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2 hours ago, popmom said:
I use Redmond’s salt, too. It has microplastics?
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3 hours ago, Kassia said:
I didn't know this. I also struggle with low sodium and use a lot of salt as well.
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Another consideration is the amount of microplastic found in salt. Both dh and I have chronic low sodium levels and use a lot of salt. In doing the research on the most nutrient dense and safest salt to consume I have been horrified at the levels of microplastics found in salt. At the moment, we are using Redmonds Real Salt, but am always interested in a suggestion for something better.
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I have (2) 2010 Toyota Corollas. We gave 1 to each of our children. My daughter totaled her car and we received close to $6K several months ago. We have a new vehicle coming and want to trade in the other vehicle and are only being offered around 2K. Why? Obviously I want close to 6K vs 2K. Any suggestions on what we should do?
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9 hours ago, Elizabeth86 said:
Where does this trail start and end?
Started at Oconee State Park and ended at Table Rock State Park or visa versa. In SC.
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Thank you for all the helpful replies.
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Having a hard time understanding the conversion. Does the decimal mean a comma? It is an entry fee and I am trying to interpret it in USD.
Thanks.
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All books by Louise Penny. Her writing is excellent and the reader is fantastic.
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I will be speaking with different travel insurance agents to query their coverage and reimbursement. My experience with travel insurance had been negative. I would like to avoid that experience again. Can you suggest some "fine print" type questions that I should ask other than the basics of medical, emergency, cancellations, delays, lost luggage?
Thank You.
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44 minutes ago, regentrude said:
Is that all you ate??? I'd be starving. We start with breakfast, 3 bags instant oatmeal plus freeze dried fruit.
We just did a 5 day/4 night in the Grand Canyon. Started at 35/27 lbs, finished at 29/21lbs.
We ate (according to my packing list, and pretty consistent with last year's trip):
200g chocolate
almost 1 lb Trail mix
170 g dried apricots,
170 g dried mango,
70 g beef Jerry
2 pck a 14 Sausage sticks
2 bag trisket
1 pck cheese sticks 8 oz
3 bagels
3 apples (yes I know super heavy but a luxury we enjoyed)
1 loaf pumpkin bread1 pan brownies
16 bars a 40g
4 X 70g tuna
4x 3 baggies instant oatmeal
34 g freeze dried strawberry
34 g freeze dried apples
4 bags instant hot chocolate5 dehydrated backpacking meals
Carrying the weight of the food is the issue. Fortunately, no weight was lost and energy was sustained. Being petite puts me at a major disadvantage when it comes to carrying a backpack heavier than 25 pounds. Husband is not very big either. Appetites were satisfied, but I disliked the amount of necessary sugar consumed.
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3 hours ago, Miss Tick said:
Thanks for the reminder about actually weighing my pack! I'm borrowing a tent from my ds and after I set it up and break it back down I'll be sure to weigh it and start a tally.
Is the salt to help you absorb the electrolytes, or does the electrolyte drink not sufficiently replace what you lose?
Do either of you have recommendations for biodegradable soap?
Depending on the heat and humidity and how much you sweat, you will sweat out a lot of salt and you desperately need it to maintain electrolyte balance and retain water. My husband and I almost always run low on sodium (in blood work) and have low blood pressure. Salt helps to keep everything in working order. Most people run high in sodium due to their diets or possibly genetics and have high blood pressure. I would carry it as most electrolyte tablets have little sodium in them.
I used Castile soap.
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9 minutes ago, Miss Tick said:
@AngelaGT Thanks for all the details. My solo hike is in a few weeks and I'm excited and nervous. It has been 20 years since my last big trip.
2 hours ago, Ottakee said:@AngelaGT thanks for more details.
I currently have a pack weight about 25 pounds, depending on food/water needs.
We aim for at least 100 calories per ounce of food we are carrying but might need to up that to 125-150/oz for longer trips. What was your goal?
We all have the puffy jackets and they double well as a pillow.
what trail did you do on Isle Royale? Tony (my friends brother) wants to do the ridge trail point to point with a fly on drop off and pick up.
was there any cell signal on the foothills trail? We are looking at a Garmin in reach for Isle Royale.
I am still searching for the best footwear. I love my Oboz Sypes boots but got a blister with them in Utah as I think the toe box is just a bit too curved by my big toe for lots of elevation Gaona (1100 feet up, across a ridge and 1100 ft down) in just a few miles. Heading to REI on Monday to try some Altras.
How busy was the Foothills Trail? I know the AT can be quite busy.
You may already know this, but I highly recommend taking electrolyte tablets. I use the Rapid Rehydr8 and salt. I use Redmond Real sea salt course ground (both on Amazon). Make sure everyone has at least 2 electrolyte tablets a day and a pinch or two of salt each day. And of course, drink plenty of water.
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2 hours ago, Ottakee said:
@AngelaGT thanks for more details.
I currently have a pack weight about 25 pounds, depending on food/water needs.
We aim for at least 100 calories per ounce of food we are carrying but might need to up that to 125-150/oz for longer trips. What was your goal?
We all have the puffy jackets and they double well as a pillow.
what trail did you do on Isle Royale? Tony (my friends brother) wants to do the ridge trail point to point with a fly on drop off and pick up.
was there any cell signal on the foothills trail? We are looking at a Garmin in reach for Isle Royale.
I am still searching for the best footwear. I love my Oboz Sypes boots but got a blister with them in Utah as I think the toe box is just a bit too curved by my big toe for lots of elevation Gaona (1100 feet up, across a ridge and 1100 ft down) in just a few miles. Heading to REI on Monday to try some Altras.
How busy was the Foothills Trail? I know the AT can be quite busy.
I don't think we planned calorie per ounce, but that is a good idea. Each morning started with a cup of microground coffee. A couple of hours into the trail was a high calorie Cliff bar. Several hours later was a packet of tuna or salmon with gf crackers (for me) or a wrap (for husband). a string cheese, and a date bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS4C4V5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1. At the conclusion of the days hiking and after pumping water was a dehydrated meal that my husband created and 3 Simple Mills gf cookies. Every day was the same, very glad to be done with that! We had cell signal a couple of times-crossing a major road and at the top of Sassafras Mtn.
We did not do the ridge trail while at Isle Royale, because I really wanted to be by the water. We crossed the ridge quite a bit and hiked on it some. Moskey Basin was my favorite. There are about 10 shelters at most sites near the water and it was heavenly to set up camp inside of one. We backpacked Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/michigan/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore/backpacking prior to heading over to Isle Royale. It was also incredible.
I used Hoka trail runners on this last backpacking trip and they were great. As silly as it seems, but the weight of your shoes makes a huge difference in your overall ease of experience. During the warmer months, good trail runners that will dry out quickly (not waterproofed) are often preferred. My midtop hiking boots are Solomon. I had Oboz prior and also loved them. They took me to Everest Base Camp.
The Foothills was busy, but not as busy as expected. It was wonderful to see old-er people backpacking it-thru and section. It was also great to be able to start and finish something. I do love that feeling of accomplishment. Spring and fall are a great time to hike the Foothills. Many flowers were in bloom and all the trees had the bright spring green color. Simply lovely. The heat, humidity, and bugs can be brutal during the summer months.
We have so much beauty here in the States that I don't think we can go wrong anywhere we go at anytime as long as we have the right attitude and eyes to observe, accept, and enjoy.
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9 hours ago, Miss Tick said:
+1! How many days did you spend covering the 77 miles? We're you alone or with others? 😄 Sorry to pepper you with questions, I'm hearing up for a shorter trip in 2 weeks and trying to think of everything!
Backpacked it in 6 days and 5 nights. Averaged about 13 mile a day. Husband was with me. Children are older and could not take time off of work to join. It can be section hiked. Lots of information online for planning.
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10 hours ago, Ottakee said:
How difficult is the trail? Water access?
is it campgrounds or dispersed camping?
would love to know more about your gear, footwear, food, etc.
The trail is difficult because of the elevation gains and losses, but very well marked and maintained. At times it can be very rocky and rooty with some scrambling needed and several areas have ladder steps, but it is mostly a well trodden trail. Volunteers maintain sections of the trail. Water is absolutely no difficulty, because most often the trail is on a river or near a river, stream, creek, or waterfall. Campgrounds are marked so that planning water access and mileage is easier, but camping is allowed at your discretion. No permits needed.
Gear has been collected over many years by my husband and son, who did much backpacking with the Scouts (achieving Eagle). My pack weighed in at 25 pounds and was manageable though heavier than the recommended 20% of your body weight. Every piece of gear, clothing, personal items, and food have to be assessed based on weight and absolute necessity. Each experience is a learning experience and I am learning what is not needed for the next trip and what is. This trip we purchased down puffy jackets that are less than a pound and zip into their own pocket. Those were a lifesaver, because a couple of the mornings were extremely cold. I also learned that I could do without a few "must have" personal items. I am going to start looking into ultralight backpacking.
One important note-all food must be high in calories, such a different notion from how most of us live. I ate so many highly sugary Cliff bars and date bars that I thought I would puke, but every single calorie was burned and much needed.
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10 hours ago, Ottakee said:
That is amazing. Did you backpack it all? Looks like a trail I would love.
we have never done that many miles but are looking at Isle Royale this summer which is about 50
Backpacked every mile! I backpacked 40 miles on Isle Royale a couple of summers ago and absolutely loved it. The loons calling, the wolves howling, and the amazingly clear Lake Superior-fabulous!
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6 days and 5 nights to complete the 77 mile trail. It has a huge amount of incredible waterfalls while hiking near a river most of the time. A lot of ups and downs and rivals the AT in beauty. A must for day hiking and thru hiking for those who love the outdoors.
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8 hours ago, mathnerd said:
Do the Microingredients brand of powders have the California Prop 45 warning stickers on the back? I buy many powders and add them to smoothies and have recently gotten the sticker on most of my orders whereas they were not on the older bags (I buy both online and in local stores) and am looking for a brand without those warnings on them.
Also, please share your homemade vanilla recipe! Thank you!
My last batch of "greens" was made last summer. I do not recall if the warning sticker was on it. I do try to purchase what I think is the highest quality, within financial reason, that I am able to purchase. I am open to suggestions of other products.
My vanilla recipe is gleaned from perusing other recipes and then tweaking and modifying according to what I have on hand, what my body needs and doesn't need, time, energy, and finances (95% of my creating in my kitchen is intuitive and instinctual). I have 2 amber bottles-8oz each that I had 5or 6 split Madagascar vanilla beans (ordered from Etsy) and vodka. Those bottles sat for 1 year in the back of a cupboard. I now use them interchangeably in recipes. When they are 1/4 to 1/3 empty I add more vodka. Every year I add 5 or 6 more split vanilla beans and repeat the process. My thought is when it is the last year that I am able to stuff any more vanilla beans into the jars, then I will start a fresh batch. So far so good:)
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1 hour ago, Spryte said:
Where do you buy your powders?
And wanna share your homemade coconut milk wisdom? Recipe? Tips and tricks?
Thanks! I’ve ordered the first one mentioned here, but would be better off making my own mix if the one I order is too acidic.
Most are ordered from Amazon. Many of the greens, seaweeds, and mushrooms are the Microingredients brand. Source Organic premium pea protein and Nutivia Hemp seed protein. Most of my herbal powders are adaptogens and are from Mountain Rose Herbs. I also have no problem adding a little of this or that if I come across something that I think my body and family's bodies might appreciate.
My coconut milk is literally 1/3 qt jar full of organic unsweetened coconut chips or shreds with a dash of homemade vanilla and a pinch of Redmonds real salt and hot filter water left to soak for for a few hours (coconut softens-though not necessary) and then blended in my high powered blender and stored back into the qt jars and refrigerated for a few days. The solids will rise to the top when cold, but I tend to use my coconut milk in smoothies and recipes, rarely do I just drink it.
Both may not be as "good" as purchased products, but they work extremely well for me, save money, and I know what and how much is in the products.I get very tired of purchased products having a limited amount of the active main ingredient.
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I purchase all the different green powders, mushroom powders, seaweed powders, herbal powders, hemp and pea protein powders, vegetable powders, and probably others-suited to my needs and desires, and create my own "green powder." I store in quart jars. I use a huge scoop daily in a kale smoothy with homemade coconut milk. The initial investment is costly, but not in any comparison to some of the higher end products on the market and they do not contain the quality, quantity, and amount of ingredients that mine does.
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Over the top song, dance, and fighting choreography, but so much fun!
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Yes, no lowlights since last Thanksgiving.
Absolutely loving the authentic me and the freedom!
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I also have the gold membership and think it is well worth it. I am gaining insights regarding my nutrient needs that I was completely unaware of. I like that I can detail the nutrient levels to my specific desired requirements. My goal is to increase bone density and there are macro and micro nutrients that work synergistically with each other at specific amounts for optimal results. I like that it includes most all of them except Boron. I would much rather obtain my nutrition from food than a supplement.
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I am turning to dried herbs and food, instead of supplements, to achieve my nutritional needs to reverse Osteo. I also follow all the exercise protocols. I am tracking my micro and macronutrients with Cronometer. I need specific values Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin D, Silica, Zinc, and Boron.
Please direct me where I can obtain this information. Most information found is general, but I need specifics.
Thank You.
Recommendations for a keto or low-carb substitute for pasta? (Best flavor/texture?)
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Kelp noodles. These are amazing as a pasta replacement.
https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Tangle-Kelp-Noodles-PACK/dp/B0829B229W/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=33T2D5YN98PLP&keywords=kelp+noodles&qid=1707000820&sprefix=kelp%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-5