Do you like to run inside or outside preferably? I like to run outside, as I find it more refreshing to have fresh air and quality scenery when running, which I try to do so in the countryside away from convoluted traffic in my city. I find running on the treadmill to be mindless and I like to create my own resistance when running in an outside environment.
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Do you like to run inside or outside preferably? I like to run outside, as I find it more refreshing to have fresh air and quality scenery when running, which I try to do so in the countryside away from convoluted traffic in my city. I find running on the treadmill to be mindless and I like to create my own resistance when running in an outside environment.
It's likely no one has. I don't care for the flavor of pumpkin or pumpkin spice blend. The end.
Definitely outside. Preferably in the early morning when there's still dew. Treadmills aren't bad if you've got a TV in front of you with a show or film running, and you use a program built into the treadmill to simulate a trail. I prefer trail running because it's softer than even the best cushioned treadmill, fresh air, the faster variance in descent and ascent, traction, etc. Plus, if you see a mountain lion from a distance, it tends to give you a reason to run faster.
It's actually 26g per 65kg bar (39 is per 100 kg, which is I guess is some kind of nutritional "normalization").
That's still a bunch, and a weird fiber-to-carb ratio, I'd like to read about the actual product.
That's because in the US fiber is still considered a carb and would be labeled as such. It's why a Quest bar has so much fiber but very few net carbs.
A 10 gram serving of psyllium has around 8-8.5 g of fiber, the bulk of which is soluble, and maybe less than 2 g of insoluble fiber. Calorie wise it's considered to have 40 KCal but considering it's not digested well and fairly inert, your body may absorb 3-4 KCal at best. And depending on how sensitive you are, 10 g of psyllium may very well cause you to crap your brains out.
A 10 gram serving of psyllium has around 8-8.5 g of fiber, the bulk of which is soluble, and maybe less than 2 g of insoluble fiber. Calorie wise it's considered to have 40 KCal but considering it's not digested well and fairly inert, your body may absorb 3-4 KCal at best. And depending on how sensitive you are, 10 g of psyllium may very well cause you to crap your brains out.
I understand that, but it's still a super high ratio vs. all the products we normally buy, even high fiber ones like the Quest.
That bar is 26g fiber, with 0.2g of non-sugar carbs.
A Quest bar (at least the one I looked up), is 21 total carbs, 14 fiber, 1g sugar, 3g Erythritol, so 21 - 4 = 17 of which 14 is fiber. So 17g fiber to every 3g non-sugars carbs (5.6:1 fiber/carbs), vs 26g fiber to every 0.2g non-sugar carbs (130:1 fiber/carbs).
That's *fibrous*
Or it might go the other way and leave you errmm… blocked up.
I always subtract fiber from my carbs but some may not. but ya. I try to stay anywhere from 45-60 max a day 60 is pushing it.
Weird that label has what is more in a bar makes me think they arent weighted all the same. You'd be surprised how off what is actual in a package. My greek yogurt triple 0 are rarely over 140 grams and they are listed as 150g per container. Most are 135-137. Maybe they expect some of them to be heavier than others.
Weird that label has what is more in a bar makes me think they arent weighted all the same. You'd be surprised how off what is actual in a package. My greek yogurt triple 0 are rarely over 140 grams and they are listed as 150g per container. Most are 135-137. Maybe they expect some of them to be heavier than others.
Learn to read before you comment
39 gram is not per bar.And loose comments of what is good and what is bad mean nothing to me.
So, speak for yourself.
I want to keep the bars for myself, that’s why I didn’t give a link
They don’t need my advertisement.
There are so popular that they are running out of them all the time, to many ppl’s disappointment.
But yes, they are similar to Questbars, But cheaper and even better imho.
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Outside is always preferable. But depending on where we live, weather condition doesn’t always make for a smooth run all year round.
Absolutely nothing mindless about running on a treadmill, that definitely depends on the mind itself
But I agree, it’s one class better to run in hilly terrain.
I absolutely love my treadmill. Placement near a balcony door makes fresh air stream in when running. Even when winter is way too deadly cold outside. I can even run at midnight or later, nothing I wouldn’t do outside.
Fortunately training opts for many variations for us diverse people to stay healthy and fit, each to their own.
My visit at doctors is practically non-existent, so I think my variation of training and insights about health is working well for me
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We have quite a few trails in my state (Well managed too), I just never dedicate the time to venture out that way to take advantage of them. And no mountain lions here, but we do have a decent range of black bears, bobcats and wolves to be weary of. Personally, I like the fall season the best, with all the change of colors, it’s like artwork running through the woods.
In my state, we have all four seasons with climate change, I don’t care what the weather conditions are, I train in it, if it’s from below zero temperatures to 90° With 80% relative humidity, I will run it no matter what, no excuses. That’s just part of my training regiment with my body. But I also want to add, I work in these types of conditions for my career path, so I want my body to be immune to any environment.
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Worst case, you get killed and eaten by a bear. Second worst case, you get a bad sprain. Best case, you enjoy the environment and can be at one with yourself while running and taking the scenery in.
So this weekend there was a sale at Waitrose on Duchy Organic milk… 2L for £0.45… bought 4L and made some yogurt.
End result is around 3kg worth of thick tangy Organic Greek Yogurt. And the price is unbeatable. Oh and around 750ml whey… The cat will be happy as well.
End result is around 3kg worth of thick tangy Organic Greek Yogurt. And the price is unbeatable. Oh and around 750ml whey… The cat will be happy as well.
I love Greek yogurt!So this weekend there was a sale at Waitrose on Duchy Organic milk… 2L for £0.45… bought 4L and made some yogurt.
End result is around 3kg worth of thick tangy Organic Greek Yogurt. And the price is unbeatable. Oh and around 750ml whey… The cat will be happy as well.
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So this weekend there was a sale at Waitrose on Duchy Organic milk… 2L for £0.45… bought 4L and made some yogurt.
End result is around 3kg worth of thick tangy Organic Greek Yogurt. And the price is unbeatable. Oh and around 750ml whey… The cat will be happy as well.
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Nice post and outstanding photo’s. You’re the first I have actually found that makes their own yogurt, let alone showing somewhat of the process. This is something I would like to learn myself, which would be cheaper than me cleaning out the Dairy aisle of Greek yogurt.
Ironically, just in the last two weeks I started finding out that I enjoy low-fat Greek yogurt myself, more specifically ‘Chobani-Flips’ (Which basically is Greek yogurt that has toppings you mix in, I also add chopped almonds and cashews).
I’m always looking at different ways of adding protein to my bodybuilding diet, and surprisingly Greek yogurt has a decent concentration of protein of 12G in one 5.3 ounce container, and *no* artificial sweeteners/flavors (Which is important to me). I usually have at least one yogurt Pre and Post workout.
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Thanks!Nice post and outstanding photo’s. You’re the first I have actually found that makes their own yogurt, let alone showing somewhat of the process. This is something I would like to learn myself, which would be cheaper than me cleaning out the Dairy aisle of Greek yogurt.
Ironically, just in the last two weeks I started finding out that I enjoy low-fat Greek yogurt myself, more specifically ‘Chobani-Flips’ (Which basically is Greek yogurt that has toppings you mix in, I also add chopped almonds and cashews).
I’m always looking at different ways of adding protein to my bodybuilding diet, and surprisingly Greek yogurt has a decent concentration of protein of 12G in one 5.3 ounce container, and *no* artificial sweeteners/flavors (Which is important to me). I usually have at least one yogurt Pre and post workout.
I always like the process as well as the end result of any food prep — or work stuff…
Yogurt is so easy to make and you're in control over what goes in, 100%. I agree on the zero added sugar and stuff. And price is unbeatable.
Simple recipe:
To start off — take 1 litre milk of choice (1 quart in US?)
Heat to 82°—85°C (180°F—185°F).
Cool down stirring now and then to around 44°C—46°C (111°F—115°F).
Then stir in ± 2 tablespoons yogurt (or drained whey) from your previous batch or good quality shop bought.
Pour into clean jars, clip or screw on lids and then place in an insulated cool box with a towel or blanket around it and a bottle of hot water to keep warm. I actually put the jars inside some old oven gloves‚ the insulation works perfectly and they fit 1 litre Kilner jars.
Leave 6—8—12 hours — it gets tangier the longer you leave it.
Then place in fridge to cool down at least 3 hours before digging in.
Note:
For Greek yogurt, tip into a sieve lined with some cheesecloth and drain for an hour or so, then scoop into a jar or tub.
Keep the drained whey in a bottle and use as a starter for next batch, add to smoothies, feed to dogs or cats, use to feed your plants (diluted first!) etcetera.
It all keeps well for at least a month in the fridge — but frankly my yogurt never lasts that long.
Cheers!
You make yogurt making look easy. I wonder if I could motivate myself? I usually go buy a quart of Greek yogart for about $4.00. I used to grow rhubarb, cut it up and boil it into sauce, and loved it!So this weekend there was a sale at Waitrose on Duchy Organic milk… 2L for £0.45… bought 4L and made some yogurt.
End result is around 3kg worth of thick tangy Organic Greek Yogurt. And the price is unbeatable. Oh and around 750ml whey… The cat will be happy as well.
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No, that is not yogurt.
it required copious amounts of sugar to be edible and since I’ve sworn off artificial sweeteners, that just won’t work anymore. I’ve always thought of this as a N.American plant, but this link says Asia: https://www.lib.umn.edu/bell/tradeproducts/rhubarb! It is a Northern plant that can’t tolerate extreme heat. My Grandparents grew it in West Virginia, cold and snowy in the Winter.
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Glad that the yoga practice have evolved at my gym/sports club.
No it’s not like a skilled authorized Ashtanga teacher have opened a shala a block away. No experts at all.
But it’s in all its simpleness where I do my spinning etc too. But it have matured since last time I tried it out there, and it’s a good communion energy there.
Enough good to give me that deep wonderful trainingache only yoga can, again
Own Yoga practice will benifit from having the group practice, even if different from the ultimate.
No it’s not like a skilled authorized Ashtanga teacher have opened a shala a block away. No experts at all.
But it’s in all its simpleness where I do my spinning etc too. But it have matured since last time I tried it out there, and it’s a good communion energy there.
Enough good to give me that deep wonderful trainingache only yoga can, again
Own Yoga practice will benifit from having the group practice, even if different from the ultimate.
Go on! It's easy. And what have you got to lose except a litre or so of milk and some time? Most of which you're not doing anything.You make yogurt making look easy. I winderder if I could motivate myself? I usually go buy a quart of Greek yogart for about $4.00. I used to grow rhubarb, cut it up and boil it into sauce, and loved it!
No, that is not yogurt.
And believe me, you haven't tasted home made full fat with added cream yogurt. You will not look back.
You'll enjoy the whole process…
Highly recommended.
It is wonderful taking control of things like this…
Alas, Rhubarb needs sweet. I like it tart, but yes, some sweet helps. And custard, everything goes well with custard.
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I started off doing Yoga at my YMCA years ago, and then branched out. But I will always have very fond memories of the three ladies (They know who they are!) who first helped me through it.Glad that the yoga practice have evolved at my gym/sports club.
No it’s not like a skilled authorized Ashtanga teacher have opened a shala a block away. No experts at all.
But it’s in all its simpleness where I do my spinning etc too. But it have matured since last time I tried it out there, and it’s a good communion energy there.
Enough good to give me that deep wonderful trainingache only yoga can, again
Own Yoga practice will benifit from having the group practice, even if different from the ultimate.
Men do have a mental block often with Yoga. It is seen as such a "female" thing… very few men even these days in my classes (in the UK of course) but I have long since moved beyond self consciousness — one of the blessings of growing older. I walk in… lay out my mat and just "go with the flow".
A wonderful life changing thing, yoga is.
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Your Right, he did. He really leaned himself out, he put _a lot_ of unhealthy weight on for one season, basically he went on a full cleanse, working out and changed his eating habits dramatically. I Give him credit, because I believe he is 41 and he stay committed to improve himself. Motivation and hardwork.
“Look, it’s not that hard,” McElhenney wrote in an Instagram post. “All you need to do is lift weights six days a week, stop drinking alcohol, don’t eat anything after 7 p.m., don’t eat any carbs or sugar at all, in fact just don’t eat anything you like, get the personal trainer from Magic Mike, sleep nine hours a night, run three miles a day, and have a studio pay for the whole thing over a six to seven month span. I don’t know why everyone’s not doing this. It’s a super realistic lifestyle and an appropriate body image to compare oneself to. #hollywood.”
I saw this quote. The guy is a comedian all the time. Mac has always been somewhat muscular-ish, and then he put on a lot of weight, and then slimmed way down. None the less, he looks way better for his age and he had to work hard to drop the body fat.
I remember when he became fat Mac and said he wanted the entire cast to gain weight and they said uh nope but you can.
So, one thing I’m finding out with my bodybuilding workout routine (Which is constantly making readjustments both dietary/building) , is that I tend to try to achieve at least 60g of protein prior to my work out, which I feel slows me down somewhat during my actual workout due to the food intake, but I just started supplementing ‘Naked’ juice/smoothies into this pre-workout meal plan I have, and I find that the extra carbs/sugar‘s really do benefit me in the gym during a 2 1/2 hours To gain a decent pump.
During a rigorous workout, Your muscles will consume all your glycogen fuel stores, which I take a protein shake immediately after, but these Naked protein smoothies are excellent and also a decent infusion of 30g of protein per bottle. They are pricey, but I find the benefit definitely to be there definitely for the Pre-work out.
If someone has not tried one, they make different variants of juices and smoothies loaded
With natural ingredients and no added sugar.
During a rigorous workout, Your muscles will consume all your glycogen fuel stores, which I take a protein shake immediately after, but these Naked protein smoothies are excellent and also a decent infusion of 30g of protein per bottle. They are pricey, but I find the benefit definitely to be there definitely for the Pre-work out.
If someone has not tried one, they make different variants of juices and smoothies loaded
With natural ingredients and no added sugar.
I may have managed a 5:47 mile this past weekend. I'm ignoring it on the account of likely messing up the time in my head. Still, if I am possible capable of a single mile at that pace, maybe I can do my entire run in that time. Full run was 12 miles.
Hoping the weather cools in a few weeks so I can get back to golfing.
Hoping the weather cools in a few weeks so I can get back to golfing.