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fair enough-- however, the means of infection are not different, so i wouldn't be surprised if higher rates of G&C correlate with HIV. i don't know for certain. again, to the op: sorry for contributing to non-related posts on your thread! i promise that i'm done. feel free to pm me and/or to friend me for any additional…

since reading about the duke pornstar scandal, i actually got really curious about safety conditions for sex workers and found out that safety continues to be a major concern in the industry d/t the decreased likelihood of condom use. yes, pornstars need to pay out of pocket for regular std testing and big scandals like…

i'll be very happy with one of my top three... i have my fingers and toes crossed. good luck to you as well! feel free to pm any med school related questions, should any pop up.

You're absolutely right. I still stand by my point that it was a below the belt move and part of the reason it stung stems from the fact that I am VERY much aware that t I've been indulging in lots of carbs and sugars lol ;D in this instance, i'm a sign post pointing at the right direction, though i'm not getting there…

I'm a 4th year and I'm finding out where I matched for internal medicine residency in one week... definitely getting anxious/excited! :] I read parts of "fat chance" and liked it, but I will agree Lustig can sometimes be sensationalist. Are you hoping to get accepted this current cycle? Is interview season already over?

You posted a blog article that refutes a lecture/talking point of Dr. Lustig, tangential to the JAMA study regarding dietary composition aka "not all calories are created equal." I overall agree with Dr. Lustig that over-consumption of sugar (any type, including from fruit) has detrimental health effects. To the OP:…

i agree that high fructose corn syrup is not the devil lustig makes it out to be, but i don't know why you're even linking me to a blog that d oesn't add to the debate regarding all calories being unequal. feel free to stalk my journal more in depth, since you're using it as a way to de-legitimize evidence based studies i…

i'm a medical student, so i have free access to journals through my school's subscription. do you have access to JAMA? the article summed up in that "glorified blog" is right here: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/issue.aspx?issueid=24277 and more specifically: http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1199154

I love Dr. Rustig's writings. There's a lot posted on how all calories are not created equal. Pubmed.org is a wonderful resource with evidence-based, peer-reviewed studies. Here's a quick and easy read: http://www.livescience.com/21192-calories-not-equal-best-diets.html

feel free to refer to my answer in the previous thread. the wonders of reading comprehension.

i debated whether i should respond to your question lest i sound catty, but since you asked... 1200 cal from carbs + 300 cal from protein + 300 cal from fat = 1800 cal it's quite magical.

to the op: i just wrote this response on a different thread, and i also want to share this with you. cutting calories WILL without a doubt result in weight loss. i will never deny that. however, a calorie is not a calorie. <<<here is my copy-paste>>> Different calorie sources cause varied release of insulin from the body.…

Stating 'a calorie is a calorie' oversimplifies reality. Different calorie sources cause varied release of insulin from the body. If you're eating 1200 calories from carbs, 300 calories from protein, 300 calories from fat, you're consuming an 1800 calorie diet to which your body responds differently from consuming 600…

ooh, i'll try my hand at making my own protein bar. thx for sharing!

saving this recipe for later use! thanks! :]

i shall give it a shot! i'll substitue plain greek yogurt for sourcream and i'll use a previous poster's suggestion on spices instead of a pre-bought package. :] 1 tablespoon chili powder (you can buy hot chili powder if you want it spicy) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper…

i'm going to try this recipe, thanks!

i think i'm gonna try the eggs + cheese for breakfast. and perhaps i'll start feeling brave enough to try oatmeal, the day after. wow, i really miss salty/savory foods. :(

thanks for the ideas...! any other suggestions?

mmm i'll have to try this

...don't mind if i do!

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megatron: sure, keep the calories within limits. i'm not saying that you should wake up in the morning and consume GINORMOUS cheesecakes. anyway, oatmeal's great since it's high in fiber, the milk you put in adds protein, and it reduces your risk of colon cancer. :]

WOW!!! you look beyond ridiculously fabulous. i'm gaping a little, because i knew you'd make a lot of progress, but this is simply glorious. mfp buddy, please remind me what home exercises you've been doing??! i've been on here for over 210 days and i don't think i'm even at half the place you're at! congrats!

ooh i wanna try this. where do you get amino acids? :o i've seen it in some recipes, but i've never spotted it at harris teeter (where i usually food shop). maybe i'll try trader joe's?

figure out what your bmr is and try to net that many cals per day. i'm pretty sure your bmr isn't 1200 cals, and you're not even eating back your exercise cals! however, the "not eating enough" makes more of a difference when you have less weight to lose:…

mmm!

interested in this thread-- i lost my weight via food changes and exercise, but i'm now in pretty much the exact same position. i've started lifting weights 2-3 x wk, i do interval speed running and zumba (but still try other cardio classes to give my body new things!), and i've tried eating higher calories (1950 +…