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ANYONE cracking eggs in their protein shakes is wasting their time... The human body cannot digest a raw egg white. So, if you like to do the "Rocky Routine" with a raw egg or raw egg white in your drink, you are wasting your time. Because of the Avidin found in a raw egg white, your body cannot digest a raw egg white. The…

you don't need that .8 - 1g per lb. Thats just outrageous. I gain lean muscle mass with just 0.4 - 0.5g per lb. the old numbers have been said so much that most ppl believe it to be fact now - sadly trainers are the biggest culprit. As far as powders go- I really dislike whey, however if you must use whey, you should cycle…

Not all calories are created equal.

good luck putting on weight from celery! In fact in raw state, it has a negative calorie number b/c it takes more energy to chew it than it actually has.

lol those people - I am a vegetarian but I eat meat! *SLAP*

I heard this before... "Eatin ain't cheatin"

You're going to America while trying to lose weight? Good luck! Welcome to the land of heavily subsidized fattening foods! Deep fried everything with sides of bacon and cheese. I once bought 20 burgers, 4 large fries and 2 drinks at one of their chains for less than $10! And don't get me started on the Golden Corral...…

I'm not fan of BMI anyway. If you exercise, it's not a good judge.

I have gone to a "plant based" diet. I guess the proper term is flexatarian. I can't say vegan b/c I still eat honey from time to time. I will still eat meat and cheese again in my life, so I wont say vegan b/c it's a lifestyle that I dable, but not fully submerge in. Also for those who talk about protein and B12 issues -…

I don't know enough about it, I just listend to a friend and watched a few videos on it. However if I did have any kind of diabetes I'd def try it. nothing to lose and a whole bunch to gain

these people (and my friend from BC with type one) do not rely on their meds even 1/2 as much on that diet, and people with type two - most have completely stopped their meds all together. I didn't know if it was a propaganda piece to market their way, but I do believe my buddy, and if he says he's hardly ever having to…

Yes. I have switched to a plant based diet. Mostly veggies, sprouted beans & lentils, grains. As a former eat red meat till you get meat sweats, I have made a pretty good transition. I've also noticed that my food choices have gone though the roof - there are many more veggie choices out there than available kinds of meat,…

This ^ Even a guy my size sometimes hits 1200 or under a few times a week with no issues.

Don't feel horrible. that is a terrible fad diet. It didn't take 3 weeks to put on all our excess weight, so relax and take your time getting it off. You see those ppl who lose 100 lbs in a few months - but their skin doesn't adjust that quick and they have a lot of excess skin. Slow and steady lifestyle choices!

I don't know if it's a placebo or not, but Maca powder seems to help me stop craving ALL processed foods.

Only 98% of the medical and news sites I saw about this confirm it... Heck, they even go a step further and suggest that ANY caffeinated drink will not dehydrate you. Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really,…

What works for men usually work for women as well (including exercise), or at least I thought that. We tend to complicate things. Am I wrong? What works for women that doesn't for men & vice versa? Possibly mineral and vitamin requirements may vary, but I would go as far to say men can take women vitamins and vice versa as…

I have a big 2 L jug of water with 1/2 squeezed lemon and 10ml of liquid chlorophyll. Tea, I count it as my water (but then again, I don't really track it b/c I know Im getting enough)

Heck, most people on here think they know whats best for everyone! I have gone through tons of trial and error, so I have a pretty good idea - diet is preference, but working out - almost everyone who says they know what they are talking about on that topic- do the exact opposite for best results ;)

this may not be a good thread for those who have low will power to read ;)

When I get a bottle, I tend to drink it over the course of 4-5 days. Enjoy and savour it!

However you are tracking your progress, use the same tools each time - even if it's off, it's a better gauge then using different scales or fat readers

I weigh myself every 3-7 days. Doing it daily you may see the results, but some people fluctuate quite a bit from day to day, so yeah... What is a better measure (if you're also doing weights - which is more recommended than cardio for weight loss) is body measurements.

btw your before pics are already amazing!

Atkins diet is a fraud. It works, but there are other ones out there that are MUCH healthier for you. Bottom line is ANY diet will work- it's the one that you can maintain for the long haul that will give you a lifetime of benefits. Try them all out, until you find the one that suits you perfect! Thats what I did. Trial…

here was a response I made to a Beachbody rep. For whatever reason, people take offense to bashing an MLM that they are part of (I know the reason, as I'm sure you do too), it's just the business model I am not a fan of. VEGA products on the other hand, I love - why? B/C the guy who sells them also tells you that you don't…

I can't support ANY MLM's b/c they are ALL flawed and should be much more heavily regulated than they are. People lie about the money they make b/c they are already invested, and usually higher quality products are cheaper elsewhere (there has to be money in the profits to not only pay the company, but others who bought…

the link I provided and the people in it would disagree. I have a friend with Type 1 diabetes who is almost completely off his meds after going mostly raw vegan. Should we believe mainstream health-science on this? I mean what do they have to gain finding a cure? Same thing with cancer... Money is in the treatment...

There is no concret evidence that any one diet is better than others- Atkins diet is also unhealthy due to the amount of meat & fats. It is not a good long term diet, but it is a fast solution. Stay away from highly processed foods and create life changes. We want longterm health, not just short term gains

All these posts on this thread are full of half truths. Calories are the easiest way. Vegans really don't need to worry b/c it's hard as hell to eat your calorie intake on veggies. However there are many people that can get away with 1/2 their recommended calorie intake if they eat nutrient dense foods. Some people eat for…