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Artificial sweeteners hinder weight loss?
I've been hearing that using artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, can mess with hormones making it harder to burn fat. I exercise a lot and eat right, and I'm seeing no progress. I'm wondering if there is any truth behind these Splenda rumors. Does anyone know?
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Glycemic index
Does anyone know if there is any truth behind low glycemic foods helping with weight loss? I've been hearing that if you eat high glycemic foods, then the increase in insulin slows your ability to burn off fats. I've been hesitant to eat things like bananas, potatoes, and rice because they are considered high glycemic…
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Carbs instead of fat?
Every day, I'm way short on fats, but I always am over on carbs. Does anyone have an opinion on this? It's really hard to stay within my carb limits after a bowl of cereal at breakfast and a sandwich at lunch! I'm vegetarian, so I'm not eating a lot of fat. I'm wondering if maybe the carbs are contradicting all the…
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Too many carbs?
Some days, I stay under my calorie limit, but I go a little over my goal for carbs. Does anyone know if this matters?
