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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…
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Debate on Dr. Sebi's work
This discussion was created from replies split from: Pre-diabetic food help needed. It was created for those wishing to continue their debate on Dr. Sebi's work in it's own thread. Please continue your discussion in accordance with MFP guideline. Thanks, 4legs MFP moderator
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Ketogenic Diet
I have severe rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. (for 27 years) I have tweaked my diet and am currently pescatarian. I am going to try the keto diet and am curious about views on it. Please share your pros and cons. :)
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Weight Loss Challenges
I am genuinely curious about the purpose behind a weight loss challenge. My viewpoint might be skewed because I'm not at all competitive, but participating in a challenge wouldn't make me decide to drop to a lower calorie limit or increase my workouts. I'm already at a sustainable level so why add more reasons to focus on…
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If CO is all estimates is precision in measuring CO overkill?
If CO predictions are only an estimate (based on age, bodyweight and subjective assessments of activity levels and burns), is absolute precision in measuring CI (like logging to the gram) overkill? Curious to hear arguments for and against.
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Read this the next time someone tells you the only way to loose weight is to cut out carbs.
A low carb diet can be helpful for some individuals by controlling blood glucose and therefore hunger levels. There is also some research that ketones can suppress appetite in some individuals, but if you are under the delusion that you must cut out carbs to lose body fat, please stop. Do yourself a favor and find a…
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Adrenal Fatigue?
I've been hearing about this more and more on social media as well as here on MFP. Apparently, if you're suffering from an entire range of symptoms that are also very common to other ailments, you could be afflicted with 'Adrenal Fatigue.' Curious as to people's understanding and experience with this syndrome, and whether…