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It's a work in progress. ;) Thanks. With 7 billion people in the world, I'm sure I can find one or two that fit the bill. :smiley: Yes, I am single, but I'd rather be single and content (which I am) than dating and miserable, and I find it sad that people seem to think that being in a relationship requires some measure of…

Things that push me away from dating someone include: - co-dependence or excessive neediness (any good relationship needs time apart) - bad personal hygiene (bad breath, BO, thinking that washing your hair once every two weeks {that's ONCE every TWO weeks - name that tune!} is sufficient ... ewwww) - desperation (with or…

I get that a standard weight loss diet aims at CI < CO (I currently run a deficit of anywhere from 500 - 1500 kcal/day, depending on what I do), but the CR diets talked about in the articles and the website generally imply something other than just a ratio imbalance - it seems that the CR Diet aims at a specific percentile…

I have a Garmin Vivosmart and I've had some issues with it myself including: - climbing stairs when I walk flat (don't know why, but one day it had me down as climbing 49 flights of stairs after walking to a concert venue 5km away ... not an ounce of uphill to it, either) - changing my calorie impact at the end of each day…

See, my concern here is that I don't have this issue unless I'm in a horizontal decline (or today, when I was flat) - if it was an issue of lack of food, why wouldn't I be nauseous in all positions? This is what is confusing me - it seems to me that if it was lack of food, I would be affected in any position, no? Blood…

A couple have mentioned making their own - what cocoa powder do you use? And milk? Do you use Coconut milk like Ladipoet, soy, almond, or ... ? And adding cinnamon sounds like a nice little kick to it. :)

Perhaps - I know that hospitals routinely provide oatmeal for diabetic and hypoglycemic patients that stay over (whether for observation, illness, or post-surgery). There may be other factors that make it a trainwreck for you, but the standard dietary criteria for hypoglycemics and diabetics is high-fibre carbs. You may,…

Sodium is always good to decrease so long as you don't impede your muscle's ability to function. As well, sodium isn't a macronutrient and doesn't generally impact weight loss unless water retention is an issue. Macronutrients include: Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Standard dietary ratios are: Carbs: 50-55% of daily intake…

Of course they are off - it's not really contrary to any conventional wisdom since most fitness trackers come with a caveat clearly stating they aren't perfect and are not a replacement for gold-standard testing, and that alterations to diet and lifestyle should be done in consultation with a doctor.

Oooooh ... that sounds good - or mix it with a chocolate flavour whey isolate instead (or a cocoa powder and vanilla flavour whey isolate) ...

What you are forgetting is the fibre content. Oatmeal is a good source of fibre, both soluble and insoluble, which means that any carbohydrate break down will be more gradual, allowing the energy to be accessed over a larger period of time. Same goes for blueberries as well as bananas, particularly green ones, which also…

I've done it when I've had periods of low blood sugar and haven't had an issue with it. Curious why you think it is a "recipe for disaster."

I routinely eat less than my daily recommendation, but I'm looking to lose weight, not recomp at this point. If your goal is to lose weight, eating less than the recommended amount is how you do it. MFP calculates out your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and recommends a certain amount of calories per day based on that and your…

Ah - you said your BMR was 1491.9 - I was running off of that number. If you're assessed at 1800, then aim for 1300 kcal/day + ~75% of your energy expenditure (so if your energy expenditure is 100, then add 75 kcal to it - is that more likely what you're burning now?). Essentially you want to be -500 or more from your…

I second this for the most part. Now, for the exercise I do that kills me the most - goblet squats (4 x 15 @ 15kg dumbbell in extended arms). Just crushes me every time.

Okay, so we know target values to aim for. You should be looking to intake about 1000 kcal per day, + ~75% of Exercise Output (so if you burn 500 Kcal, add 375 kcal to your total dietary intake). As others have noted, don't simply rely on carbs for any meal (or snack), but give yourself a balanced meal/snack or at least…

Sounds like low blood sugar to me (I get muscle tremors when I'm running low), which would also explain why you're hungry. My first recommendation is to calculate out your Basal Metabolic Rate (that is your body's daily energy needs). Without knowing your age, I can't do it for you, but the formula is: BMR = 10 *…

I'm just saying that based on the maths, you're 84 kcal short between your total calories and your macronutrients, which is equal to 12g of ethanol exactly - and that the Prana shake data may be off unless they are going to a much more detailed breakdown (ie. monosaccharides = 3.75kcal/g, fibre = 2.0kcal/g, organic acids =…

Hey Brian, I'm avoiding anything beyond body squats/goblet squats and leg press and doing so with my gut sucked in as I do the movements, and of course, limited core in the form of mild pelvic-floor pilates (which I do at home). Jtalaskamom - thanks for this video - it is helpful in that it is much clearer (and directly to…

I experienced that myself back in 2010 - I was eating properly and I was more than satiated, but I was quite below my recommended caloric intake. Even now I am only eating twice a day usually (which is one time more than I usually eat) and my calories range anywhere from 250 - 1000 below the recommended amount (mind you I…

I'm currently living in Delhi and have a cook who makes wonderful vegetarian dishes; low sodium, high in nutrients and wonderfully spiced. As long as you're making it yourself, it is relatively easy (and delicious) to make. A few suggestions: - Aloo Gobi (potatoes, cauliflower, green beans, onions, turmeric, cumin seeds,…

I'll be in Hong Kong in late July - working in Sha Tin.

Raised in the Lower Mainland outside Vancouver, currently in New Delhi, India, and soon to be in Hong Kong.