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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-06, 09:32 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 16,556
Posted By GradStudent

Sandy, that's a very ambitious plan you have! I'm...

Sandy, that's a very ambitious plan you have! I'm impressed with your organization and motivation. How did you come up with your goal of 1450 calories/day?

I finally signed up for fitday.com and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-06, 08:46 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 16,556
Posted By GradStudent

BTW, Sandy I'm glad you started this thread. (I...

BTW, Sandy I'm glad you started this thread. (I lurked on your 20 pounds by New Years thread, it was great!)

My goals for 2006 are:
1. Be able to do a pullup
2. Lose the last 11 pounds
3. Run a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-06, 08:44 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 16,556
Posted By GradStudent

tivoli1, You mention you want to start...

tivoli1,

You mention you want to start cooking more -- one thing that really helped me when I made the switch to cooking my own food was the magazine Cooking Light. It's got a lot of great recipes...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-06, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Sounds like everyone is starting off 2006 on the...

Sounds like everyone is starting off 2006 on the right foot! The holidays were tough - so much good food, and such a busy time.

I decided instead of feeling guilty I would just eat whatever I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-19-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Zin, you never ramble! We always love your posts!...

Zin, you never ramble! We always love your posts! -GS
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-08-05, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Hello everyone! I'm a longtime lurker, but...

Hello everyone! I'm a longtime lurker, but decided to post today. The good news is that I'm down 13 pounds! I hit 168 in August, this was a bit too much for a 5'11" woman. I joined Weight Watchers...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-19-05, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Hello everyone! Haven't posted in a while. I'm...

Hello everyone! Haven't posted in a while. I'm 5'10"ish, and weighed in last week at 168 pounds -- too heavy for a woman my height. I've been trying all year to lose weight and haven't been...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-05, 07:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,527
Posted By GradStudent

I was always thin in high school and college, and...

I was always thin in high school and college, and thought I was one of those people who didn't have to worry about her weight. Wrong! When I lost one of my parents when I was 23, I started doing some...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-20-05, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Hey Jessica! Thanks for sharing your story with...

Hey Jessica! Thanks for sharing your story with us! It sounds like you have a lot going on right now, and it's always harder to lose weight when there are other things happening in life. Good for you...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-05, 06:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,160
Posted By GradStudent

Thank you, everyone, for all of your supportive...

Thank you, everyone, for all of your supportive posts! I took your advice to heart and decided to stop pressuring myself, feeling like I 'should' be bike commuting.

The funny thing is, once I did...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-05, 05:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,160
Posted By GradStudent

Have you ever stopped bike commuting for a while?

So here's the deal: Last summer I moved 35 miles away from school, and I stated doing a bike/train/bike commute (with my trusty folder). My main reasons for not commuting by car are environmental and...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-05, 11:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,496
Posted By GradStudent

Traffic was crazy one day, and I soon realized...

Traffic was crazy one day, and I soon realized why - the road was closed because it was under 2 inches of water. The cars were all getting rerouted, with grumpy looks on the drivers' faces. I just...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-08-05, 05:55 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

N7CZinMT, Are you sure you still need to...

N7CZinMT,

Are you sure you still need to lose weight? I remember the before/after photos you posted a while back (the "2000 mile effect") and you looked quite trim in the after photo!!
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-05, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,272
Posted By GradStudent

Of course there's always the possibility the...

Of course there's always the possibility the verdict will be he's innocent.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-05, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,272
Posted By GradStudent

I can't imagine living in limbo the way Tyler is!...

I can't imagine living in limbo the way Tyler is! To keep training full-time, without a decision (or apparantly a date when a decision will be made).
Forum: Commuting
03-28-05, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,355
Posted By GradStudent

You know, Tree Trunk, I took that pledge a few...

You know, Tree Trunk, I took that pledge a few years ago and I'm glad I did. I figured giving a car the finger won't make them realize they're in the wrong. (Nothing will make them realize that!)
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-28-05, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

BentandFolded, I've had friends who have...

BentandFolded,

I've had friends who have gone through that, and they upped their food intake for just a few days (then brought it back down), and that seemed to do the trick.

Good luck!!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-05, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By GradStudent

Printing out all the posts where we talk about...

Printing out all the posts where we talk about how we're rooting for him and stick them on his door. :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-11-05, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Rocky -- What an accomplishment you've made by...

Rocky -- What an accomplishment you've made by losing over 60 pounds last year!! That is fantastic! I'm sure you're an inspiration to the people around you who watched the changes you've made.
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-05-05, 06:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,666
Posted By GradStudent

I'm not a winter commuter yet, but am reading...

I'm not a winter commuter yet, but am reading this forum to help get prepared. From my point of view, it's not the cold that bothers me, I'm worried about riding in the dark. Personally, that's my...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-04, 08:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 760
Posted By GradStudent

RainmanP - I've had a similar experience! In...

RainmanP - I've had a similar experience! In college I was on the cycling team, so I rode every day. In high school I used to get bronchitis a lot, but in college I would feel it come on, so during...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-04, 09:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,229
Posted By GradStudent

Underestimating how much hungrier I'll be because...

Underestimating how much hungrier I'll be because I biked in, and not packing enough food.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-04, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By GradStudent

Folding bikes in snow?

Hello! I woke up this morning to a fresh coat of snow in New Jersey. I'm ashamed to say I didn't bike in. (But I didn't take the cage -- I used public transit). I've ridden in the snow in the past on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-04, 10:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,862
Posted By GradStudent

I got the Down Low Glow!

I got the Down Low Glow!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-27-04, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Hello everyone! Just doing the post-holiday check...

Hello everyone! Just doing the post-holiday check in -- oh, the pain!! I weighed myself this morning and I'm at 165. I want to get down to 155 in 2005 and gain muscle.

I'm going to be 30 this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-04, 07:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,413
Posted By GradStudent

Great resolutions, everyone!!! Wow, what a...

Great resolutions, everyone!!! Wow, what a motivated bunch. Maybe we should update this thread in the beginning of February and see if everyone is on track!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-04, 08:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,413
Posted By GradStudent

What are your New Years cycling resolutions?

I'm going to start commuting in the dark. (Something I've been avoiding -- I just have to bite the bullet, get a good light set, and try it!) I can't wait until Daylight Savings Time!

Also, to run...
Forum: Commuting
12-21-04, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,622
Posted By GradStudent

Say, thanks for the post! That's good to keep in...

Say, thanks for the post! That's good to keep in mind. Glad you walked away from the accident!
Forum: Commuting
12-16-04, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By GradStudent

Oh my gosh, that looks incredible! The darkness...

Oh my gosh, that looks incredible! The darkness is the only thing that stops me from bike commuting in the winter (take the bus instead), but with THIS, I could commute year round!

I wonder what...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-04, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By GradStudent

I used to row, and we would make our own pogies...

I used to row, and we would make our own pogies for those cold mornings. Just get a pair of really warm socks and cut a hole in either side. Easy and cheap!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-11-04, 01:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,612
Posted By GradStudent

Hello sillygirl -- You wrote asking if there's a...

Hello sillygirl -- You wrote asking if there's a response to get people to stop pushing food on you. The one and only thing that worked for me is when people want me to eat a dessert, is I said the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-07-04, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Hey Chris! I've heard some people who have gotten...

Hey Chris! I've heard some people who have gotten stuck at a weight have started lifting weights twice a week. It builds up muscle and it can be a good way to 'shock' your body with something new....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-04, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Bob, that is fantastic news!! Wow, cutting your...

Bob, that is fantastic news!! Wow, cutting your meds in *half*, with fantastic results!! You should be very proud of all the hard work you put in. So many people would rather pop a pill than put in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-04, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

I must give up comfort food! Since it's Friday...

I must give up comfort food! Since it's Friday (and was a long week), I had my favorite take-out meal, some wine, and dessert. The take-out itself is rather healthy (from a vegetarian restaurant),...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-04, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,210
Posted By GradStudent

Steve, how did the trip go? Did you have any...

Steve, how did the trip go? Did you have any problems bringing your bike on the bus?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-04, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 742,202
Posted By GradStudent

It's funny, but no one has ever commented about...

It's funny, but no one has ever commented about my bike looking different. Sad to say, I think most adults don't remember what a bike is supposed to look like!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-04, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Thanks for the tips, everyone! I think I'll start...

Thanks for the tips, everyone! I think I'll start weighing myself every morning, that way I'll get to know the usual range for me. (Then hopefully it will slowly start dropping!)

Congrats on your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-04, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 380,175
Posted By GradStudent

Wow, sounds like everyone is making great...

Wow, sounds like everyone is making great progress! I'm wondering how most people measure their 'weight loss' - I've been hesitant to weigh myself too often because I've heard it can fluctuate a...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-04, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 824
Posted By GradStudent

I read a study that said most cycling accidents...

I read a study that said most cycling accidents (where the cyclist is hit by a car) happens on Fridays.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-04, 08:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,669
Posted By GradStudent

165 miles, all commuting.

165 miles, all commuting.
Forum: Commuting
10-01-04, 08:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,167
Posted By GradStudent

Hello Bretj -- I'm a full-time commuter (14 miles...

Hello Bretj -- I'm a full-time commuter (14 miles a day) also. Not only does it keep me in shape, I eat a lot healthier during the day knowing I've got to bike home!! You mention weight-loss as one...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-04, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By GradStudent

Coppertone Sport Sunscreen spf 30. I'm really...

Coppertone Sport Sunscreen spf 30. I'm really pale and it's the only one that keeps me from getting a sunburn!
Forum: Commuting
09-28-04, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,435
Posted By GradStudent

Funny you ask - my husband and I decided to keep...

Funny you ask - my husband and I decided to keep track of all expenses for the month of September. We have similar distance commutes, but he drives and I do a bike/train/bike commute. I was feeling...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-04, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 742,202
Posted By GradStudent

I've got a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket that I use...

I've got a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket that I use for a daily bike/train/bike commute to school. Sure beats driving!!
Forum: Commuting
09-25-04, 05:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,538
Posted By GradStudent

Hey rykoala, Thanks for the post. It's true,...

Hey rykoala,

Thanks for the post. It's true, we're out there on our sleek machines...not everyone is as fortunate. It's good to keep things in perspective.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-04, 11:36 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 13,241
Posted By GradStudent

Towlie -- I was wondering the exact same thing...

Towlie -- I was wondering the exact same thing when I read it -- how is doping risking his wife's life? That doesn't make any sense.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-04, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By GradStudent

Try raising your seat height. And be careful...

Try raising your seat height. And be careful about piling on the mileage until you get it right! I gave myself a bad case of tendonitis that way which took months to heal (=months off the bike :(.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-21-04, 11:04 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 13,241
Posted By GradStudent

If this does turn out to be true, I'm going to be...

If this does turn out to be true, I'm going to be so depressed. I've been a big fan of TH for a long time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-04, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,618
Posted By GradStudent

"Off the Map" by Mark Jenkins. What a great...

"Off the Map" by Mark Jenkins. What a great read!!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-19-04, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By GradStudent

Hey Joshua! Make sure your bike seat is at the...

Hey Joshua! Make sure your bike seat is at the right height -- strange feelings like you describe can be because of improper fit. My knee felt 'weird' the first month I rode - no pain, weird - until...
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