What % do you think obesity contributes to the health problems in our country? (ETA - and why is rucking the best answer? :) ) Part II

[DzynKingRTR]

My shoes that I bought in April are about done. I think I need to buy some non workout shoes because I have been just wearing my ruck shoes even to just go to the grocery store and sometimes work.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Any mountain bikers on this thread? Old, fat, and slow, but love it!

I'm not, but any work is good work!

 

[crimsonaudio]

My shoes that I bought in April are about done. I think I need to buy some non workout shoes because I have been just wearing my ruck shoes even to just go to the grocery store and sometimes work.

I generally keep 1-2 pairs of dedicated ruck shoes alongside any other shoes.

It helps me to track milage via Strava as I've seen the trend in my milage vs knee pain from my mangled meniscus. I could at one time get around 700 miles per pair (five years ago), now ~450 is about my max.

 

[dayhiker]

I recently listened to this and really enjoyed it: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...nsulin-resistance/id818198322?i=1000717375694

Insulin resistance silently shapes the trajectory of nearly every major chronic disease, yet it's often overlooked until blood sugar abnormalities become obvious. In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman exposes the dietary culprits that drive metabolic dysfunction and highlights actionable, evidence-based tactics for improving metabolic health. Ben also addresses pressing questions about popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists: Are they groundbreaking solutions, or shortcuts with hidden metabolic consequences?

 

[DzynKingRTR]

My first set of rucking shoes have been completely worn out. They were so worn out, it was starting to affect me. Bought a new pair today. I went with Brooks Glycerin 22 this time over the Ascics Gel- Cumulus 27.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

Hey guys, I've read this thread a few times now and have become increasingly more interested in rucking/ walking with a weighted vest, etc.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on a weighted vest and suggestions on what weight to start out with. I already walk 5-7 miles a day unweighted. I'm not in terrible shape but don't wanna overdo it starting out.

Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks a ton.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Hey guys, I've read this thread a few times now and have become increasingly more interested in rucking/ walking with a weighted vest, etc.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on a weighted vest and suggestions on what weight to start out with. I already walk 5-7 miles a day unweighted. I'm not in terrible shape but don't wanna overdo it starting out.

Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks a ton.

I like my Runmax vest. It is adjustable. I started with 20 went down to 15 and now at 25. I am about to go to 30 or 35. Haven't decided. Eventually you won't notice the weight.

 

[92tide]

My shoes that I bought in April are about done. I think I need to buy some non workout shoes because I have been just wearing my ruck shoes even to just go to the grocery store and sometimes work.

if you are putting in a decent number of miles, you definitely want dedicated shoes

 

[DzynKingRTR]

if you are putting in a decent number of miles, you definitely want dedicated shoes

My new shoes are going to hopefully get broken in today. Praying for no rain.