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Depression and energy levels
I was wondering if anyone had any tips for increasing low energy levels caused by depression, as I end up feeling like a zombie most of the day and usually give up and go back to bed. I can't do caffeine because of anxiety, my calories aren't too low, I know not to eat large amount of carbs in one go but I eat enough…
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Are women interested in men with muscles?
I researching male body image, especially in relation to things like bodybuilding. In one of the books I'm reading the writer explains how he surveyed women, asking them to rate pictures of bodybuilders. Pretty much all of the women found the bodybuilders repulsive. Now, this study has it's flaws (as most surveys do), and…
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Squatting and deadlifting
I'm thinking about changing my routine from squatting and deadlifting twice per week to deadlifting five or six times per week, and squatting three or four times per week. Is this a bad idea? p.s. I've had a hamstring injury and I'm worried that I'll re-injure it.
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Science teacher gets surprising results from McDonald's diet
http://youtu.be/m-FBV3-pwDk What, you mean to say that it's calories in versus calories out which determine your weight, not where you buy the food from?! Why the hell has no one mentioned this before?! I am only ever going to eat and McDonald's from now on.
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Body image disorders
I was just wondering if anyone has any experience of, or opinion on, eating and exercise based body image disorders such as "muscle dysmorphia" or "bigorexia"? Some people say such things don't exist, and others say they are a big, and increasing, problem, so I was wondering how they relate to real people, especially those…
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Lifters: beta alanine?
I've been taking beta alanine for a while now, and it's all good. I'm about to run out however, and I don't really know whether to bother restocking. Do you think that the small benefit that beta alanine gives is worth the cost?
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Green Tea
Hello. I know to lose weight you have to be in a caloric deficit and all of that, etc. I was just wondering if, while already in a constant and consistent caloric deficit, anything (in this case green tea) would encourage or speed up the process in any way?
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Kyphosis and posture
Hello. I've had a kyphotic posture for years, due to sitting around all day and not training properly when I was younger (about 5 years ago). I only got into working out again just over a year ago, but I still spend a lot of time sitting at a computer as I am a student. It was only about 4 or 5 months ago that I realised…
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Core exercises
I have a messed up posture, and part of it is a really weak core. My core muscles are so weak and loose that I look fat and bloated all the time. I can't even really breathe effectively with my stomach/diaphragm as it is pretty much fully extended at all times. I don't want to be one of those people who does hundreds of…
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The Science Of Nutrition: Is a Carb a Carb?
Saw this article about carbs/sugar and thought some people may be interested: thegymlifestyle.com/science-nutrition-carbohydrates/
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Raspberry Ketones
Overheard in a shop today: Customer (buying raspberry ketones, costing over £20): Do these actually work? Shop assistant: They're really really really really really popular...
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The fictional character with the best physique
Subject title sort of says it all: Which fictional character do you think has the best physique? Although I'm not a fan of superheroes, I've always thought The Hulk has great size and aesthetics, even though I may not be able to look quite like that right away.
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Weight Loss Meal Planner
I don't know if someone has shared this video yet, so I thought I would. I'm not necessarily a huge fan of everything Scooby says, but this video may help some people, particularly those who are unsure of what may be good things for them to eat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdFhEhglfgE
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Does anyone else have any issues with anxiety
Anxiety has been causing me problems for about 10 years, probably more, and I'm finding life particularly difficult at the moment, so if anyone has any tips or support that would be great :smile:
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Fish and mercury
Does anyone have much information with regard to mercury intake from eating fish (particularly tinned/canned tuna and mackerel), such as what consumption level is safe, and the negative benefits of eating it too regularly, etc.?
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Introducing myself
Hey everyone, I'm a 24 year old male from the UK (I've been avoiding uploading a profile picture, but I need to find one I'm happy with). I got fat last winter, and it then took me six or seven months to lose about thirty pounds. It was a struggle as I didn't really know what I was doing to start with and I made many…
