Ironjunk
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That is good to know thanks
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Cassinonorth
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I love Aldi and it's 75% of our grocery shopping but my god the quality of chicken breast is absolutely awful. I feel like I'm just chopping the most watered up, rib filled garbage monster chicken every time I cook it.
We're not super organic health food people but I think I'm going to look into the air chilled chicken breast for the future.
Over the Bars
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Ohh wow we have never had that experience with the chicken. I have noticed sometimes there is more untrimmed fat than other times but over all we prefer it better than the sams chicken.
Cassinonorth
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Do you get the family packs with the huge breasts? That's where I've seen the worst. The other cuts they have aren't as bad. Maybe a little woody but not insane.
Cassinonorth
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I remember the Wegman's packs being pretty good when I had one close by. I'm 20 minutes away from the closest one now but it may be worth the effort to buy a couple packs a month and freeze them.
Robin
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Happy Friday!
Weekly check-in/accountability post. Last weekend I was up at Highland coaching for the Women's Gravity Weekend. Was working 7:30 to 5ish...which threw off my usual IF window. I ate breakfast early...and dinner was usually late. The mountain provided lunch, which they were very accommodating with my requests. Dinner went to hell...other than water, my choices were sugary drinks - I opted for Coke Zero, which I don't drink. I did manage some GF pizza and a burger...and fries. By Sunday night, I was out of sorts and having GI issues...it took a few days home to reset.
Listened to/read two books this past week that really support what I'm doing - Why We Get Fat and The Case Against Sugar.
Back on track. With the weather, I made the most of CrossFit - had some PRs this week. Also got in 2 road (gasp) rides...
Still maintaining!
The next round of E2M starts Monday...sign ups are still going!
Have a great weekend!
Weekly check-in/accountability post. Last weekend I was up at Highland coaching for the Women's Gravity Weekend. Was working 7:30 to 5ish...which threw off my usual IF window. I ate breakfast early...and dinner was usually late. The mountain provided lunch, which they were very accommodating with my requests. Dinner went to hell...other than water, my choices were sugary drinks - I opted for Coke Zero, which I don't drink. I did manage some GF pizza and a burger...and fries. By Sunday night, I was out of sorts and having GI issues...it took a few days home to reset.
Listened to/read two books this past week that really support what I'm doing - Why We Get Fat and The Case Against Sugar.
Back on track. With the weather, I made the most of CrossFit - had some PRs this week. Also got in 2 road (gasp) rides...
Still maintaining!
The next round of E2M starts Monday...sign ups are still going!
Have a great weekend!
a.s.
Mr. Chainring
This is always a tough time of year for me. Kids are out of school and wife is off for the summer, yet I still work full time. It’s virtually impossible to get a long ride in. Although I have been hitting the gym consistently, my eating and drinking has gone off the rails. I have a mental block and can’t seem to get and stay below 210. It’s frustrating!!!
I’m up 3 lbs to 212.
I’m up 3 lbs to 212.
Hey Robin- I’m always curious about the arguments against sugar. Do they talk about using sugar as a fuel for working out? Or are they saying it should really be avoided all together?
I’ve been sugar free curious lately but I have no idea how I would fuel workouts without it.
Mahnken
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And are we talking about processed sugar only? Or are things like fruit included in this?
Mahnken
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I'm stuck just below 190. My situation is opposite though. I only work once or twice a week, my wife works 80ish hours a week, and my kids go to camp. My only real free time is when the kids are in camp, and there's so much to do around the house that getting a ride in isn't easy. I need to start waking up early and getting my workouts in before everyone's awake, just haven't been able to will myself to do it. Work days I can get up at 430, get all the kids breakfast and lunches sorted, pack their camp bags, make coffee and get to work by 630. But if I don't work, it's nearly impossible to get up out of bed before 7.This is always a tough time of year for me. Kids are out of school and wife is off for the summer, yet I still work full time. It’s virtually impossible to get a long ride in. Although I have been hitting the gym consistently, my eating and drinking has gone off the rails. I have a mental block and can’t seem to get and stay below 210. It’s frustrating!!!
I’m up 3 lbs to 212.
Robin
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They say that if you consume too much ..and don't burn it it can lead to insulin issues. Most people eat way too much... because it's hidden in everything. As for fueling... that's fine.
Robin
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Fruit is ok... because of fiber.
Got it. Everything I’ve read says during and immediately after aerobic training, the sugar has no impact on your insulin. That seems consistent.
Always good to know those haribos are AOk when I’m riding. 🙂
JDurk
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Realized it's been awhile since I posted. Still doing E2M stuff, R10W1, and riding more in prep for 7/22. Haven't been on the scale or taken any measurements. Been enjoying beers on the patio with the heat and holiday weekend. Will check in at the end of the week. Got the Sizzler coming up on 7/9 (Cat1 SS), Granogue next weekend on 7/15 (Endurance SS), then the W101. All while doing the 31/31 challenge.
I've been sick for two months - on-and-off sore throat.
It would clear, then come back.
Well i finally tested positive for strep - like a 4th grader at winter camp.
Rockin' the antibiotics now. Reelin' in the beer - and getting back to it.
Restart at 193.
It could have been much worse - but i've been slowly pulling back on the intake so i can survive the storm.
Will slowly add riding back in, so i don't hurt myself (too badly)
Wish me luck.
Heading up to lk george tonight - maybe Gurney in the morning before returning home. @Sven Migot
It would clear, then come back.
Well i finally tested positive for strep - like a 4th grader at winter camp.
Rockin' the antibiotics now. Reelin' in the beer - and getting back to it.
Restart at 193.
It could have been much worse - but i've been slowly pulling back on the intake so i can survive the storm.
Will slowly add riding back in, so i don't hurt myself (too badly)
Wish me luck.
Heading up to lk george tonight - maybe Gurney in the morning before returning home. @Sven Migot
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rick81721
Lothar
You should consider going to an immunologist. A strep throat should self resolve in a week, even without antibiotics. Long term strep can cause heart damage.
Ty. Will do some research tonight and move that forward.
iman29
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Agree with this maybe something underlying allowed the strep to make you sick.
Get better soon
Robin
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@Patrick hope you get things sorted out!
Toasty week check in - I opted for the 21/31 challenge, with riding a different park for the 21 days. I've done the 31/31 a few times, and well, I don't need to do it again. I'll leave it at that. Started with riding on the 1st and been going non-stop, making the most of the weather and my summer vacation. I've also been doubling up on CrossFit. So needless to say, I'm feeling tired this morning. Have stuff going on this weekend that will give me a break/rest time.
Been ok with my IF window of eating...trying to plan and fuel appropriately. Been trying to keep my salt intake up with sweating so much too. I don't usually drink anything other than water these days. I don't like any of the electrolyte drinks...too sweet. I did try the Element stuff - wow salty.
Up 0.5 lbs this week. Right now, I'm not worried. It could be due to all the activity I'm doing...could be the salt...could also be too much peanut butter snacking.
Enjoy the weekend y'all.
Toasty week check in - I opted for the 21/31 challenge, with riding a different park for the 21 days. I've done the 31/31 a few times, and well, I don't need to do it again. I'll leave it at that. Started with riding on the 1st and been going non-stop, making the most of the weather and my summer vacation. I've also been doubling up on CrossFit. So needless to say, I'm feeling tired this morning. Have stuff going on this weekend that will give me a break/rest time.
Been ok with my IF window of eating...trying to plan and fuel appropriately. Been trying to keep my salt intake up with sweating so much too. I don't usually drink anything other than water these days. I don't like any of the electrolyte drinks...too sweet. I did try the Element stuff - wow salty.
Up 0.5 lbs this week. Right now, I'm not worried. It could be due to all the activity I'm doing...could be the salt...could also be too much peanut butter snacking.
Enjoy the weekend y'all.