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Breakfast...most important meal of the day, or not so much?
I've been told your metabolism slows down if you don't eat breakfast (scare tactic?), but for me, it just feels like a waste of calories since I'm not actually hungry in the morning, and I'd rather save my precious calories for more worthwhile foods...like cookies (ok, like 1 cookie). :smiley: So what's the verdict? Are…
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It's not as simple as just being under your calorie count for the day??
Daily I keep track of my calories and have been under what MFP suggest. I complete my food diary daily it tells me what my weight will be if I keep doing what I am doing, it's been 4 weeks out of 5 and no weight lost. I only weigh in the morning after I have a "number 2" so I am consistent. I track with a Fitbit one and it…
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Intermittent Fasting.
Hi Folks, I'm new here :) I just wondered if anyone is having success with IF? I would love to hear from you all, any opinions on it at all. thanx
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Is the not so exact science of calorie tracking/logging driving you bonkers? Any Type As or ISTJs?
I'm a very strong Type A personality or ISTJ for those who follow MBTI. Many times I'm over analyzing my numbers and I know I am stressing myself out. I'm a true ISTJ, so I like to track everything and facts are the law. I'm driving myself bonkers by trying to make an exact science out of the not so exact science of…
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Always sick since starting this healthy lifestyle :(
Can someone please help me figure this out. Since I started living a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising I am always sick. I have been sick more times in this past 6 weeks then in my whole existence. This lifestyle doesn't feel to healthy. I'm not going to give up. I just want hope that this shall pass. I…
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Questions about LCHF
have been researching a lot about LCHF and I'm guess what I don't understand is 1. Is it true that wheat and grains are not so good for us? 2. I know you can gain weight eating too much of anything, but is there any advantage (suppressed appetite, etc) to eating low carb? 3. What about ketogenic diets? Are they truly safe?…
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Acesulfame Potassium and sucralose
I decided this should go in the debate category since artificial sweeteners are a hot topic. I've been thinking about a switch in my protein powders. Right now I take GNC 100% whey natural sweetened with stevia. It works well enough. The problem is that others with artificial sweeteners like Ace-K and sucralose are a LOT…
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habits vs genetics?
What do you believe is more of a factor , habits or genetics? after watching the documentary it realy has me wondering, how much is realy in our control? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PRHuuoeCs
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Science of working your body.
When I begin working out after pregnancy (I have 3 kids now), I start with basics. Easing my way back into things. First cardio, then adding a little weights. Then I start living heavier and running farther, longer and faster. But I have never been one to really pay attention to macros, when to cut, when or why to bulk. I…
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Fasting
This discussion was created from replies split from: Fasting.
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Won't read step
My Fitbit is connected but my fitness pal won't pick up earned calories any one know got to fix it
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Calorie Deficit, split off into debate
This discussion was created from replies split from: Calorie deficit question.
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Body Image or Health? what is the more important for you?
Seems most of people nowadays tend to look on your body image to determine if your healthy or na! Yah if your skinny then your healthy and if your fat/obese then your unhealthy prone to some certain diseases. So on that peoples nowaday equation what's best to be a fat that healthy inside? or a skinny unhealthy inside?…
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Where do these ideas come from?
I've been on MFP for a little over a year and I see over and over and over again "I'm working out x hours a day doing x, y, z and I'm not losing weight" or some variation of that, as though just working out to the point of exhaustion is the only way to lose weight. Where did the idea come from that you have to work…
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Fostering a positive body image in teens and dealing with potential red flags
My husband and I have custody of his 13 year old daughter. We believe she is a healthy, normal kid. She's not overweight, and she's not underweight. She is around 5'6" and weighs around 130 lbs with a muscular build. She wears size 9 juniors jeans. I have noticed that lately each time she comes back from visiting her…
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"Clean" eater critical of Low Carb
A guy at work, a self proclaimed "clean eater" who doesn't eat sugar or red meat or packaged processed foods (allegedly), said to another coworker that my diet is unhealthy. He went on to claim that I would lose muscle more than fat. I eat low carb, moderate protein, high fat. I do this primarily for health reasons…
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Can someone tell me the difference between a 4 pack abs and 6 packs abs?
Okay some people only have 4 packs due to genetics, where exactly do the "lower abs start"? Below or above the belly botton. Can someone clarify which guys here have 4 packs? Guy number 1 http://dannyjoefitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/new_002.jpg Guy 2 http://data.whicdn.com/images/192960561/superthumb.jpg Guy 3…
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Is There a Metabolic Advantage to a Ketogenic Diet?
Bottom line: all the metabolic ward studies have consistently shown the same thing: there is no advantage for fat loss on a Ketogenic diet compared to one that is higher in carbohydrates. Takeaway points: If you are on a ketogenic diet and truly enjoy it and it is working great for you, then by all means continue to do it,…
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throwing scales away?
It is really easy to get caught up on the number on the scales. It helps guide the process of loosing weight as you can instantly see the positive or negative results. But would it be more beneficial to focus on the feeling you are gaining? Happiness as you become healthier?
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Is losing weight mostly psychological?
I'm wondering everyone's thoughts on this. I'm very big into mindset changes along with permanent habit and lifestyle changes. In my opinion, losing weight and even maintaining the lost weight is mostly psychological than anything else. I dont think people realize how much internal mindset affects the whole process and…
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Uncomfortable bones ...
Not sure if this is weight or age related. I've lost 85lbs over a long period. I'm nearly 43. My shoulder blade, hip and seat bones on the left side of my body only have become uncomfortable. It's not quite pain, but I can't sit comfortably in the car, or on the lounge chair, and I can't sleep on my left side. It's that…
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After surgery weight gain
Hi all. I just had abdominal surgery last Monday. I'm home and weighed myself and gain 7 lbs. I think it's water weight because I know I'm not eating over maintenance calories. But it wondering how long do you think it will take for my body to absorb all this water. I'm really drinking a lot of water too.
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Rapid vs slow weight loss - opinions?
Hi. What are your thoughts? https://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/
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Reframing physical activity?
I haven't formed a solid opinion or looked into the studies mentioned in this article, but I thought it was interesting and am curious what y'all think. https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/04/losing-weight-may-require-some-serious-fun/?_r=0
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Ketogenic overfeeding n=1 experiment by Wittrock
The ketogenic diet is thought by some to make weight loss easier, and weight gain more difficult, due to its macro make up. Others debate that it is merely the effect of the the appetite suppressing effect that accompanies a LCHF diet. (And then yet others debate is there is not any appetite reducing effect at all.) There…
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Thoughts on Sulfur Supplementation?
I've never heard of this so thought I'd throw it out there for all of you who are more knowledgeable than I. Not necessarily cancer related, but for general health purposes. http://www.naturalnews.com/037292_MSM_sulfur_breast_cancer.html…
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Hair loss
I'm 25 years old ..experiencing extreme hair loss in the last 6 months ..it's not hereditary ..I've checked with both my parents and their families .. no ones bald in my family ..I've checked with my local go and he's done the normal blood test and giving me blood test or what not for the past 6 months ...everything is…
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Ontario Adds Calories to Restaurant Menus
"As of Jan. 1, all restaurants with 20 or more locations in Ontario will have to display how many calories each of their food and drink items have on the menu." Good idea? Drop in the bucket? cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-restaurant-calorie-menu-2017-1.3919308
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Jerome Groopman in The New Yorker reports on Fat and Sugar history and controversy
It's a very good read. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/04/03/is-fat-killing-you-or-is-sugar
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The Fat Burning Zone
So I am just wondering how many people really pay attention to this rule? I tend to have a lower resting hear rate so for me I tend to stay close to the "Fat burning target heart rate zone' however I never try or paid any attention until it was mentioned and certainly I am losing lots of fat lok and I want to improve…