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The truth is, sites like that are baloney. ANYONE who claims to tell you what macro combination will or will not work for you without doing a metabolic test doesn't know what they're talking about. Because everyone's body is different. Everyone's metabolism works differently. Your hormone levels and the efficiency of your…

Ah, the eternal Renaissance Faire debate: tights or kilts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08rY7Sj7XTc

Stop buying different bottles of expensive chemicals for all your different cleaning needs. I've found that vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol in various combinations will clean just about anything from my floors to my bathtub to my hair & teeth. There are multiple lists of alternative/cheap/DIY…

I had the same problem when I started. I was diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that means I need 40g protein every three hours and have to avoid carbs as much as possible. So I drink a lot of protein shakes (my favorite is Syntrax Nectar, it comes in lots of different flavors). My snacks are things like beef jerky,…

I don't argue with friends about diet. That's why we're still friends. :wink: Seriously, every metabolism is different, what works for one person will not necessarily work for a different person. So anyone criticizing me or anyone else for what we do / do not eat gets "unfriended." Friends respect one another's choices and…

That is the best analogy I've seen on this subject! Mind if I borrow it in future discussions with people? One of my pet peeves is people bullying others because "It's simple, all you have to do is...." and then they proceed to elaborate on what worked for *them.* And because *they* succeeded, they feel entitled to look…

I keep hard-boiled eggs in the company fridge for snacking whenever I get the munchies. For lunches, I can bring one of those individual tuna pouches, combine it with one of those eggs and some mayo and/or mustard, and have a little tuna salad. Other ideas... Mozarella stick and a thin pickle spear wrapped in a slice of…

Unfortunately, no one can answer this for you. The fact is that everyone's metabolism is different. You've noticed that some people can eat whatever they want and still stay thin, right? While others have to work really hard just to keep from gaining? That's why 95% of diets fail: people try something that worked for…

If you're looking for things that fill you up and keep you full, look for foods higher in protein. Carbohydrates provide quick-burning fuel, but protein provides slow-burning long-term fuel. So go for cheeses, meats, fish, chicken, eggs, nuts, mushrooms. My favorite quick snacks to have on hand are hard-boiled eggs or…

Kudos to you for listening to your body. If it's telling you that something's not right, listen to it! Two things to keep in mind: 1. not all calories are created equal 2. not every person's metabolism works the same way If you're hungry all the time, try eating more protein calories and fewer carbohydrate calories.…

You can't really do low-carb and vegan. Even if you eliminate all grains and fruits and only eat vegetables, you'll still end up with too many carbs and not enough protein in your diet. I have a carbohydrate-intolerant metabolism, and per my doctor's orders, I have to eat fewer than 30g carbs per day and at least 230g…

I've gotta disagree with all those who say "timing doesn't matter." That depends on the efficiency of your metabolism. Have you ever noticed that some people can get by with only eating one big meal a day, while others get really hungry and need to eat 5 or 6 times a day? Different people's metabolisms may work slower or…

Anyone ever looked up his bio? Yes, he's a medical doctor, but he's a cardio surgeon. What in the world makes a guy who is trained to cut open your heart qualified to talk about nutrition and weight loss? I'd trust a trained nutritionist or a metabolic expert over a heart surgeon any day.

You're making several assumptions here. I said "my parents gave me this name," I never said it was passed down from my father. And you omitted the first part of my post where I basically said "it should be the woman's choice, whatever floats your boat." I'm not judging anyone. Just saying that when society EXPECTS us to…

Totally agree! Way to stand up for yourself! If a woman wants to take her husband's name, fine, but the man shouldn't expect it or be offended if you don't take his name. Some of my friends have hyphenated their last names, others have created a new last name out of pieces of their old one, I think each couple needs to…

I think it's "disrespectful" for a guy to weigh in on the subject at all, since men are never expected to change their names. It all depends on a woman's personal circumstances. If she'd been married a long time, or had established a professional reputation under that name, or if she shared that name with her children, I…

As often as they'll let me! My mother almost died on the table during a routine surgery, she had "a bleeder" and they couldn't find/stop it very quickly so she ended up needing four units of transfusions. Four strangers saved her life. So now I donate as often as I can. I know there are a lot of people who can't, for…

I've seen several people who were concerned about metformin... while I generally try to stay away from the "pop a pill and make it all better" mentality, sometimes your metabolism does need a jump-start and metformin can help. I'd be wary of a doc who says it's *all* you need to do, or who tells you you'll need to take it…

Universal health care, marriage equality, and "Enter the Haggis" music!

Please. I'm not disregarding my doctor's scientific medical tests based on an article written by people who are trying to sell me something. The only "study" he links to comes from an official product review! This article falls into the same trap of assuming that everyone's metabolism works in exactly the same way, and…

Again, everyone's body is different. First of all you need to find out whether you truly are insulin resistant. Because if you are, then this is not good advice. If you're insulin resistant, then your body processes protein calories and fat calories VERY differently than it processes carbohydrate calories. So the number of…

Yes. This. Do not let your doctor get away with being lazy and doing the simple one-time test. Make him do the full 3-hour test. You should fast all night, come in and get your blood taken, then he should feed you a sugary drink (glucose) and take a blood sample again every hour after that for three hours. That is the only…

This is not necessarily good advice. Again, the ADA has been influenced by lobbyists and by big pharma. They do NOT want you to be able to control your diabetes entirely through diet, because they want to be able to sell insulin & drug therapies. So, yes, check out the site, but take anything they say with a good dose of…

Do a search, both on this site and on the wider web, for things like "low-carb recipes," "paleo diet recipes," "primal recipes." There are a lot of substitutions out there. You'll find all sorts of creative ideas! You just have to learn how to make low-carb versions that still give you the tastes you love. For example,…

Absolutely not!! The MFP standards, as far as I can tell, are based on the US RDA standards, which are heavily influenced by lobbyists and are very high in carbs. As an example, the corn lobbyists got corn (which any biologist will tell you is obviously a grain, in fact it's the grain we feed our cattle when we want to…

Actually, this depends entirely upon your metabolism and how efficiently it processes certain foods. You ever notice how some people can eat whatever they want and never gain an ounce, while others gain from just *looking* at a slice of cake? And how some people get really cranky if they don't eat every few hours, while…

I love grilling asparagus. Coat with either melted butter or a scrambled egg. Sprinkle with black pepper and a dash of garlic. Good stuff! Steamed, mashed cauliflower mixed with a little butter, black pepper and garlic tastes like mashed potatoes, for people watching their carbs & starch. Stir-fry veggies are very good…

Just wanted to say that this is a wonderful thread. We spend so much time being taught to hate our bodies. My stomach's too big, my face has too many wrinkles, my hair is too frizzy... and do people usually take care of things they hate? No, of course not! So I think it's great to take stock of the things you DO like about…

You don't have to kill yourself. Just walk 10 minutes a day. Start small. And don't let anyone tell you that it doesn't pay off: check out this video, it cites scientific facts about the benefits of even a small amount of exercise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo Good luck!

I just sent this in an email to some friends, so I thought I'd copy it here for you too. Ways to use protein powder & get more low-carb protein in your diet: Here are a few of my recipes for making stuff with protein powder, when I get tired of just drinking it. On cold mornings when you want hot cereal: 1.5 scoops…