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Hot yoga and infrared sauna causing migraines... ?
I'll just preface this by saying that I've been a migraine sufferer for almost as long as I can remember. It runs in my family and is pretty severe - my mom needs emergency room hospitalization for IV drugs when hers hit. I do have a prescription (not daily, but for when one comes), but it causes side effects and I really…
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Marijuana and weight loss?
Firstly, I'm not condoning drugs as a weight-loss solution!! Just to make that clear, lol :wink: But I'm curious what the effects of marijuana smoking on weight loss are. I know alcohol can halt loss for 24 hours (or so I've heard) and is brutal on your liver - but there's not really any info on pot smoking. Now, besides…
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"Paleo diet" - 70% fat???
Someone mentioned that the "Paleo diet" consists of 70% fat, 25% protein and 5% carbs. According to this person, this is healthy and the way nature intended us to eat. They couldn't give me any actual sources though. I'm a university student in the midst of exam season, and I don't have time to read countless opinionated…
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What counts as "water" consumption??
I've heard so many conflicting opinions that I'm left completely confused! As far as I understand it (from my personal trainer and doctor), any beverage without caffeine or alcohol can be counted towards the 8-cup-daily-water consumption. Some people say that ANY liquid is okay (coffee included), and some are really…
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New tattoo!! (potentially explicit/offensive)
Sooo... I finally got my tattoo! I've wanted it for ages, and finally did it as a birthday gift to myself (23, wooo!). It's a black heart on my hip, really low down (which is kinda an issue for healing!). I have some questions!! 1. I got it last night... I heard it shouldn't flake/scab for a few days.... but mine looks…
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Looking for like-minded university student members with a li
Heyy! I'm looking for some friends that are in a similar boat as I am. Post here and/or send me a quick message if you opt to friend-request me :smile: I'm open to all kinds of friends, but at this time I'm specifically looking for... - university/college students (so we can chat/commiserate about exams!) - athletic,…
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Chicken breast ideas, please!!
I will preface by saying that I'm not a big meat eater - I dislike most types and try to stay away from certain others (pork) whenever possible. I strongly dislike most seafood also. As a result, I eat a LOT of chicken breasts :laugh: I'm getting sick of my bland and boring, poached-in-water no-spices-added chicken…
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Safe upper limit for protein consumption in women
Does anyone know what the safe upper limit is for protein consumption in women? My protein is already pretty high, and I don't want to stress my kidneys (or other organs). I weigh about 150lbs (68kg), and I regularly consume about 85-100g protein daily without really trying. I'm active though - I lift weights, run, and…
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How to handle a competitive friend?
Firstly, I just want to say that I LOVE my friend with all my heart. Nothing can break our friendship apart. :heart: That being said, I'm wondering if anyone has advice on how to handle a friend that's overly competitive. We're both dieting, and we're almost the exact same size/weight/shape - we're taking different…
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Tanning (lotion suggestions & stretch marks/scars!)
I just want to preface this by saying... "I KNOW I will get skin cancer and likely die a young age". At least that's what everyone tells me, constantly. So please, don't do it, lol. I know. :laugh: (though you're wrong! I live in Canada [very little sun]. I work in an office [no sun!]. I tan once a week for 12 minutes…
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Alternatives for veggie dips?
I love eating veggies with a dip, and I always use salad dressing. Generally it's the "Kraft - calorie wise" ones. However, I'm trying to transition slowly to a cleaner diet, without too many processed foods and unpronounceable ingredients. What else can I use to dip my veggies in? (Green peppers, carrots, cucumbers,…
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Mio products ?
I purchased a product on a whim the other day. It was fitness-y and pink (thus, a sure win!). However, I've never even heard of this company, and can't find many reviews of the product. I bought the "Mio Step 1 Pedometer", and can't decide whether or not to keep it! I got it for a decent price, but does knowing my steps…
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Don't judge other people!! :(
I've seen this happen on more than one occasion (in forums, blogs, profiles, etc!). I've been getting upset, but I read a recent blog where the owner actually argued and said that his/her way was the "proper" way. Frankly, it's shameful! Whether it's someone complaining, or insulting, or laughing at another - it's just not…
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Need advice for my (first) 5k that I'm running in two days!
I'm running my very first 5k on Saturday (yaaay!). I'm not new to running, but I've never done a formal/organized race before. It's for charity - prostate cancer (boys, you're welcome!). My questions are these; 1) What should I wear? The weather is supposed to be between -1 and 8 degrees celcius, 25km winds, and not likely…
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What's your favourite running shoe brand?
You should always buy a shoe that's fitted for your running style and needs. But often there's several awesome shoes that are of equal appropriateness for your running needs. So, what's your favourite brand of running shoe, and why? (what's your least favourite?) Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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Any creatine users here? :)
On the advice of a couple professionals, I've added a creatine supplement to my diet. Who else here uses it? Have you experienced any side effects? It warns of potential "gastrointestinal" side effects - did this happen to you? What kind of results did you get? (I'm doing this alongside a controlled diet, and…
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I'd like to better understand binge-eating :)
I don't suffer from this problem, but I've always wanted to learn about it, in order to support friends, and just better understand people without judging them. However, I feel like it'd be really rude to start this conversation on someone elses' thread, so I started my own. What is this really? How is it physically…
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How do I train in order to increase my speed (5k runs)
I'm doing my (very first!!!) 5k race/run on April 2nd. I'd like to increase my speed a little bit. I'm not fast by ANY means, and I know that's not the point, but I'm challenging myself to NOT be in the last corral section. :laugh: So, should I try to slowly increase the speed for the entire duration of my run? Or....…
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Lifting weights is causing my hands to blister/callous :(
I need some suggestions and tips for avoiding this! I know my form is correct, as I have/am working with a personal trainer from time to time, but his only advice was to deal with it (easy for him to say, he's a guy!). I bought lifting gloves and while they help with the blistering, I can still feel callouses forming…
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Canadians - know of any online stores?
I'm hoping to find a great health-food type store that sells online, in Canada! I hate paying outrageous shipping! Specifically, I'm on the hunt for a great natural deodorant (cutting aluminum out of my life!). But I'm also interested in more whole foods, supplements, etc. Any/all suggestions for stores and sites would be…
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My hamster is dying :(
This is certainly not "fun" or "games", but I don't know where else to post it. I have a university exam in 9 hours, and all my friends are asleep. The guy I've been seeing for the past two weeks or so is severely lacking in the sympathy department (as I just discovered, which means that he may be on his way out too). I'm…
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Surviving the buffet ??
I have a party to attend, and it's being held at a chinese buffet restaurant. (Probably one of my biggest weaknesses!). Besides the obvious like drinking TONS of water and working out, does anyone have survival tips they can share for making it out of there without consuming 45,239,345 calories and a lot of regret? :laugh:
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Recommend a great yoga dvd please?
I haven't had time to go to yoga class lately, and I'm finding myself a bit stiff (and in need of some calming!). Can anyone recommend a good yoga dvd/show/etc ? The shorter the better of course - but nothing longer than an hour for sure!! The only one I've really heard of is JM's "Yoga Meltdown", the nintendo ds game, and…
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100 calorie snack list :)
I came across this tonight and thought some of you guys would really enjoy it. I'm going to print it and leave it in my kitchen. Have fun! :smile: Link: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/files/pdfs/100Calories.pdf
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Help me spend me gift card on something fitness related!!
Sooo, I got a couple gift cards to chapters/indigo from my workplace a few months ago, and haven't spent them. I'm thinking I'd like to put them toward something health/fitness/weight-loss related! I'd love your thoughts and ideas on what I could spend it on - a really good book you read, a great magazine, etc etc! I think…
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Am I unknowingly starving myself? :(
Let me just start out by saying that I am NOT (not, not, not) trying to starve myself or do anything even remotely unhealthy. I'm very aware that eating too-few calories will slow the metabolism!! And that's precisely where my problem is... I'm not sure if I'm accidentally starving myself, or doing the "right thing". How…
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Need help picking a vitamin B supplement!
I've heard that vitamin B is essential for well-being, but that it also helps with weight loss (or more specifically, it's supposed to help the body metabolize carbs/fats/etc.). I don't know very much about the specific types, or what I really need. I went to the store and found a HUGE variety, some containing only one B…
