The Fitness Thread

[Reincarnate]

This entire documentary seems to be relying on anecdotes and shoddy science / skewed facts / etc.

I figured a critique HAD to have been written for this already, so I went looking for one and found this:

http://whatdoesthesciencesay.wordpre...-check-part-1/

Also worth reading
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

Well like I posted earlier this is something 'we' do not want you to know. Not surprised at all by that these false articles exist.

[Senip]

oh god, get out of my thread with your conspiracy theories.

[Reincarnate]

"false articles?"

Are you one of those conspiracy-theory nuts?

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

I feel better about telling the truth, have every reason to believe that artificial sweeteners & taste enhancers are detrimental to ones health. If you want to believe otherwise than this is your perspective. Just remember that it is always better to have both sides of a story so that you can choose between them using your own judgements. Thanks!

[Reincarnate]

"Every reason to believe that's it detrimental" based on what, though?

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

Excitotoxicity.

[Poison-]

Please just stop.

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

P.S. For any of you interested http://www.getberkey.com/berkey-water-filter-systems/

Quit drinking bottled water, save the planet! I recommend the fluoride filter attachment, yum.

[Choofers]

Originally Posted by LLaMaSaUceYup

Quit drinking bottled water, save the planet!

edit:

Originally Posted by LLaMaSaUceYup

Just remember that it is always better to have both sides of a story so that you can choose between them using your own judgements. Thanks!

top fuckin lel

[Choofers]

Originally Posted by reuben_tate

I felt really good afterwards, but I'd like to also improve my experience ~during~ the jog as well :P Any tips for this noobie? Some questions:
-Should I eat something before/while I'm jogging? What should I eat and how much of it?

Eat about an hour/hour and a half before you run. You'll most likely get cramps if you eat and run immediately after that. I've never had an issue with eating a protein bar before hand, but I know some people who have.
What you SHOULD do though is have a bottle of water with you. Stay hydrated. Sip, don't guzzle. That will also give you cramps.
If you plan on waking up in the mornings to run, I recommend eating something with carbs the night before. Don't go pasta crazy, but something that will give you energy for the run.

-Footwear, I know flip flops aren't the best lmfao. Anything more specific than just "shoes" though? Any tips on what type of socks to use?

For footwear, any form of running shoe would work. If you're not planning on running in races, grab a pair at Payless. Socks don't really matter, unless you're going for extended runs. If so, wear thin socks because your feet will swell.

-Clothing?

Loose and comfortable. If you can buy some, grab some moisture wicking shirts.

-Any tips to improve my stamina? I have to take walking breaks here and there because I don't have the stamina to job the entire thing in one go. Are these walking breaks acceptable?

This is most definitely acceptable. But keep track of how often you stop. If you're trying to get better, note how many stops you take, one day to the next.

-Anything else I should know?

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

Just posted that so it would not seem like I am trying to push my views onto anyone, all have to use their own minds to decide for themselves. Persuading to agree with me would be useless.

P.S. Most protein bars are not very good for you, I tend to stay away from them.

[Choofers]

Top Lel 2: The Return Of Aspartame

[Reach]

The problem with all of this is you haven't listed a single scientific source. Nobody cares about random websites on the internet, because they're written by conspiracy theorists and nutjobs.

As a dentist, there's nothing wrong with regulated levels of fluoride in the water within cities. All of the *scientific* studies done on the subject recognize what levels of fluoride are safe and what aren't and fluoride levels coming from regulated sources have ppms well below toxic levels.

This conspiracy is akin to people that believe amalgam is killing people. Sadly shit like this gets way more attention than it should though. It was even on Dr. Oz recently. What an idiot.

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI7_8FDzuJE

You can all believe what you want which will lead you live how you want. If you are happy with yourself than continue forth! If not, it may be time for change. ~_~

[top]

been having a tiny issue keeping up with my workout every single day recently. any pointers on how to keep going strong and not be like, "uuuggh i dun wanna todayyy"??

i imagine it's all in the mindset. i'm not a person who likes to slack or give up, but it can be difficult not to at times.

[LLaMaSaUceYup]

Get some Organic green tea or drink a small pinch of Organic coffee. Bump music! Also it is nice to have something you do for fun in between workouts (or if you can make your workout fun in general) I usually go back & forth between juggling/ lifting so I never really have to take as many breaks.

P.S. Watch http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...be.7Ky-S13NM0I Elliot Hulse, he is hilarious.

[Reach]

http://i.imgur.com/PK8N513.jpg

What the hell is this


also, this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST4zY...wCx7RXKBbnphpg

[Senip]

photoshop.

Hey Reach, John Meadows says he didnt do any cardio to get that shredded. Hooooly!

[Reincarnate]

BAAAANNNNEEEEEee