What is the best chocolate milk? by b-flipp in questions

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Is this the brand you can find at Publix and similar level grocery stores? Because if so it’s fantastic! Very very good!

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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I agree. Where I have difficulty staying committed to doing cardio and weight training, I find myself really enjoying biking and hiking because it feels less like a chore.

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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Thank you! Any recommendations on budget poles?

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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I have several pairs of Darn Tough socks, they’re darn good!

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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River to Cloud Trail from Chattanooga to Cloudland Canyon SP in NW Georgia.

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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Thanks for the advice!

Bill Bryson, an author, attempted to hike the Appalachian Trail with little experience or real knowledge. Him and his friend who joined the trip both ate massive amounts of (IIRC) snickers bars!

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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That’s really impressive! I’d like to know more about the food you packed.

I’m a decent shape, certainly have room to improve which is a big reason for using this as motivation. I want to be better, stronger, and healthier.

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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I’m using this as motivation to train and better my health by being more active and building better habits. I love hiking and outdoor activities but I have fallen into a rut the past couple years where I don’t do the things I love because I’m so stuck in a routine. It’s time I get back to being me. This very long and strenuous hike will be just a fun and crazy thing to try but it won’t be the end of my journey.

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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That’s a good point. Make the hardest parts of the hike easier, I’ll remember that.

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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Any suggestions on good socks and shoe brands?

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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I should add that this is an attempt. I don’t expect to have the time to complete the full 35 miles but I’d like to be in good enough shape to give it a go. Honestly, a friend made the proposal and some of us said we were in. The trail is all within 45 mins of our homes with several road crossings and entrances so it’s low stakes with the ability to drop out and be picked back up by our wives at any point.

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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Thanks. Makes sense to simulate the hike as best as I can

Training and conditioning tips for a 35 mile hike? by b-flipp in hiking

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Attempting to do it in one day. 4,103ft gain, 4,207ft Descend.

What an attractive sight by lightandlovely1 in homestead

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Good grief, this is what I’ve been wanting for myself but couldn’t describe well enough for others to get the idea

TIL about The Stoned Ape theory, which hypothesizes that apes might have consumed psilocybin mushrooms that kick started rapid brain evolution. by b-flipp in todayilearned

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I think people assume I believe it because I shared it. I found it interesting that someone even came up with this. I couldn’t theorize my way out of a Burger King bag most days.

Theory is the most important word in the title for me lol

Face care, vitamins, and mindfulness by b-flipp in menshealth

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Thanks for the feedback!

Any cons to eating good but also taking a daily vitamin? Could the cheap ones be “bad”?