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Recent content by gottabelight

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    How many calories do you really burn skiing?

    I believe if you eat healthy, control your portions and exercise frequently you will be fine. I don't calorie count, but I know the caloric value of most of the foods I eat. I know if I eat moderate portions of healthy food and I exercise then I am not going to be overweight. My Uncle is a big...
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    Tough Mudder style events

    yes! can't wait to see the video!
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    How many calories do you really burn skiing?

    I agree with what tomcat said how big an impact your skiing partners can make on calorie burn. Being with people of equal ability you can ski all the way down without having to stop and wait for people. The stop / start breaks make it a lot less taxing on your body (calorie burn).
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    How many calories do you really burn skiing?

    Ketogenic diet (I had to look it up): The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. So I agree that...
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    You know it's a good storm when.....

    seriously! I cringed every time he cruised across the asphalt.
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    You know it's a good storm when.....

    that is the coolest video I have seen in a while! I have always wanted to do that.
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    Enjoying Closed runs on days with big dumps.

    hope you are feeling better... that sucks man...
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    Another new front shifting system?

    looks cool, but like mentioned above, how does it function in the field?
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    Automatic Gear Shifting

    agree with the two above posts, plus I like having control. Its like a manual vs automatic car. I drive a manual. I like to have the control.
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    Winter ride

    I have always wanted to get some studded tires, just have to save up for them. From anyone who has used them, do they make a big difference?
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    Hiking: It’s Gonna Suck To Be You If……

    ^haha no coffee after 1pm for me! -your dog takes a dump / piss in or on the tent / sleeping bag...
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    How many calories do you really burn skiing?

    I just started using this app the other day and liked it. I did think I was burning more calories than it says I am though. That was a little disappointing.
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    Enjoying Closed runs on days with big dumps.

    ^ I agree with this as well, if you are a ducking a rope, you are essentially saying I am now on my own and do not expect to be rescued. If you are willing to take your safety into your own hands and take the liability of what may happen, then I see no problem with doing it. I sometimes do this...
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