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Yep, OP - as an anthropology major with a focus in medical anth, I can attest that indeed the premise of the paleo diet is narrow-sighted. (Mind you, this was almost 20 years ago... but I remember a thing or two!) Agriculture vs. forage did not across the board create health deficits (that is, consumption of grain).…

yup. and especially if you are doing rigorous training, circuits, intervals - your muscles will hold onto more water for repair as well. My body composition scale thingy fluctuates sometimes very stupidly, but I got it for this very reason - and [in the OCD Excel chart I made that converts % to pounds of fat and skeletal…

oh and - QUIT SMOKING :P (sorry, ex-smoker, will always say something!) just remember: you'll be a lot wealthier, at the very least, when you do...

Yeah - if you're not overtraining it's fine - better to keep the kind of 85 - 95% MHR limited to interval training and not steady-state that! And if you're under 85% at 168, as long as you're not having ill effects, it's probably OK for more sustained time, and just a good idea, yeah, not to do that for a really long…

another tip with egg whites: whisk in a little turmeric for color and added anti-inflammatory benefits. You can taste it, but only barely.

yolks have the choline, lots of good stuff in them. whites-only give you more bang for the protein buck. I like to mix two whites + one egg for an omelette, have a whole egg fried in pan spray on a whole wheat muffin with reduced fat cheddar, tomato; generally I make sure to eat a whole egg at least a few times a week. And…

great work, you look fantastic. I know that since I really buckled down last September, I haven't gotten sick at all, while people around me all were - put it down to way more exercise + mostly avoiding refined foods, but who knows... anyway, all I know is that I'd rather do this forever and stay well than keep having…

looks great - I might try a dab of dijon in mine, but then I always have that, even with mayo... lots of veg looks excellent!

it's not pasta that makes people fat (...see the over-referenced mediterranean diet benefits...), it's overindulgence, large portion sizes, lack of balance. And sure, if you're diabetic or genuinely just stuff yourself with refined carbohydrates and sugars, you're probably sensitive now to refined carbohydrates and sugars.…

New Atkins has vegetables for the first FEW days, very restricted carbs, then QUICKLY adds in more carbs including complex carbs. I read the book because my mom was doing it, so I wanted to see more - the NEW Atkins is no longer dangerous (though those first few days are EXTREME) compared to past iterations. It is actually…

just for those of you who still haven't got it, this is meant to be comedic. And hopefully anyone who thought this sounded delicious will now know that that's not only an absurd idea, it will also kill you. Which is why I have commented, because I don't like the risk of anyone who isn't much of a cook or otherwise doesn't…

You rule, of course. I would find all of that extremely annoying and am glad I probably have little of it to look forward to, but expect we might all at some point. I think I'd be saying, well, 30 Day Shred helped me get to the fittest I've ever been, which is a great thing, and to anyone questioning how much I ate or…

seems to me like having a heart-to-heart with the Mr. might be in order - like, let's come together as the heads of the family, make a plan, make some compromises (like, what quick stuff does he like that ISN'T fast food?), get some cooking done ahead, some frozen stuff... but I think if you frame it in terms of "hey,…

I'd consider a little coconut milk, some diced potatoes, some tomatoes and spinach... You could go all KINDS of ways with this, mm.

YES - exactly! The older I get the more I feel like I see every day what a bunch of predictable biological creatures we are. No wonder the performance magicians have so much success. One thing the human animal definitely does is absorb, believe, repeat and reflect what it sees and hears - it's part of our survival,…

Nikkie that shrimp pasta is right in line with the kind of stuff I throw together - taking some notes...

I would just like to say that I am finally going to visit this forum and at least read it and drool if I don't get recipes and stuff up - I don't have a camera really! I do have a Flip and might get a little bit of stuff going over on my blog that I can feed through to here, photo wise. But anyway, damn these foodz look so…

Yeah, Hungry Tuna! What you said! and one more thing regarding the original sentiment... the more listless, depressed, constipated, flu-ish you are, the more OTC and prescription CRAP you might buy, putting your hard-earned cash again in the pockets of people who just gain from your misery. Not to mention buying diet aids.…

AND OH YEAH, QUIT SMOKING, TOO, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. You only get to live this life once, don't line the pockets of the ultra-rich for the privilege of checking out early or suffering for decades with preventable illness.

Agreed with many here - you guys who are facing disappointment need to "stick with it" PERIOD, because every moment that you are making good food choices and moving your bod, you are healthier, and you are almost guaranteed to be adding years to your life and quality of life to your days (fewer overall health complaints,…

Yeah - it is not critical to "do nothing" one day - it's not unhealthy to be active every day - people in other countries often walk one to two miles a day just getting to errands and work. What is unhealthy is overtraining, and if you are tired or run down, you should definitely allow yourself to rest. Furthermore, if…

Well... muscle weighs more than fat per volume, it's denser tissue. But yes, a pound is a pound is a pound. And while you will not have gained two pounds of muscle in a week, your muscles - and other tissues - very well may be hanging onto 2 pounds of water. Watch your overall trend and don't sweat quick losses OR gains of…

I also used to be self-conscious doing DVDs around my husband - but first off, there are plenty that are not the cringe-inducing variety, several with really basic choreography (get a step and up the burn), and my husband is really really happy that I work out a lot - AND he very often hops on our stationary/spin cycle and…

yes - vids and DVDs - check www.collagevideo.com as well, they're fabulous. Also, if you buy Women's Health, Shape, Self or Fitness, there will be workouts included, often in tear-out cards, and often featured to do with only body-weight, or in small spaces, etc. etc. - I subscribe two the first three and I actually use…

I have done some exercises from fitness magazines - you have to make a profile but check out womens health and other web sites for mags for a few free downloads. Also check Collagevideo.com for kettlebell workouts. I did one by Paul Katami published in Women's Health that was a really killer 15-minute circuit, and he has a…

yep, me too! have a look at my profile and send me a little about yourself if you want to be chums...

Thank you, I hate subway, and it has always smelled awful to me!! Why?? I did ADORE Thundercloud Subs local chain growing up in Austin, and I have no illusions about that being a super healthy choice. I think just being able to get fast food that's not deep fried, a whole wheat bun, lean meat and vegetables is I guess…

It certainly depends on the person, but it has taken me since April to lose about 18 pounds - I think I've lost more like 25 in fat and gained at least a few pounds of muscle. I'm glad it's taken this long, I'm now 100% solid in my plan and lifestyle, and expect to hit my goal this year, though I no longer expect to do it…

CRACKING UP! Is there extra meaning when the sweats are below the panties, supported, I guess, only by the genital bulge?

Have a look at my profile and please feel free to add me if you like. Best wishes on your efforts, totally worth it, I'm sure you know!