Newbz' Spring Fling Mentor Group is FULL! (Page 22)

jgerbodegrant - 2011-01-12 7:21 PM Anyone have a good way to make sweet potato fries???

tri808 - 2011-01-13 12:20 AM I found out that the way to hide your minor errors in the kitchen is to learn to eat so fast you can barely taste or feel the texture of your food.

silentcs42 - 2011-01-12 6:14 PM Nice job Deb!

I find that the wind is the killer outside as well.  If it's too windy, I'll hit the TM.  But then again, this is only my first year outdoor running in MN.  Maybe I'll toughen up next year!

jgerbodegrant - 2011-01-12 6:21 PM Anyone have a good way to make sweet potato fries???

ClydeNewb - 2011-01-12 10:14 PM 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes cut like fries
1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of cayenne
pinch of pepper
salt to taste after cooking

toss them all together in a bowl and cook at 450.  bake for about 8 minutes, flip and bake another 10-12.  I cook them on a baking stone so they crisp a lot better.  If they are still mushy, I'll turn on the broiler and let them crisp up but pay close attention as the broiler doesn't take long to from crisp to burnt. 

That is for one serving so adjust the amounts accordingly for however many people are eating. 

Per serving: 249 calories, 5g protein, 49g carb, 4g fat, 7g fiber

jgerbodegrant - 2011-01-12 10:04 PM Okay so my issue with the sweet potato fries is this.  I basically have put some ex virg olive oil and cayenne pepper and basted them on a cookie sheet.  I cooked them 30-35 mins at 375.  They were just sort of mushy.  How do I get that crispy shell on them?  AND WHY ARE THEY STICKING TO THE TIN FOIL WITH OLIVE OIL ON THEM!!!?!??  I swear I'm not lost in the kitchen and this annoys the hell out of me.

I may also be a little irritable because the pool is closed because of the snow. 

jmkizer - 2011-01-13 9:09 AM I'm looking for suggestions on developing a more propulsive kick.  I'm kind of working under the assuming that more time kicking with the kickboard is the answer -- kind of like hill repeats on the bike help with hills.   Am I on the right track?

ClydeNewb - 2011-01-13 9:37 AM

As with anything, I would say the old practice makes perfect would hold true with this as well so you are on the right track.  I would suggest working on your form first and make sure it is good so you are not continually drilling bad habits that will reduce your progress.

chasingkona - 2011-01-13 8:39 AM

Dave I seem to be having some troubles on my trainer this winter so far. I can't figure out what is going on and maybe you can offer some insight. First the main problem for me is that my quads seem to be overloaded every ride whenever I up the tempo, or get into a gear higher then 53/19, and I'm usually around a 85-95 rpm cadance. I didn't do much biking after IMWI this fall, but do not think that a loss in my cycling fitness is the problem. Second I have tooled a bit with my fit and my seatpost has changed some positions but now I have it back into the same position as I had it all summer. Thirdly I switched from my Specialized Avater Gel saddle to the ISM Adamo saddle. I feel this may be the issue at hand since it is such a unique saddle, but can't figure out why a saddle would cause my quads to feel the way that they do. Did an hour ride yesterday and when I did my 3x5 minute inervals my quads started to really feel like they were building up lactic acid. I know trainers are hard, but I have had many similiar and harder rides in winters past and never encoutered this problem. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?

chasingkona - 2011-01-13 4:39 AM Dave I seem to be having some troubles on my trainer this winter so far. I can't figure out what is going on and maybe you can offer some insight. First the main problem for me is that my quads seem to be overloaded every ride whenever I up the tempo, or get into a gear higher then 53/19, and I'm usually around a 85-95 rpm cadance. I didn't do much biking after IMWI this fall, but do not think that a loss in my cycling fitness is the problem. Second I have tooled a bit with my fit and my seatpost has changed some positions but now I have it back into the same position as I had it all summer. Thirdly I switched from my Specialized Avater Gel saddle to the ISM Adamo saddle. I feel this may be the issue at hand since it is such a unique saddle, but can't figure out why a saddle would cause my quads to feel the way that they do. Did an hour ride yesterday and when I did my 3x5 minute inervals my quads started to really feel like they were building up lactic acid. I know trainers are hard, but I have had many similiar and harder rides in winters past and never encoutered this problem. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?

chasingkona - 2011-01-13 9:39 AM Dave I seem to be having some troubles on my trainer this winter so far. I can't figure out what is going on and maybe you can offer some insight. First the main problem for me is that my quads seem to be overloaded every ride whenever I up the tempo, or get into a gear higher then 53/19, and I'm usually around a 85-95 rpm cadance. I didn't do much biking after IMWI this fall, but do not think that a loss in my cycling fitness is the problem. Second I have tooled a bit with my fit and my seatpost has changed some positions but now I have it back into the same position as I had it all summer. Thirdly I switched from my Specialized Avater Gel saddle to the ISM Adamo saddle. I feel this may be the issue at hand since it is such a unique saddle, but can't figure out why a saddle would cause my quads to feel the way that they do. Did an hour ride yesterday and when I did my 3x5 minute inervals my quads started to really feel like they were building up lactic acid. I know trainers are hard, but I have had many similiar and harder rides in winters past and never encoutered this problem. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?