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Is water purer? Sure. Is diet soda damn tasty and a bit filling? Hell yes. My doctor thumbs-ups my exams. I figure if drinking diet soda keeps you happy and you're eating healthfully, then screw all the folk saying every can of Coke Zero is a chemical cesspit. People also caterwaul about vaccinations being bad. Consistent…

You're probably reaping what some figure athletes refer to as "newbie gains," which is when your body quickly puts on muscle when it's new to lifting. Hooray! And yes, besides newbie gains, you can drop body fat, but while your strength/endurance may improve, you are not going to see significant increases in size until you…

You mean body recomposition? Unless you're very new to weightlifting, you can't really gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. You can maintain your muscle while losing fat, through resistance training and sensible diet, but you can't get big and small at the same time. Before trying supplements, try eating closer to…

Yes, intervals can be great, but first make sure it's not diet. Just do a quick check and be sure you aren't accidentally overeating or letting in extra snacks and nibbles. If you're going to kill yourself on a cardio routine, make sure you actually need to!

Your body doesn't know what time it is. You are not a Gremlin. But some people can't sleep well on a very full stomach. Or they wake up not feeling too hungry. But other people stay up late and wind up, if you tack sleep on, going 11 or more hours without food. I'm a student. I stay up late. So I snack. Cottage cheese with…

I think you need to figure out why your metabolism is slow. Your metabolism is your whole body chemistry, not just how fast you process food. First, I'd find out what your BMR is, with a VO2 or one of those electrical nodes tests. You might have slowed it down by consuming too few calories. And there is a huge difference…

Erm...chances are you don't get "bulky." What's more likely is that you still have a lot of bodyfat covering the muscle, making it look bulky. True lean muscle is always sleek and tight, unless you're pumping in hours and hours at the gym every day. It takes way more work to grow muscle than people realize. So continue to…

Whuh-oh, he's got a case of FLIMSY MUSCLE! Yeah, whey protein does absorb faster...and drinking it adds to that...but right after a workout you NEED a mix of carbs and fast-absorbing protein. Then a good meal not too long after. Casein protein, on the other hand, absorbs very slowly. Eat some cottage cheese at night and…

Haha! Naw, the scary side of protein powder is when you buy the really crappy kind that is loaded with tons of artificial garbage. When I want protein powder, I want protein. And no matter how scary, NOTHING beats protein powder's beautiful side: the ability to make anything into a high-protein treat! Chocolate oatmeal,…

Is that pretty standard for dduk stuff? I liked that it was not sweet. Teeensy bit of sweetness, but very little.

Well, one reason people think Atkins is so unhealthy is that, when it had that early 2000's boom, a lot of people DID eat very unhealthily. Yeah, everyone enjoyed their bacon and eggs and butter...but then people started missing their ice cream and bread, so viola, "low carb" replacements, loaded with trans fat and…

Thanks guys! You've made me feel a lot better. I am also receiving counseling. It was the therapist who highly recommended I see a psychiatrist for antidepressants. Believe me, I don't take meds unless there's a good reason. I guess I'll just have to wait and see. It's only my third day on them. I've been keeping careful…

1300?! Damn, GO FOR BROKE! But I ascribe to healthful eating, so I'm not going to say "If you've ever wanted to try a Philly Roll.." Just savor the fish. Seriously. I HATE it when Americans just gobble down sushi. Why is traditional sushi so simple? The fish's delicate flavors are meant to be savored! Take your time. Stick…

Ignore calories, check the ingredients. Yeah, no sugar...but lots of chemicals and yuckies. Yes, pop is bad for you, in regular or diet. However, it's FANTASTIC that you've switched from regular. Try to get the diet pop out of your diet, but doing it gradually may be easier than cold turkey. And yeah, it has addictive…

Clean Eating is amazing! Seriously, let me note just a few reasons: - Health. Well duh--you're eating food in its natural state - Taste. Once you start eating clean, your palate becomes SO much more sensetive. It's wonderful to taste all the subtle flavors in pomegranate...and makes clean baked goods so much more…

You should check out their Smooth and Dreamy line! It's low in fat and calories, but actually NOT pumped full of preservatives and other yuckies. And it tastes divine!

And ignore those dumbass pornstar machines at the gym--you know, the ones that involve splaying your legs. Utter waste of time unless your rehabbing from an injury.

Just be sure that you're getting in LOTS of veggies. Fiber is your friend! Back in the early 00's when Atkins roared back onto the scene, you had dumb people who pretty much exorcised fiber from their diet...then wondered by they were spending 30 minutes in the bathroom. I personally go with a moderate carb, 40-30-30 diet,…

Be careful. That thing is easy to grow too attached to. Think about it: do you really want to go through life chained to a food scale? I loved mine at first. I'm really trying to cut back on how much I use it. Use it to teach yourself portions, then only break it out on occasion. And you'll feel much more confident when…

It's a "duh" situation in the same since that "to lose weight, eat healthy and exercise." The gap between knowing and doing is ginormous. For everyone. I don't mean to sound like some enlightened one. I'm not. Going out for coffee with friends is one of my favorite activities. But I look forward to the friends more so than…

Because it's so hot and sunny! Seriously, have you tried to jog in 100 degree weather with 95% humidity? I remember when I rode horses...it was mandatory that you drank at least 1 bottle of water prior to riding. We'd have people passing out. One time I didn't drink all my water. I got off the horse and suddenly felt both…

We peeps from Southern Texas have the best condiment ever. It is our secret weapon for combating bland food with health and low calories. SALSA!!! Dump enough salsa on something and you'll hardly miss the cheese. Plus, it's got tomatoes and onions and herbs. The only pitfall is salt, so you find a fresh one. I eat Mexican.…

Well duh. Eating releases happy hormones. It's an activity that is easy to enjoy with a person. It can also be cheaper than many other activities (like the movies). As well, food can easily be made into a sign of love. Mom with a plate of cookies, grandma's legendary tomato sauce. Think of those big Italian family Sunday…

Eh, I really don't want a salad. How big are the personal pizzas? Around 3 or 2 servings? Lol, since I'm not paying for it, I'm tempted to order a salad and pretend I thought it was an appetizer, just eat a bit, and squirrel the rest away for future meals. But I have a feeling I wouldn't be able to stop picking at it! They…

The thing about the sugar though, is that it's very "spread out." You have to eat a LOT of watermelon for it to affect your bloodsugar levels. That's why it's high on the glycemic index but has a low glycemic load. Watermelon rocks. It has tons of lycopene too, which is fantastic for you.

Special K = Special Crap I hate Special K in general, and its screwy marketing as healthy food. For a real protein bar, I'd get something like a Zero Impact and maybe only have half (if it's just a snack). For stuff with natural ingredients, Odwallas and Cliffs are good. For protein, Cliff Builder bars are the meatiest.…

Haha, considering I go through tubs of raw veggies, I'm not there for much support. But veggies rock, point blank. Plants should be THE staple of your diet. I say this as a devoted meat eater who flies off the handle when someone disses beef as pure heart-gunk. Thankfully, there are many ways to hide them. Pick mellow…

Oh please. Rotting in your stomach is retarded. Everything meant to digest will digest, regardless of when you ate it. In fact, most fruits should be combined with protein to curb potential blood sugar spikes; even though fructose is natural, it's still sugar. But glad to see some love for the kiwi. I eat mine whole, skin…

These Southern gents have never had cream of wheat or grits? They might have just been pulling your leg. But biscuits and gravy is amazing--especially when paired with eggs and sausage (not together). Oh, those were the days! I love getting crazy with oatmeal. Ever mixed it with cottage cheese? Divine!

Ok, I am BACK. I've had a rough couple of weeks. Well, let me just give a rundown, because you guys understand me. So, finals came up. As well as packing to go back home. Everything was a giant clusterfvck of retarded deadlines, retarded teachers, and whatever else decided to have their jollies at my expense. In the end, I…