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Why is "lose" so hard to spell?
So many people add an extra "o"... Come on people...lose not loose!!
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Low carb and colitis
I've suffered from ulcerative colitis for the past 15 or so years. It's basically ulcers in the colon. One doctor told me it was one of the worst cases he'd seen. At its worst, I've had to miss work days because of it. The worst part is having to run to the toilet 9 or 10 times a day. You never know when it's going to hit…
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Having trouble staying asleep
I've searched for another thread on this topic and couldn't find one...sorry if this has been answered. I've been off carbs for about a month. I am pretty strict, although I do eat fruits and vegetables and occasionally beans. Anyway, for the past week I've been waking up right at or near 3:45 a.m. and I can never fall…
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Questions about carbs and your brain
I have been on a low carb diet for about four weeks now and have lost 15 pounds. I went today to measure body fat, and my percentage was really high. I knew it would be high as I'm obese, but I was surprised by the number. The health educator said that the brain uses a lot of carb (glucose) calories to operate but can't…
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Need recommendations for modest beginners strength training workout
I haven't lifted weights in a long time and am looking for something moderate to do two or three times a week. I don't have a lot of time...20 minutes or so following my cardio workout. I'm on a calorie deficit to try to lose weight...I'm not trying to gain bulk. I just want to build a little muscle to help improve my…
