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smoothies and fiber?
Does the blender decimate the fiber in smoothies (fiber from the fruit, flaxseed, oats etc) to the point where they no longer low down the digestion of fruit sugar? I love smoothies, but concerned about the effects of fructose from sugar on my body. And if they do decimate the benefits of the fiber (in regards to no longer…
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Starting to see the changes...
I did a little photo test, the first photo is me June 1st, and the second one was me about a week ago. I was starting to get discouraged because I didn't really see any big changes, but I can totally see a difference in photos - especially in my face (sorry the quality is so craptastic)
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Laughing burns calories...so read this
Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by…
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Exercise Zones??
I recently got a HRM (Polar F7) and am a little confused about the exercise zones. I usually do circuit training (DVDs or EA Active) and my heart rate is in the Aerobic (70%-80% of max) to anaerobic zone (80% to 90%), but it seems for weightloss you are suppose to stay in the Weight Control zone (60%-70% of max) Should I…
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Anyone else amazed by...
how much you can eat (and lose weight!) IF you are eating the right foods, and exercise. I always thought you had to starve yourself to lose weight. I had years of yo-yo dieting before joining MFP, and am really enjoying my new lifestyle!
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walking with a stroller
Do you think walking with a stroller burns extra calories? I would think it would...but not sure how to calculate it.
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where did Banks go?
I was just trying to get some more of Banks great diet/fitness advice, and see that he deactivated his account. Anyone know why? I am pretty new around here and always appreciated his amazing advice. :(
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Wii Active and calories burned
Does anyone here have a HRM and use Wii Active? I am sweating my butt off (literally!) and in 20 min it says I am only burning about 150-180 calories. I am 286 pounds, so I think I must be burning more than than, but I don't have a HRM. Should I enter it as circuit training in MFP instead of doing the calories estimated by…
