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Sceptical about Polar watch calories burned
Polar says I burned about 500 calories by walking for 50 minutes. That seems a lot to me. How precise are those watch reports? (Polar M200).
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Confused about fish oil
I take fish oil pills to hopefully feed my brain! I don't need it for cholesterol or anything like that. When I shop for fish oil, there are so many varieties and I'm confused! Are they pretty much all about the same? Here is what I usually buy: https://well.ca/products/jamieson-omega-3-select-bonus-pack_33775.html
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Feet pain while running
When I run or walk fast, within minutes I get a sharp pain in the arch of my feet. It stops when I start walking slowly and only occurs while running. I don't have foot pain after or any soreness. It's like my archs get hard as a rock. I tried prescribed orthopedic insoles but nothing changed. My feet are not straight, I…
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Is a personal trainer worth it?
I suffer from depression and I wish to work out more. Doing it alone is very hard and I don't have any friend to work out with. I could work with a personal trainer once a week, with a Gym membership. It's expensive, but would motivate me and make it easier. Anyone have experience with personal trainers? Is it completely…
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Flat foot dilemma
I'm recovering from depression and it's important for me to start working out. I've tried running, jumping rope and body weight programs. The problem is that even with my orthopedic shoes, I can't even do 10 jumping jacks before my feet cramp up. The only other solution that I ses is spending a good ammount of money on a…
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Knee sleeves for sport
I dislocated my left patella twice many years ago. (8-10). It's been unstable since. I want to start martial arts again and I'm wondering if some kind of knee sleeve exists in order to reinforce the lateral movement of the patella. I've seen on youtube that you can tape it up using 2 inch tape, but that tape seems…
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I need help with fruit/vegetables portions
I'm trying to figure out my fruit and vegetable portions. I'm having a bit of a hard time. Here is what I usually have. Morning: Smoothie with 300g of frozen mixed berries Lunch: Smoothie with 150g of spinach. Diner: Smoothie with 300g of frozen mixed fruits.
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Sweet food makes me hungry
I've never had a sweet tooth and whenever I eat more sweet than fatty, I get hungry real quick. For example, I can eat cheese and feel satisfied for hours, but if I eat the same amount of cheese with pasta, I'll feel hungry 1 hour after. Another example, if I make myself a smoothie in the morning, I get hungry by 9 am. If…
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Alternative to orange juice in smoothie
I love making a smoothie in the morning with: Plain Greek Yogurt Frozen Berries White Chia Seeds AND Orange Juice Since I make a large portion I use about 500ML of Orange Juice. Overall, I get about 65g of sugar in that smoothie. That seems too much to me. Do you have any tips on making smoothies without Orange Juice? It…
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Fruit and Veggie portions VS sugar intake
I love to make smoothies, it allows me to get more fruits and vegetables during the winter when they are not very tasty during the winter. I usually make them using orange juice, but I realized that it was responsible for my way too high sugar intake. Do you have any tips on making either berries smoothie or spinach…
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How much baby spinach is a vegetable portion
I tried google, but I can't seem to find a clear answer. I am making spinach smoothies in the morning and I'm using 175g of baby spinach. How much vegetable portion is that?
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Need advice on starting exercising
I have been having sinus problems for the last 8 years that made it impossible for me to exercise. I finally got a surgery last Tuesday and I'll be able to start exercising in a couple weeks. My girlfriend's BMI is 39 and mine is 22. We are saving for a house so we can't spend money on this. I do have a yoga mat, a jump…
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Best cardio workout for cheap
I am a men (27 years old) and since I've been working in IT, I've gained 20 pounds of fat. I want to get rid of it and get in an overall better shape. I live in an apartment, do not have stairs. I have a pull-up bar, a yoga mat and a jump rope. Considering that right now, I have no cardio. Is there a good cardio workout…
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Keep fruit smoothie over night?
I like having a smoothie in the morning but I often wake up late and don't have time to cook breakfast at all. (I'm the worst at waking up). I make my smoothies with nature yogourt, vanilla soy milk and mixed frozen berries. Would it still be good if I were to blend it the night before, keep it in the fridge and drink it…
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How to add essential fats to fruit smoothie
I make my smoothies with raspberries, lime juice and unsweetened soy milk. I'd like to add essential fats to it. Any suggestion?
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How much vegetable servings in a salad
I take 3 romaine hearts, 1 celery, 1 bag of radish, 1 leek, 1/4 of a big red cabbage and carrots. It makes five (3) cups plastic containers. How much vegetable portion would be in a 3 cup plastic container?
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multivitamins - which to take
I've been hearing that regular one-a-day multivitamins are no good (because they are not absorbed). Are there worthwhile multivitamin out there? I saw green powder at the store with honey, tea, garlic, etc... Is that a good alternative?
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Always hungry even with protein, fibers and calories.
I'm in a weird situation right now. I've always been active and skinny (5'8'' 125lbs, now 140lbs). I developped a chronis sinus problem and I have not been able to workout for the past 3 years. (waiting for a surgery). I use to workout a lot and eat a lot, but since I stopped my appettite did not go away. I get my 2000…
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Busting my daily calories but still hungry
Hey guys, I have BMI of 20.7. I am a man (132lbs, 5'7''). Please note that I have a very small bone structure and not much muscle. I have a 1800 calories daily goal, but most of the time I feel unsatisfied (still hungry). I've never been the type to eat junk food, I'm not craving it. I am craving hearty, healthy food…
