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OP is great, CICO is just math. Yes there are complexities that can go in to determining CI and CO for each individual, but it is always the basis for determining where the energy balance lies and if a person is gaining or losing. It is amazing we have a thread this long that has really been derailed for the most part by…

The article was horribly written. It was vague and didn't go into any real detail of what it was saying. Great example of clickbait. It really didn't even have a point.

at 40% off their gear is still expensive

This thread has a very deja vu like feel.

I have worked in a lot with female bosses and I would say it is far more corporate culture and individual personality over gender. I have seen some women who are sneaky, underhanded and almost evil and others who are really looking to help people get better and advance. I have seen men with the same traits both ways. I…

Definitely lift with your legs, keep your arms as close to your body as you can as well.

I almost never drink it anymore because my stomach and it don't get along well at all. I miss it. If I could drink it comfortably I would.

Depends on the food really. For food that is boiled (pasta, rice, quinoa, etc) I would definitely weigh raw, in general it is going to pick up a lot of water weight and how long you cook it and how much water it picks up makes a huge difference. Same can go for meat, although for some with a high fat content (bacon, some…

Not anymore than usual, but everyone at work seems to be. Influenza A, pnuemonia, Norovirus

Chances are you really have some time. Even if it is five minutes at a time. Remember that motivation is more of a side effect of action than a call to action. Just do something even if it is a little bit and you hate it. Chances are you will feel a little better and be able to do more.

At some point a thread like this should just be stickied to the front page so we can stop recreating it every week or two.

It is very hard for them to put red meat into their supplement packages and nutrition bars that they want to sell to you for $10 an ounce.

Every time I see "bad carbs" I think of a cookie cowering in the corner like my dog after getting in the garbage

I really need to get a minimum of 7, 8 is better. My problem is that I tend to have a horrible time actually falling asleep. Sometimes it takes me hours. Reality is often 3-5 hours of sleep.. or less

Died playing hockey, if you have to go, that isn't a bad way to do it

I have seen that happen, but in reality it doesn't that often. The other team may beat you or lose no matter what you do. Not being able to predict the future, you may end up playing this team you give the game to later and lose to them, or you could go on a losing streak and need the points for your own tie breaker.

As others have said, depends on the degree. Having a little bit that I can mostly relieve by moving a bit makes me feel like I am still improving. Having them so bad I can barely move and tears are coming out of my eyes to do anything is something I would happily avoid pretty much forever.

He plays the character so well. He is a hateful character, but the actor doing the job is absolutely a joy to watch. His tone, his body language, his facial expressions just make the character so chilling.

I think I read that article too, the Will Steger expedition back in the 80's or 90's. Partially from the work and partially from the extreme cold. I grew up in Duluth, MN and he was from near that area, so got a lot of coverage.

How do you feel with the extra 10 pounds if you just ignore the scale? If you are exercising a lot and handling it, maybe you are at a good weight for yourself.

Current ads are for vaseline, aleve, and subaru's, haven't searched for any of those ever. I have seen some ads that come close to some of my recent searches, but most of them are way out of left field. I also saw the OPI protein bar one earlier.

That brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine what you have gone through, but give you a lot of credit for working to get yourself back together. You can do it.

Go to most shoe stores and the majority of athletic shoes are white. I got in the habit of buying white when I worked as a nursing assistant and had to have white shoes, just haven't seen a reason to change. Now also have found New Balance to fit me the best and the vast majority of their cross trainers are white. Go with…

I think back at any time I have bettered myself at anything. Whether it is sports, school, or public speaking and it never happened without putting myself into situations where failure in some degree was definitely an option. I had to push myself and learn new skills and new attitudes. In school and public speaking it was…

My flu shot this year was totally painless. In past years it has hurt a little bit, but maybe it was the nurse making all the funny kid noises as she gave me the shot that made the pain go away.