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The Urban Food Desert Myth
I saw lack of fresh veggies in the city being used as an excuse in another thread. Well, it turns out that it's all a myth. Here are some reading links for the curious, to get the discussion started. Michelle had a great goal as FLOTUS, just wish she had done her homework. To fix problems, you need to work on the actual…
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Step counter and calorie burn
So I walk about 21,000 - 26,000 steps a day... The question is, the calories burned that shows on the tracker, is it acurate? Do we really burn that much? And do you use that as exercise calories?
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Curing severe acid reflux with diet
I was just diagnosed with GERD and reflux esophagitis. I have never had stomach issues until I took Naproxen awhile back for my hip bursitis. I possibly have ulcers (still waiting for my biopsy results) as a result of taking that. Now the Dr wants me to take a proton pump inhibitor. But everything I read points to change…
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Nerd Fitness The Beginner’s Guide to the Keto Diet
The Article is long but informative and features cute animals. Do you agree with the Author? Discuss! https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-the-keto-diet-or-ketogenic-diet/
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"No calorie-counting needed, just "eat intuitively" folks!"
Disclaimer: I love Fitness Blender for their free workout videos. I've been doing them for over two years and still going strong. Their fun, fast strength training workouts have been a huge help in reshaping my body as I get leaner. However.... The anti-calorie-counting is strong with them. In their latest article…
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Hypnosis and weight loss - does it work?
I use guided meditation at night to fall asleep and while searching for one, I saw ones for weight loss. https://youtu.be/UY-xuw0bEAM I believe in cico and when I accurately report on MFP, I lose weight. What are your thoughts on YouTube hypnosis videos that claim to help you lose weight? Woo? Harmless, free suggestions?…
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Fast or Slow Weight Loss?
So I've heard it said many times that slow and steady is the way to go with weight loss. Reasons cited being that gradual changes in habit stick better, you retain more muscle mass, metabolism remains higher, more realistic to stick to than more extreme calorie restriction. I've always bought into that approach and have…
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Is there any correlation between religion and health?
Why are the unhealthiest states, cities, countries are the most religious? Example: The bible belt (states) etc.. The healthiest countries are the least religious. What's the correlation between the two? Your thoughts. Simple dialogue!
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Baking literally burns off sugar calories??
I found it interesting that this hasn't really been studied before. They make a distinction between different types of sugar, but still ......... http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/second-opinion-baking-calories-1.4690996
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Can Sugar Cause Cancer
I fear that I am at a crossroads. I recently allowed myself to be talked into doing a genetic test for breast cancer. The results came back negative, but based on family history, I was still given a 57.4% chance of having cancer. Anything above 20% is considered high. (I am a 53 year old woman.) I was sharing this…
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How does the body fuel itself?
This discussion was created from replies split from: brain fog & dieting. Here are the posts that got the whole things started: [quote="bustercrabby;c-42124280"][quote="nardo1kr;d-10672924"]For the past three weeks, I’ve been on a health kick, tracking calories and doing cardio & strength training 4x a week. I eat a pretty…
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East Vs West in regards to fasting or Mundane vs Spiritual
So as to not derail the thread which sparked this thought It has been my observation over the last 2 years or so that there is a hard and fixed gulf between two schools of thought regarding fasting. Spiritual and Mundane/Weight loss focused. Up front, I am not a Muslim, although I have kept Ramadan twice and have a…
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Interesting new study ... brain connectivity patterns predict successful weight loss
Among older adults enrolled in a behavioral weight loss program, functional brain magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data indicated that "there exists a consistent pattern of connectivity which correctly predicts success with weight loss." These connectivity patterns "are associated with behavior emergence, self-regulation,…
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Bicycling Gender gap?
It's obvious more men ride bikes than women (75% vs. 25% in the US according to the link below). The articles in the link below look into women who don't ride and why. I am a woman who rides a bike, so obviously I don't identify with the group of focus. I'm curious to hear from real people- are these reasons true? The…
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What do you think of the Tespo Vitamin Dispenser?
Tespo is a Vitamin Dispenser that liquifies vitamins. I curious as to what the Fitbit Community thinks of this new device? I just purchased one (have not received it yet) and am not affiliated with the company.
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Opinion on Polar A370?
I'm really looking to be more accurate with my workouts, especially cals in cals out. Is the Polar A370 worth it? And is it accurate?
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Vegetarian vs. Vegan vs. Eating meat..to lose weight?
Heyo! Hope everyone is well :) Something I've been wondering about. What form of diet do you think is better to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight? I'm really curious about REAL (hopefully unbiased lol) testimonials. Do you have to switch diets and commit to it for the rest of my life or what? I personally LOVE my…
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which is the best diet for overall health and weight loss
This discussion was created from replies split from: Which is the best diet for overall health and weight loss?.
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Jack Lalanne's Advice
Was listening to a Strength Matters podcast and their guest mentioned a picture he had seen of a black and white TV screen with Jack Lalanne's diet advice from probably 60 years ago. Had to look up the picture. Jack suggested eliminating or greatly reducing these items from one's diet: None of this nutrition stuff is new.
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Is Sucralose Scary?
Hi all, This discussion was created from replies split from: Why Aspartame Isn't Scary to facilitate the discussion of the safety of sucralose. As always, please remember to refrain from attacking during your debate. Thanks, 4legs
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Food Addiction - A Different Perspective
Food and specific food addiction are often contentious subjects on these boards and sensitive issues for many people. It's easy for some people to dismiss the idea of food addiction and just as easy for others to cling to it. The research on the idea of it is far from settled, though. It remains a controversial subject…
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How long can society sustain its growing population?
Basically the title. We’ve increase by over 2.5 billion in a little over a couple decades. How do you think we will sustain ourselves or avoid problems (which we already have) like drought, increased Factory farming, extremely populated areas....etc. just curious on your opinion of how it will be in let’s say 50-100 years!
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Normal Eating. Agree or Disagree?
What is normal eating? Written in 1983 by Ellyn Satter Normal eating is going to the table hungry and eating until you are satisfied. It is being able to choose food you enjoy and eat it and truly get enough of it – not just stop eating because you think you should. Normal eating is being able to give some thought to your…
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Natural is Healthy Fallacy
There’s an editorial in today’s local paper regarding the public speaking career of a man convicted in the death of his toddler son, from very treatable Meningitis. After social media outcry, his two speaking engagements at a health expo have been cancelled. The promoter had never checked his background. Extending this to…
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Are Processed Foods "Bad"?
I'm not really big on starting new threads especially in the debate section, but this issue comes up so frequently I thought I'd put it out there for discussion. I truly don't understand how processed foods have become to be so demonized by many people. I notice that so often people will post how they're avoiding processed…
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For long life; vodka, hot dogs and French fries...
...says the 96yo lady. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5260569/Betty-White-95-credits-hot-dogs-vodka-old-age.html
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Do diets work?
This discussion was created from replies split from: SlimFast Diet.
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Are 'convenience foods' really convenient?
I have seen a few people talk about how convenience foods - in this case meaning pre-packaged foods and meals, like mac & cheese, frozen dinners, hamburger helper, etc... - are not really 'convenient.' Basically, not easier to make, not easy to make in less time, etc.. Mind, I'm not debating whether convenience food is…
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Has Global Health and Wealth Increased or Decreased?
Just a random poll, curious whether or not people in general feel like average health of humanity as a whole (child mortality, life expectancy, quality of life etc) has improved, gotten worse or stayed about the same over the past 50 years? What do you base that feeling on?
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Another Debate: starvation mode, hydration, and whatever else came up along the way
This discussion was created from replies split from: I don't lose weight.