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I think it's part-personal preference, part-science-based. I myself feel terrible after a workout on an empty stomach. After I get off the elliptical I feel shaky and have a hard time controlling my muscles. But a small snack is usually enough to thwart this feeling. Go for a light granola bar or another type of healthy,…
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You definitely need some protein and fiber to help you feel full. I find that it's best to get these in with snacks during the day. I eat breakfast around 7:00 am every day and then a snack at work around 10:00. My favorite snack that I've noticed helps me feel full is breakfast blend nut snack packs by Emerald. Check into…
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Jilly - I was always under the impression that your BMR is what you need to eat per day to MAINTAIN your current weight. I was always told (and taught in a human nutritional needs course in college) that the only way to lose weight is to create a calorie defeceit... burn more calories than you eat. But once you're at your…
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That can be really frustrating, but I'm sure a lot of us (me included) have been in the same boat. My mom always told me that it takes about 21 days for you to make a habit of something and for it to start to show. When I started dieting, I felt like I was starving myself and spending hours in the gym, only to lose about…
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Thanks for sharing! Congrats!
