Comments for Husky Hiker http://huskyhiker.com A journey of weight loss through the woods... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:18:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Product Review: GUTR Ultimate Sweatband by Charles Martin http://huskyhiker.com/2010/08/09/product-review-gutr-ultimate-sweatband/comment-page-1/#comment-785 Charles Martin Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:18:45 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=612#comment-785 You're supposed to wear them so they're 1/4" above your eyebrows... dunno about most people, but I sweat a lot right along that space right below where the GUTR goes (yes, I own one and have used it several times). The other factor that nullifies it is when I wear my sunglasses as they touch my skin right along that same ridge and I've got sweat dripping everywhere. So I guess when I run in the mornings before the sun is up, the GUTR would work better than on the long runs on weekends when I need my shades. You’re supposed to wear them so they’re 1/4″ above your eyebrows… dunno about most people, but I sweat a lot right along that space right below where the GUTR goes (yes, I own one and have used it several times). The other factor that nullifies it is when I wear my sunglasses as they touch my skin right along that same ridge and I’ve got sweat dripping everywhere. So I guess when I run in the mornings before the sun is up, the GUTR would work better than on the long runs on weekends when I need my shades.
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]]> Comment on Dropping Pounds to Drop Pounds—Lightweight Backpacking and Weight Loss by Darren http://huskyhiker.com/2010/06/10/dropping-pounds-to-drop-pounds%e2%80%94lightweight-backpacking-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-502 Darren Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:26:38 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=575#comment-502 That's a great suggestion, Tim. Few things better during a hot day on the trails than a nice, cold beverage. I would add to always be careful about safe water sources. Nothing will put a cramp in your hiking style than a run-in with "Beaver Fever." Be sure to wipe off your containers, especially the part you'll be drinking from, and to wash/rinse any soda can tops, etc. with some purified water before drinking anything you've been soaking in back-country streams. Better safe than sorry! That’s a great suggestion, Tim. Few things better during a hot day on the trails than a nice, cold beverage. I would add to always be careful about safe water sources. Nothing will put a cramp in your hiking style than a run-in with “Beaver Fever.”

Be sure to wipe off your containers, especially the part you’ll be drinking from, and to wash/rinse any soda can tops, etc. with some purified water before drinking anything you’ve been soaking in back-country streams. Better safe than sorry!

]]> Comment on Dropping Pounds to Drop Pounds—Lightweight Backpacking and Weight Loss by Tim Miner http://huskyhiker.com/2010/06/10/dropping-pounds-to-drop-pounds%e2%80%94lightweight-backpacking-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-474 Tim Miner Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:12:50 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=575#comment-474 Great post and lots of good guidance. I discover something new on every trip. I just got back from a weekend backpacking trip to Havasu Falls with a great idea that I "borrowed" from another backpacker. He had a netted laundry bag that he filled with drinks and dropped into the stream to keep them cold. I thought was a great idea and one that I will use for my next trip. Great post and lots of good guidance. I discover something new on every trip. I just got back from a weekend backpacking trip to Havasu Falls with a great idea that I “borrowed” from another backpacker. He had a netted laundry bag that he filled with drinks and dropped into the stream to keep them cold. I thought was a great idea and one that I will use for my next trip.

]]> Comment on Nuisance of the Woods – Ticks by Husky Hiker - Jim Bradley http://huskyhiker.com/2010/05/08/nuisance-of-the-woods-ticks/comment-page-1/#comment-464 Husky Hiker - Jim Bradley Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:58:24 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=571#comment-464 I would not trust it, in fact I think they warn you on the package that if you get it on your skin to wash thoroughly with soap and water... I would not trust it, in fact I think they warn you on the package that if you get it on your skin to wash thoroughly with soap and water…

]]> Comment on Nuisance of the Woods – Ticks by Nancy B http://huskyhiker.com/2010/05/08/nuisance-of-the-woods-ticks/comment-page-1/#comment-462 Nancy B Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:30:17 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=571#comment-462 I have heard some people are applying Frontline Plus, or equivalent. If it is safe for our 4-legged friends, is it possible that it can be used on Humans too? I have heard some people are applying Frontline Plus, or equivalent. If it is safe for our 4-legged friends, is it possible that it can be used on Humans too?

]]> Comment on Nuisance of the Woods – Ticks by Husky Hiker - Jim Bradley http://huskyhiker.com/2010/05/08/nuisance-of-the-woods-ticks/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Husky Hiker - Jim Bradley Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:01:27 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=571#comment-459 Notice:<strong>The risk of contacting lyme disease increases after 24-72 hours after the tick attaches.</strong> They could still be dangerous before 24 hours but your risk is greatly increased after 24... as far as the rubbing alcohol vs. vegetable oil, to each their own. Notice:The risk of contacting lyme disease increases after 24-72 hours after the tick attaches. They could still be dangerous before 24 hours but your risk is greatly increased after 24… as far as the rubbing alcohol vs. vegetable oil, to each their own.

]]> Comment on Nuisance of the Woods – Ticks by JimmyTH http://huskyhiker.com/2010/05/08/nuisance-of-the-woods-ticks/comment-page-1/#comment-437 JimmyTH Tue, 18 May 2010 15:01:50 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=571#comment-437 I personally don't trust some of the advice about tick bites, particularly that bit about bites not being dangerous until the tick has been dug in for 12 to 24 hours (or whatever number they give). I've known several people who found the bullseye bruise on themselves without having left a tick on that long. Best to take of it as soon as you feel one crawling. Also disagree with the thing about killing them with rubbing alcohol, ticks are pretty tough and may climb right out of that. Smashing is about the only guaranteed way to kill them off. Although I've had some luck dropping them in a glass of cooking oil, very few of them get out of that. I personally don’t trust some of the advice about tick bites, particularly that bit about bites not being dangerous until the tick has been dug in for 12 to 24 hours (or whatever number they give). I’ve known several people who found the bullseye bruise on themselves without having left a tick on that long. Best to take of it as soon as you feel one crawling. Also disagree with the thing about killing them with rubbing alcohol, ticks are pretty tough and may climb right out of that. Smashing is about the only guaranteed way to kill them off. Although I’ve had some luck dropping them in a glass of cooking oil, very few of them get out of that.

]]> Comment on Nuisance of the Woods – Ticks by Derek (100 Peaks) http://huskyhiker.com/2010/05/08/nuisance-of-the-woods-ticks/comment-page-1/#comment-425 Derek (100 Peaks) Mon, 10 May 2010 17:21:43 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=571#comment-425 We saw a ton of these this weekend while hiking in the Cleveland National Forest just south of Julian, CA. My fellow hiker and I walked about 20 feet on the trail and brushed against one bush. We had 7 on our clothes between us in the first minute. We were pretty vigilant with "Tick Checks" for the rest of the day and found a total of about 30 on us at various times. They seemed to be active most in the cooler morning hours, but that was when we were doing the most bushwhacking. Nice article! We saw a ton of these this weekend while hiking in the Cleveland National Forest just south of Julian, CA. My fellow hiker and I walked about 20 feet on the trail and brushed against one bush. We had 7 on our clothes between us in the first minute.

We were pretty vigilant with “Tick Checks” for the rest of the day and found a total of about 30 on us at various times. They seemed to be active most in the cooler morning hours, but that was when we were doing the most bushwhacking.

Nice article!

]]> Comment on Tips To Help Stay On Track – Dining Out by Tracy http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/15/tips-to-help-stay-on-track-dining-out/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Tracy Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:42:04 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=555#comment-416 These are good tips for eating out. I used to split my order with my daughter but now that she is off to college I can't do that. I have now taken to ordering off the kids menu if they will let me despite feeling a little silly. These are good tips for eating out. I used to split my order with my daughter but now that she is off to college I can’t do that. I have now taken to ordering off the kids menu if they will let me despite feeling a little silly.

]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 5 by Derek (100 Peaks) http://huskyhiker.com/2010/02/03/weigh-in-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Derek (100 Peaks) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:06:30 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=565#comment-350 Good job, keep it up! We're all rooting for you and keeping an eye on you at the same time. .-= Derek (100 Peaks)´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.100peaks.com/2010/01/30/villager-and-rabbit-peaks-peak-28-steep-desert-ridge-with-a-view/" rel="nofollow">Villager and Rabbit Peaks – Peak #28 – Steep Desert Ridge with a View</a> =-. Good job, keep it up! We’re all rooting for you and keeping an eye on you at the same time.
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]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 5 by South Beach Steve http://huskyhiker.com/2010/02/03/weigh-in-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-349 South Beach Steve Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:41:21 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=565#comment-349 Birthday cake has no calories, and donut holes have negative calories. Rules to live by! Not! Grats on the loss! .-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Logmylosscom/~3/BvSCt1hcUV8/" rel="nofollow">The Snow Finally Arrived</a> =-. Birthday cake has no calories, and donut holes have negative calories. Rules to live by! Not!

Grats on the loss!
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]]> Comment on Tips To Help Stay On Track – Dining Out by Jay http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/15/tips-to-help-stay-on-track-dining-out/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Jay Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:15:47 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=555#comment-348 This is similar to what I used to do.. Eat half as much as you normally would and then stop... You'll still feel pretty hungry afterwards for the first fee weeks but afterwards your stomach will shrink a bit and it WILL take less food to make you feel full... Going forward you'll eat less and stop sooner when eating consuming less calories.. It works! It's also nice that you don't have to deny yourself occasional pleasures like beer or ice cream so long as when it comes to the big picture you're eating considerably less... A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.. Also helps to eat foods that make you feel full longer... Beans, oatmeal, etc This is similar to what I used to do.. Eat half as much as you normally would and then stop… You’ll still feel pretty hungry afterwards for the first fee weeks but afterwards your stomach will shrink a bit and it WILL take less food to make you feel full… Going forward you’ll eat less and stop sooner when eating consuming less calories.. It works! It’s also nice that you don’t have to deny yourself occasional pleasures like beer or ice cream so long as when it comes to the big picture you’re eating considerably less… A calorie is a calorie is a calorie..
Also helps to eat foods that make you feel full longer… Beans, oatmeal, etc

]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 5 by Fleagirl http://huskyhiker.com/2010/02/03/weigh-in-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Fleagirl Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:56:32 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=565#comment-347 See--I told you. Way to go and keep it up! So what did you do differently this week other than eat cake? .-= Fleagirl´s last blog ..<a href="http://fleagirlsfleas.blogspot.com/2010/01/pickled-cabbage-salad.html" rel="nofollow">Pickled Cabbage Salad</a> =-. See–I told you. Way to go and keep it up! So what did you do differently this week other than eat cake?
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]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 4 by Losing Fifty http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/31/weigh-in-week-4/comment-page-1/#comment-343 Losing Fifty Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:35:37 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=563#comment-343 I have run into the exact same problem on some weeks. Do everything right, but the weight doesn't seem to go anywhere. On the plus side, on other weeks, I don't behave all that well and lose some weight anyway. .-= Losing Fifty´s last blog ..<a href="http://losingfifty.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/monday-weigh-in-closing-in-on-halfway/" rel="nofollow">Monday Weigh-In: Closing In On Halfway</a> =-. I have run into the exact same problem on some weeks. Do everything right, but the weight doesn’t seem to go anywhere. On the plus side, on other weeks, I don’t behave all that well and lose some weight anyway.
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]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 4 by Fleagirl http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/31/weigh-in-week-4/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Fleagirl Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:29:10 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=563#comment-342 You know a quick visit to the bathroom will take care of that two-tenths of a pound. I'd say you maintained. .-= Fleagirl´s last blog ..<a href="http://fleagirlsfleas.blogspot.com/2010/01/pickled-cabbage-salad.html" rel="nofollow">Pickled Cabbage Salad</a> =-. You know a quick visit to the bathroom will take care of that two-tenths of a pound. I’d say you maintained.
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]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 2 by Fleagirl http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/14/weigh-in-week-2/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Fleagirl Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:27:21 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=552#comment-329 Good job! Keep it up! You're firmly in the 200s! .-= Fleagirl´s last blog ..<a href="http://fleagirlsfleas.blogspot.com/2010/01/brown-rice-pasta.html" rel="nofollow">Brown Rice Pasta</a> =-. Good job! Keep it up! You’re firmly in the 200s!
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]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 2 by Cammy@TippyToeDiet http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/14/weigh-in-week-2/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Cammy@TippyToeDiet Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:50:44 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=552#comment-328 AWE-some! This is a great start to the year! .-= Cammy@TippyToeDiet´s last blog ..<a href="http://tippytoediet.com/2010/01/why-im-over-mostly-leo-babauta-and-what.html" rel="nofollow">Why I'm Over (Mostly) Leo Babauta and What You Can Do About It</a> =-. AWE-some! This is a great start to the year!
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]]> Comment on Welcome 2010! by Annie Parker http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/03/welcome-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Annie Parker Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:33:16 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=547#comment-327 It's good to have you back! .-= Annie Parker´s last blog ..<a href="http://sundayhiker.blogspot.com/2010/01/finding-right-partner-in-crime-part-1.html" rel="nofollow">Finding the Right Partner In Crime (Part 1)</a> =-. It’s good to have you back!
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]]> Comment on Weekly Weigh-in by Losing Fifty http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/06/weekly-weigh-in-3/comment-page-1/#comment-326 Losing Fifty Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:02:48 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=550#comment-326 Go for it. Go for it.

]]> Comment on Weekly Weigh-in by Derek (100 Peaks) http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/06/weekly-weigh-in-3/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Derek (100 Peaks) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:36:59 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=550#comment-324 I, for one, am rooting for you. I, for one, am rooting for you.

]]> Comment on Healthy Camping Food Ideas by Backpack Camping Tips http://huskyhiker.com/2009/07/18/healthy-camping-food-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Backpack Camping Tips Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:35:38 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=416#comment-323 I love zucchini on the campfire. I prepare it with olive oil, balsamac vinegar, and garlic powder. Yum! Peppers and asparagus are great this way too. I love zucchini on the campfire. I prepare it with olive oil, balsamac vinegar, and garlic powder. Yum! Peppers and asparagus are great this way too.

]]> Comment on Welcome 2010! by Charles http://huskyhiker.com/2010/01/03/welcome-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Charles Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:39:11 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=547#comment-322 Welcome back and good luck! Hiking has really helped me control my weight over the years but it is still a daily struggle! Glad to see you have recommited. Welcome back and good luck! Hiking has really helped me control my weight over the years but it is still a daily struggle! Glad to see you have recommited.

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]]> Comment on My Geocaching Wooden Nickels are Here! by Jane http://huskyhiker.com/2009/09/04/my-geocaching-wooden-nickels-are-here/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Jane Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:36:27 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=540#comment-292 I found your blog via Log My Loss. I've enjoyed what you've written so far and identify with the wish to be fit for all the outdoor activities I love. How are you doing with your goals these days? .-= Jane´s last blog ..<a href="http://yearofmovingforward.blogspot.com/2009/11/deadlines.html" rel="nofollow">Deadlines!</a> =-. I found your blog via Log My Loss. I’ve enjoyed what you’ve written so far and identify with the wish to be fit for all the outdoor activities I love. How are you doing with your goals these days?
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]]> Comment on Weigh-in Week 42 and Goals by Renata http://huskyhiker.com/2009/09/02/weigh-in-week-42-and-goals/comment-page-1/#comment-281 Renata Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:25:12 +0000 http://huskyhiker.com/?p=537#comment-281 I am in the same predicament---overweight and in love with the outdoors. Good for you for setting goals and keep going! .-= Renata´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HikingMishaps/~3/Bl2XWhQRRvg/8-hikers-in-7-days-die-in-india.html" rel="nofollow">8 HIkers in 7 days die in India</a> =-. I am in the same predicament—overweight and in love with the outdoors. Good for you for setting goals and keep going!
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