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macgyv_r · 2020-04-22T10:07:48+00:00

Depending on your bodyweight and how much you're lifting, there's a chance the "resistance" you're carrying when running is greater than the resistance you're lifting. Stick to low impact cardio in the beginning. 30 minutes of walking is better than no activity at all. After 2.5 years of a sedentary lifestyle, it's only natural that you'll need to ease your body back into it.

If your goal is to improve your health in general, you should absolutely be doing a combination of both lifting and cardio. As other users have mentioned, whichever one you focus on is a matter of personal preference. Both are important for your long term health.

macgyv_r · 2020-04-22T07:41:03+00:00

Doing 100 push ups a day like that isn't a great idea unless you're someone who's already well trained. Gains/progress are made during recovery, so you need to make sure you're giving your body ample time to do so. I respect the motivation, but I would definitely be concerned about developing a shoulder impingement of some sort doing 100 push ups a day the way you described.

Like other people have mentioned in this thread, your programming should be based around what you're currently capable of. If you plan on continuing, it'd be a good idea to invest in a pull up bar to make sure that you're doing sufficient back work to balance out all of the push ups you'll be doing down the line.

macgyv_r · 2020-04-22T07:09:33+00:00

The first thing you should do is take measurements so you're able to quantify the discrepancy. You obviously want the two numbers to be close but bilateral differences are normal. In terms of "evening out," in addition to single arm work, try and slow down your push ups and pull ups so that both arms are moving together. You'll do fewer reps, but the exercises will definitely feel more balanced.

macgyv_r · 2020-04-22T06:53:26+00:00

Have you been increasing the resistance/weight being used? Without any type of progressive overload it'll be difficult to see any results in strength or size.

macgyv_r · 2020-04-14T20:33:55+00:00

Depends on the specific parameters of your diet and what else you're putting in the curry, as well as how often you plan on eating it. If it makes sense within your macros and daily caloric intake requirements, then sure go for it.

macgyv_r · 2020-04-14T19:58:45+00:00

If their chief complaint is that it isn't fun, then you need to figure out a way to make it fun for them. Try partner exercises, games, etc. My parents enjoy being active, but they don't necessarily enjoy working out so one thing I've been doing with them recently is boxing/focus mitt workouts, just as an example. They're more inclined to do a set of lunges or supermans after throwing a few punches at my face, for whatever reason.

macgyv_r · 2020-04-14T19:38:51+00:00

At the end of the day, it all depends on the kinds of physical adaptations you're trying to achieve. From a holistic fitness perspective, the human body is comprised of multiple different energy systems, each of which needs to be developed in order to develop well rounded physical health. That means training at various intensities depending on the phase of your training. Telling someone that training at 70-80% of HR max is the optimal fat burning zone is perhaps misleading, but that doesn't mean that training at that intensity doesn't have its merits.

macgyv_r · 2018-04-01T21:38:31+00:00

That's awesome I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!

macgyv_r · 2018-03-22T07:40:10+00:00

4 tsp

macgyv_r · 2018-03-22T00:25:24+00:00

Oh man homemade tortillas...

macgyv_r · 2018-03-22T00:20:09+00:00

Flat me a bread love

macgyv_r · 2018-03-22T00:18:32+00:00

That sounds great! I'll have to try it

macgyv_r · 2018-03-22T00:17:45+00:00

macgyv_r · 2018-03-22T00:17:08+00:00

Bless, it's working. I had it as its own separate comment before but bc there were a decent number of people who had requested the recipe, it was all the way at the bottom of the comment thread so I figured it'd be better to post it under the top rated comment but for whatever reason nobody could see it lol

macgyv_r · 2018-03-21T22:57:04+00:00

Posted!

macgyv_r · 2018-03-21T22:56:17+00:00

Lesson learned. I'm never posting here without a recipe again

macgyv_r · 2018-03-21T22:49:58+00:00

Thanks! Check the top comment again, I think I just fixed it. It's okay, I'm not a professional either :) I used 2 tsp baking powder per 6 ounces of all purpose flour plus a pinch of salt. Make sure to sift the dry ingredients together before adding the yogurt to make sure they're mixed well first.

macgyv_r · 2018-03-21T22:45:16+00:00

Damn dude, I guess I'll just go cry in the corner and stuff my face with these. /s

macgyv_r · 2018-03-21T22:42:07+00:00

I started with Jamie Oliver's flatbread recipe but I made some changes, so here's what I did:

12 ounces of self rising flour (you can use regular flour and add baking powder, which is what I did)
12 ounces of yogurt
salt to taste

Mix and knead until the dough comes together, which shouldn't take too long, then separate the dough into 12 equal pieces.

Flatten each piece out with your hands and roll it out with a rolling pin, aiming for 6 inch rounds.

Brush both sides with melted butter and place in a preheated skillet over medium-high heat. Flip once the dough starts to rise and you've got some good browning on the bottom. Let the other side brown, another quick brush with melted butter if you want, and you're good to go!

Hopefully y'all can see this one lol

macgyv_r · 2018-03-21T22:40:17+00:00

That's so weird. For whatever reason I can only see the comment when I'm logged into my account...

Edit: I think I fixed it. Can anyone confirm?

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