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Government control of portion sizes and calories
This article was on the BBC this morning about the UK government setting targets to reduce the calories in fast food and ready meals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40967300 Responses on Facebook were very negative with people feeling that this was too 'nanny-state' but I can see the benefits. It is difficult to make…
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Which animal is the most fit?
I read this on Wikipedia (so it must be true): Values have been measured in some other animal species: thoroughbred horses have a VO2 max of around 180 mL/(kg·min). Siberian dogs running in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race have VO2 max values as high as 240 mL/(kg·min). My first thought was "how does a cheetah compare?"…
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FDA reports at least 5 deaths from gastric balloons. A link to a CNN article.
Just saw this today and decided to share. Not so much because I want to scare anyone, but because it can be hard to find out side effects and issues when the companies PR people are so good at flooding Google with positive reviews and articles. 5 deaths reported while using weight loss balloon treatment, FDA says…
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FitBit pros and cons??
I'm wondering about the pros and cons of the Fitbit is it worth it and why. I hate buying extra gadgets that do the same things as others I already have. But I'm interested in the feedback of those how use it currently, worth the hype?
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Gastric bypass
I had full gastric in 2/2015 and I'm still down approximately 80 lbs since surgery and 130lbs overall since my highest weight. I had also tried many diets and regained the weight. My mother ( recently passed) was my ambition to get healthy in order to not deal with the same health issues. I do have a problem losing more…
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Integration of Sweet Taste and Metabolism Determines Carbohydrate Reward
There has been a journal paper published in Current Biology that looks at how the ratio between sweetness and caloric load influences metabolic response. Integration of Sweet Taste and Metabolism Determines Carbohydrate Reward.Unfortunately, it's not an open access article, but here is the summary from the paper: Vox has…
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Calories vs. Macros
First off I want to apologize as I'm sure this question has been debated many times before, however I am at the stage of my fitness journey where I'm willing to test the waters. I'm a vegan and I do not use mock meats (tvp) unless I absolutely have to- so my macros are higher carb. I've been HCLF for over a year now and…
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Weight loss can be tied to when, not just what, you eat - CNN article
Article talks about research showing that frontloading calories (eat more calories early) may lead to more weight loss. Two groups consuming the same calories lost different amounts of weight - the early eaters lost more. It goes on to talk about how "metabolic circadian rhythms" of the body result in people burning…
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Soda Tax
My county just implemented a tax on all "sweetened beverages", including those with artificial sweeteners. They say it is to combat obesity and encourage people to select "healthier" beverages. They said that there are "conflicting reports" on the health effects of artificial sweeteners. Whatever...obviously, the real…
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Breastfeeding older kids (over 12mths old)
I regularly read about women breastfeeding their older kids, have things changed since mine were babies? My youngest is 22, and back then night feeds stopped at 8 weeks old which equaled no more waking up at night within a few days, and breast feeding/formula was no longer needed from 12mths old because at that age they…
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GMO's and Food
I think just about all of us know at least a few people that are borderline psychotic over GMO, Gluten, etc. related matters, but I just encountered a few people over on a another forum that have most assuredly skipped a dose or two of their meds and have instead entered the world of flat out conspiracy theory. So I will…
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Fat cells don't go away when you lose weight?
A person was arguing with me, saying that liposuction was a good idea because fat cells will only get smaller, and it's easier to grow the fat back if you don't get them removed. Is this total Bs, or legitimate?
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Over fat versus over weight
http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/31/health/overfat-obesity-study/index.html
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Calories vs Carbs
I'm curious on everyone's opinion on watching your calories vs watching your carbs. I've been doing Keto or the past 2 weeks and have lost a few pounds ( probably just water weight), however I don't know if I would be able to keep up with this long term. Sorry I'm new to weightloss and I'm still trying to figure everything…
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Books and Reviews on Weightloss, Health and Obesity
Don't know about anyone else, but I tend to be an obsessive reader about whatever I'm interested in. I also find that engaging with weight-loss-stuff daily keeps me motivated and on track on some psychological level. Rather than reading one more blog entry about recipies for kale under 300 calories every day, I've found…
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Do you think campfires are a necessary part of camping?
Camping itself isn't a fitness activity, but it's often done to facilitate things like hiking, swimming, and canoeing. Everybody loves a good campfire. Some people require one. In the national parks, it's easier to get a permit (because there's less competition) for a backcountry site that doesn't allow campfires than one…
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Fat but Fit
A new CNN article, referencing a European Heart Journal study, states that "Fat but Fit" is a myth. "Carrying those extra pounds can increase risk of coronary heart disease by up to 28% even if your other results appear normal, further disproving the notion that people can be "fat but fit."" What are your thoughts on this…
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Superskinnyme.com boot camp
Hi all, has anybody tried the weight loss program on superskinnyme.com website? I've only just discovered it and would love to give it a go, any opinions on it? Thank you.
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What do you think of the HCG diet?
The quickest way I lost 20 lbs was through this diet about two years ago. 4 weeks. I did keep the weight off up until this year, but I was basically starving myself at a 500 calorie cap for those 4 weeks. I did this diet under the supervision of a well reviewed doctor. I had to weigh my food and avoid the use of any oils…
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calories burned running vs walking
This discussion was created from replies split from: Weight lifting doesn't burn fat.
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Full fat VS low fat
Which do you think is better in your diet? And why?
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Do you think parents should teach their kids how to count calories?
I don't. You?
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When Will Insurance Companies Discount Healthy Lifestyles
With HealthKit and the android equivalent out there, when do you think an insurance company will start discounting health plans for individuals who pair HealthKit to their insurance app and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Car insurance companies do something similar by giving you a device to plug into your car to measure…
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Is smoking making a comeback in 2017?
As insane as this may sound, I’m fairly sure that smoking is making a comeback. Sadly, my evidence is people smoking at outside of restaurants and in playgrounds, amusement parks, water parks, and camp grounds I have been at throughout the summer (anecdote alert). Because who doesn’t love walking with their kids through a…
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What do you think are the environmental factors of obesity and how best can we reduce their impact?
Interesting discussion point. Causes of Obesity Obesity occurs when energy intake from food and drink consumption is greater than energy expenditure through the body’s metabolism and physical activity over a prolonged period, resulting in the accumulation of excess body fat. However there are many complex behavioural and…
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Commiserating with those who are clearly overweight when you're not clearly overweight.
Do y'all think this is acceptable? I'm at the high end of a healthy BMI and at the high end of a good body fat range for my height. I'm not lean, but - putting aside my own more critical eye - I'm not obviously overweight or overfat. Recently two different clearly overweight coworkers on two different occasions mentioned…
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What do we really mean by "natty?"
What do we mean by "natty" these days? As a girl, I'm thinking particularly women, and the women we see/follow/become inspired by online and in social media. Is it (performance enhancing) drug free? Is it drug free, but with breast implants? Some physique competitors fit this category. What if an athlete is drug free, with…
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Doctor or PT?
Well... i've been ignoring it for 6-8 weeks. My knee hasn't felt 100%, but i was able to keep lifting and running and all. Just kind of a weird pinching feeling on the back of my knee. After swimming yesterday - it hurts. Which is weird... I've always found swimming to be less resistance on the body. Squatting (just body…
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Finding time to Exercise
This discussion was created from replies split from: Is my metabolism that screwed up?.
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When Does 'Harmless' Cross a Line?
I've always been a bit fascinated at how unproven diets, supplements and 'cures' make their way into the mainstream consciousness and become fact in people's minds, if for no other reason than it's trendy and a lot of people are doing it. And it seems that many do really, really care about being all 'current' and latch…