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Debunking Mercola, et al - please help
I haven't been around these forums for quite a while, but I know when I was, there was a bunch of very solid science folks here that had info on those quack pseudo-nutritionists (for lack of a better term.) I was hoping some of you had some links to the specific info/studies, etc that would back that up. My story is that I…
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IF
When it comes to IF it is the easiest way for me to lose weight I can count calories but I usually end up logging something that makes me feel guilty later. but when I fast I don't have to worry about eating anything that it's going to make me feel guilty because I'm not eating anything at all..the longest fast I've done…
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Does the fitness industry need a metoo push?
So today I just came across discussion about Bret Contreras's private behavior. It kind of blew up around the time he was making childish responses to a research study that went against his love of hip thrusts to grow glutes - he responded with an article that was kind of DYEL to the researcher publishing it. That lead to…
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Thoughts on getting old vs aging
I've wanted to discuss this for a while now as my wife and I (both late 50s) are surrounded by people who seem to view advancing in age beyond a certain number as a license to just...stop. One of the most common questions I hear at family gatherings, because when I play with the kids I play like crazy :) is "Don't you know…
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Health effects of social media...are they changing in our current states of physical isolation?
Everywhere you turn research warns us of the dangers of social media; it's addictive, it causes depression (people feel more lonely, people compare themselves to what they see, FOMO fear of missing out), it's imbalanced, dishonest, too short, discourages critical thinking, it's lazy, you name it. However, when you look at…
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The Convenience Store Diet
I know a group of people here love to hit that Disagree button on everything I post. So let's flip things around. :) I stated for 4 years (2007-2010), I circumnavigate all of S.E.Alaska eating nothing but dehydrated Mt House food, and by the end of a season, would add upwards of 50 large Snickers bars, a week, or around 7…
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Beer-Only Diet?
More for amusement than actual debate, since obviously not a good idea in a lot of ways, but we've talked about other crazy diet experiments: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/02/paddy-longs-owner-on-a-beer-only-fast-during-lent-and-hes-already-lost-18-pounds/
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Jillian Michael comments about Lizzo
Thoughts ? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ajc.com/news/why-are-celebrating-her-body-jillian-michaels-slammed-for-comments-about-lizzo/4Rgp0rP6KQeVg3fkV3mxKM/amp.html
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Stop Using Your Devices in the Sauna
The United States seems to be the only place where the sauna is not enjoyed as a meditative and restorative part of your routine. People show up in their sneakers and fully clothed with headphones blaring, scrolling facebook and instagram, instead of taking some time to unplug and just enjoy the moment (and let the people…
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Eggs are Bad Again
The poor egg is getting a bad rap again https://consumer.healthday.com/cardiovascular-health-information-20/dieting-to-control-cholesterol-health-news-190/heart-breaking-news-for-egg-lovers-743849.html
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Whey protein / supplement dangers?
I'm looking for responses from experts. I'm sorry that I did not take the time to research this myself. I am with co-workers and we're trying to work through an issue. We know of a someone who works with young adults and coaches them in weight lifting. That person generally gives their young adults creatine, whey protein,…
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Discussion on low calorie diets
Hi all, I wanted to have a discussion about low calorie diets. I'm 5'5 female weighing in at 177lbs , I workout 4x a week alternating between HIIT and pilates and my workouts are fasted - just my preference. Now my TDEE is 2083 some calculators will say more and I eat at 1400 calories everyday , I track my calories on a…
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The new calorie packaging scheme - UK
Apologies if this doesn't belong here. But I need to find out peoples opinions. So the UK is introducing a new scheme that means it will tell you how long you have to run or walk for to burn the amount of calories in the product. I'd like to know your opinion on things. Agree or Disagree? I don't want to get people into…
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Too much cardio is unnecessary for losing weight while lifting
I have seen this countless times. So just curious. say your goal is the lose weight and you are on a calorie deficit. If you are doing a 45 minute weight session, would another 30 minute Peloton ride be too much? Means now you are working out for 75 minutes. why is it too much cardio hurts your results or is it not that…
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Working out while sick.
There are two sides to this. • Pro Working out* If you work out, your body will feel energized and keep you positive while being sick * You will sweat out the germs * Unless you have a fever, you can workout at anytime • Shouldn’t workout* Sinus infections and other sicknesses, while not severe, need the body’s energy to…
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High school sports
You are choosing who makes a high school basketball team. You have the choice between the following two players. Which do you choose? 1). Senior - Been on the team since middle school. Works hard, decent player, friends with other team member. Doesn’t play much and is OK sitting on the bench of a 12 man team. 2). Senior -…
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"Diet Face" - should we choose face over body or vice versa?
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jenni-murray-warns-of-diet-face-8k2pkd0h0 Dame Jeni Murray has lost four stone following bariatric surgery and diabetic symptoms have gone into remission. Good for her! She has now announced she is happy to weigh 14 stone because she does not want to develop "diet face". At her height (6…
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Please help with this argument- Intermittent fasting related
On my friends side, he says Intermittent Fasting has tons of benefits and doesnt't have to be done with Keto. I have said " if it doesnt have anything to do with Keto, why fast? just stick to the calories and thats it." i mean correct me if i am wrong (i checked google and forget it. tons of "experts" ) but IF is just a…
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Diet Soda Court Ruling
Not really a debate, but knowing how divisive opinions on diet soda can be, dropping this here: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/expecting-weight-loss-drinking-diet-soda-unreasonable-federal/story?id=68031037 Having "diet" on soft drinks doesn't mean you will lose weight, a court ruled. It's good to see common sense isn't…
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Body Positive Workout Clothes Women's Thing, Not Men's?
The following thread discussing workout clothing made me notice something and ask this question. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10774888/body-positive-menswear/p1 I was doing some Christmas shopping on the website of a well known athletic apparel manufacturer. I noticed they had some plus size/obese…
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Unwanted advice at gym
Today I was doing barbell squats in my gym when I saw some guy staring at me for awhile but thought I was just being paranoid. He then came over to me to tell me the weight I was squatting with was very heavy. Taking me off guard I just said "um thanks I guess?" He then told me that it wasnt a compliment and that my form…
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How do I have no sugar addicts in my office
So a fair amount of spare Halloween candy has been brought into my office and I've noticed a trend about what doesn't get eaten: Skittles and Starbursts are both seeing a much longer life span than say kit-kats, Snickers, or Hersheys. It seems that if sugar addiction was more explanatory than just palatability, the…
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Peloton ad
Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be…
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Is this fat shaming?
The Russian airline Aeroflot has stripped a passenger of his air miles after he boasted online of sneaking his overweight cat onboard by switching him for a slimmer cat during check-in. Mikhail Galin wrote in a Facebook post last week that his cat Viktor was judged too fat to be taken into the passenger cabin during a…
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Emotional Support Dog at the Gym
I was at the gym yesterday. The gym has a large open interior area in the back of the building for sled pushing, carried, walking lunges, floor work etc. It was 5 PM so a decent crowd in the gym. A woman comes into the area with an unleashed dog and starts to run sprints with the dog. The dog runs with her pretty well but…
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The ad won’t kill Peloton, but this will.....
I decided to break away from the “Peloton ad” thread, since the 15 min clock already expired. This article was published this morning and points out the serious flaws in the Peloton business model. https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/12/10/the-biggest-problem-with-pelotons-bull-thesis.aspx I would add also that, despite…
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I am fat and think fat shaming is ok!
Let's be real here I am fat! It has nothing to do with the color of my skin or my gender. It's because I ate too much. If we can't deal with that then we might as well crawl under a rock somewhere with a large pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni!
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How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War
This is an interesting story about history, science, agriculture, and also unintended consequences. I think some in here will enjoy it. Text version: https://medium.com/s/freakonomicsradio/how-the-supermarket-helped-america-win-the-cold-war-59c788def3eb Audio version: http://freakonomics.com/podcast/farms-race/
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Cure against cold
What are your thoughts on the best cures/treatment of the common cold and similar viruses? I have just found out that a permanent cure or a vaccine can come out according to some experimental research: https://bit.ly/2kkCli5
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Is Giving Out Candy on Halloween Adding to the Obesity Problem?
I was just sitting here thinking about the probably 10k calories of candy the average kid might be taking home. It is generally pretty cold does anyone make a pot of soup and give it out in cups? What are other good alternatives? Seaweed snacks? They are green. Maybe fiber one bars? Or should a person focus on protein? I…