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The number on the scale is pretty much secondary to me at this point. Eighteen months and 70 pounds ago was a completely different story.
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Suffice it to say, there is a lot of debate about what numbers have a direct causal link to CHD when it comes to cholesterol. As I stated - everything came back stellar other than LDL levels This included C-Reactive, Lp(a) and triglycerides all showing significant improvements over levels measured two years ago - to the…
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I've heard similar numbers in the past -- almost always in conjunction with the 30g of protein is all your body can absorb at one time theory. My personal opinion is that this is bro-science at best - at worst it is based on some very calculated manipulation of some questionable studies by supplement manufacturers in order…
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I don't really argue with my friends about my eating habits and exercise plans. When confronted with the typical gymrat "bro-science" stuff - I just smile, nod, and let my achievements speak for themselves (70 pounds of weight loss in the last 18 months before I joined MFP.) The arguments I have gotten into recently are…
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Like a lot of the other posters here - the cashiers are usually way too busy trying to figure out just what these weird green, orange, yellow, red and purple things are that I am trying to buy ... However, the other day I took my 5 year old with me on what we like to call "Daddy-style" grocery shopping. The goal of…
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This is a bit of a contentious issue. Coconut oil is composed of approximately 2/3 Medium Chain Triglycerides. There have been some studies that show that MCTs can help in fat burning: http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v27/n12/full/0802467a.html http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/with_user/34978013…
