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Alcohol: Toxic in any amount, or beneficial in moderation, or does it depend on the person?
Would love to see any conclusive meta-studies, or even peer-reviewed research that shows the science is still inconclusive.
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My Own YMCA Blog Post on IF that seems to be more Woo than Science
https://www.gwrymca.org/blogs/how-and-why-behind-intermittent-fasting Doesn't seem to add up, but not sure I can recall / rebut the parts that don't seem right. So I'll put it here and let the community tear up the bad science the confirm the good. And explain why? Thanks in Advance!
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Blame the consumer or the corporation? Detoxifying Toothpaste
Yup, this is now a thing. The toothpaste foams up to better access in between the gums, and offers a cooling sensation when done. https://crest.com/en-us/products/toothpaste/crest-gum-detoxify-deep-clean-toothpaste But it's called "DETOXIFY DEEP CLEAN". Obviously grabbing on to the coattails of pop culture, this toothpaste…
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Resistant starch?
Thoughts?
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CICO is overrated in my opinion
CICO is important definitely but i think it shouldn't be a priority we want to LOSE FAT not just WEIGHT because weight includes those wonderful muscles you work so hard to build (and other stuff) . Also the human body is very intelligent if you eat low calorie for a long time like i did in the past you might come to find…
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Monbiot: increase in obesity due to food industry
George Monbiot looks at the increase in obesity in the last four decades and concludes that it isn't that people are eating more, have less activity, or lack willpower. He puts the blame on the food industry. Article has lots of interesting links, including one on the use of subliminal scents to manipulate us.…
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Natural vs "other"
I'm trying to lose 90 lbs naturally via exercise and healthier eating. On a good start but as we know it's very, very hard. How do you feel about people who I say "cheat" with diet pills and the various surgeries? I personally don't really have the same respect for them vs people who make the real sacrifices. Just my…
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Science vs. Scruples
I am troubled today to learn about some very disturbing accusations against one of the most influential figures in the fitness and nutrition industry: Alan Aragon. https://deadspin.com/how-celebrity-nutritionist-alan-aragon-used-his-status-1828684798 This is a person that has contributed greatly to the field by championing…
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STUDY: Making Progress on the Global Crisis of Obesity and Weight Management
2018 study by Lean, et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5997033/ Infographic which summarizes the study points, courtesy of Myolean Fitness:
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Diet Coke
I'd love to hear some debate on drinking diet coke while attempting to lose weight by counting calories. 😁
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Moderate carbohydrate intake may be best for health, study suggests
Thoughts? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180817093812.htm Date: August 17, 2018 Source: The Lancet Summary: A new study has found that diets both low and high in carbohydrates were linked with an increase in mortality, while moderate consumers of carbohydrates had the lowest risk of mortality. The study also…
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Food Supply & Human Future
Hey MFP, Let's also discuss this topic casually, Given our rapid reproductive growth as a society and it's projection to hit over 10 billion population in "x" ammount of time, and the rate of deforestation and the slaughter of animals and the vicious cycle that society is handcuffed too, does food run out at some point?…
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Should healthy teens be counting calories?
I know there is an age limit to mfp but I have known countless teens that regularly use mfp, all are healthy and active. I feel like it is unnecessary for them as it focuses their attention to numerical values. I just realized that they could possibly have a different medical concern they use it for such as making sure…
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Starvation mode
I went to see a dietician for issues I was having with digestion. I have gastroparesis, and I have episodes of sulphuric burps that precede diarrhea and vomiting. I gave her my food log, and she completely ignored the reason I came in for, and went on about how I needed to eat at least 2000 calories a day, and that I am in…
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Is milk bad for you??
I know this get discuessed occasionally, and thought this was worth while to post. Its a video on the impacts of milk https://youtu.be/Rx9lZKSACFc
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exercising for weight loss
This discussion was created from replies split from: Why am I like this? Please help.
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American-seniors-are-sicker-than-global-peers story.
https://cbsnews.com/news/american-seniors-are-sicker-than-global-peers/ Is it just due to the way we think, eat and move that makes us sicker than our peers in other industrialized nations?
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Gullible Naive Society or Just down right Lazy?
**DISCLAIMER** This post is not meant to make any one feel singled out our having a finger pointed at them! Why do people fall for the Drink Me Skinny Tea, ABC/XYZ Cleanse, WRAPS, Detox Pills/Powders, Neoprene Belts (Sweet Sweat) Squeeze Me Skinny (Corsets) and all the other ETC waste your money? I dont intend to be mean…
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connection between poor nutrition and hunger/cravings?
I'm not sure if this will be an actual debate or not, but I didn't want the typical forum response/conversation, so I'm posting it here for a *hopefully* more thoughtful/complete dialogue. Is there any connection between poor nutrition and hunger/cravings? Specifically, if the body is deficient in something (say a…
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Air Plane seats
Hi. I am heavier than I should be but working on it. Air plane seats have not been the most comfortable for me because I carry my weight in my thighs. I always try to sit as compact as possible so my neighbour doesn't have my fat leaking over to them. It's not fair to them. I am fat, they are not. A morbidly obese friend…
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Is bodybuilding bad for society, from a body positivity perspective?
I was having a debate with someone about body positivity and body acceptance, and the topic of bodybuilding came up. My personal view of body positivity (evolving over time as I learn more):* This is a movement rooted in empathy for others and compassion for one's self * Because of idealized body images promoted by the…
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Should your S.O./Spouse have a say so if they feel you are too thin or too large?
Can we have a candid and respectful conversation about this subject? I read on here frequently that a S.O/spouse should love your regardless of your weight....but isn't a part of love being open and honest with a person? I want to be clear....I don't think anyone should demand a person to gain or lose weight.
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"Oatmeal, breakfast foods contain unsafe amounts of cancer-linked weed killer..."
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/medical/oatmeal-breakfast-foods-contain-unsafe-amounts-of-cancer-linked-weed-killer-report-says/ar-BBLZm71?li=AAggNb9
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Discussion on fat loss rate
I am a big nerd and like to do a lot of research (read: google several articles and discussions) on topics on which I find interesting. Currently, my main topics being fat loss, proper nutrition, retain/build muscle, maximize performance. No one seems to "know" what is right or best, just a whole lot of theories and there…
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(Calories in vs Calories out) vs dont eat crap ( aka semi low carb)
So a common school of thought is, if you're eating at a calorie defecit you will lose weight. No matter the discussion im reading there is always someone commenting in with this same mantra and not a whole lot of anything else added to their argument. But, using myself as an example, I ate like crap until recently, at a…
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Which is more important: eating when hungry or stopping when full?
I've been contemplating using intuitive eating for a bit now; or at least lose weight without counting calories. Why am I here? Good question. Anyways moving on. Which is more important: only eating when hungry or stopping when you're full? I would think only eating when hungry because if you overeat it'll take longer for…
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Are abs made in the kitchen?
I’ve read countless articles that say diet is 80% and exercise is 20% of the weight loss factor. There are even articles that say exercise is only 10%. How true is this? Have you lost weight without exercise? Are abs really made in the kitchen?
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autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis MAY be helped by drinking baking soda
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180425093745.htm A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say. They have some of the first evidence of how the cheap, over-the-counter antacid can encourage our spleen to promote…
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Addicted to sugar DEBATE
This discussion was created from replies split from: Addicted to sugar.
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Keto or low carb and breastfeeding
This discussion was created from replies split from: Breastfeeding and Low Carb. Please remember to keep comments productive. Breastfeeding and low carb have both proven to be hot topics in the past, so lets not let this blow up please. Also, it may be beneficial if you be specific in how low is "low carb" in your posting.…