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I read this today about the Starvation Myth, Was posted by swanny320 So sick of reading responses of people regarding diet and weight loss with everyone throwing around purported "facts" about starvation mode. So, here is a little research on the topic. Feel free to chime in with other studies, but lets keep it based on…
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Starvation mode is a myth, sometimes what happens when we reduce our caloric intake our metabolism slows down thus reducing how quickly we lose weight. There are many factors to consider when this happens. Check out this article for more on the subject.…
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If you are eating well under the recommended calories you may not be eating enough. Do you wear a Heart Rate Monitor to count the calories you burned while excersising? This will help you quite a bit as you will know exactly what you burned and how much extra calories you get for the day. You can get them quite cheap on…
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Before I started MFP I was having BMs at least 4 times a day. I now have 2 to 3 and it is significantly less. I too have the same feeling of being backed up, but I wouldn't worry about it just yet. Your body is changing, and for the better. You are eating a healthier diet so your body probably uses a lot more of the food…
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I would do everything that everyone says on here. New clothes and a nice dinner for sure; however, I would also treat yourself to what ever delight you may have given up. Like, if you gave up your favoirte kind of cookie or somthing. For me, when I hit my goal weight I am going to eat a big piece of chocolate cake.
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Coffee is a natural dietetic, and in small amounts, like one cup a day it can be good for your health, but like any other food if it is abused it can have nasty side effects. Do some independent research and make a decision based on your own experiences, also try to drink it black, if you are over loading it with creams…
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What we all have to remember here is that your individual calorie burn is going to be different than advertised because it is based on your personal age, weight, (make sure you update your weight as you lose it), and gender. I am a man and I am also doing Focus T-25 and have lost about 14lbs so far. Some work outs like…