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A possible game-changer for weight loss
Emerging research reported… “ Sean Gibbons, a microbiome specialist and assistant professor at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle, said the new study was striking because it indicates that people could lose weight and body fat simply by switching to a diet that targets their gut microbiomes, even without…
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Polenta
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any recipes that utilises polenta(ground corn/maize). Thanks Ben
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Reliable calorie burn estimation from swimming
Greetings, I am looking for a reliable method of calculating calorie burns from swimming. I have an HRM but I am thinking its not designed to be immersed into chlorinated water for an hour or more at a time. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. kind regards, Ben
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Amazing NSV this morning
I put my new jeans on this morning - the ones I bought a couple of weeks ago, that were several sizes smaller than my previous jeans. They were a bit snug.. As my friends will tell you, I burned nearly 1200 kcal yesterday from running/jogging on the treadmill and a super-intense "express" RPM class. So, this morning my…
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Chia seed recipes
Hi everyone, So, I bought several hundred grams of chia seeds yesterday. I bought them to sprinkle on my porridge (oatmeal). Does anyone know of any great other uses/recipes for chia seeds? Thanks Ben
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Count me in
Hi, I was actually having similar thoughts myself about kicking any added sugar from my diet and aspartame (my one naughty treat is diet coke). I went vegan four weeks ago and it has been an extraordinary eye-opener. I think removing added sugar and aspartame will be incredibly beneficial. Thanks for starting the group!…
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Preventing our most common diseases
I just watched this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qyyHsb6WGgY "More Than an Apple a Day: Preventing Our Most Common Disease" a talk by Dr Gregar (Nutritionfacts.org). It goes for one hour but it is well worth it. It is incredible, something that everyone interested in health and wellbeing…
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4x4 Interval Training (CERG/NTNU)
Hi I was wondering whether anyone has had any experience with 4x4 Interval Training (as per CERG/NTNU) and what you think of it. http://www.ntnu.edu/cerg/advice Just to be clear - my focus is health and fitness - not weight loss alone. Thanks in advance, Ben
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Tornado heading for Oklahoma City
Apparently there is a big tornado heading for Oklahoma City. If you're in the area, get out of the way or take cover. Wishing you all the best, Ben
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Regarding protein intake and recovery
Hi all, I am hoping someone knowledgeable can shed some light. The conventional wisdom seems to be that after a workout, one consumes protein to facilitate recovery. My question is - must one consume "recovery" protein after the workout or can it be consumed in the hours before the workout? I ask because at lunch time…
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eating more calories to lose weight
Hi all, I apologise if this has been asked and answered previously. An MFP friend commented on my recent exercise regime and suggested I should up my calorie intake. I have been burning approx 1000 exercise calories a day and my allocation before exercise is 1350 calories. My scales have not moved for one month but I think…
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Hey, its Chinese New Year!
Happy CNY! (Chinese New Year). This lunar new year ushers in the year of the black/water snake. Do you celebrate CNY? If so, what are your plans? For all our CNY-celebrating friends, I wish you a Happy CNY, and an auspicious and prosperous Year of the Snake! kind regards, Ben
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Greetings from Tasmania
Hi everyone, My name is Ben. I am a 49 year old guy living in Tasmania. I am married to my best friend and I have three children. One girl and two boys aged 24, 17 and 11, respectively. It was my daughter who recommended MFP to me when I visited her for her graduation late last year. I had already begun a weight loss…
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Assistance reqd to calculate calories burned in archery
Hi all, I attend the local archery range with my son on a saturday morning (target archery) and was wondering about getting an accurate calorie calculation for the activity. The draw weight of my recurve bow is 45lb and there are six shots per round, and there are an uncounted number of rounds per session. Thanks! Ben
