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Success Using Walking as a Sole Method of Keeping Fit
Anyone using walking alone to stay fit? If so, how much & how frequent? Do the results reflect in your GP checkups? Pray tell. Eric
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How Do You De-stress Your Mind & Body?
I like to put on noise canceling headphones and play non-vocal jazz or non-vocal electronic music while reading a book. Another thing I’ll do if I’m anxious or worked up is head over to the gym and listen to downtempo tunes or podcasts to help me switch gears while I workout. A third still is I’ll take a warm shower at…
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Healthy Snacks <= 100 Cal.
Looking for healthier options between meals fellow MFPs. Whaddya got? Eric
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Are all calories equal?
Breakfast: Flan w/ coffee light & sweet Lunch: Frappuccino w/ cake pops Dinner: Deli meats with melted cheese on a roll and an OceanSpray drink Supper: Beef lo mein w/ a Coke So long as I stay under my caloric allowance I’m good to go, right? What say you? Eric
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Git yer Potassium Up!
MFPs, how do you get your recommended potassium daily? Only so many bananas a brother can eat. I've had varying degrees of success here, mostly not. MyFitnessPal is recommending 3500mg daily. I average a third of that roughly. I also understand potassium offsets sodium to balance your electrolytes? Hit me! Eric
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5’11” Late 30s Gents - Goal of 180lbs
I’m currently stuck at 235 lbs. Anyone have a pro-tip for a fellow MFP? Wanting to light up 55lbs of body fat in the next 12-18 months or so. I work out 2 days for a total of 4 hours a week and that’s all the time I have for the gym. Open to just about anything else. Go! Eric
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Cinnamon Stick Tea
Anyone use Cinnamon Stick Tea to regulate blood sugar and improve gut health? How’s it working for you? Eric
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Gastric/Stomach Emptying Rate
Gastric emptying begins roughly 30 minutes after eating a meal. Carbs and proteins break down the quickest. A high gastric emptying rate can lead to blood sugar spikes, insulin surges in the body to counter the sugar, and ultimately rapidly stored fat. Do you have any pro-tips to slow stomach emptying and prevent blood…
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Need help losing the next 40 lbs.
So I’ve been logging now for 910 days and I’ve lost 40 lbs. Most of that came off in the first year and a half or so. I’ve largely been maintaining since. I’m 5’ 11” and weigh 235lbs. I’m wanting to get under 200lbs. I try to keep my caloric intake close to or just under 2000 cal daily. I don’t consume calories from…
