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Is palatability a hidden component in fat storage?
I stumbled across an odd study from 2012, testing whether and how the taste of sweetness influences weight gain: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22683548 A summary of the study in plainer english is here: http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-study-demonstrates-that-sugar-has.html The results of the study…
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Forbidden vs not wanting
Does this simple change in semantics & mindset make a difference? You see so many people spouting that nothing is forbidden & no foods should be excluded. What if you simply choose not to eat something any longer because you just don't want to? Does the reason matter?
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Sugar or Sweetener?
My mum is (I suppose you could say) very against sweetener whereas I am all for it. But to be honest I'm not sure why.... Which do you think is a better option & why?
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Internet addicts at greater risk of illness! True or False?
swansea.ac.uk/media-centre/latest-research/swanseauniversityco-researchfindsinternetaddictsatgreaterriskofillness.php "The study suggested that those who are addicted to the internet may suffer from great stress when they are disconnected from the net, and this cycle of stress and relief associated with internet addiction…
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Earthing/Grounding
Earthing involves getting direct contact with the Earth's surface, such as walking barefoot outside. It supposedly works to improve health by neutralizing free radicals. While several sources note that the science behind this is sketchy, there are anecdotal accounts of people who have tried it and reported that it does…
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Classifying food as "healthy" vs. "unhealthy": completely erroneous?
Great article at Reason magazine's website. Article basically takes a look at what happens when you take a long list of food items and then ask consumers on the one hand, and nutritionists on the other to classify the foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy." Bottom line - there's a ton of disagreement, and maybe the question…
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Chocolate
I have been trying to eat Paleo for the last 2 months or so, and there's one thing i still don't get. How is dark chocolate okay (and to some people considered healthy)? I'm not saying that people need to avoid anything that isn't perfectly healthy or Paleo-aligned. I also understand that milk chocolate usually has lots of…
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Shrinking with age
Got my summer jeans out yesterday, ive had them for years and could almost be classed as vintage ! Anyway these were the 2nd pair of trousers that i have found that are now far too long, im short to begin with at 5ft 2in so cant really afford to lose any more height. Have any of you older members shrunk in height .?
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Diabetes / Insulin sensitivity
This seems to be a topic worth discussing. What things truly do impact diabetes and insulin sensitivity? What is the relative impact of various factors: does activity, diet, sheer weight, or adiposity have the greatest impact? I'll start out by throwing out that I see a lot of advice out there that advises weight as most…
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Natural remedy anti nausea
Apparently I have a microscopic stomach. If i eat "too much" it gets all upset... a slice of French toast, half a cup of cottage cheese, glass of juice ... granola bar, half a cup of pudding, banana, glass of milk... turkey sandwich, chips, and a soda pop ...I can barely finish these types of meals and feel nauseated…
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Exercise, weight loss and myopathy
Anyone out there have myopsthy and/or muscar dystrophy? Does it make exercising more difficult, make you tired? Trying to figure out how to manage this.
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Poll : Traditional Gym or Boutique/Studio Gym?
When you go to workout what do you prefer to go to? A Traditional Gym, weights, treadmills, elliptical where you workout solo or higher a trainer .... That kind of thing. OR Do you prefer a modern Boutique/Studio style gym. OrangeTheory, CycleBar, Peloton Cycle, SoulCycle, Local Barre/Yoga/PiYo Studio... Instructor lead…
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Why I gain weight within.3 day
Hey,nice to use this site. First of all I wanna to introduce myself my name is namisha I am from Jaipur. I am s thyroid patient and having pcod. I am on medication. I am into gym for last 1month and inches are lost as I last checked my weight on Monday morning before workout and I had one glass of water and ate a 1 banana…
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Medical reasons for weight gain and what they mean
Okay, so I've been lurking on the site for quite some time, and this question has weighed on my mind, excuse the pun, for a while. If it's just CICO, what happens in weight gain caused by medications such as steroids, or metabolic disease like thyroid, pituary tumors, PCOS, Cushing's Disease etc? I'm not talking about…
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CrossFit
Since it's popping up in another thread and we surprisingly don't have a CrossFit thread in this section yet, I figured I'd start one so people could get their crossfit bashing/promoting jollies in. Do you love or hate crossfit? Why? Try not to be *kittens*.
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Time- even healthy calories are calories
My friend just showed me this article and I really liked it. I often see people say things like" I'm eating healthy or eating clean but am not losing weight" . It seems that some people don't realize that the calories do count even if they are from healthy foods. Here's the article -…
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"Office Cake Culture..." Interesting BBC article
I was just reading the news and came across this article and thought it was an interesting perspective: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36608269 Thoughts?
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"Tell Me I'm Fat"
Does anyone here ever listen to This American Life? This week's episode asked the question, Should we think about weight differently than we do? I'd love to hear what others think after hearing the podcast. Does something need to change about how society views fat people? TAL wants you to answer Yes. Here are links to the…
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The SelfHelpWorks "LivingLean" Program rules...since when is an egg a "treat"?!
I decided to try the SelfHelpWorks LivingLean Program because there was a discount offered through my insurance, and it seemed to focus only on breaking unhealthy emotional relationships with food. I got through the first course, thought it was very watered down and common sense information, and then Course 2 happened.…
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Four things cut cancer risk in half
Interesting article with what seems to be solid research behind it. Two of the four are the subject of this community - fitness and weight. http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-how-to-prevent-cancers-20160519-snap-story.html
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Helping with Form
So...I know some people don't like it, sometimes myself included. If I'm working on snatches, I couldn't care less if you think my hip contact sucks. But when you see the "bad" gym people...those who squat by just bending their knees, or do a burpree without even touching the floor. Or those who will hurt themselves...is…
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Debate on sugar that seems to support weight loss side effect and more?
webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-827-ribose.aspx?activeingredientid=827&activeingredientname=ribose Short summary from WebMD. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17109576 The use of D-ribose in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: a pilot study. drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/d-ribose A UK doctor thoughts and one reason I eat…
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Special diet, detox, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, etc. Why?
I don't remember if this was really discussed before in this section. But one thing I've noticed with friends I know in real life and even some celebrities is the way in which a lot of people try to lose weight. Now I may be biased based on my observations, but it seems to me that a fairly large percentage of the…
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Birth control and weight loss.
Hello my fine fitness friends! Question: has anyone here experienced weight LOSS after starting the pill? You always hear about weight gain, but there's not much out there on loss. I've been doing this fitness thing for awhile now, and there were times I would get so down because I felt like I was doing everything right,…
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Are there different terms for different types of vegans?
1. Are there official terms for both kinds? They seem worlds apart to me. One type would never touch beans, asparagus, beets, spinach, kale, etc. And eat lots of highly processed foods such as doritos and twinkies. Another type are whole foods only. Lots of greens and beans. 2. What % of the population do you think are…
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Is this a bit scary and confusing, or have I simply not thought it through?
From the MFP blog on updated nutrition labels ... "On the new label, serving sizes will increase to reflect today’s larger portion sizes –– because, by law, serving sizes must be based on what people are actually consuming, not what they should be consuming."
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I bet it is more than rosemary getting so many to 100+
news-medical.net/news/20160330/Researchers-to-study-people-over-100-years-old-in-Acciaroli-Italy-to-unlock-secrets-of-healthy-aging.aspx See see pockets like this around the world. A study for several of these 100+ groups might find common factors.
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Over Daily Calories but Just worked out - Eat or Don't Eat?
I'm over my daily calorie intake and have just completed a workout. I have always been told that when you lift or do cardio you're supposed to eat before the anabolic window closes. Should I be eating if I'm already over my daily intake amount, if so, what should I be eating? My goal is to lose weight. Any suggestions or…
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Serotonin and the gut/brain
I'm opening a discussion on tryptophan and serotonin and their production/impacts for the gut and brain. I've heard that while most serotonin is produced in the gut, it cannot cross the blood/brain barrier and so it does not impact serotonin in the brain. I've also heard the reverse, that reduced serotonin production in…
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Research: hormonal treatment for compulsive overeating
For people who don't feel full when they are full: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/overeating-is-it-all-in-your-head-072315 Could be wonderful for people with binge eating disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome, and stuff like that.