fitness / life game. A few are hitting the golf links today. It is interesting as most are not the "athletes" from high school, but it is great to see friends enjoying life for sure.I need to get that sign for my shop.@two wheel tramp Glad you got to ride Butter !
Day off for me today. Did PT yesterday AM and then lower body weights and the bike ride in the early afternoon.
The PT isolated what I call the bolt pain. Seems to match up to where the bolt goes through the femur. It still catches so to speak... click click with certain movements. Feels awkward as hell, like tendons catching the bolt as they move. She can feel it and is deep diving into isolating it and has added some things to target it. Did that in PT and then the weights slapped it hard. Thus.. I am a bit sore in that spot.
This weekend is my 50th High School reunion so a chance to see other OG's and how they fair in the
Several of us are doing lunch and for 3 of us this applies.View attachment 598862
Saddles are one thing that shouldn’t be broken in. If it’s not reasonably comfortable from the start, it’s likely the wrong saddle, at the wrong angle, or in a bad location. If you really like your saddle on the other bikes, it may be worth getting another one.
So morning meal is normal instant oatmeal and protein shake. Every other meal is 6oz give or take of protein and some limited carb usually veggies or sometimes 1/4 cup of pistachios. Not really calorie counting just something I had done before and it worked.
pretty much but I was just younger and roughly the same weight and I was working out kind of the same. weird thing about me is I tend to get to a certain weight and then my body stays there pretty much no matter how much I eat or exercise. Then some years later it decides that it has had enough of that weight then shoots for another one and I stay there pretty much no matter what I do. Hopefully this calorie deficit and ramping up of my metabolism by eating more often will help me lose weight quicker and once its lost I can then go back to eating more/better calories for gaining muscle.
Can you give more details on your 6oz protein? I need some ideas for adding protein. I’m getting kinda bored of my diet rn.
The shape is good, it's only moderately uncomfy, and it's a WTB saddle which my butt really likes on the Vassago. I'll have @tag3 fiddle with it and we can make some adjustments.
I think carnivore diets are the real deal. While I'm not on one exclusively, I end focusing the protein portion of a meal cause I struggle to eat enough of that alone. My dinner's are: Protein/ vegetable/ and/ or carb (starch)...but I'll prioritize the protein and veggie. In truth, I just eat the same thing most nights; blackened salmon and Brussel sprouts with vinaigrette glaze sauce.
Carnivore works great, just like it did when it was called keto.
@tag3 noticed all my other saddles have the nose tipped up. So he’s gonna do that to this bike’s saddle.
Saddle angle is a funny one. Too far nose up likely puts tons of pressure on sensitive bits that you shouldn’t sit on. It can also hold the pelvis rotated rearwards, which can strain the lower back. Too far nose down and the rider will slide or rotate forward, may still sit on sensitive bits, and will weight their hands a bunch pushing back. That will also cause too much neck and shoulder strain. But it’s funny because saddles have curves and flip up at the back… so what angle is level?
Yup. This bad ass endurance cyclist definitely needed carbs.I wouldn’t be surprised if a high protein low carb diet is more compatible with being healthy in the American lifestyle than most other diets. I could even see vegetarian keto-ish maximizing health for that one by eliminating the issues with animal fats. Protein is satiating so you wouldn’t over eat and you’d build or retain muscle well.
But all you endurance athletes, hell no! Potatoes, rice, pasta… nom nom nom
I may come to San Diego just for a bike fit. So neener!Saddle angle is a funny one. Too far nose up likely puts tons of pressure on sensitive bits that you shouldn’t sit on. It can also hold the pelvis rotated rearwards, which can strain the lower back. Too far nose down and the rider will slide or rotate forward, may still sit on sensitive bits, and will weight their hands a bunch pushing back. That will also cause too much neck and shoulder strain. But it’s funny because saddles have curves and flip up at the back… so what angle is level?
Here’s my setup steps. Start with the saddle level - literally a clipboard with a level on it. Ride over some bumps while pedaling. If you find yourself shuffling forward - move the saddle forward. If you find yourself shuffling back, move it back. Rinse and repeat until you find a stable position. Then adjust the angle slightly to help distribute pressure on the saddle and eliminate hot spots. If you change the angle more than 1-2 deg, repeat step one. Once you’ve done all this, if you can’t get comfy or your legs are chaffing on the saddle or you have hot spots or the saddle is 3+ deg unlevel by any measure - the saddle probably doesn’t fit.
Saddles are like shoes or helmets. They all come in diff sizes and shapes, and everyone needs their own choice. Even diff saddles from one brand are diff enough to matter.
Feel free to PM me with specific issues if you want suggestions. And come by for a bike fit if you end up in San Diego
What kind of nuts primarily? Honest question, no BARF malarkey. SWMBO likes Brazil nuts and peanuts. I bought some Macadamias the other day from Costco, very enjoyable. I do like almonds and walnuts as well. As a kid in England, hazelnuts were a treasured Christmas treat. Poor times......
mostly almonds, pecans, walnuts, macadamia, and yes, brazil. peanuts too, but fewer of those.