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A REAL danger with Mio
So, by now you've seen the "Mio is made out of antifreeze" hysteria. I don't buy it, and I don't think anyone else should, either. But that doesn't mean that Mio is completely without problems. My wife & I have been using it for a couple of weeks, and have noticed a side effect that's VERY detrimental to weight loss.…
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Benefits of Fruit
It shouldn't be news to anyone that fruit is good for you, but I thought this infographic was still kind of interesting... http://www.care2.com/greenliving/best-fruits-for-your-health.html
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Aztec Diet
I've heard a good deal about the Paleo Diet, but my wife & I don't eat meat, so we could never follow that. However, my wife came across a reference the other day to the Aztec Diet, which seems similar but like it might be easier to do without meat. I tried looking for info online, but there's not much out there; just info…
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2,000 Calories
Interesting little video on what it takes to make 2,000 calories, which seems to be the FDA's magic number... http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewgauthier/what-2000-calories-actually-looks-like
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Help from Vegan Bakers...?
Are there any vegan bakers out there? I would love to veganize my mother's recipe for Irish Soda Bread and I have it mostly figured out. The one thing I'm stuck on is that the last step before putting it in the oven is to brush the loaf with a beaten egg yolk, which gives it a nice crispy, glossy crust. I supposed I could…
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Kung Fu NSV
So, a big part of my workout regime is my kung practice and classes. Monday night is forms class, and Wednesday is practical self-defense. One of our exercises on Wednesday is "moving targets:" your partner holds 2 small hand targets and moves them into position while you try to punch and kick the targets as many times as…
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9 Drinks to Avoid
I don't think anyone would EVER consider most of these drinks to be healthy, but it's still interesting to see just how bad some things can be! http://www.takepart.com/photos/9-sugar-filled-drinks-avoid
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My Experience with Steve Kamb
So, you know how on the blog Steve is always saying to e-mail him with any questions? Well, I had a fitness-related question and I e-mailed him about it. He got back to me in like an hour and half! It's always great to see that someone who seems like a nice guy actually IS a nice guy!
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Look Like Miss Piggy
I just came across this and had to share it. What a riot! I miss Jim Henson... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK52qGcpdzo&feature=g-vrec
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Not Nagging
I've seen a lot of posts about "How do I get my kids/parents/spouse/significant other/dog/whatever to start living a healthier life with me?" This is a tough subject, but I came across this article that offers a few suggestions about how to make constructive criticism without turning off your audience, and thought some…
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7 Foods That Keep Us Fat
I thought this was an interesting article and wanted to share it. Some of these were hardly a surprise (potato chips keep people fat? Quelle surprise!), but I think most people would be a bit shocked that so many of the food supposed designed to help people LOSE weight are having the exact opposite effect.…
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Plan for the Holiday...
Hey gang! My Sifu read that April 28 is "World Tai Chi Day." We're doing a special introduction seminar at the academy, but people are also celebrating by going out and practicing in parks, at the beach, etc. Just anywhere in public to help bring awareness to Tai Chi and it's benefits. So, if you can get out there and show…
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Damn you, MFP!
I could always wear a belt basically until it wore out. Then, after a few months of MFP, I had to toss my (perfectly good) belt onto the "donation" pile and buy a new belt. Now, a few months later, that belt is down to the smallest notch, and I'll probably have to buy ANOTHER new belt in a few weeks! Hey, I ain't made of…
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Words of Motivation
Ever see The Simpsons episode when Homer starts working out with Rainer Wolfcastle, Springfield's answer to Arnold Schwarzenegger? Rainer tells him, "Come, do some bench presses and I will shout motivational slogans at you!" I figure we can all use some motivational slogans shouted at us from time to time, so if you come…
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Interesting Article: Why you're not losing weight
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1605
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Interesting Articles
A couple of interesting articles that both say that, yes, total amount of calories is important, but it is just as important (if not more so) that you eat the right foods and get those calories from the right places. Quick synopsis: Those gaining the least amount of weight got 6-8 hours of sleep, exercised, drank less…
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8 Ways Exercise Makes You Gorgeous
A nifty article for anyone who needs a little extra motivation to start or keep exercising: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-ways-exercise-makes-you-gorgeous.html
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Restaurant Calories Off (Or "One More Reason to Eat at Home"
Apparently 20% of the foods listed with calories in restaurants list the wrong amount of calories. And they may be off by as much as 18%! So, if you eat out a lot, you may want to give yourself a cushion (so it doesn't look like you're WEARING a cushion...). http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/19/restaurant.calories.off/
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Stupid NSV...
So, I was walking the dog today and, as I usually do (for no reason that I have been able to figure out), I was sliding my free hand up and down the side of my torso. And, suddenly, I realized that I could no longer pinch and really get a grip on the side of my gut! Kind of a dumb thing to notice, but I felt pretty good…
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A Little Help From Your Friends
Interesting article: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/6-ways-friends-can-help-you-meet-your-weight-loss-goals.html
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The Problem with Eating Out
Last night, a friend wanted to take my wife & I to the movies for my birthday. We decided to hit a local Red Robin for dinner before the film, so my wife & I decided what we'd want to eat and how many calories it would be, planned our day accordingly, and were able to do it without going over. Here's the problem. If we…
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The Man Who Started It All...
Just wanted to remind everyone of this guy and how amazing he was: http://www.muscleprodigy.com/jack-lalanne-workout-arcl-1250.html Be sure to scroll down to the videos and watch at least the second one, where he does the fingertip push-ups.
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Martial Artists?
As much as I enjoy my other workouts, I always consider them as nothing more than training for my kung fu practice. And the nights that I have class are my best burn; I burn between 900 to 1000 calories in an hour of kung fu! It has everything: strength training, cardio, stretching, endurance building, and even some…
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The Magic of the Ticker...
I originally got the "ticker" for my message threads just because everyone else seemed to have to have one, and I thought they were cute and fun. And after being on MFP for a month, I was pretty much focused on where I was, without paying a lot of attention to where I'd been or where I was going. Then, the other night,…
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Need Nutrition Info
I almost feel guilty asking about this, but I'm a big believer in moderation in everything, and two nights a week (when I have my kung fu class) I wind up with a TON of leftover calories to play with... A few weeks ago, my folks went to the Jersey Shore and brought back one of the things the shore is famous for: chocolate…
