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To accurately get exercise calories, a heart rate monitor IS A MUST. It's not going to be 100% accurate, but it's going to be a hell of a lot more accurate than the essentially random number in the MFP database.

So, you're willing to believe random crazy people on the internet over government funded and scientifically rigorous research? That's your prerogative. I don't care what you do. But I have a problem with people like you spreading FUD on this site and scaring people unnecessarily. There are already people on this thread…

Yeah... no... There are a few billion Asians who drink tea all their lives that would like to call BS on this. Pretty much everything you drink is most likely using fluoridated water: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation Also, your toothpaste and mouthwash most likely has fluoride in it. You may want to stick to…

<-- Me finishing a sprint triathlon in Warrenton, VA a couple of years ago.

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I knew this thread would have accurate information because the title was in all caps.

Mine are also vasovagal responses. I'm unable to wear contact lenses because physical contact on my eyes (eyedrops included) cause a vasovagal response also. I can rub my eyes no problem and even touch them, but if it's something else, BOOM. Very annoying.

Aspartame is one of the most tested and regulated food ingredients ever. This is all crap. If you REALLY want to learn about aspartame, stick to scientifically reliable sites. Back on topic. As others have said, you have a caffeine addiction. It takes time to get over it, and it's not pleasant. Keep up the good fight!

This right here. You are most likely not hungry and actually thirsty. They feel the same unless you are actually severely dehydrated.

The advice I gave for cmoon00 would apply to you as well. You should let MFP set your initial calories, then get a heart rate monitor (this is pretty important) so you can accurately track how many calories you are burning during exercise and then eat more to offset it. Do this for a month or so, and if you still aren't…

No, it's not a great point. Calories go in and you either burn them or you get fat. Period. 50 years ago we didn't have access to the huge amount of cheap high calorie food we do now and many people had jobs that were more physical. Obesity was not the problem it is today because the access wasn't there.

It is impossible to know what's wrong without knowing how many calories you are burning during your workouts. If you are burning a lot more than 300 calories per week (which is all you've added to counter your exercise), it is possible you are hitting starvation mode. Here are some steps you may want to take: 1) Get a…

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*Sigh* Food coloring is fine. If anyone is actually interested in the science and policy of it, everything you ever wanted to know is here: http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/default.htm Edit: formatting

I'm not saying that it didn't agree with you. I'm saying that chlorine has nothing to do with it. 1) There are no chlorine molecules. There are chlorine atoms. It's an element; it doesn't get any smaller than chlorine unless you want to go into atomic particles. There were no "parts of chlorine molecules" that did anything…

Source please. I find nothing on the internet saying Kraft (maker of Mio) is under investigation for any such thing. Edit: Also, petroleum based chemicals? What are you on about? Quit making up FUD.

1) This is not true. 2) Even if it was, the amount of Mio you use in a glass of water is not enough to affect anything about your digestive system.

Mio rules! My wife and I use it all the time. I have two bottles of it right here on my desk at work, and there are several in the cabinet at home. There is no chlorine in Mio, so I'm not sure what the poster further above is talking about.

If the restaurant really cares about that sort of thing, they will have a policy and not allow people in who are under-dressed. If they don't care, then you really shouldn't either. Personally, I'll wear a hat and shorts in a place like Chili's, but I dress nicer and wouldn't wear a hat to somewhere more upscale like…

I would be careful about this, depending on your time schedule. In general this is probably fine, but depending on the cruise you may be in port for only a few hours. While these private groups will be cheaper than going through the cruise line, if something happens (car breaks down, inclement weather, etc) and you don't…

I could not agree more here as well. We did an interior room once and probably won't again. It really is pitch dark, so you have no idea what time it is when you wake up. Also, no natural light throws off your sleep pattern. It's worth it if it's the best way you can afford to go, but just be sure to follow artbkward's…

Regarding posts about weight gain, that's really entirely up to you. I've gone on vacations and lost weight. The food is really good, yes, but pretty much every ship has a gym, and if you're off doing fun shore excursions, you'll generally be burning calories there as well (swimming, snorkeling, hiking, walking around…

Agreed. On Royal Caribbean, at least, the food is phenomenal. If you want to splurge a night or two at a specialty restaurant, you get great food for a cheap price, but the main dining hall is awesome. This really depends on how much wine you drink. It's not worth it unless you're drinking it pretty much every day. Yep,…

No, this is not a problem on cruise ships anymore than waiters spitting in your food is a problem at restaurants. If you are really a jerk to the staff, sure, someone might mess with you, but this is just stupid. Some questions for you to get more information: 1) Where are you departing from? Will you have to fly to get…

Haha, seriously. This entire thread basically started as, "Someone tell me if I'm hot or REALLY hot."

I am a very lucky man :smile:

I was going to be very disappointed if this wasn't the first comment.

Wrong. Caffeine is only a diuretic if you drink 500-600mg a day, which is way more than anyone should be drinking in a day. (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661) Alcohol is much more of a diuretic than caffeine. Suffice it to say that as long as you are drinking caffeine/alcohol in moderation, you…

People, ANYTHING you drink is water. All of it. Tea, soda, milk, p***, ANYTHING. It is all based on water. There are no health benefits to water other than keeping you hydrated. It is just hydrogen and oxygen. There is nothing else there aside from whatever stray minerals come from your tap or whatever water source you are…