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I agree if you're talking about the immediate biochemical effects, but indirectly I'm still of the belief that an unhealthy diet causes lethargy and other symptoms which can lead to weight gain. Of course if someone really did stick to an exercise regime regardless of the type of calories they consume, then you're right.

A calorie is a unit of energy, not a food, so by definition the type of calorie makes no difference in terms of weight gain/loss. However as echoed by many others, the type of calories you consume perform vastly different biological roles. Proteins and carbohybrates have completely different functions and purposes.…

If you're looking for supplements for weight loss, make sure they're legit. A lot of studies have shown many supplements to contain only a fraction or even none of the labelled ingredients. Get a natural non-GMO source, such as Leaf Mother.

Welcome Sarah, nice to see you here :-)

@GaleHawkins I take 1g every day as part of a herbal mix and have had great results. Less stress, more focus.

You're right, I didn't bother to read it since I'm tired of propaganda from both sides of the spectrum. I had hope when it said that those suffering from deficiencies may find use in specific supplementations, but then it went on to state that the vast majority of people within the US wouldn't need such supplementation.…

I'm all for a healthy diet, but that article is taking it too far. Life is to be enjoyed as well, especially special occasions.

I'll chime in here, since I agree with TheDevastator. These are my beliefs though. If you look into the primary influence behind "Science Based medicines" war on supplement brands, it's pharmaceutical companies. Follow the money trail behind any major clinical review or meta analysis targeted against supplement products…

Kinilaw with vinegar and garlic

First of all great work on sticking to your HIIT routine and eating well before - you've already proven you have the willpower and determination to make anything happen. Lack of energy from things that are running you down emotionally is indeed a huge barrier to getting back into your former routine. Have you thought of…

Calories don't matter? Tell her to run a mile!

Some great responses here. Negative shame, or using shame as a form of negativity, is profoundly unproductive, no question about it. It can not only prevent people from wanting to lose weight, but can cause mental health issues as well. Depression, "giving up", "why should I even bother?" are common consequences when…

Like with everything, moderation is key. A little salt is good. Avoid foods saturated in salt, or adding more than a pinch yourself.

Not let people without insurance die if it's for a non-lifestyle induced illness. For a start, I'd propose increasing care for all emergency patients and accident-related care, free of charge. A national health system for this emergency care funded by income tax. Then, a complete eradication of all public-sponsored…

Sugar is an essential part of our diet. Refined sugar is a killer. Like most things, if it's natural it's good, if it's artifical it's bad. Stevia is an exception, use that as a sweetner if you want, however the best and most healthy source is natural brown sugar. Also, insulin is usually the main point of focus in…

Bryan, your post is advertising and highly misleading. I suggest everyone ignore it. The truth is the advise within that program Serena sounds like complete bunk, mainly due to it stating to avoid red meats and fats. And that's bad advice. Fats are an essential source of cholesterol which we need for viscosity within our…

Vitamin B and D are definitely the key ones. Most people are deficient in vit D, and some 20% of the population is deficient in the natural form of Vit B-12 (methylcobalamine) which leads to depression, anxiety and insomnia. Funnily enough these people are also put on SSRI's, zolpidem and other medications when B-12…

Seems a little excessive to be honest

There's already more than enough taxes everywhere. The solution is to cut down on entitlement care.

Within this quote is embedded a lot of life wisdom and common sense logic. People these days think money and benefits grows on trees. It doesn't, it comes from other peoples labor. Why should anyone be forced to work for someone else's negative life choices? On the same token, people should be free to make their own bad…

Ginger has proven benefits from multiple clinical trials to assist in preventing nausea. Just take it raw, always works.

When in doubt, consult science. Consuming cardohydrates and proteins post-workout will assist in skeletal weight gain. Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10470448

Temporarily. The key though is turning that fat into muscle. Notice how obese people often have great physiques after adapting a serious work-out and dieting programme over a year or so? If you're slim to begin with you can't bulk up, so having fat is a necessary first step.

Protein shake, eggs, bran.

Keto diet does have scientific support behind it, particularly for neurological health and preventing seizures (https://leafmother.com/blog/ketogenic-diet-and-lowered-seizure-incidence-due-to-tryptophan/) It's great for weight loss as well since you're forcing the body to use fats for ATP instead of sugar. There can be…

Centrum is pretty much useless, the active ingredients are far below RDI. In saying that, there is counter-evidence to show that supplements are in fact useful, particularly multivitamins. In fact they can be necessary for some people. Be careful of two opposing industries sponsoring research and propaganda in their power…

All of us probably have judged at some point, or do continue to judge. I realized after getting to know some people really well in certain "groups" I didn't used to like, that they're awesome people too. It's never a good idea to judge unless you know the person well and it's for a good reason!

Great to hear Vicky that you finally conquered the pain! Well done

Great to hear J! Nicely done :)