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You aren't kidding. So many here think they are experts and have the worst attitudes. I hope none of these people are actual professional teachers. Maybe they're so bitchy because despite being diet/nutrition/fitness experts they are still fat like a lot of us regular folks.
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I am 5'10" with more of a smallish medium frame. Previously I lost a lot of weight, down to 148 lbs. That was difficult to maintain at about 1800 calories per day unless I strictly avoided processed sugar other refined carbs. I got tired of being called too skinny, bony, etc and actually looked at pictures of myself and…
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I think a lot of studies suggest that sugar is worse, hence the success of low carb diets. Although I have read recent studies suggest that in the long run low fat vs low carb are about equally effective. I think everyone's body reacts differently and you don't know until you try. For me, if the calories are approximately…
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I think it's a bit of a myth. I am no scientist, but common sense tells me that all calories are not created equal. 1000 calories made up entirely of candy is going to have a very different effect on my body than 1000 calories made up of skinless chicken, beans and vegetables. Also, everyone's body reacts differently to…
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I love peanuts, especially the chili peanuts. I can't have them around me. They are like sugar - I'll eat every last one until they are gone. I tried rationalizing that they are a healthy snack, but was eating way too many and not losing any weight.
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In my opinion, it's not worth the money. I have had a juicer collecting dust in my cupboard for years. It was kind of time consuming and a huge pain in the neck to clean. These days I use my regular old blender to make smoothies. In just a few minutes I throw in a bunch of greens, handful of carrots, a handful of fruit and…
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You really need to see your primary care doctor. I have had two periods in the last 3 years where I lost a lot of hair, getting bald patches around my temples. The first time was after I had lost 43 pounds. I initially attributed it to the weight loss, but when it didn't slow down I went in for a complete physical. My…
