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The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
It is one of the oldest scientific experiments on starvation (1/2 calories). Some amazing results that echo so many failed diets! In 1944, Two hundred conscientious objectors volunteered, as an alternative to war, and Keys and his team of researchers whittled these down to 36 men. The men (all aged 20-33) were chosen for…
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Weight change effecting height?
Has anyone gotten shorter when their weight was significantly higher? I had always been 5'5, but then the last 3 years, I measured in at 5'4. I thought it may have been premature osteoporosis for having my twins, but today, when I reached my goal weight, I noticed I felt like I was standing taller. I measured myself, and…
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NSV - Where are my hips???
This morning, I went to measure, and got confused because I no longer have a shelf for hips! I couldn't figure out where to measure. So, even though my numbers didn't change (only 1/4" down on waist, n/c elsewhere) my body did!
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Protein Recommendations
Saw this article, thought it might help. The amount of protein an individual should consume is more accurately based on a person’s typical physical routine. Below is a chart that shows a more accurate picture of what you should be consuming based on your physical activity level. Recommended Protein Intake Protein (g/lb)…
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Calculator for TDEE using REE
Here's a calculator that uses REE to determine TDEE. It was still really close to other calculators(2340 vs 2390) http://calorieline.com/tools/tdee It has a great explanation of weight drift/plateaus, too. Consider Mary. She has hit her target weight of 130 pounds many times over the years, but always winds up floating…
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Made to Crave
Has anyone done this study by Lysa TerKeurst? I got the devotional when it was free at Amazon.
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Aerobic Laundry???
I don't have time to go to the gym or go running, but I find myself exercising every moment of the day! I am at home all day, so I intentionally do squats while picking up laundry, leg lifts while washing dishes, marching to rooms, running up stairs, etc. I had thought myself rather inactive until I kept losing 2lb/week on…
