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Anyone read the book In Defense of Food?
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." - quote from the book. Has anyone read it? I've been meaning to read it- seems like a great read.
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Ladies, any tips on reducing body odor when working out?
I have a problem. I sweat a lot when I work out, which is fine because I know that I am working hard, but my sweat stinks! I don't really understand this because I drink tons of water. How do I do away with this odor? It's embarrassing going to the gym when it's crowded- i'm scared to workout next to ppl! Should i use…
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Trimming the lower half
I don't think I'm pear shaped (more hour-glassed shape), but I definitely am prone to gain weight in my butt and thighs. My legs are definitely the biggest part of my body and I'm really self conscious about them. How do I slim down my legs and my lower half? I feel like I'm a little bit unproportional and want to change…
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Calling all 5'4'/5'5'' ladies
Hey ya'll, I've been using this site for over a year now and had great success. I'm around 5'4.5'' and started at 140 and want to weigh 130. I don't know if this goal is attainable. I'm medium size frame and athletic build- I was maintaining at 131.4 for months, but the scale has moved back closer to 140 now and I can't…
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College students trying to lose weight
Anyone else out there gained a few extra pounds at college and trying to lose it? Let me know your tips and strategies that worked for you and how to live a healthy lifestyle at college. This post is not really for me, but for my younger sister as I'm trying to help her lose weight!
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Sleep problems...please HElP!
Hey guys, I'm sorry this question is not really related to diet & weight loss, but I really could use some advice/help! I am studying abroad in Spain this summer and ever since I got here I've had difficulty sleeping. I guess it is a combination of me worrying and being in a new environment. I've been here for over 3 weeks…
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Addicted to gum....
I chew a lot of gum....and by A LOT i mean 3 or 4 pieces of sugar free gum a day at most, which seems like a lot b/c I go through like a pack a week- and gum is pricey now a days... Is this bad for me? Am i consuming too much aspartame? I just really like gum! Lol, it helps my cravings and keeps my throat from getting dry…
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Smoothies for Meals
I bought a personal smoothie maker for myself and ever since then, I have become addicted to smoothies!!! I was eating it as a post-workout meal, but I realized the calorie count is high due to all the ingredients I add, so I have started eating it as more of a meal- my lunch. My sister made some mean comment that I need…
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What Happens to you Body when....
So I'm a college student & I have a lot of friends who have pretty bad eating habits -- like I'm pretty sure they don't know what vegetables are or that the salad bar even exists. They chug sodas & eat greasy foods almost all the time, which got me thinking- how does your body survive like this? I mean obviously they are…
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Weakness foods...
Okay, admit it. We all have them. Weakness foods- foods that we love and crave and sometimes can't stop eating once we get a hold of them! I.E. Cookies!! LOL, anyways I was wondering what you guys do to take control. Do you avoid your weakness foods at all costs or do you exhibit a lot of self-control to only take 2…
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Almond Milk
I see that a lot of people drink almond milk at breakfast. I checked out the nutritional info when I went to the store and saw that it has no protein or calcium. So what's so good about it other than it's very low calorie?!! Just wondering :smile:
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Medical question....
I know this isn't a medical forum, but maybe you guys can help me out (esp. those in the health field). My mom woke up this morning feeling extremely dizzy, like the room was spinning. She has been in bed all day because when she moves, she feels dizzy again. She has taken some meds to help with the nausea assoc. w/ the…
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peanut butter & co.
Anyone else a huge fan of peanut butter & co. peanut butter? I just discovered it a couple months ago and man, I am hooked. I will never go back to jif or any other brand of pb again!! My favorite is dark chocolate dreams. I have tried the white chocolate- it is pretty good too, but I'm more of a fan of dark chocolate. I…
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Balancing everything out...
So I am wondering this and maybe you guys can help me figure this out....If you eat bad one day and you go over your daily calorie limit, but then you exercise hard the next day but don't eat these exercise calories, does this balance everything out?! Like to be more specific, say you went to a party and ate a lot of…
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Low-carb, high protein lunch
If you're like me, you have a hard time meeting your daily protein requirements. So here's what I had for lunch today. It's delicious and nutritious. :happy: Open a can or pouch of chunk light tuna and mix together cut up carrots & pickles (sandwich pickles), diced peppers, bits of lettuce, and mayo (if you like). Wash a…
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Can't keep food in the house!!!!
The subject says it all....I like to enjoy nuts and peanut butter in moderation, but these foods are my dad's weakness foods. And by that I mean he will eat more than the serving size. He would eat a whole jar of pb in 2 days if I let him. So, I buy these foods for myself and hide it from him. I find the whole idea of…
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Sports Drinks....
So i'm not a big fan of gatorade or powerade because it wasn't until recently that they made them without corn syrup, but I do like an occasional Vitamin Water of SOBE water. Are these bad to drink?! I drink a lot of regular water as well.
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Freckles....
Hey all, I know this is kind of a random topic, but I have noticed that I have a lot of freckles all over my arms, legs, shoulders, and back. I have fair skin and love to run outside when the weather is not frigid. I am not great about applying sunscreen all over my body, but I make sure to protect my face from the sun. I…
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Cold Weather Running....
Hey fellow runners!! I just had a few questions about cold weather running that maybe you can answer. 1) Does running in the cold burn less calories than running in the heat? Or is it just that your sweat evaporates? 2) Sweating is just your body's way of cooling off. So doesn't this mean that sweat doesn't determine…
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Knee pain
I was laying in bed the other night when I felt a horrible pain right below/ at the tip of my knee cap. I just felt it again when I was sitting indian style and OWWWEEE, it hurts. I am confused to what this is from. I have felt no pain when doing my workouts, like running and kickboxing. I have been icing it, but do you…
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SLEEP!
Hey guys, so I need some advice on how to ensure that I get a good night's sleep. Lately I have been having trouble sleeping because I worry about a lot of stuff once my head hits the pillow. I have a job that requires me to get up early and I always worry I won't wake up in time, which leads me to not get a good night's…
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LONNNNNGG Runs...
Hey fellow runners, So i just had a quick question about long runs. Yesterday I ran about 5 miles give or take (I always underestimate rather than overestimate) and that's pretty much all I can do distance wise. Actually no, I have done 6 miles a couple of times, but at that point, I start to notice that my knees hurt and…
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Biggest Loser- Why It's good and bad
Hope you all are enjoying watching the biggest loser this season! I personally have not had time to watch and have kind of loss interest in the show after I realized how unrealistic it is. Last season, at every weigh-in there was so much pressure on the contestants to lose a large amount of weight and if they lost like…
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how many calories do you burn per day?
Just wondering how many calories everyone tries to burn per day. On my heavy days, I aim for 500 and about 300-400 on lighter days.
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Is this stupid?? Half-marathon training....
Hey all!!! So i was just recently checking out some races in my area and I saw that there is a half-marathon coming up pretty soon. I have never ran one before, but I really want to!!! I do not know that I have enough time to fully train for the race, so I was wondering if it would be bad if I just started to increase my…
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SUNCREEN....
Okay so how bad is it if I don't wear sunscreen when I run or walk outside??? I usually try to go either early in the morning or afternoonish when the sun is not super strong, but still is that bad aka will i get skin cancer later?? I don't usually wear sunscreen because I don't see the point of putting it on when I'm just…
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Best protein shake....
Never hitting my protein requirements, always going over on carbs. I figure I should try out a protein shake!! What is a good brand that is not too pricey and tastes good?
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Tracking Mileage....
I got a polar HRM a few months ago and I love it! Can't go a workout with it. Now I want something that will track my mileage when I am running outside. I saw that Nike makes a sport band that keeps track of mileage and it a pretty cheap price compared to garmin. What do you use and have found effective?
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Too many carbs....
I consistenly end up going over my carbs intake and always lacking in protein and fat. I think I am set at 40, 30, 30. What are some foods that at high in protein but low in carbs?!! I think that's why I'm not losing, but just curious if anyone has been successful in their weightloss without meeting their protein reqs.
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I sweat a lot when I workout...DO YOU?
Okay, so i push myself hard in the gym and like to break a sweat, but recently I have noticed that I sweat a lot more than anyone else. Even when I'm doing light cardio, I break a good sweat. It's kind of embarassing sometimes, but I've heard that the more you sweat, the fitter you are. Is this true?
