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  • I always work out on an empty stomach. Mostly because I wake up at 3:45 am to exercise but also because if I eat anything I have to wait too long, or I start feeling sick. I always feel great working out fasted, so it's no biggie for me. If it works for you, do it! Don't feel like you *have* to eat breakfast if you don't…
    in Working out before breakfast Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • Pretty much this. When I got a full-time job it completely screwed up my previous exercise schedule (about 6 am). Between getting kids ready for school and getting myself ready for work that just wasn't going to cut it anymore. I tried a variety of things, including working out in the evenings but there are always so many…
    in Waking up early for the gym.. What works for you?? Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • As far as preference goes, I infinitely prefer running outdoors to running on a treadmill. Every Saturday morning I make sure to hit the pavement. But right now most of my running is done on a treadmill, during the week. My only time to exercise is 4am and the streets around here aren't very well-lit and frankly, I'm just…
    in Jogging on Treadmill vs. Pavement Is it a mental thing? Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • I'm familiar with burpees and planks but I'd never heard of mountain climbers before. Just looked those up...looks like a definite workout!!
    in Total body workout Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • I try to stay away from added sugars in things just to limit the sugar intake overall. Meaning, if the sugar isn't normally present in the food (such as fruit, dairy, etc) then I limit myself on those foods. I go out of my way to find Spaghetti sauce that doesn't have added sugars, ditto for sausages, things like that. (If…
    in added sugar, whats the difference? Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • In addition to the other suggestions (weighing/measuring every single thing you eat, attempting more accuracy in exercise calories, etc) I would also say that if you are basing your calorie intake off a package, add another 20% to the calorie total. Food companies are permitted a 20% discrepancy in calories (whether under…
    in 3 months, ZERO PROGRESS Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • I have read that the mercury content of tuna is not really a concern because tuna is also abundant in selenium, which bonds to mercury and makes it pretty much harmless to us. The mercury in fish is more of a concern when the mercury level is higher than the selenium level (mako sharks are one example). So nom away, imo!…
    in Tuna...yay or nay? Comment by gaevren October 2013
  • Well I, for one, welcome our new sandwich overlords.
    in Do not eat sandwiches Comment by gaevren October 2013
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