkins diet.. There are 2 different versions that are suited for people who work...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-08-04, 05:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 993
Posted By fietser_ivana

The best source of information is...

The best source of information is www.westonaprice.org

I've got a book from Mary Enig, the authority on trans fatty foods. In short she says there's nothing to fear about fats.
After protein,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-08-04, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,245
Posted By fietser_ivana

Cycling isn't always fun. Sometimes people claim...

Cycling isn't always fun. Sometimes people claim it is, but then they are lying. Actually, I hate training for riding better. That's why I never wanted to get a car when I didn't really have to. So,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-04, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,245
Posted By fietser_ivana

Both ways work... if you have little time, the...

Both ways work... if you have little time, the best way is to do an interval training.. cycle as fast as you can for 1 min and then relax for 1 min, fast 1 min, relax 1 min This can be done on home...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-04, 11:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,355
Posted By fietser_ivana

Don't worry too much. Just eat more healthy foods...

Don't worry too much. Just eat more healthy foods like as much fat as you can stand , but mostly from fatty fish and nuts. A lot of protein too, but since you're an ectomorph, you can do with a lot...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-04, 12:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 993
Posted By fietser_ivana

Nonsense... that is a sheer myth. Provided you...

Nonsense... that is a sheer myth. Provided you don't have a kidney disease already there has not been A SINGLE CASE of kidney disease due to protein overdose.
Only thing you need to do is drink more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-04, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 993
Posted By fietser_ivana

Yup... actually it seems that everyone only talks...

Yup... actually it seems that everyone only talks about Atkins as if it is ketosis only.
Still.. adding just 5 grams/week back in is a bit slow for really active people.
He's talking about the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-04, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 993
Posted By fietser_ivana

It's just so easy. Eat carbs when you need to...

It's just so easy. Eat carbs when you need to exercise a lot and don't eat them (or only a bit) when you don't. Just like you don't put gasolin in your car when the tank is full already and you don't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-17-03, 01:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,387
Posted By fietser_ivana

Heard good things about Jarrow. Anyone here with...

Heard good things about Jarrow. Anyone here with experience with their products?

Ivana, back on the forum after a long break (am more into WL now than cycling after end of DNFed PBP)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-03-03, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By fietser_ivana

Yup.. got it in February 2002 from a single...

Yup.. got it in February 2002 from a single session of skipping rope while being tremendously overweight but fit from spinning.
It still occasionally bothers me. I'm limiting my exercise to almost...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-03, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By fietser_ivana

So true.. our brains aren't always in synch with...

So true.. our brains aren't always in synch with our bodies.

In the distant past I never exercised much apart from smallish bike rides for commuting. I only realized how much cycling is part of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-18-03, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By fietser_ivana

This is a possibility. It is recommended to...

This is a possibility.
It is recommended to keep doing exercises for the upper body if you've been doing any weight lifting routine in winter to keep the legs strong. Core strenght is quite...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-17-03, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By fietser_ivana

One bottle (or 2) of water and make your own...

One bottle (or 2) of water and make your own 'Gatorade' cheaper (cordial with a lil' bit of salt will work) as well as a nutrition bar (or a mueslibar).
I make a drink out of whey protein with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-17-03, 03:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,016
Posted By fietser_ivana

It is a mistake to think that really...

It is a mistake to think that really long-distance cycling benefits most from long slow rides. Sure you need to have a base, but did you know that spinning was invented by a RAAM-cyclist? At least...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-03, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,016
Posted By fietser_ivana

Indeed roadbuzz.. when I was doing a very hard...

Indeed roadbuzz.. when I was doing a very hard trip 2 years ago that lasted 2 months (4000 K with 100mtn passes) I couldn't sleep for TWO freaking weeks and finally started drinking alcohol just in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-03, 07:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,016
Posted By fietser_ivana

Koffee, a low HR can also indicate a slow...

Koffee, a low HR can also indicate a slow metabolism..
My morning RR usually was/is 40 when I'm OUT of shape and like 32bpm when IN shape. I had an ECG taken though when it plunged to 29 bpm once...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-10-03, 09:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,792
Posted By fietser_ivana

Just be careful to not eat bananas too late at...

Just be careful to not eat bananas too late at night.
After dried fruits, bananas have the highest amount of carbs, and 2 of them a bit too late in the day, once sent me in a wild carb binge!
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-10-03, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By fietser_ivana

I'm a member of several bodybuilding fora now and...

I'm a member of several bodybuilding fora now and all of them stress to NOT exercise with weights for more than 1 hour as it raises cortisol levels too much!

Actually this also holds true for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-09-03, 02:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,476
Posted By fietser_ivana

Well, if it would all be just rational, things...

Well, if it would all be just rational, things would be easy. Whenever I get off the track and eat carbs later in the day or miss breakfast (like last Friday), I get into carb cravings or sugar coma...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-09-03, 01:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,476
Posted By fietser_ivana

I guess that I've indeed lost some muscle, or...

I guess that I've indeed lost some muscle, or perhaps it's water ?
Difficult to tell. I'm already glad that I can at least measure fat%.

Dieting is incredibly difficult. Too many calories, and...
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