20,000 steps each day on the mail route. 
Did you exercise today?
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That's a really nice pace. Crash diets are disasters in the long term.
I know a couple of people that did diets with injections and they had problems. Lose weight too fast and your body goes into survival mode, learning how to live on incredibly low calorie counts and it never resets. Consider a 350 pound person being restricted to 1100 calories a day, a fast-food burger combo.
The slower approach also helps by breaking bad habits.
This could also go in the cycling thread, but in the context of exercise. Anyone interested in some casual group bicycle rides on the recreational trails in Etobicoke and/or East Mississauga? I have been too busy lately to get a lot of cycling time in and I need to get back into it.
Not looking for a TdF wannabe ride. MTBs, hybrids, whatever. Maybe start with 15 to 20 km rides. Casual pace (sub 20kph), stops along the way. No one left behind... just some motivation to get out of the house.
Humber, Lakeshore, Etobicoke Creek to the Airport, or etc.
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Not looking for a TdF wannabe ride. MTBs, hybrids, whatever. Maybe start with 15 to 20 km rides. Casual pace (sub 20kph), stops along the way. No one left behind... just some motivation to get out of the house.
Humber, Lakeshore, Etobicoke Creek to the Airport, or etc.
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That's an awesome idea! I'd love to, but knowing reality there's a very small chance I can join. But please keep me posted if anything develops.
I'm just starting to explore the area. My starter loop covers Bloordale Park to Centennial and across into Mississauga. Very little road, mostly bikers, hikers and dog walkers. And for a treat today, a parrot walker.
After years of neglect, I'm trying to get my "C" legs back so interested.
On Tuesday I realized we didn't have enough cheese for Taco Tuesday, so decided to row a half marathon instead.
First time ever rowing this long, the main pain was my hands blistering. Next long row I'll try wearing some dirtbike gloves.
First time ever rowing this long, the main pain was my hands blistering. Next long row I'll try wearing some dirtbike gloves.
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Makes sense.
My Norton Anti-Virus expired on my laptop last Tuesday, so I decided to ride from BC to ON instead.
Ya, my brain works in mysterious ways
Dirty Frank
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If you haven't given it a shot try using the grip with your thumbs on top of the handle, not engaging your thumbs while rowing can have its benefits.
Half the row was that way. Most of the blistering is at/below the first knuckle, so lifting/rowing gloves won't help either.
I guess my hand modeling future is out the window now with all these calluses lol
It’s the internet…someone will pay to see callused hands…(not me in case anyone thinks I’m implying that).
Kudos on the distance though!
Dirty Frank
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After yet ANOTHER injury from overextending my lifts...inner elbow on left hand from curling too much...started up again and feeling great.
Got sick of looking at myself in the mirror so made some minor changes 2 weeks ago.
Started intermittent fasting (no eating b/w 8pm -> 10am) and practically cut out all breads (which is very difficult considering my MIL makes delicious bread).
Lots about 6.4lbs within 2 weeks (176.2lb -> 169.8lbs). Back to 170.2lbs yesterday as I faltered with my IF.
Also trying to control portions and I feel better.
Now looking for smoother exercises for the biceps as I can barely lift anything with my left arm. Especially when kids going in/out of car...very difficult to lift them. Didn't help my youngest took my left arm and twisted it back in a fit of joy when we were playing.
Got sick of looking at myself in the mirror so made some minor changes 2 weeks ago.
Started intermittent fasting (no eating b/w 8pm -> 10am) and practically cut out all breads (which is very difficult considering my MIL makes delicious bread).
Lots about 6.4lbs within 2 weeks (176.2lb -> 169.8lbs). Back to 170.2lbs yesterday as I faltered with my IF.
Also trying to control portions and I feel better.
Now looking for smoother exercises for the biceps as I can barely lift anything with my left arm. Especially when kids going in/out of car...very difficult to lift them. Didn't help my youngest took my left arm and twisted it back in a fit of joy when we were playing.
Dirty Frank
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Its been a minute but i have been trying out Indian clubs for shoulder and arm rehab and i give them a solid recommendation.
You can pick up a set of 2 LB Indian clubs from amazon for less that it costs for a half decent take out pizza.
Go on YT look up Indian club workout there is plenty of choices so you should have no problem finding one in your flavour.
Don't be fooled by the apparent light weight of 2 LBS. 2LBS is the sweet spot for rehab.
Thanks for the tip! I had a fairly serious injury last week (at work!) lifting a stupid box of paper and twisting!
Fell over and could barely get back up again. Was able to drive home, fell out of my car and crawled to the front door.
Every time I moved my body would slowly curl into the fetal position...scary as hell and my wife almost drove me to the hospital but got better.
I attribute it to 100% not stretching at all.
My IF has been going great...until a few days ago. Went down to 167lbs and bounced back up to 171lbs after a few late night snacks / parties but back on the wagon again and back down to 169lbs today.
Seems like 167-169lbs is my range, and going lower will require further IF or more exercise.
justride
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I am using ChatGPT (the free version) to help with my workout and diet. Just put all your info and goals in Chatgpt. FYI I seperated by workouts and diet goals (get a small digital scale to weight your food) in two seperate folders in ChatGPT.
ChatGPT is like your own personal exercise and dieting coach.
ChatGPT is like your own personal exercise and dieting coach.
