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Perception vs Reality
Any thoughts on this NY Times article? http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/07/05/upshot/is-sushi-healthy-what-about-granola-where-americans-and-nutritionists-disagree.html?WT.mc_id=2016-KWP-AUD_DEV&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=AUDDEVREMARK&kwp_0=178332&kwp_4=721381&kwp_1=364232&_r=0
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Too much of anything... even protein...
In a recent study at UCLA, people 65 and under who ate a high-protein diet had four times the risk of death from cancer and diabetes and double the risk of death from any other cause. Protein activates IGF-1, a growth factor that pushes cells to age more quickly—which can cause DNA damage. Interestingly, moderate or high…
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Small meals vs. Large meals?
Am I broken? I've seen so many people here sing the praises of eating small frequent meals. When I do this I don't ever seem to *get ahead of my hunger* I tried it when I first started here and tried it again today, the results were the same. I nibbled all day long, eaten all the same foods as I usually eat just scatter…
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Mass - Distance - Time - Energy
I keep thinking I can figure this out as a science problem, but I was an art major. and haven't figure out the right equation. MY QUESTION IS: If I'm moving the same amount of MASS over the same DISTANCE does the variable of TIME change the ENERGY needed to complete the task? If I walk Mass - Distance - Time - Energy 146…
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What we accidentally teach...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQucWXWXp3k Eat for your health.. Be strong and energetic and capable! Your body is a vehicle to get you thru this life, no trade ins. Be the subject of your own life. Live, Love, Do, Be, Run, Play, Swim, Dance. Don't objectify yourself (or let anyone else do that either) You are not a…
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I'M TIRED OF DON'Ts
Okay, I'm tired of what I can't eat and want to focus more on the nutritional benefits of food. Do me a favor and list a food its health benefit(s)
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Does anybody else drive a stick shift?
Am I the only person in the world who drives a stick?
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Believe 'A Calorie Is a Calorie'?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-lustig-md/sugar-toxic_b_2759564.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=2928504,b=facebook A long article, but worth reading... Here are some excerpts. Do check out the article for a clearer context.... Fiber. You eat 160 calories in almonds, but you absorb only 130. The fiber in…
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Vegetarian proteins
I've some health issues and I'm thinking of going vegetarian. I'm allergic to tofu I know legumes are a good source of protein when combined with most whole grains. Any other suggestions for vegetarian proteins?
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Stranger NSV
New woman started at work this week. We went for a walk to go pick up lunch today. She's let out a minor complaint about her weight. (She's a healthy weight.) And then she said.... .... wait for it.... "You don't have to worry about that you're so skinny" :blushing: :flowerforyou: :blushing: :flowerforyou: She doesn't know…
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Soda debate
I'm not hosting this image so I can't resize Here's the link if you want to open in a new window and zoom in... http://consumermedianetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/termlife/soda-full.png
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beauty and balance
The longest-lasting relationship I've had....
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Here and Now
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Lipozene Ads
They seem to be on constantly.... My favorite part is when they say: "78% of the weight lost was pure body fat" What is the other 22% is... brain cells?
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Fashion NSV
After complimenting a co-work on her top, I asked her where she got it. She said ANN TAYLOR My heart sank a little "Oh, they won't have my size" I thought to myself AND then I remember that I'm no longer a 16 or a 14 or 12... I'm a T-E-N, 10! and they are even a tiny bit roomie at that. I think they'll have a 10!…
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Be patient don't despair.... I got hit by a car 14 year ago
I got hit by a car (as a pedestrian) 14 years ago. I had 3 years of constant back pain... I was able to continue with my "daily activities of living" but oh the fatigue just dragged me down. It was so disheartening. I never had any energy to do anything beyond the basics. The doctors couldn't find anything specific to…
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NSV
I haven't been a size 6 since I was 6 years old and then I was a 6X Yes, yes, I know vanity, sizing... I'm sure it's true. (after all when I weighed 125 in H.S. I wore a size 13/14 and 30+ years later I was 175+ lbs and wore a... size 13/14 ) Still I was thrilled when I got into a size 8 because I've NEVER been a single…
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Before & After(ish)
I'm a silly millimeter away from my goal but can't help showing off... Before: and more before And After
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2 NSVs -- Feeding My Ego at Lunch Today
I had lunch plans with a some friends from out of town. On the way to meet them I ran in to former co-worker who not only complimented my weight loss, but told me as "an objective observer (he's a gay man so no ulterior motives)" now that I lost weight and have a waist I had "luscious boobies" When I meet my friends they…
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NSV in 3 parts
I moved off of the subway system and out to suburbia... which means I take a commuter train to work now. Which means I'm supposed to be on time in the morning. Well, this morning I was cutting it really close and realized if I was going to make my train I had to RUN. And I did! Part of the NSV is 1) that I TRIED when in…
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N$V
Okay, this success is costing me money.... It suddenly dawns on me that I need a new winter coat for this year. Last year's got too big for me by the middle of january and I had to wear so many sweaters to keep the breeze from blowing thru my coat that I didn't need the coat any more. I don't want to go thru this winter…
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Why Even Resolute Dieters Often....
Interesting NY Times article. I gave it a quick scan, and am posting the link so I read it after work. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/health/20brody.html?src=me&ref=general Any thoughts?
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Starvation Mode... Something I forgot I knew
Okay, MFP doesn't want us going lower than 1200 calories per day, because it is really hard to get adequate nutrition in less that 1200 calories a day... Sounds sensible to me. I want to be strong and healthy that's really what got me here. Now we all have our good days and bad days, but it dawned on me recently that it's…
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Last minute as ever.... Protein powder question
Okay, I just had big bad dental surgery on Wed. Yesterday.... Realized what a chore eating will be for the next 2 weeks. Is there a protein powder that works well in coffee? I'm tired and cranky and coffee makes me happy. Usually I limit myself to 1-2 cups a day, but it would be a great way to smuggle in some nutrition.…
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You know your MFP obsessed when...
You use your MFP log-in info to try and log-in at work. Your turn...
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New technology
Just read this article.... http://www.fastcodesign.com/1664486/jawbone-announces-up-a-wristband-to-track-health-fight-obesity Very intriguing to say the least. I can't wait to find out more.
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NSV :-D
Lying on my back in yoga class yesterday, I rested my hands on my stomach for a moment and noticed a little concave area between my ribs.... (yeah, and I could FEEL my ribs, too) My it's been a long time since I've seen that.
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NSV sorta
My brother started dating his wife when he was 19 and she was 18. I've known my sister-in-law since I was 13, about 36 years. And she said the most wonderful thing to me this past weekend. While she was in the room I'd mentioned to someone else that after seeing a picture of myself from last summer, I couldn't believe how…
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Geeks like me....
We all know that different things work for different people. I know I sometime get a little too adimant that my way is the RIGHT WAY. I found this on Google News. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/digestive-disorders/articles/2011/04/21/gut-bacteria-falls-into-three-major-types About how people have…
