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It never occurred to me to peel ginger root.

Yup. I love my kitchen scale and use it all the time. Even when I'm making a protein smoothie for breakfast I put the blender thingy (sorry, don't know what to call the thingy you put the stuff into lol) on the scale and weigh all the ingredients I'm putting in it. It's good if you're making a specific recipe and need to…

I just found out the other day that you can eat the peel. I never have but since it's such a PITA to peel them I might just eat it instead.

The shells can accumulate in the intestinal track. I'm assuming that's if you eat a lot of them though.

There's fiber in them but you also run the risk of blocking up your intestines.

I take pre and pro biotics and have not had any issues with an increase in hunger. I really don't see how there would be a correlation between the two. While they contribute to digestion they really just increase the good bacteria in your gut and intestines. It would be akin to eating yogurt for the bacteria.

The FDA is the most corrupt organization out there! Sure they regulate. They regulate drugs that cause damage to you. Have you ever listened to the ads for drugs that are out there? "Fatal events may occur"? And yet the FDA approved these drug to be on the market. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't they also approve…

Doctors don't always do what is best for their patients. They do what is best for their pockets. I'm sure they're getting a kick back from the pharmaceutical company for prescribing Phentermine.

I get my blood work done twice a year. I supplement with a daily multi, omega 3, coq10, DHEA, vitamin D, calcium, and a lot of other things. I personally don't think one can get all of their RDA -- which is on the low side to begin with -- from foods. And I know for myself, living in an area where it's too cold to be…

I used to get my coffee at McDonald's before the gym and I have to specify just a splash of milk, otherwise I end up with a cup of milk that has a hint of coffee to it. Ever since it's been taking them at least 15 minutes just to take an order -- with NO ONE at the drive through -- I have been making my own and taking it…

Just got back into doing 2 workouts a day: weights in the a.m., cardio in the pm

I find it very annoying and not just at the gym. I get there early in the morning -- like 5 a.m. -- and have seen people talking on the phone at that time. What is so important at 5 a.m. that you have to chit chat on the phone? I just noticed a sign where I go that says all cell phone conversations are to be conducted in…

5'2" CW: 113 GW: 105

Slowly start by cutting down the sugar you put in your coffee. I used to get my coffee light and sweet. When I started cutting down on my sugar I knocked it down to 2 sugars which in a large coffee was really nothing so then I started nixing the sugar and just getting milk and there was no difference in drinking it that…

I was weighing myself every day but my weight fluctuates up and down at least 2 pounds daily and it gets to be a bit depressing so I've knocked it down to once a week.

Honestly I don't do anything different than what I normally would. I don't eat any more or less than I normally would. If I'm going to indulge in a dessert I make sure that I adjust the rest of my meal accordingly. I also try to exercise. Sometimes I exercise the entire week, sometimes a couple days, other times not at all.

She didn't ask how to get a ripped mid-section, just what are some killer ab exercises. It's equally important to work your core since, well, it's your core and is used to keep you upright, help you get out of bed, keeps your back strong . . .

My sister has celiacs and has no issues when she goes out to eat. When she goes to the local hibachi they prepare her meal separately in the kitchen.

So let your co-workers taste the treats.

Just don't partake? Seriously, how hard is it to delete the email and not feel obligated to go eat the food they have? When I worked in an office I had no issue not partaking in the treats that my department would get. Once in a while I'd have a bagel when they had them on Fridays but that was like once every 4-5 months.…

The good thing though is a lot of restaurants are aware of celiacs and gluten intolerance and can accommodate people who have issues. The main thing is asking the right questions about how they prepare foods. A lot of places are happy to make sure you don't get sick. I have a slight gluten intolerance and haven't had an…

You don't have to lift weights. I have a friend who will not lift weights unless she's doing a program like P90X because she just doesn't like it. Find what you like and do that.

I always cook with olive oil.

LOL. So by your "logic" one shouldn't eat ANY protein because it "just turns to fat". You do realize that anything eaten in excess will make you fat, right?

I'll do a shake for breakfast some times or make up some juice and have that. There's nothing wrong with doing that.

So use "Map my run" or one of those programs where you can put in the EXACT route that you went and it will show you exactly how many miles it was. Or hop in your car and drive it to find out exactly how many miles it was.

$200 bucks I say go for it. Put it some place where there's a tv so you can hop on and watch a show. I have a treadmill. It's in the living room. I've been using it a few times a week for walking. I just throw on a show and walk for 45 minutes. It's also good for me when I start training for races in May/June. Where I live…

Like everyone said it's called venison steak. They're very good but they have to be cooked extremely rare otherwise it's like eating an old shoe.

I'm guessing it wasn't pizza that was from Planet Fitness because then it would be the devil and not healthy at all.

So what's your point? I personally am not going to go outside when it's -30F, blustery winds and snowing out. Nor am I going to go for a run when it's slashing rain out. So a TM doesn't "simulate proper running". Big deal. When I first started running I started out on a treadmill and never had any issues when I…