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How about Quinoa?

How about Quinoa?

Fiddle, hand doesn't look like phlebitis at all.
In the past couple of weeks you have been listing a variety of symptoms that you are having. Now knowing that you have been taking thermogenics it all makes sense. (Excess sweating, increased heart rate, palpitations/throbbing) I think it's great that you are stopping the supplements. To me, it's one thing to add Protein or even BCAAs after a workout but not much else beyond that. Whenever you get to competition, would you rather look back and be proud of what you accomplished on your own or to know that you accomplished that with supplements? Stay with your "all natural" thinking, it's doing good for you. Just my opinion.

W3 D2 done. Took a peak at week 4 - looks a little scary.

I also really hate pushups. I am still modifying it by using a bar setup and we do go lower each time, but damn..I am struggling by like that 7th or 8th rep.
However, I noticed the other day that I am getting that like nice bump of muscle on the top of my arm. Now if the bottom bat wing would just drop off it would look like Fiddle's arms

I would like someone to come out with an at home "Crossfit" using only common household items. I would definitely buy that DVD. There's something for you to work on Fiddle

Read this....
"Hey, Fat girl....
Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy. You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make you cringe.
You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so much that your hair is all wet. You rarely stay for more than 20 minutes at a time, and you look exhausted when you leave to go back home. You never talk to anyone. I’ve got something I’d like to say to you.
You are awesome.
If you’d look me in the eye only for an instant, you would notice the reverence and respect I have for you. The adventure you have started is tremendous; it leads to a better health, to renewed confidence and to a brand new kind of freedom. The gifts you will receive from running will far exceed the gigantic effort it takes you to show up here, to face your fears and to bravely set yourself in motion, in front of others.
You have already begun your transformation. You no longer accept this physical state of numbness and passivity. You have taken a difficult decision, but one that holds so much promise. Every hard breath you take is actually a tad easier than the one before, and every step is ever so slightly lighter. Each push forward leaves the former person you were in your wake, creating room for an improved version, one that is stronger, healthier and forward-looking, one who knows that anything is possible.
You’re a hero to me. And, if you’d take off the blaring headphones and put your head up for more than a second or two, you would notice that the other runners you cross, the ones that probably make you feel so inadequate, stare in awe at your determination. They, of all people, know best where you are coming from. They heard the resolutions of so many others, who vowed to pick up running and improve their health, “starting next week”. Yet, it is YOU who runs alongside, who digs from deep inside to find the strength to come here, and to come back again.
You are a runner, and no one can take that away from you. You are relentlessly moving forward. You are stronger than even you think, and you are about to be amazed by what you can do. One day, very soon, maybe tomorrow, you’ll step outside and marvel at your capabilities. You will not believe your own body, you will realize that you can do this. And a new horizon will open up for you. You are a true inspiration.
I bow to you."
Reposted from http://flintland.blogspot.com/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html

Official results came in on my 10K race Saturday. Men's 40/over bracket....... I took first. Never in my life did I think that would happen.

How do you flex after having said "humorectomy"? ????

I think pre op you will be fine. They will help you modify the exercises to your ability. Post op I would say you will need to take in the majority of your calories right before and right after you work out. Pre and post shakes will probably be your best option but you'll need food to carry you through also.

It's very sad that these days people make opinions based on the source and are willing to miss out on good educational information. Informative read Gman. Thanks!

It's very sad that these days people make opinions based on the source and are willing to miss out on good educational information. Informative read Gman. Thanks!

It's very sad that these days people make opinions based on the source and are willing to miss out on good educational information. Informative read Gman. Thanks!

It's very sad that these days people make opinions based on the source and are willing to miss out on good educational information. Informative read Gman. Thanks!

It's very sad that these days people make opinions based on the source and are willing to miss out on good educational information. Informative read Gman. Thanks!

It's very sad that these days people make opinions based on the source and are willing to miss out on good educational information. Informative read Gman. Thanks!

Regardless of my feelings and out of respect for Alex and the Verticle Sleeve Talk forum I will not pervert this thread posted in the FITNESS AND EXERCISE FORUM into a useless political exchange by defending my source.
**Gman walks away, noting that discretion is the better part of valor**

Oh, haha, no Fiddle. Im nowhere near the beast that you are ????It's just how much work schedule went this week. I'm don't for the week. I'll be back on Monday. I think I would die if I went everyday. But I'm loving it!

Crossfit day 2. What was I thinking??? Lunges, wall climbs, a million push ups! Oh my!! I'm wobbly but I feel great!

Day 3. I m soooo sore. It's a good kinda sore. It is a constant reminder of what I'm doing and why I'm doing this.

I am just over 3 months post op and so far no regrets. Sure I wish I could eat more but that really isn't a regret, that would just be the fat guy in me talking...

Gee Fiddle. Clearly you are way above the rest of us judging by the lack of response. Just thought I'd help you and bump this up so maybe you get some answers today

Special K makes a Protein version now. 9 or 10 grams I think. Tastes pretty good. And I put it in my yogurt sometimes too.

I really need to get started again. Got to week 3 and my schedule got crazy and didn't make time to do it. I was really starting to like running. Gotta make a point to do it.