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Old 01-10-12 | 11:59 PM
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It could be a long term change. I do hope to kick some of these habits, but calling this an attempt to quit attaches connotations of failure if I don't. I believe that when the body is balanced, healthy, and not being fed BS, it stops wanting BS.

edit- And coffee is definitely not good for you.
One of the best things about quitting meat (or cutting down on it) is how much it reduces your fast food intake (if that's high to begin with). Eating fast food is just not an option any more, whereas before it's so tempting because of price and convenience. Anytime I eat fast food now, my head feels fuzzy.
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Old 01-11-12 | 12:02 AM
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Yeah dude. Fast food sucks ass. Every time I eat some, I want to throw it up thirty minutes later. The only meat I try to eat is lean chicken breast or lean steak.
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Old 01-11-12 | 12:12 AM
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I have the same nauseated reaction, but I still eat it.
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Old 01-11-12 | 12:24 AM
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KFC always ****s me up big time..... everything else is meh.
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Old 01-11-12 | 12:25 AM
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I just got a bunch of parts for my SS MTB now im waiting for the wheels, chain, pedals, and rear brake pads. So excited haha



I have had the saddle, cranks, and stem for a long while now, but i have never used them before... So theyre new to me

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Old 01-11-12 | 12:53 AM
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Today I made the decision to get a road bike instead of a car! Doing my research and if all goes well, will be buying my first FG tomorrow. I'll finally get to say screw the bus and ride to and from work, I'm pretty excited.

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Old 01-11-12 | 12:57 AM
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Which one you getting dude?
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Old 01-11-12 | 12:57 AM
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Installed a bottom bracket and cranks for the first time. The Leader is slowly but surely coming together. Posting pics in my build thread shortly
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Old 01-11-12 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by seau grateau
It could be a long term change. I do hope to kick some of these habits, but calling this an attempt to quit attaches connotations of failure if I don't. I believe that when the body is balanced, healthy, and not being fed BS, it stops wanting BS.
right on

I was curious because some people I know have decided to do a detox together but they haven't expressed what they plan to do after.

Today I had a hell of a time adjusting my Raleigh's headset. It is a stock so-so h/s with oddly sized cups and seems to not have a sweet spot, so I have to keep it on the tight side. Fortunately, I also found a used Velo Orange roller bearing threaded headset. I am going to make the swap a.s.a.p.

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Old 01-11-12 | 07:13 AM
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Today I went for a city loop ride with a couple of my friends on my newly built Soma Rush. I hadn't ridden in about 2 months so I thought I might have been a bit out of shape. Apparently not in as bad a shape as one of my friends though who ended up throwing up after attempting to climb one of steep hills. My friends called me and said they would be down to ride for an hour, but the ride ended up being almost three hours long. Had I known it was going to take that long I wouldn't have left the two sqrls in my house By the time I came back I had to drive them home, quite sad
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Old 01-11-12 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by calv
Fast food is AWESOME
ftfm
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Old 01-11-12 | 11:21 AM
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Yeah I eat like I total fat kid.

I make sure to get all of my necessary nutrients (vitamins, minerals, esp. protein), mostly by having a varied diet but also with a small amount of nutritional supplements.
I mack down on Snickers bars, donuts, carne asada burritos, pizza and beer on the regular though. Fast food FTW.

Enjoying a post-commute breakfast burrito right now. nomnomnomnomnomnomn NOM.

I should probably get to work.
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Old 01-11-12 | 11:42 AM
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Kind of really want
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Old 01-11-12 | 12:57 PM
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Lots of people travel and camp with tear drop trailers. I found a page from a guy that wants to do it with a bicycle.https://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2009/...for-a-bicycle/

I'm down for this if the trailer can be made light enough.

Really, with the right gear range I don't see why it wouldn't work except for maybe going over mountains.

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Old 01-11-12 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GMJ
Which one you getting dude?
What's up GM,

I'm torn right now, I'm really digging the Fuji feather also looking at the cx. I like the idea of those two cause I can get it today at a local shop. If I order it online I'll be choosing between a kilo TT pro or a Windsor the hours (I know they're different, but I'm trying to keep an open mind for my first FG) i'll spend the serious money after I get the hang of FG's in general.

What are your thoughts G?

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Old 01-11-12 | 07:05 PM
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Old 01-11-12 | 07:26 PM
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Today was another good session on the dj'r.
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Old 01-11-12 | 07:43 PM
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when I see your DJ bike it makes me want to get one, but I love riding country roads and bustin mad whip skids too much
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Old 01-11-12 | 07:51 PM
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I've been riding it a lot so far this week and last. Also been in the process of lightening the look of the bike.

I made the vinyls on the fork last night but put them on this morning. The bit on the seat stays is on there because I was wearing through the paint.

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Old 01-11-12 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by calv
First ride back home from work at ~9 PM. Glad to say that this jacket is a god-send.


Now all I need is a new/bigger bag AKA MW RAMBLER to carry more stuff in it.
Calv, are you in Oakland or Davis? It always confuses me. Because if I saw you riding I'd have to say hi. I'd be the one riding around with a rambler. go buy one, there awesome. now please.

P.S. Ever finish the Kagero? Cause your pedal room says you sold the kilo. What're you riding?
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Old 01-11-12 | 10:08 PM
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I FOUND MY WALLET. kinda lame... but I've lost it for about a week now, and was freaking out...
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Old 01-11-12 | 10:11 PM
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Today I: rode a hipster century*.




* Ten miles, with a smoke break.
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Old 01-12-12 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
ftfm
Nope.

Originally Posted by TMonk
Fast food FTW.
And nope.

I'm kind of anti-fast food, so I would have to disagree for various reasons. One sure sign about the quality of a place, not just a restaurant, but any shop, is would the owners eat/shop there?
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Old 01-12-12 | 12:41 AM
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If I owned a Wendy's franchise I would totally eat there daily. Oh, and Five Guys too! The hardest big chain to for me to eat at is Taco Bell. There was a hottie at the counter the other day so I went in and got a couple of crunchy cheesy burritos (I think that's what they were called). Those things were nazzty. Totally worth it for the chance to meet Veronica, tho!

If I owned McDonald's there's not much I would eat. Apple Pies, Yogurt Parfaits and maybe the occasional McNugget session.
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Old 01-12-12 | 01:22 AM
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(Taco Bell). There was a hottie at the counter the other day
I don't think I've ever seen that. But hey, anything's possible.

Today I commuted the 8.5 miles to work in a t-shirt. In Wisconsin. In January. WTF.
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