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The benefits of sleep are not all in REM sleep. You can get benefits from a 15-20 minute nap where you are in stage 2- it is good for alertness and motor skills.

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I almost got one awhile back but decided against it mostly because I already have a fitbit and I personally wanted to make myself use something I already had rather than get the next cool thing thinking I'd use that more. There are some pretty informative reviews on-line. I just googled "nike fuel band review" and read…

Do both. Switch things up when you get bored with one. Also, if you suck at jumprope like I do, you can always "pretend," just fold the rope, put it in one hand, jump and swing the arm with the rope- still the benefits, just needs a little less coordination.

Try calling around to certain gyms to see if any of the trainers are properly-trained in them and get a lesson. I took a class and a bootcamp from certified instructors and it was great to hear their feedback about my form. Proper form is key, like another poster said. I would go with an 18 or 20 pounder to start. I don't…

At my first class I burned 850 according to my HRM. I'm 5' 9" and weighed 265. And I just plugged my info into that website and low was 820 and mid was 927, so a good estimation.

Polar HRM are very inaccurate for non-cardio-based workout times. A fitbit, BodyBugg, etc would be more accurate.

If you feel uncomfortable (dizzy, etc) then it is too high. However, the HRMs tend to want you in the "fat-burning" zone where your calories spent are "coming from stored fat." However, you're still burning calories, and more of them at that heart-rate so as long as you are comfortable and can sustain that heart-rate it…

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This can definitely be the case. I don't think you necessarily have to wait until your goal weight. I would take your measurements each week and see how much they decrease compared to your weight and measurements of other areas. Then perhaps at the half-way point you could be able to tell if it's weight or natural…

It's doubtful you would need all five prunes, try one or two. Plus they have an awesome amount of potassium so it be a good trade-off for a little extra sugar.

3 tablets every night for two years, I hope you've consulted a physician.

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I've had this happen from walking/running and also from using the elliptical. It's most definitely your shoes. They either don't have enough room, or they have too much room and your toes slide into the front while you walk. Definitely try out some better shoes and do the old-fashioned toe-smush with your finger and see if…

[/quote] explain why America has more cancer then anyplace else? [/quote] We don't. When combining sexes, Denmark has the highest rate. When separating men and women, Frabce has the highest rate for men and Denmark for women. http://www.wcrf.org/cancer_statistics/cancer_frequency.php Now, as an epidemiologist, I can offer…

The HRM should be accurate, especially if it has a chest strap. It calculates your calorie burn by using your ht, wt, and VO2. I burn 800 calories when I do an hour of zumba. When I lose more weight and my fitness level increases, then I will burn less calories for the same exercise.

This is so cute I could die. I"m not a fan of the restaurant, but I do love those cheeses you are talking about!

It seems that some of you are quite confused about what the FDA does. They are a regulatory agency, they regulate and enforce safety requirements for drugs and food. They don't develop drugs and medical technology, that's where pharmaceutical companies and the NIH and all the hospitals and universities doing research all…

I have heard that it is more accurate to have someone else do caliper testing, so if you do buy some, have someone else do the reading, preferably someone that's trained. I personally would keep using a tape measure and then maybe have someone at the gym or doctors office do a caliper reading every few months.

I'm not going into a long evaluation of the study. I just want to mention a couple things: 1. They pooled the blood samples. They put every patient's blood together in order to have enough to measure every (109) nutrtional indicator. 2. China has the highest rate of stomach cancer in the world. The author makes good points…

hahahahaha The China Study!!! hahahahahahahah!!! "most comprehensive study" hahahahahahahah!! no, seriously, tell me another one

I don't have a recipe per se, but I combine a can of salmon and 1 egg, with bread crumbs and a little milk (evaporated is good, but regular works, too). Bake until firm and slightly browned on the outside. You can always add veggies to it. Easy peezy.

I have both. The fitbit gives steps, etc, and you can get a general idea of how active you are being. A HRM is best during workouts when your heartrate will be elevated, you can wear it during the day but it will not be accurate. Some HRM models (or BodyBugg) do both, but obviously cost more. It comes down to what you want…

calories are calories. You could try with certain veggies, but I would always count fruit.

I have the original fitbit and I like it. My problem is that I don't use it consistantly. But I think it's a great little tool to get an idea of how active you are being throughout the day.

Gall stones are not like kidney stones, they don't "pass," the accumulate in your gallbladder, hence it's need for removal.

hydrate. get enough sodium and potassium.

A HRM is not the same thing- it should only be used when your HR will be elevated (during exercise) the numbers it calculates during non-workout times (normal HR) are practically meaningless.

I have a fitbit (the old one, they just came out with a new one). I like it although I haven't found the discipline to upload my stats everyday or even wear it everyday. The main things I like: - The price of the unit (compared to BB) - You can use the site to upload info and track calories for free - Small size, you can…