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May 17, 2011 3:32 PM
BR1986FB;771186 wrote:Some fitness tips from Primal Toad. I hardly do ANY cardio anymore...

http://www.primaltoad.com/5-fitness-fat-loss-muscle-gaining-tips/
Good stuff.

Any of you guys run barefoot? Where I live it's not the ideal location unless I want to step on glass and needles, but I do make it over to Central Park and do some barefoot running twice a week. I got a pair of Vibrams for my birthday in March and while they do look goofy, they are comfortable as hell and the next best thing to running barefoot.
May 17, 2011 3:32pm
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May 17, 2011 3:37 PM
JerseyBuck;771456 wrote:Good stuff.

Any of you guys run barefoot? Where I live it's not the ideal location unless I want to step on glass and needles, but I do make it over to Central Park and do some barefoot running twice a week. I got a pair of Vibrams for my birthday in March and while they do look goofy, they are comfortable as hell and the next best thing to running barefoot.
I run my tabatas in my Vibrams on my treadmill. Knock wood, my feet didn't slip off the side foot rests during the 10 second breaks. LOVE the Vibrams. I see where another company came out with a less expensive knockoff version called 'Skeletoes."
May 17, 2011 3:37pm
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May 19, 2011 9:38 PM
Been doing the 16/8 fasting method since sunday night. I'm surprised how easy it is for me to not crave food too badly during those 16 hours. I originally thought it would be impossible but am doing pretty good with it. Unfortunately once I complete my fasting cycle tomorrow I'll have to stop for 2 days b/c my weekend is going to be pretty hectic. Oh and in case you were wondering im fasting between 7pm-11am.
May 19, 2011 9:38pm
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BR1986FB

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May 21, 2011 8:17 AM
Lost 2 pounds since my last weigh-in. Lost 59 pounds so far.

Burned 510 calories doing 25 minutes of "Crossfit type chest/back w/ ARX" this morning.
May 21, 2011 8:17am
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May 21, 2011 2:39 PM
Splendid pickup this morning. Hit Whitefeather Meats and scored some grassfed beef & bison, chorizo, hot & mild Italian sausage and some grassfed "pizza" burgers for the girlfriend & kids. Just came off an 18 hour fast by noming on some of the hot Italian sausage. Good stuff !
May 21, 2011 2:39pm
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May 23, 2011 9:14 AM
Went to the west side market on saturday and picked up some raw chedder cheese. http://www.heinis.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_37&osCsid=30ab998182985f7879edbbbb947a9f88

Pretty good stuff and not too expensive. Also picked up Turkey and Chicken sausage and some produce. Also, went to Lola on Friday and had probably the best steak of my life. A ribeye soaked in bone marrow butter. Yum.
May 23, 2011 9:14am
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May 23, 2011 9:21 AM
BR1986FB;775612 wrote:Lost 2 pounds since my last weigh-in. Lost 59 pounds so far.

Burned 510 calories doing 25 minutes of "Crossfit type chest/back w/ ARX" this morning.

How is the BF% ?

After a week of not working out and a poor weekend of eating I have not gained any weight. Good stuff.
May 23, 2011 9:21am
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BR1986FB

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May 23, 2011 9:39 AM
Bodyfat has continued to drop even thought the weight has been pretty static.

I've attributed the weight maintaining because I've switched things up where I do a Crossfit-type metcon workout on Saturday, sprint tabatas on Sunday & Thursday, a new program called StrongLifts5x5 on Monday & Wednesday and a 45 minute to an hour walk on Tuesday. The StrongLifts5x5, I believe, is what is keeping my weight static along with the BCAA's.

My goal right now is to drop another 20 lbs. This won't be easy with the way I'm lifting (heavier). I figure I'll settle in around 205-210 lbs.

I had some of the chorizo last night that I bought on Saturday. Friggin epic! I love that spicy stuff.
May 23, 2011 9:39am
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May 26, 2011 12:55 PM
Have a family get together this weekend I am looking for a side dish to take. Salad and Deviled eggs are already taken. Anyone have good ideas/recepies?
May 26, 2011 12:55pm
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May 26, 2011 12:57 PM
OneBuckeye;781878 wrote:Have a family get together this weekend I am looking for a side dish to take. Salad and Deviled eggs are already taken. Anyone have good ideas/recepies?

What about that sweet potato dish you mentioned?
May 26, 2011 12:57pm
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May 26, 2011 12:59 PM
BR1986FB;781880 wrote:What about that sweet potato dish you mentioned?

Did it once. It was good. I was looking for something not so time consuming (cooking and digging out the potatos then cooking again actually took about 2 hours all together and the potatos were f'ing hot as shit when I dug them out). I would just like something nice I can just throw together and not have to cook when I get there too.
May 26, 2011 12:59pm
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May 26, 2011 1:11 PM
Thanks, what do most paleo people use when eating salsa? I thought about pork rinds...lol
May 26, 2011 1:11pm
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May 26, 2011 1:14 PM
OneBuckeye;781910 wrote:Thanks, what do most paleo people use when eating salsa? I thought about pork rinds...lol

Probably veggies but I'd put it on eggs. If your target audience isn't Paleo just take along a bag of corn chips. If it's for you, pork rinds would work.
May 26, 2011 1:14pm
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May 28, 2011 5:26 PM
Breakfast was a succulent Paleo grain-free "cereal" of almonds, walnuts, blueberries, strawberries, unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon and coconut milk. Chipotle Pork burrito bowl (veggies, guac & green salsa) for lunch. Also busted through a bodyfat plateau !

For you guys who are lifting, if you're NOT using BCAA's I think you're doing yourself a disservice. They've worked wonders on retaining muscle mass, at least for me.
May 28, 2011 5:26pm
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BR1986FB

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May 30, 2011 11:33 AM
Burned 680 calories doing 33 minutes of "StrongLifts5X5"

Results have been ridiculous since I've started doing these 5x5 workouts. I've pretty much cut out cardio and have dropped 2.5% bodyfat in 2 weeks. Time for a breakfast of farm fresh sausage and a sweet potato smothered in Kerry Gold.
May 30, 2011 11:33am
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Jun 1, 2011 12:53 PM
An oldie but a goodie....MOST strength training, LESS cardio for weight/fat loss....cortisol peeps, cortisol...

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/story?id=3026698&page=1
Jun 1, 2011 12:53pm
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Jun 1, 2011 1:51 PM
BR1986FB;787653 wrote:An oldie but a goodie....MOST strength training, LESS cardio for weight/fat loss....cortisol peeps, cortisol...

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/story?id=3026698&page=1

That article implies that cardio has no use in an exercise plan. I disagree. I am in the belief that you need cardio (both endurance and HIIT), stretching (preferably yoga) and strength training. To each his own.
Jun 1, 2011 1:51pm
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Jun 1, 2011 2:22 PM
Sonofanump;787738 wrote:That article implies that cardio has no use in an exercise plan. I disagree. I am in the belief that you need cardio (both endurance and HIIT), stretching (preferably yoga) and strength training. To each his own.

I still do cardio but it's less than an hour a week. The strength training takes care of the fat burning.
Jun 1, 2011 2:22pm
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Jun 1, 2011 2:35 PM
BR1986FB;787763 wrote:I still do cardio but it's less than an hour a week. The strength training takes care of the fat burning.
I have a feeling that what you consider strength training is a lot different than most. I imagine that the time between sets is expodentionally different for you than those going to the gym to workout which I think the article implies will shed the fat.
Jun 1, 2011 2:35pm