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Do you know what genetic modification is?
I am a little sick of seeing genetic modification tied in with antibiotics, pesticides, artificial colors and trans fats. Humans have been genetically modifying plants and animals since the first hunter-gatherers settled down to raise crops! It is the reason we have been able to grow the population of this planet to the…
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Metablic Typing Diet
Is anyone using a metabolic typing diet? I used an online program to analyze my "type" and give me all these recommendations for the diet right for my physiology. I have almost no fruits on my preferred list, no milk, no soy, and many of my favorite vegetables are out too. The worst part, no cocoa! I am going to try to…
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I've lost confidence in my HRM and calorie estimates
Has anyone else had this experience. I was a little leery of the calorie burns my HRM was recording, so I decided to perform a little test. I put it back on after showering this morning, and wore it for 6 hours of a regular day at work. I am not completely desk-bound, but I don't do anything more physical than a short…
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Open Valentine's Letter to my Hubbie
:heart: Happy Valentine's Day! :heart: I still love you, even 25 years later. :smooched: Everything may not be perfect, but I am basically happy. I am so proud of you for hopping onto my weight loss/fitness journey and commiting to take better care of yourself. I really don't want to outlive you by too much ;~} I've always…
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What are your plateau-busting tricks?
I want to get an idea of what people do to break through plateaus. I tend to have to change what I am doing pretty often to keep losing, and I also notice that my losses come in spurts more than a steady stream, even when I am doing the exact same thing day after day. I just want an arsenal of ideas for when I may need…
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On a med to control HR, so how to calculate zones?
I know this is not a medical advice service, and I hold no one responsible for their input, but I'm curious if anyone else has experience with exercising while on a medication to control heart rate. My doctor gave me his blessing on exercising and losing weight, but I didn't think to ask about the whole heart rate issue,…
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Cayenne: side effects? Not for the squeemish.
I started taking cayenne capsules last week. I immediately found they weren't kidding about taking with meals, the reflux was terrible without something in my stomach. I have only very mild reflux now, but I'm wondering about the rest of the GI tract. Does cayenne effect the bowls? Could my cramping and frequent ,…
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I love U but you make me sick! Wa-wa, you aren't sore!
I love the community here, but some of you folks make me sick. What is this, complaining that your work-outs DON'T make you sore! :grumble: I'll trade. I have been in pain for 2 weeks now, just because I decided that walking alone wasn't good enough. I will continue to be sore, stike that, very sore, for another 2 or 3…
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Does walking in "toning" shoes burn more calories?
I started walking in a pair of toning shoes 2 days ago, and I'm wiped after my normal 3 miles. I wondered if they burn more calories as well as activating different muscles. Does anyone know?
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Now I wish I had "before" pictures/ & what about clothing si
I always hide from cameras, so consequently I have no pictures of myself at the (horrendous) peak of around 208 lbs. I have lost 23 pounds since mid/late August and gone from a size 18 to a size 12, which is great, except the sizes keep changing, so they aren't as meaningful as they used to be. Has anyone else noticed that…
