RobbinE33

I definately don't need a dietician...I was just talking about what a friend of mine was told. I'll be sure to be more careful with my choice of words next time. :wink: And I do understand the concepts of metabolism & moderate eating. I am 5'8" and well within weight range for my height. I was just curious about the…

Does anyone know the truth about protein? I have read sooo many different conflicting things. A friend of mine recently had lap band surgery and started seeing a nutritionist. She emphasized she should try to get at least 65g of protein per day to accelerate the turning of fat into lean muscle. Now on the other hand,I am…

oops, i meant *hormones & metabolism. SORRY :)

hey there! Sleep is a major regulator of sleep and metabolism. There has actually been a LOT of research done on this. Research has proven that lack of sleep can up regulate ghrelin, which is the hormone that triggers hunger. It has also been show to decrease leptin which is the hormone that tells you you're full. This…

I have been taking something called Carb Shredder from the Vitamin Shoppe. It's a combination supplement. The main ingredient is green tea which is a mild, but natural stimulant. It also has chromium in it which is a fat blocker, among some other natural extracts for endurance, etc. It has been working for be and I…

Hey everyone-this might sound strange to some, but does anyone have issues with getting to their daily target calorie intake? In other words are you having problems eating ENOUGH? I feel like I'd be stuffing myself if I ate the number they are telling me I should and with my vigorous workouts I always am left with excess…