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Re: My kids are dumbells - in the most literal sense in this case.

SteveDenton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:02:11 -0000

Double post somehow... sorry.

Re: My kids are dumbells - in the most literal sense in this case.

SteveDenton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:19:19 -0000

So I can't help but wonder if you should use the feminine spelling "dumbelles" for your daughters in the role of work out equipment. :P

Re: My Body Screams - “Save My Ecosystem”

SteveDenton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:12:23 -0000

I'm curious if in the case of your daughters if they would be dumbelles?

Not sure if there is any spelling protocol on this. :P

Re: My Body Screams - “Save My Ecosystem”

SteveDenton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:48:18 -0000

Just found this site too:

http://coachlevi.com/traini...

I can't vouch for the author's level of knowledge, but it seems a logical way to determine water loss during exercise.

Re: My Body Screams - “Save My Ecosystem”

SteveDenton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:30:28 -0000

How do you determine your rate of perspiration during your workouts?

The point about consistence made sense. Even if it the number is not 'accurate' in the strictest sense of the word, it should give you a relative comparison in how you are doing.

Re: My Body Screams - “Save My Ecosystem”

SteveDenton — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:14:25 -0000

I found a website about BIA (which if I understand from your blog is what you use to figure body-fat percentage -- your scale, correct?). This was interesting to me, and I know you like numbers and stuff so... http://nutrition.uvm.edu/bo...

One thing I am curious if you take into account is your hydration levels and not just the salt levels. If you are drinking a lot or sweating a lot, that changes your hydration levels too. More water = higher conductivity and lower impedance and give a low and inaccurate body fat composition.

I'm not being critical here... you're just making me learn stuff again, man!

/sigh

Re: Cognitive Dissonance and weight loss

SteveDenton — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:15:36 -0000

I've done some reading on this. It is a double edged sword. On the one hand, if you are living your life out of 'phase' with your values or beliefs, this dissonance occurs. Conversely, if you are presented with evidence that your values or beliefs are out of whack with 'the truth' you tend to reject the new evidence not on the intrinsic value of the evidence itself, but because it doesn't fit your point of view.

So... it can help if you recognize this 'cognitive dissonance' in yourself. But don't just reject all new ideas simply because they are uncomfortable.

Anyone out there scratching their heads with a collective "Huh?"

Good. : cue the maniacal laughter. :P

Re: Let’s take it up a notch

SteveDenton — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:08:44 -0000

Airborne... yet another great Pub band from our friends down under. Perfect music for workout IMHO, too.

Re: Batting Average vs Over-All Record: How to view the results

SteveDenton — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:09:23 -0000

Great site, Matt. Excellent advice. Interesting and engaging presentation.

Keep it up, bud. Keep setting goals and keep your eye on the prize... and all the other applicable and fitting cliches.

Seriously, great job, Keep on it!