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Napping - Good or bad?
I have read a lot of mixed views on this. Some say after a work out if you eat something healthy, shower and have a short nap (Hour or so) It helps build muscle cos it gives your muscles a rest after being exerted, others say no way. Opinion?
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Weight changes due to monthly cycle
Personal... But around my time of the month (for a week or so before) I blow up weight wise, I get huge around my hips and stomach, it goes away after a week and I shrink down again but I am so sick of being huge for a week every month. Any vitamins or supplements or something I can take to stop this? Am already on a…
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Diet Pills?
What's the deal here, honestly? Are there any diet pills that work for anyone? If so, what side effects? I have never taken any, and probably wont, just sussing out pros and cons. I know there are types that do different things including fat burners, appetite suppressants, metabolism boosters, carb blockers etc. What are…
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Goal for net calories?
What do you guys aim for as your net daily? I have no idea what is a reasonable goal. Let me know what your calorie goals are and your net calorie goals, maybe then I will be less stuck as to what is reasonable? Thanks
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Protein allowance?
Is going over your protein allocation really bad? It just seems that the plan on here does not allow much, say if I have a tin of tuna with my lunch and a piece of chicken with my tea, i have already gone over my protein allowance. This is proving difficult. Help? Thanks.
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Sugar supplements
I am a biologist and am trying to think about this without thinking about the scientific side so much, but for those f you who use sweeteners, particularly ones with Aspartame/Saccharin/Sucralose/phenylalanine as a key ingredient, how does it affect how you feel? I know the science behind it etc however I am wondering on a…
