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Thanks, bought 4 tubs of the Nature's Choice in store at the reduced price today.

Can you buy either/both versions at the discounted price in store?

Quick one - what's the view on LCHF for weight/strength training. Is there benefit in taking carbs before a workout?

For those that use the iPad App - Whatever you do, DON'T download the new version 2. It does not work properly at all. I know Tacx has had software issues in the past, but I've used the verison 1 App without any issue. Verison 2 is useless. Their forum has people all experiencing the same issues. Keep to version 1, and if anyone knows how I can go back to verison 1, please PM me. (No, I don't have it in a backup that I can restore.)

Bushido + iPad - Great, simple, wireless combination. No need for PC.

June, I think.

Oh, and the point I missed earlier... It seems that the only thing that everyone agrees on is cold pressed virgin coconut oil. That shite must be good for you

Sorry - missed the part that you had a heart attack. That might also lead me to do blood tests. Guess I'm just searching fo the holy grail - a definitive guide to healthy eating for health people (and kids). Maybe there's a gap in the market here I hear you on the moderation thing - it's what we've been conditioned to, that alows us to think that certain things are OK in moderation cause they're so readily available. Thanks

Thanks, loaded the art and science of low carb performance onto my Kindle the other day and part of the way through it. Quite technical really, or is that just me?

Thanks jcza

Thanks DaleE - I appreciate your response Do we really have to go the extreme of testing our blood to find out what works for us? And what of the longer term effects which we cannot test now? Or do we just adopt the "everything in moderation" approach?

Thanks jcza - I've obviously read a lot of your earlier posts and seen your views on carbs while racing and training etc. Does this book give good guidance wrt to which fats etc to eat?

Hi Guys So I started LCHF 11 days ago and managed to convince the wife to do it with me. My reason for looking at it was not really weight loss (I could lose a few kilos to get back to racing weight, but not really overweight), but rather I know that I had become a carb monster. I generally eat very well and haven't added sugar to anything in years. I drink lots of water and avoid fast food etc, but I couldn't get through a morning or even a 3 hour meeting without eating something. Diet was full of cereal, bread rolls, pasta, rice, potatoes etc. Anyway, some of the LCHF stuff is quite difficults to get your head around after years of conditioning, like adding salt to food, cooking with butter, eating the fat on the meat, chicken skin, full fat products etc.... So I've been reading a lot over the last couple days to get some direction. I've read basically every post in the first 85 pages of this thread in the last two days and it's left me more confused than ever. Some observations: It seems like PUFA are a bigger no-no than carbs? if you're going to go high fat, then make sure your fats come from the right source, otherise you're doing more harm than good? like Newton said, for every reaction there is an equal and opposite reaction. For every opinion, fact or study, there is an equal and opposite opinion, fact or study. Topwine has some interesting points to add, but generally the converts ignore him. So my point - I have learnt a lot, I think, like avoiding low fat products, removing all forms of processed carbs etc, etc, but the question is: Is there a really good and substantive guide to healthy eating for otherwise health people out there? Something that's not so extreme as to put you in danger of other pitfalls? Is Paleo closer to the ultimate? Thanks

I have the Tacx Bushido. I purposefully didn't buy the TTS software as I didn't want to pay the extra cash and I don't have a PC suitably close to my tranining space. I waited for the release of the free iPad App instead and it works a treat. The app actually controls the trainer (not just gives you output) and you don't even need the head unit. (I'll sell my head unit if anyone wants one.) So you can set the watts that you want to put out in your intervals or target your heart rate etc. All on a user friendly app. (No I don't work for Tacx). The Bushido is fully wireless as well. It doesn't even need a power point, so the whole things has absolutely no wires and is in fact portable - if that's something you could see yourself needing. The app stays on your iPad, so you can lie on the couch and set your next interval session, or while you're sitting in a meeting... There is some VR stuff available and they're expanding all the time. Anyway, I think it's a pretty neat solution.

Thx

Hi guys Sorry, don't have the time to go through all the pages. Is there a comprehensive book of recipes or a website that you guys would recommend for beginners. I don't need to read more about the science, just looking for a LCHF for dummies. Thanks

I'm in the same boat. Do you think a music stand would work?

Ok, after the LBS ordered the replacement body, turns out both parts were broken and so I needed a whole new STI. Had it fitted last week - R1700 for the left one. Ciao

A couple guys and myself entered our first DC in 2010 and so we did lots of riding (not training). Long base rides up to and over 200km. I didn't own a heart rate montor, much less a power meter or anything fancy. On the Argus day in 2011 my basic Cateye computer malfunctioned, so I had no idea of time and pacing etc. As I crossed the finish line I pulled my phone out my pocket and checked that it was less than 3 hours from my start time and that was the first time I knew. Confirmed result was 2h53. So, it's possible to just ride your bike and do it, but you need to put in some miles in training. You should have a sub 2h40 94.7 - comfortably, IMO. Need to be able to hurt at various times to make sure you aren't in the wrong splits. Get to the front before the top of Smits and get in the paceline. You need good weather and a good start group, obviously.

It seems Shimano now sell parts for these. Coolheat were most helpful and said they would supply my LBS with a replacement part. Waiting for it to arrive, so I'll keep you posted.

I see. Thx

What's effective price per cup for "decent" beans? I've been told it's like R4 per cup.

You're right, nothing to lose. I'll follow the link now.

Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 Double 10 Speed STI Lever From R2590.49 And they have no singles in stock, only pairs at R5039.99!

Thanks, had a look first up and thought they started at R2500k before Vat etc, but I'll go back and see.