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Banting(high fat, high protein, low carb diet plan)
Here in South Africa we have a new "fad" diet called Banting(high fat, high protein, low carb). People a putting scoops of coconut oil in their coffee to up their fat intake. Has anyone every tried a similar diet plan? How healthy is it? To be honest I'm a skeptic. I have lots if friends that have lost a lot of weight…
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Raw vegetables-how safe?
I love raw vegetables. I love to snack with raw carrots and use raw spinach instead of lettuce on my salads. However, how safe is this? Sometimes my stomach feels funny esp after eating the carrots. I usually eat 2 at a time.
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is starvation mode a myth?
Hi everyone, We have always been told that never go under 1200calories a day or your body will hit starvation mode. My question is, why does the body not behaive the same as those people who have done gastric bypass? They consume between 300calories immediately after the op to around 1200 calories around 8months to a year.…
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Internet dating dilemma
If you started chatting to someone on an internet dating site and you found out they lied? You then confronted them, and their response was, "who doesnt lie on these sites?". Their profile said they dont have children and they do, also they said they are in the IT/ communications industry, and they work as a chef. Would…
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How does knock kneesm affect my running?
Hi Everyone, I am knock kneed, still very overweight. How does that affect my running? I read somewhere that im high risk for athritis, so long distance running is not recommemded. Im 34, can I correct my knees?
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Boxing or Karate
Hi Everyone, I am looking for another way to keep fit. In my area we have both boxing and karate fitness clubs. Which will be best and why? I know it all boils down to individual interests,im not sure yet. I just want something new, exciting that will help me burn more calories. Thank you in advance!
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Too much fibre
Is there such a thing as too much fibre? I eat +- 50g a day.
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Growing own vegetable garden
2days ago, i moved house. For the 1st time i have a garden. I am excited at the prospects of growing my own vegetables. Is the anyone growing their own vegetables? What do you wish you knew befor you started out?
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Running with compression shorts
Hi everyone, Is there anything wrong with running with compression shorts everytime you run?
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Body image issues
Hi everyone, I think i have body image issues. I am 34years old, 1.63m tall and weigh 94kg, down from 108kg. The problem i have is, when i think about myself. I am of "normal"weight. Then i get the shock of my life everytime i look at myself from the mirror and worse, those glass walls/windows at the shops. Sometimes i get…
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Adele or Photoshop
Is this even Adele or photoshop to the extreme?
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Freaking out-half marathon due feb 25th
I have a half marathon next Saturday, Feb 25th. I have been following the Runners world beginners 12week program. I never missed a single day. This morning i woke up late, and it was raining outside. I was suppose to do an easy 5km. So instead i did a women's fitness dvd. Now i have a pinching feeling on my right tigh. Im…
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What is the most number of calories you ever consumed?
We all fall at times, what is the most number of calories you ever consumed a day before and after starting Mfp? For me it was during the holidays, i was averaging around 2000 and 2500 with out exercise. Before MFP i cant be sure, but my guess is, i have hit 3500 a day.
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Valentines
Do you still get excited by this day? Who is your valentine?
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Calories are calories, but ...
How much am i jeopardising my diet? I am a bit of a carb junkie. I eat lots of vegetables and 3servings of fruit daily. But i have to have my 70 to 100calories of wine gums or jelly tots everyday. How will this affect my weightloss? For now it has not. I am guaranteed of 0.7kg weightloss everyweek. This is my 10th week on…
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Alcohol doesnt make you fat, it makes you lean
....against chairs, tables, cars, other people etc. Happy Friday!
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Biggest Loser contestants
I have noticed there are a few people that are against the show and the methods used there to lose weight. I was looking a picture of the contestants vs people who have had surgery. And the Biggest loser contestants' bodies look firmer and healthier. Now i dont know, i could be missing something. What is so unhealthy with…
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Calories burned vs weather
Assuming the calories consumed and daily exercise is exactly the same. Which weather will the body burn more calories, a very cold or very hot weather?
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Long distance running and weight loss
Do these two work together? Or should one focus of weight loss 1st?
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LGBTIA
Any members of the LGBTIA family in the house?
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A running question
Hi everyone, So I have been running for sometime now. I started with a walk around the block and I am now training for my 1st half marathon. My weekly runs are 8km 3times a week and a 15km long run once a week. My question is, I have noticed that as I am becoming more and more fit, I have cut about 20min off my weekly runs…
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Is Ketchup a smoothie?
If a tomato is a fruit, doesn't that make ketchup a smoothie?
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MFP skeptic
More and more I am beginning to be a skeptic of some of the info it gives me. I exceeded my daily calories by 300+, did not exercise and MFP says in 5 weeks I will have lost 3kg? How does that happen? Maybe i'm just too dumb to understand the whole weight loss math. I have read far too many threads about how MFP over…
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After High Intensity workouts
Hallo everyone, I was wondering if its normal for one to feel sleepy more and for the heart rate to be faster at rest 2hours or so after a high intensity workout?
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Rest days....
Hi everyone, Yesterday I went 600 calories above my limit, and it was a rest days...I dont like rest days very much..Ok Honestly , i know how important rest days are but i am beginning to think they are sabotage my weight loss. When i started working out, it was just a walk around the block for 30 to 45min. I had zero rest…
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Rest days .... a curse or blessing?
Hi everyone, Honestly , i know how important rest days are but i am beginning to think they are sabotage my weight loss. When i started working out, it was just a walk around the block for 30 to 45min. I had zero rest days. As my fitness levels i gave myself 1rest day a week. I now walk/jog for 1h20min, i decide to give…
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Ex problems
My ex is coming over on Friday to pick up her stuff. Is it rude if im not there when she comes? I ll leave the key for her, so she can come in and out as she pleases. I just dont wanna see her. I guess it still hurt really bad. Its been 3weeks since i got dumped.
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Sparkling water vs flavoured sparkling water vs diet soda
Which is the best/healthiest between the 3?
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Purpose of human beings on this planet
What is our purpose on this planet? Has anyone figured this out?
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Poor blood circulation
Hi everyone, I think i might have poor blood circulation. I dont know how worried or serious this is. But every morning i wake up with swollen hands sometimes feet too. The swelling usually goes away after some time about 30to 4min after waking up and washing my hands with cold water. I drink cant 2l water daily. I eat my…
