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interesting article
Calories fuel our bodies, right? Actually, they don’t. A calorie is simply a unit of measure for heat; in the early 19th century, it was used to explain the theory of heat conservation and steam engines. The term entered the food world around 1890, when the USDA appropriated it for a report on nutrition, and its definition…
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ab and arm exercises
Two questions. Is it safe to do a Pilates ab DVD everyday? Also any YouTube suggestions for arms that don't involve shoulders (hurts shoulder) Thanks
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Carbs Calorie confusion
Why do I lose more weight eating more calories and less carbs than when I eat less calories with normal carbs? example: I did south beach back in Nov and lost 9lbs in 2weeks. I never ate more than 80gms carbs but ate well over 2000 calories. But it doesn't make sense with the calories in calories out approach. As much as I…
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Macros menu
Hello Everyone! My personal trainer suggested I follow an 1800 calorie diet with 40% protein, 25% carb, 35% fat. I've never had a diet so complicated before. I can watch calories, I can watch carbs but trying to do all three is confusing my mind. Is anyone else following these types of numbers or have suggestions on what…
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Weight Lifting stats
Hi! I've just started lifting weights and was curious what everyone else is lifting. What would be goal to reach. 30yr female Leg press-70lb Leg extension/curl-40lb Bicep curl/Tricep push-30lb Chest press/row-15lb(I try going higher but shoulder ache too bad!) lat pull down-15-25lb Thanks in advance
