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Common myth. Studies indicate that there is no "extra" dehydrating effect... http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp Check near the bottom...

Eppa- Menstruation isn't really that great of a science. Nor is it a reliable indicator of health. Having your period could mean you're healthy. Not having your period doesn't mean that you aren't healthy or is that there is something wrong. It IS an indicator of general health-just not that reliable. I've heard somewhere…

I wish I could do this... I run outside and I start to think about ways that I can justify myself to a cop if I get caught. And the Texas summer hasn't even started!

Okay-sorry for the delay. The garmin 405 has a feature that allows you to "race" yourself. You can run, then load that course onto the watch as a course and race against your previous time. The watch also has workouts built in like intervals, speedwork, and a workout geared strictly toward heart rate zones. Garmin connect…

While the ratio is higher, your total count is not. The total red blood cell count is the critical part when talking about blood doping. By the way. I LOVE your signature-Which did you like better-the book, the original movie, or the remake?

I have this one. I'm an endurance athlete, so I put some time and effort into finding the best gps hrm. This is what I finally settled on. Danielle-it's 5 am here, so I'll post more in a little bit, I just wanted to let you know to look for a bunch of answers here later today.

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Ed-I've taken to avoiding the boards for the most part because of the ignorance and cruelty. Your posts are uplifting and bring a sense of peace. You are encouraging and always bring a smile. Thank you. I'll continue to avoid most forum threads because many people tend to be overcritical and downers. I realize that not…

Muscle cells build more mitochondria in response to the demands placed upon them by exercise. Cells themselves become more efficient. The type of muscle used during exercise will drive which cells develop. Ultimately, if you can get your heart rate to the same point (same weight and age and other conditions the same), you…

I eat anything I want. Portion control and exercise balance it out.

Ran a marathon. Heart rate was in the 170's for four hours. For what it's worth. I saw a really good post in here some time back that explained it, but for weight loss considerations only, it's essentially calories in vs calories out. I'll post again in a bit when I can find that article.

I'm doing Insanity right now, and running 5-7 miles at a a time. I still pump off extra in the morning and evening. Here's what I did: I took myself out of a deficit on MFP. I account for the calories in the extra milk that I pump off. I eat all my exercise calories. Then I let the milk that I produce that feeds my son…

And about your wife. There is nothing wrong with being in the "wrong zone." Eventually she'll train her heart to respond better to exercise and she'll find it harder to get her heart rate as high as she does now. Enjoy it while it lasts, it will be MUCH harder to get as good of a calorie burn later. And she"ll enjoy the…

IF your mother is on a beta blocker for her blood pressure, this is likely your culprit. Beta blockers act by blocking the beta receptors in the heart and lungs (more specifically the heart). By slowing the heart rate, the medicine lowers minute volume (how much blood is pumped in a minute). This allows for lower blood…

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Stress and weather changes... That's the main causes. And imitrex is the only thing I can take right now because I'm a nursing mother and I donate the extra milk.

GO BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dana-I'm just north of you.

Two thirds of what you receive via IV therapy moves to the intracellular space. In short, you're retaining water. This should resolve itself. Also, if you are using narcotics for pain, it slows down your digestive system. So, once again, water retention and more food in your gut than usual. Give it two or three days once…

Mama-if you're worried, then get evaluated by a doctor. I can tell you that from my experience, it takes a VERY short period of time for me to get my heart rate elevated when I run. But you say you aren't a runner. The point is that you CAN get your heart rate up. If you find that the rate responds appropriately to stress,…

Recent studies indicate that endurance athletes turn to fats for energy after the initial carb usage. So, depending on your version of "training heavily," you will find that some carb/fat/protein balances just don't work for you. Play with your balances, record here the results, but find what works for YOU. Different…

I tried increasing my protein to help with milk production and noticed a decrease in supply. I guess it didn't work. So I took my carbs back up. This was just my experience.

Imagine your blood vessels as a five quart container. Your body loses fluid during the day through sweat, peeing and exhalation. This lowers the amount of fluid in your "container." If you don't replace that volume lost, your heart has to work harder to push blood cells around the system. Therefore, your heart beats…

I added nursing to the food database with the average calories and protein/fat/carbs that are found in the "average" woman's milk. Look up "breastfeeding" and you should find it. It's in negative 100 calorie increments per serving, so add 3 servings if you want to add 300 calories to your diet, and so on. Also, check out…

Friend of mine is having that problem. For her it was a nerve. I'd see a doctor and learn a lace lock for your shoes...

Runners and other athletes that train to the point of lowering their resting heart rate do so by raising the body's tolerance to cellular waste and by "working out" the heart muscle. Like tolerance to caffeine and alcohol, if the stimulus that provides the tolerance is removed, the tolerance will wane. Having a slow…

I know I'm going to open a can of worms with this one, but I think that parenting has a great deal to do with it. And yes I have kids. I now have the lowest bmi of all the adults in my immediate family, so obesity is a common theme. I'm not going to blame my parents for my problems with my weight. But I will take…

Couple of thoughts. Where is your sodium at? I am sodium's biggest fan when it comes to a workout, and I will tell everyone else on here the benefits of sodium. HOWEVER, I'm sensitive to how much I eat and tend to bloat easily. As a previous poster mentioned, if it is that time of month, you might be retaining water…

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Frosted mini wheats have high iron and little to no sodium!!!

Iron can be one of the most dangerous vitamins that you ever take. But after doing some research on the matter, I came to the conclusion that dietary consumption does not come close to the overdose level by a HUGE margin. An iron overdose is typically on purpose due to the massive amount of iron it would take. Having said…