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  • as someone who is inclined to impulsively buy anything that I think will make me lose weight (notice i didn't say 'that i think will HELP me to lose weight), I have all of the above equipment. I have never found the bike to be particularly helpful because I am always willing to take the easy way out and it is too easy for…
    in Treadmill vs. Stationary bike Comment by nquirico March 2011
  • even though there is no sugar in diet soda, our bodies have 'adapted' so well to our s#!%&y diet that studies are showing that we release insulin even in the presence of 'fake' sugars... this means that when your brain tastes something sweet, insulin gets released. Insulin in the blood stream aids in laying down fat. So,…
    in Remind me how bad even diet soda is please Comment by nquirico March 2011
  • If given the choice between pure sugar (candy, refined flour products) or fruit, take the fruit. The dietary recommendations include 'fruits and vegetables' because the powers that be know that getting people to eat 6 servings of vegetables a day is very difficult, so at least micronutrients and fiber can be obtained by…
    in Sugar and fruit Comment by nquirico March 2011
  • my husband does this. some mornings we wake up and there are CRUMBS!! in the bed and he has no recollection of getting up and eating but if i happen to wake up and 'catch him', he is awake and aware, just sleepy. so we started keeping healthy protein bars around. I find that he will wake up, open one, take a couple of…
    in Overnight Eating Comment by nquirico February 2011
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