I have run 80+ mile weeks, of course I was much younger then (45 years young) and I took most of the following week off. But, it wasn't my feet that limited...
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Curt Busse
fmotf
May 1, 2012 10:47 pm
For an interesting take on early human diets, don't miss this book by Lieberman's colleague Richard Wrangam: ...
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rdwhitaker2012
May 2, 2012 6:11 pm
Frankly, I don't quite get the fascination with what 'early humans' ate. First, what are 'early humans'? I am among many who do not put faith in the idea that...
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rdwhitaker2012
May 2, 2012 6:12 pm
My apologies for my comments - I'm in a weird mood today. It's best I go run it off! Ryan...
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rdwhitaker2012
May 2, 2012 6:23 pm
52 degrees out, DARK grey clouds overhead, rain in the forecast - sounds like perfect conditions for a Northwest run! Ryan...
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Burkard Eva-Maria
evamariabu
May 2, 2012 8:00 pm
Ryan, I love your comment. Barefoot running is not a new religion....
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Gordon
gajslk
May 2, 2012 10:33 pm
... If you don't believe in evolution, then it would not make any sense, you're right. ... Actually, it's not. Read the book. ... Yes, there are. Read the...
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Marci Williams
barefootmars...
May 2, 2012 10:42 pm
I had the same experience Gordon. Taking out grains and sugars, other than the occasional piece of fruit, has made a huge difference in digestion and how I...
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rdwhitaker2012
May 3, 2012 12:30 am
Just got back from a slow, happy 5 miler. I ran across the I-5 bridge into Oregon and back. Surfaces were mostly mid-range - rough enough to give me a good...
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Adam Hicks
climbhoser
May 3, 2012 12:36 am
How much is placebo, though? One week without meat and dairy and I was feeling like never before. For me, fruits, veggies, some whole grains and the rare...
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Gordon
gajslk
May 3, 2012 1:02 am
I've challenged myself with wheat several times during the last two years. Every time, I get symptoms too unpleasant to go into detail about. Maybe my brain...
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Adam Hicks
climbhoser
May 3, 2012 1:17 am
I hear you. All I'm saying is that a fruit heavy diet works for me, and meat is a complete energy drainer. Adam Hicks ... I hear you. All I'm saying is that a...
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Gordon
gajslk
May 3, 2012 1:33 am
... A high carb diet heavy on fruit worked fine for me, too, but I had to keep the food coming in every few hours. It was a pain. Now I generally skip...
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emailpeterchung
May 3, 2012 2:37 am
You shouldn't get a sugar rush eating fruit. The fiber in the fruit helps to regulate the release of sugar into your blood. Fruit juice is another matter...
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Adam Hicks
climbhoser
May 3, 2012 2:42 am
I'll add that there is a ridiculous amount of micro and macro nutrients in most fruits. This includes way more than enough protein. It's a fallacy to think...
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Adam Hicks
climbhoser
May 3, 2012 2:48 am
I'm probably 75% fruit based. The rest is mostly plant based with occasional lapses into cheese. I eat remarkably small breakfasts and lunch with no problem....
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Gordon
gajslk
May 3, 2012 2:56 am
... Depends on what kind and how much, but in general you're correct. Tropical fruits tend to be higher in sugar, lower in fiber. ... Fat is a superior fuel....
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Gordon
gajslk
May 3, 2012 3:05 am
... I've eaten high carb, moderate carb, and very low carb, meat heavy to near vegetarian. My particular body is happiest with about two thirds of it's...
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Doug Sims
wdsims63
May 3, 2012 12:27 pm
" Spinach, as an example, is 30% protein when considering bioavailable calories. Breastmilk, as a contrast, is 6%. You would think that at a time when a...
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Marci Williams
barefootmars...
May 3, 2012 12:49 pm
Human milk is made up of primarily carbohydrates, then fat, then a small amount of protein. But I wouldn't use these ratios as the basis for the food...
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Doug Sims
wdsims63
May 3, 2012 1:21 pm
That is only true by weight. Fat is the predominant caloric component of human milk. Calories are what give you energy, and energy is what makes you grow. (I...
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Gordon
gajslk
May 3, 2012 1:35 pm
... Good point. By weight, I'm a near-vegetarian. LOL Gordo...
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Doug Sims
wdsims63
May 3, 2012 1:47 pm
"> Good point. By weight, I'm a near-vegetarian. LOL" Exactly, and pretty much anyone that can say this (whether low carb, paleo, vegetarian, or religious...
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Gordon
gajslk
May 3, 2012 2:09 pm
The problem is one of definition. For example, most donuts are vegan. Flour, sugar, and vegetable oil. No harm, no foul, right? How could they possibly be bad...
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twc151home
May 3, 2012 2:19 pm
Gordon, your views as expressed here, have massive amounts of evidence to support them. By way of explanation, I tend to be evidence-based as much as I can....
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Condalicia Eutsler
condalicia
May 3, 2012 2:30 pm
Just because it's vegan doesn't make it healthy that's why a lot of Vegan Doctors are saying Healthy vegan eating instead of just vegan. ...
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Adam Hicks
climbhoser
May 3, 2012 2:41 pm
That's great, I'm a logical positivist, too. Â That being said, I think that anthropological evidence is pretty suspect, and might not even win a Chi Omega...
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Joe Maller
joemaller
May 3, 2012 3:10 pm
... Someone I respect on another forum, who is deeply religious, described paleo-style eating as "accessing God's engineering." He's seen incredibly positive...
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Caity McCardell
caitymccardell
May 3, 2012 3:18 pm
Just my two cents: I hope this group can stay away from food debates. Let's talk about barefoot running. ~Caity www.RunBarefootGirl.com...
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Owen McCall
owenmccall1
May 3, 2012 3:21 pm
I think I'll run to the store for more BACON! Owen On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 10:18 AM, Caity McCardell...
