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Skinny but flabby belly
Hey guys, I'm pretty skinny outside, but when i sit my belly is really flabby and i want to get rid of that last belly fat. I think i got these conditions because i eat too little a few months ago, like below my tdee and it slows down my metabolism. So, how do i fix these conditions? Do i have to increase my metabolism by…
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Low carbs diet !
Hey guys, I've been reading some interesting articles about low carbs diet. I know about the calorie in, calorie out is the base of all fat loss. But we forgot about our cute little hormone, insulin. Insulin is the hormone that distributes our carbs into our muscle, brain, and fat cell. So, if we cut out the carbs, the…
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how much fat per day?
Hey guys, I heard that there's a limit on how much fat you can eat per day. Is it because it makes you fat or something? Anyway, i forgot the amount, is it like 0.35 per kg of bodyweight? Thanks before
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A must watch documentary on obesity
For those who want to know about sugar, and why we all got fat http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM P.s for computer user, search sugar the bitter truth on youtube
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Milk powder
Hey guys, I went overboard and bought lots of my favourite milk powder. I know it's not that healthy as it contains more sugar in it, but compared to the bland whole milk (150 calories) it's just 30 more calories (180) which is pretty nice and i like the taste. But, it's kinda boring with water. I usually do these things…
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egg cholesterol
Hey guys, I just want to know if the cholesterol in egg is a myth. A lot of people say it doesn't clog the arteries and it's perfectly fine. Is it okay for me to eat like 5+ egg daily (everyday) for the protein? I don't want to die young by the cholesterol in egg. Thanks before
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Calories deficit and insulin
Hey guys, I know 2 confusing theory about weight loss. In calorie deficit, we are getting fat if we eat more calories than we burn and it will be stored as fat. But in insulin theory, insulin distribute carbohydrate to muscle, brain, and also fat cell. So this really confuse me, if we eat carbohydrates insulin will always…
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Grocery list
Hey guys, I'm having a hard time to get healthy and more vary food for a month. My allowance is like $100, and so far this is what i can list : Egg, milk, tempeh, tofu, chicken breast, peanuts, chili, onion, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, oat, brown rice, banana, apple, grape. I'm out of ideas lol. What's your grocery list ?…
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artificial sweetener?
Hey guys, I wonder what does artificial sweetener do to your body/insulin. I've heard bad rumours about them, like coke with sugar is still better than diet coke with artificial sweetener. I have just realized that there're some sweeteners in my food. The thing is, i've been eating a lot to build muscle and bulk up. I eat…
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Fat doesn't make you fat?
Hi guys, I heard that fat doesn't make you fat, but calorie surplus is. So how does this fat processed by the body? I tought that fat goes directly to your skin as a reserve energy. Because i just realised that tempeh have pretty high fat content, andi just ate a lot of it and go beyond my fat allowance. Should i worry…
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Protein food on budget
Hey guys, I was wondering if you can get a lot of protein in a budget. I'm sorry that i'm a cheapskate, but i try to save as much money as i can (maybe for later in college). Here is a couple of protein foods that are pretty cheap : egg, milk, tempeh, peanut, peanut butter, beans. What is your recommended cheap protein…
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Should i eat a lot?
Hey guys, I'm 18 years old, my height is 175 cm and i weight 62 kg atm. As you now, i'm still a teenager and they say this is my prime time to eat a lot and exercise. But, i'm still scared about getting fat because of my past. I was overweight as a kid, because i eat a lot like they say and end up getting fat (it's my…
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Cheat day, jumbo snicker
For those who want to try this, try at your own risk. I found this at 9gag, and this bring cheat day to a whole new level http://9gag.com/gag/6732262/15-pound-homemade-snickers
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How much protein per day
Hey guys, for workout how much protein do you need per day? I don't know about this lbs and rmr thing, sorry for the noob question. Thanks before
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About metabolism
Hey everyone, about this metabolism can you increase it to the point of "eat a lot, stay skinny"? I've been doing strength training to increase my muscle mass, and more muscle will increase my metabolism. But, is it possible to increase it further so i can eat a lot without have to worry about getting fat? Honestly, it's…
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Lose weight = lose fat?
Hey everyone, i have this problem for a while. I sometimes have a treat to myself after a week of clean diet, and i actually balance it by eating less at morning and afternoon, and then go all out at night. So actually i still maintain my calorie below my daily allowance, but the next day i can spot difference of my belly.…
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what to make with vital wheat gluten?
Vital wheat gluten is commonly used to make seitan / wheat meat, which is a substitution of meat. But, is there any other thing you can make with this? Thanks
