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Gut flora and healthy body condition
http://www.naturalnews.com/036331_gut_flora_weight_loss_body_fat.html What do you guys think of this? I think it has a lot of credibility and makes a lot of sense. It is an up and coming area of research, and as a biologist, it is quite credible to me, as well as intriguing. Can bacteria actually manipulate your cravings?…
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Running Playlist help-FINALLY!
I just stumbled on the most AWESOME WEBSITE EVER for choosing songs for your running playlist. It asks you for your pace and it gives you a playlist. It gave me a list of songs that were way too slow for my pace so I started out with a song that has a perfect tempo for me, and it suggested other similar songs. They are…
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HRM recommendation
I would like a heart rate monitor that is easy to use and that gives me calories burned. Can anyone recommend one? I bought one and not only does it not work (or maybe I am too stupid to figure it out), but it doesn't have a calorie readout. Does such a HRM exist?
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Runners: what is on your iPod playlist?
Do you play music that dictates your cadence? I really like to do this but can't find enough songs that fit. What songs are on your playlist? I need suggestions!
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Are you an introvert? Extrovert? In between?
Just curious as to how other people function. Do you prefer to be on your own or do you have to have someone around all the time?
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Am I the only super slow runner on the planet?
I run a 16 minute mile. Yes, you heard me. 16 minutes. Sometimes 16.5 minutes. I CANNOT find a calculator that will tell me how many calories I have burned running at this pace. The slowest I have found is 12 minutes. Runkeeper tells me I am burning the same number of calories when I walk at that pace. I find that…
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Do you love your job? Do you hate your job?
How do you feel about what you do every day for a living?
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website recommendations for vegetarians?
Hi, I am not a veg but kind of naturally leaning that way, and would like to learn more. There's a lot of garbage on the internet regarding diets, especially when it comes to something as emotional as eating animals! Does anyone have a go-to website that is a guide for a veg diet? Shopping tips, recipes, nutritional info,…
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Progress photos--43 lbs down
For some reason, I seem to think of photographing my progress at odd numbers. So this morning I am down 43 lbs and here are my progress photos. Here's me at my top weight. 223 lbs and a tight size 16. 23 lbs down [/quote] 33 lbs down This morning, 43 lbs down, between size 12 and size 10. Finally starting to feel "normal"…
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I hit 40 lbs today
I still have about 35 to go and plan to take a long time to lose it! before: Today:
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Orange ginger baked tofu
Delicious! Use extra firm tofu, thoroughly drained. It helps to freeze the tofu and allow to thaw, this results in chewier, meatier tofu. marinade: lots of grated ginger garlic, minced 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons…
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Need encouragement
I have been in a plateau for six weeks now. I was doing great, making forward progress every week since June, then suddenly it just ceased. I weigh the same now as I did in the beginning of December despite really sticking to it. I have said I am in this for the long haul and have my sights set on the summer, but at this…
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BMR and calories allowed?
I am really confused now. I have been in kind of a plateau since before Christmas and wanted to fiddle with my settings. I used the BMR calculator in the tools menu and it tells me that my BMR is a little over 1400. When I set my weight loss to one pound per week, it tells me to eat a little over 1400 calories a day. Am I…
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All calories at dinner?
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Small steps. 23 lbs down
This isn't the hugest loss here, I am constantly inspired by people who have accomplished complete hotness. :) I am not there yet, but I am certainly off to a good start, and am showing no sign of slowing down. Here's me at my top weight. 223 lbs and a tight size 16. Not the best body shot, but you know how that is, hiding…
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How do you handle
People commenting on your weight? I realize I may be unique in this, but it makes me incredibly uncomfortable when people ask me if I've lost weight, and how much I've lost, how I did it and and make comments basically on the size of my *kitten*. Maybe it's the corporate environment I work in or something, but I don't even…
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Over on protein, under on carbs
This is where my diet seems to naturally fall given my druthers. While I still stay within my calorie goals, I tend to eat more than the recommended amount of protein every day, and by quite a bit. So far it looks like I am averaging 150% of the recommendation. Is this going to prevent me from reaching my goal? Do I need…
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Hello! New here
How do you do? :) This seems to be a tool that I can use without getting overwhelmed and unmotivated. I am really happy so far, I've been following my recommended calorie intake for a week now and am down 6 lbs! I realize that some of that has to be water weight, but I'll take it. It's a regime I can practice every day…
