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  • A protein shake can be helpful to increase your intake of protein and that helps you to be less hungry, but it is not a meal replacement. Also a liquid usually does not give a sense of fullness. I suggest getting a fibre supplement to add to the shake which will help with feeling like you ate. As for the desk job, for your…
    in Phd diet whey. opinion? Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • Ignore daily fluctuations. Weight daily but only compare weekly averages. If you are a woman, mark the weeks by number or letter and compare weeks on a month to month basis. Your cycle can make water retention a big, confusing issue if you are checking daily and expecting a consistent, even reduction. There is a phenomenon…
    in Feeling lost and stuck Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • Fitbits of all types are excellent. I have the Charge HR and moved from the flex to the one and then to the HR. I prefer the clasp strap on the HR and wanted the heart rate but any fitbit will be helpful.
    in Fitbit flex?? Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • I agree with this, but for accuracy sake it is possible to out work a poor diet. It is not reasonable however, and generally the people able to do this are athletes who need 4,000+ calories a day simply to maintain weight. It is also the difference between doing 30 to 60 minutes exercise a day for healthy, and doing 3 to 5…
    in Doing it right but not getting results Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • It has already been said that pure water is not necessary to keep yourself hydrated, but you do want to drink 1.5 to 2 litres of liquid a day. Alcohol does not count for hydration, and while sodas, whether diet or calorie containing, do, they are not good for you from a health standpoint. I struggled with this from a…
    in Help! I DON'T like water :( Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • I work in IT so most weeks I am sat at a desk for 5 hours or more. Until recently I did nothing about this but I have started the following: - Stand, stretch and walk about the office once an hour - Use my breaks and lunch hour to take a 10 to 20 minute walk around campus - My desk is ergonomic but I want to try a standing…
    in How do you take care of your body at work (or school)? Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • Hey! Off to a strong start, keep it going!
    in Add me! Let's be friends! Need friends! Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • It is a good idea to remember your weekly average is more important than any single day. There are some great tips here too, especially from Derf and physio. Be flexible and consistent and each day is a step towards your goals. Even when they aren't perfect days.
    in Why is this so hard? Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • Friends to encourage, challenge, motivate and inspire are an amazing thing and we could all do with more. Please feel free to add me.
    in Comment here if you want more friends!! Comment by VisofSer November 2015
  • Hey, from Hertfordshire myself.
    in Anybody from UK Comment by VisofSer November 2015
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