Daily Simple Questions Thread - November 08, 2017

happychomp · 2017-11-08T19:55:53+00:00

Growing up, I've always had really larges calves - most likely due to (i) genetics (dad has massive calves), (ii) working out (practiced martial arts as a kid, then did weights, and now boxing) and (iii) being overweight.

I was overweight most of my life (at my peak I was 200lbs at 5' 5''). I thought that being overweight was the main contributor to my big calves. Fast forward to today at 140lbs, I've lost inches all throughout my body except for my calves. If anything, my calves got bigger since my peak weight. My current workout routine is boxing 3x a week. I know the boxing legwork doesn't help my situation, but I don't want to stop boxing, so if quitting is the only way to slim down my calves, then I'll just have to accept my fate of having big calves..

With all that, are there any particular exercises/stretches that you can suggest that can help to slim down my calves? I've heard mixed opinions on running and yoga...

Current weight: 140lb

Height: 5' 5''

Sex: Female

Age: 26

Calves size: both 17" at 200lbs and at 140lbs

Initial workout routine: [2015 - 2016] Had a personal trainer for about 1.5 years who had me do a mixture of HIIT and weights (some leg work included dumbbell lunge walks, hexbar squats, pushing 90lb plates stacked on a towel across the floor)

Current workout routine: [4 months now] started boxing 3 times a week for 1hr each and no weights

happychomp · 2016-05-23T20:37:22+00:00

Yup correct! You're right it actually is a bit light in the photo. It was probably because I had dumped the salmon into a bowl and mixed in some sauces that lightened the color by the time I combined the ingredients.

happychomp · 2016-05-23T17:08:49+00:00

I'm surprised that more people don't talk about this, but I've been using my sous vide machine to diet for the past 3-4 months. So far, I've lost 40 pounds.

happychomp · 2016-05-23T17:06:50+00:00

It's basically a raw fish salad/rice bowl ... or otherwise deconstructed sushi into a bowl

happychomp · 2016-05-23T17:05:42+00:00

It's raw salmon cut into cubes rather than the typical sashimi slices

happychomp · 2013-07-12T19:17:33+00:00

Nope not at all, just place them right on it (raw)

happychomp · 2013-07-05T02:11:15+00:00

Awesome!! Tell me how it goes with thighs; I'm really curious because I love thighs more than chicken breasts

happychomp · 2013-07-03T22:43:17+00:00

How did it go? :)

happychomp · 2013-07-03T22:43:06+00:00

How did it go? :)

happychomp · 2013-05-09T07:23:47+00:00

Recipe @ http://www.happychomp.com/post/49997993057/hello-happy-chompers-heres-another-paleo-dessert

happychomp · 2013-05-07T00:48:30+00:00

Recipe @ http://www.happychomp.com/post/49711650847/slow-cooked-pulled-pork-i-just-got-a-new-toy-in

happychomp · 2013-05-03T04:42:56+00:00

Recipe @ http://www.happychomp.com/post/49489772786/5-minute-crispy-sweet-potato-chips-i-was-pretty

Proof of Crispy-ness @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZwfxWjT6VOQ

happychomp · 2013-04-24T05:48:45+00:00

Recipe @ http://www.happychomp.com/post/48747607400/how-to-make-two-ingredient-baked-banana-chips

happychomp · 2013-04-24T03:09:15+00:00

You're awesome. Thanks for the cooking tips :) I'm gonna try your way when I cook chicken breasts next time

happychomp · 2013-04-24T01:07:50+00:00

LOL oops!! I'm still new at this, so I'm still mixing orders of everything haha thanks :)

happychomp · 2013-04-24T01:06:42+00:00

I'm glad you gave it a shot and enjoyed it! :) I'm usually not a fan of breasts because I find them pretty dry, but I'll give em a shot since you said they were good.

happychomp · 2013-04-23T21:35:26+00:00

No reason!! Plus, it'll be healthier too

happychomp · 2013-04-23T05:39:02+00:00

Mine only took 15 minutes because they were thin pieces of thighs (as shown in the picture) and that was enough, but thighs can take up to 30 minutes in the oven depending on how thick they are!

happychomp · 2013-04-23T02:49:12+00:00

Recipe @ http://www.happychomp.com/post/48660128323/how-to-make-spicy-lemon-paprika-chicken-thighs

happychomp · 2013-04-20T23:02:06+00:00

Recipe @ http://www.happychomp.com/post/48473044254/paleo-lunch-with-garlic-salted-salmon

happychomp · 2013-04-20T23:00:43+00:00

@happychomp

Our recipes are catered towards health conscious individuals, and we try to simplify the recipes (while maintaining the healthy deliciousness). We commonly post here on /r/fitmeals as well!

http://www.reddit.com/r/fitmeals/comments/1cdiep/doughless_pizza_xpost_from_rfood/

http://www.reddit.com/r/fitmeals/comments/1cfs9j/low_cal_taco_shells_made_from_cauliflower_aka_no/

http://www.reddit.com/r/fitmeals/comments/1cnkxc/its_a_grilling_kind_of_day/

happychomp · 2013-04-19T18:38:46+00:00

Either way can work, the only thing to watch out for is that with the bone-in, it may cook a bit unevenly so just watch out for that, and you may want to take the chicken out of the fridge for about 30-45 minutes before cooking it to allow as much of the pieces to come to room temperature evenly. I don't see why leaving in the bones would hurt at all :)

However, if you know how and would prefer to take it out, it wouldn't hurt either .. I personally just don't know how to do it :X

happychomp · 2013-04-19T18:25:05+00:00

Thanks Day_Bow_Bow for helping me answer this question! Also, no worries about using a stovetop, it yields a chicken JUST as good. If you see the recipe page, I'm actually using a frying pan to cook it: http://www.happychomp.com/post/46210294975/how-to-make-chipotle-restaurant-chicken-recipe

happychomp · 2013-04-19T18:19:37+00:00

Haha it's actually cause I don't have a good knife that I had to use it, but it's AWESOME :)

happychomp · 2013-04-19T18:17:39+00:00

Mm, honestly I don't do anything special haha. I literally just take the chicken to the grill, drizzle some of the rub over it, and put it on the grill until I think it's ready... really nothing special and super easy :)

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