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sodas are very acidic, so even if all the other crap is deemed ok (which its on the fence right now), acid is not good. Not good for your teeth to start, acidity causes your kidneys to work harder as they produce bicarbonate, but it generally makes ALL processes in your body to be harder to do in an acidic environment. So…
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hey! I agree with the above about scales and measuring-- sure helps me! Also I find writing a journal helps-- so i keep mine with me.. i eat two popcorn kernels-- it goes in, that way i dont ever justify cheating, and it helps me . i also plan my weekly meals once a week and stick to it, go shopping for the week and make…
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i agree!! sometimes you can't beat the convenience of drive thru though :/
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hey there!!! i would highly suggest making long term goals for yourself, i get a nice shiny book that i can refer to. what is your short term goal? get into a certain size by summer? feeling healthy, better sleep? remind yourself to drink more water and eliminate sugary beverages (pop --even diet stuff is terrible for…
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I feel the same way. i'm 5'5, and when i was 165 lbs, i cheeks looked sunken in. Although I held the extra weight on my thighs/butt, I'm not sure how the rest of me would look. Less than 150 is healthy BMI, i even hate saying it out loud but i do have very wide bones, can see it in my hands and feet, so i'm not convinced.…
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Hey! good for you that you are taking the positive out of something negative!! I'm just curious if you've been tested for gluten intolerance (aka celiac disease), as anything with wheat can cause bloating and diarrhea. I am only curious because of concern as I'm a nurse!-- and diarrhea is peanuts compared to increased risk…
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Thank you for posting this challenge! I'm off to a slow start due to a treatment I had today, but I'm optimistic my pain won't hold me back for long and I'll be back to the gym by Friday! My goal is 800 mins of cardio for August. (I'll leave it for cardio as I'm not sure how to gauge my strength training routine yet!) Aug…
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I haven't read through the other posts yet, but firstly, if you are going to take a long break, make sure your calories reflect that lack of calorie burning. With exercise you can eat more, period. I guess what I think though is what's going on in your life, or in your exercise patterns that make you feel you need that…
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Cross training is important for ANYONE'S routine, even the conditioned runnings that can run many miles every day, to prevent injury. Days of rest are also very important for everyone for muscle repair. As someone already suggested the couch to 5K program is good for beginners, but also if you aren't following a specific…
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I can't do any commenting other than the fact that I'm glad you're crosstraining with that much biking, you certainly need to even things out (love yoga!). I hope you do a lot of stretching on days that you bike as well. Do you change intensities during your bikes? My boyfriend highly recommends spinning as it really…
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I would highly suggest two things: If you have been prone to any foot, knee, ankle, hip or back pain, get fitted for orthotics, they are AMAZING and have only heard good things from them. Secondly, go to a good shoe store and get fitted properly, then you can take your experience of what kind of foot you have to other…
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I swear I don't mean to sound sarcastic when I say this (but seen the episode, too funny!), but I always think of the excersices I do for strength training as FUNCTIONAL exercises. Think carrying groceries, reaching, carry a baby, etc. Soooo... I'd stick with other exercises that will build muscles, and up your cardio. You…
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I don't have the patience you ladies do... chop chop and away it goes! lol
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If anyone has the time, can you explain how a body bug works? and if there are per month fees? or if that is even mandatory if there are? I can't seem to find good information, or maybe I'm techno challenged :)
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I wouldn't ever encourage exercise on a completely empty stomach, especially if in the morning and needing to 'break the fast'. You're not doing yourself any favours, even at a lower intensity.
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There are a lot of people that find exercising with intensity will keep them awake at night, I find that it helps me calm down after an hour of down time after and bedtime routine. As others have said, something is better than nothing, but if there is more time in your day earlier it you will get more bang for your buck.…
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High? i was thinking the exact opposite!!. I'd like to talk to you specifically why you think that though. I have been taught as a nurse (which doesn't mean its right) for a diabetic on a 2000 calorie diet, to have 2 servings of carbs per meal and one per snack, therefore 15g of carb per serving, so 30x3=90 plus 45=…
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To be the devils advocate (and being from Canada and knowing the changes to the American health care system)--how will you feel about paying taxes/health care costs for other people that choose to eat, drink and do to their bodies what they will and to their children? These people and their kids is what forces up…
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I don't think that weight itself should be the judging factor--but nourishment. Being underweight can be attributed to different things, such as being premature, or high metabolism, but they still receive the right nutritional content to be healthy. I guess one would have to ask if an obese child is receiving the…
