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What fruits and veggies am I missing out on?
For breakfast I usually have a smoothie with loads of spinach, some strawberries, blueberries and banana. Lunches are often salads with cukes, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, romaine lettuce or hummus with bell peppers, carrots, and squash. I'll also bring a small portion of fruit for lunch - could be grapes,…
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IIFYM: Nature Article
There was a well-written article in Nature this week regarding the importance of protein in our diet and how processed foods subvert our body's sensors to judge protein levels. "Processed foods that dilute protein content subvert our appetite control systems" by Stephen J. Simpson and David Raubenheimer.…
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Is body fat % important?
I got serious about weight loss right after Christmas and have successfully lost 6 pounds since then. I'm 5'0 and 135 pounds currently. My goal weight is 115. My question is this: how important is a body fat % measurement? I can definitely understand the importance of getting one if I get down to 115 and am still not as…
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Looking for strength and perspective
Today I got on the scale and lost a pound. I've been eating well since I began my diet right after Christmas. At home, I have no problem cooking healthy meals and sticking to my calorie limit. However, I struggle with controlling my eating at parties. Today we attended such a party, with a food table filled with brownies,…
