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Weight Watchers Conair Scale Experiences
Hi there, I just purchased the Weight Watchers/Conair scale that is supposed to measure all sorts of things besides your weight such as BMI, fat weight and fat percentage. My fat % reading (24.0) means I am over-weight, but my BMI it's in the ideal range (23.1). At 5'7" and 147 lbs, I am not overweight. I also pretty much…
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White rice for modest weigh reduction or maintenance
Being of Asian origins, white rice is a major staple. But at 200+ calories for about one cup of cooked rice, it's a caloric bomb. So, not good for either weight reduction or maintenance to eat to much of it. I'm wondering if anyone out there has a sensible limit on how much white rice to consume per day. I'm trying to lose…
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Asian Recipes that won't break the calorie bank
Hello all, Those of you who have seen my previous posts have probably come to conclusion that I love food. You would not be wrong. :smile: I have an emotional attachment to food. Those of you with origins in the Philippines will know that socializing is intimately tied to the consumption of food and drink. So, you can also…
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Warning Notes about Crossfit and TRX
Hi all, I thought I'd post cautionary articles about two fitness routines: 1) Crossfit https://medium.com/health-fitness-1/97bcce70356d 2) Suspension training : http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/jun/05/healthandwellbeing.health3 TRX coms out better in the comparison. I've only had personal experience with one:…
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Low calories and lack of concentration
Hi All, It's true what they say, the last 5-6 pounds are the hardest. The target calorie calculator tells me I should aim for 1630 calories per day (if no exercise). I find that kind of daily intake means I have trouble concentrating during the day. Any suggestions to break this dilemma would be helpful. Thanks…
