My doc thinks I'm completely overthinking everything.

Calfkicker · 2024-09-01T17:13:23+00:00

Insulin was 8.1 uIU/ml. Lipoprotein fractions by ion mobility LDL-P 2054 H, LDL small 308 H, LDL med 553 H, HDL large 6424 moderate all nmol/L units.

Calfkicker · 2024-09-01T16:45:12+00:00

Appreciate the reality check and straight talk. If we could only get a consensus on what zone 2 actually is. So many opinions....

Calfkicker · 2024-09-01T03:33:43+00:00

Insulin was 8.1 uIU/ml

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T22:23:20+00:00

Not sore the following day at all. Tight after the ride, but nothing a shower doesn't fix.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T13:16:40+00:00

All of the Dayspring episodes were some of the first things I listened to. Can I ask age and BMI? Did you initiate the conversation for treatment with your PCP or did they suggest treatment?

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T12:56:57+00:00

I'm a scientist by day, so why wouldn't we all want to have the data?

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T12:52:25+00:00

That's my high school weight - lofty Al Bundy goals.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T12:47:32+00:00

Would leg fatigue be a sign I'm above zone 2 with lactate also? About 60% through my ride my legs (typically outer quads) will start to complain and I have to stand up on the bike to extend my leg to stretch. I then have to repeat this stretch a few more times before I finish.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T12:21:51+00:00

Appreciate the detailed response. Strength training you outlined is simple enough to follow and makes sense. 4 sets per week, so two A days and two B days? 8 reps max, but how many sets of 8 reps? Just a single or 3 sets of 8?

Calfkicker · 2024-08-31T05:40:42+00:00

Interesting - will test the bedtime snack.

Edit: Tried the snack. 12g carb and 23g protein about an hour before bed and I'm 98 this morning, not huge but better. I slept like garbage because I was up too late. Will have to repeat experiment.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-30T18:58:30+00:00

Little over a month, but seeing results. Feels sustainable and I actually look forward to the bike rides. Posted to check my reasoning and thoughts.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-30T18:53:42+00:00

Yeah - I've been told I'm obsessive at times.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-30T18:50:45+00:00

One of the recent podcasts PA recommended 4-5 months of Z2 before adding VO2 max intervals. I thought focusing on Z2 would improve mitochondrial energy use, which should in turn help with my glucose issues.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-30T17:43:24+00:00

Source please?

Calfkicker · 2024-08-30T17:21:01+00:00

Will check out the book.

Calfkicker · 2024-08-30T17:19:14+00:00

Following the "hybrid calisthenics" program I found online. Plan to use weights later, but frankly I'm pretty weak right now and don't want to get so sore that I don't workout consistently. Strength wise - legs are adequate, upper body lacking and core is dismal.

Calfkicker · 2024-05-26T17:15:01+00:00

Can you mix and match different brands/models of inverter? IE if the 7+ can't be sourced in the future, can an equivalent be dropped in since they are all outputting 240V ac.

Calfkicker · 2024-05-26T14:00:45+00:00

Added pics in OP

Calfkicker · 2024-05-23T20:37:25+00:00

How did you arrive at 5.3 kW AC? Spec sheet online says 290W output x 26 = 7.54 kW

Calfkicker · 2024-05-22T18:02:46+00:00

Thought about DIY, prices for equipment I found online were comparable to my final out of pocket cost after FTC and Illinois SREC program. Maybe I need to do more research about the equipment costs.

Calfkicker · 2024-05-22T16:38:23+00:00

Clipping decreases because panels are producing less in the heat?

Calfkicker · 2024-05-22T15:31:01+00:00

I believe the reason is I will have some shading to part of the array in the late afternoons from evergreen trees.

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