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Re: Too much Muscle?

guest — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:37:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by pcsronbo:

Anything to be done? If I was going to the weight room I'd of course do more reps, less weight. Don't know how to translate that to running

Not sure what to telll you but if anyone reads this...
THIS IS A MYTH.

More reps, less weight waists your time and gives you less strength.
How easily you build muscle and the shape of your muscle has A LOT more to do with genetics...
You are not going to get "long, lean" muscles or whatever they say with this myth.
And women, to bulk up huge like those bodybuilding women you see, you have to be careful about your diet, do A LOT of strenuous strength training, have genetic predisposition to muscle gain-- and often have to add some extra testosterone, too! (Check out the difference between bodybuilding competitions and "natural bodybuilding" competitions!)

Lift a weight you can handle for 8-12 reps. (I do 6-10 when I have heavy enough weight to manage that, but I'd be quite happy to build muscle!)

EDITED TO SAY: You can try to lose muscle by losing weight... you can try to balance out your body by doing upper body exercises, but you can't do much to stop from gaining muscle in lower legs while running.

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It sounds like you are talking about compartment syndrome in the second post? That seems like something you should talk to a medical professional about, if so.

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Yeah, you can google it too, but if that's it, I would not run for a few days and use those days to go to a sports medicine doctor PRONTO.... it says that can take someone out of running permanantly if not treated.

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Re: Atlanta Area Runners - 2007

guest — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:15:00 GMT

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Originally posted by LewJ:

Watched the 11Alive coverage (thanks to Tivo!) and man they need to do better background research.
-- Lew

No joke! I was watching that and it was hurting... "It's a beautiful day for running! 62 degrees." (at the start line of the marathon-- what was that 7 am?) D'oh!
That and some of the other comments... wow. just wow. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

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Atlanta Area Runners - 2007

guest — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:55:00 GMT

That last thread is getting a bit unyieldy, so I'm posting a new one. Feel free to ignore it or not.

Who went out to the ATC Resolution Run today? I'm headed to it in just a bit. A little sore from yesterday's run, so it might be interesting!
I know 770 is running.
How did everyone do?

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Re: Body Fat Scale, buy or bust?

guest — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:31:00 GMT

Or have a high body fat while not having large measurements or waist.
Body fat is percentage of weight... not the overall fat carried.

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Re: question re: trans fats

guest — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:18:00 GMT

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Originally posted by NorthernElf:
Cholesterol, saturated fat, trans fat - all bad...if you have too much.

Trans fat, however, you should aim to have NONE of... they are really very, very bad. You eat 3 g of saturated fat, you are okay~~- you eat 3 g of trans fats~~ BAD.
Going by the American Heart Association, you should limit saturated fat to 10% or less of your diet (say, 20 g) -- and trans fat to 1% or less of your diet (no more than 2 g)

You need cholesterol in your body, though you should limit it.

They've done studies- even just at the equivalant of 3-4 g a day of trans fats, you can gain weight AT THE same number of Calories. That is not something you can say about many foods! You also will gain more weight in the abdomen area a very heart-unhealthy place to carry it.

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Hydrogenated fats increase the risk of heart disease- and have NO use in the body or benefit for the body, PERIOD. (There is some contention that natural animal transfats might not have quite the negative effect of plant sources, but not enough to bet on currently.) While saturated fats can raise levels of LDL ("bad" cholesterol), trans fats do this AND lower levels of HDL ("good" cholesterol) Well poly or mono - unsaturated fats are better, I would choose saturated over trans ANY day. The information that transfats are bad have been around for a long time.... I remember learning in elementary school to eat margarine, not butter because of saturated fats, but by high school the teachers were already telling us that butter is the better option and that trying the light butter might be a choice just no margarine!

But lately, there have been more and more, conclusively condemning, studies -- and a lot of press about them... and I am glad.
It can be hard to avoid transfats if you eat out or eat any processed foods (though health is probably better off the more you limit processed foods)~~- and that's starting to change as the markets says~~ "Umm, no poison for me please."

I do consider transfats poison-- slow acting but the end result is the same!

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Re: Could a little meat for non meat eater make you this sick????

guest — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:32:00 GMT

Yes. I got sick once eating meat after years as a vegetarian... and when I started eating meat again after over a decade as a vegetarian, it took a long adjustment period to get used to it again and not get sick... especially red meat.

Edit: I misread... eating meat once could make you ill, but you would not be ill a couple of days later.

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Metabolism Test!

guest — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:57:00 GMT

I recommend getting this done. I actually have a speedy-fast metabolism... despite years of thinking I have a slow metabolism. It's awesome to see the actual numbers...

My RMR is actually 1635 which is normal-high for a 5'4 female.
Probably because of my relatively high amount of lean body mass (115 lb.)

In case anyone was wondering, the person doing my test said he had seen people who came in after eating extremely little (like 800 Cal/day) for an extended period who's metabolism had actually slowed to that point, but also said it speeds back up very quickly (far more quickly then it takes to get down there) with proper eating and resistance training.

I'm a bit embarrassed that I'm fat if it's not my metabolism, but it is liberating to be free from excuses... and moreover, to know exactly what I should be eating each day.

If you live in GA, I can give you the number to the place I went to... I don't want to just list it in case no one needs it. No need to shill But if you ask, I'll tell.

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Re: Obesity in my family... genetics?

guest — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:33:00 GMT

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Originally posted by bigapplepie:

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Wow that chart is harsh. It has me (I think) as severely overweight. Much worse than BMI or body fat would put me. Of course it has me listed at moderately overweight at the point where I'll be 20% body fat, so I should probably not fret over it.

itsovernow-- you look good in your profile pic! I'm willing to bet the feeling that others are looking at you is totally unfounded. I wouldn't worry too much about it-- And I'll say, while being obese isn't genetic, not being thin is. That is, you won't be as small as some because of your genetics-- but there's nothing that will make you very fat (obese) if you are healthy.

Re: "NEW" Weight Loss Challenge, target date 10/29/06

guest — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:28:00 GMT

Put me in coach, I'm ready to play.

I've gained quite a bit (9 lb!) of weight somehow in the last three weeks, (1 week sick, not exercising, all of not recording my food) I'm sure some is water weight, but it's crazy! Can see the difference in photos already.

I'm at 168 this morning. My goal is 155.

I haven't done a challenge in the Canteen before, but I've done them in the Clubhouse.
Worked pretty well then because shame is an effective motivator for me. So, I'm totally ready for this.

(Eventual goal is 140 lb. That will be 20% body fat for me; I'm 5'3.5)

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Re: Is Your Vehicle a Runnermobile?

guest — Sat, 26 May 2007 04:16:00 GMT

I don't like bumper stickers... (well, fun to look at, but I kinda feel like they look trashy on any nice car.)

and I think vanity plates are gaudy (common sentiment here in GA, though my dbf insists that's only because GA charges more than any other state for them.)

So I guess not.

EDIT: I have considered getting one of those back window decals, small one, that says 26.2 .... small enough to be discreet yet still loud to those who recognize!

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