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Re: Insulin Resistant?
Insulin resistance is related to diabetes (and can be a precursor to Type 2). So, yes, you have to watch carbs - especially simple carbs. In particular, you have to spread them out over the course of…1 -
Re: Why am I gaining weight...antibiotic to blame?
If medication makes you retain water, it absolutely affects weight. Now, that'll be a one-time weight gain not a slow continuous gain (which is what you'd see if the medication increased your appetit…2 -
Re: Why am I gaining weight...antibiotic to blame?
So, your definition of "causes weight gain" does not include "lowers your metabolism, causing you to gain weight consuming the same calories you used to maintain your weight on"? …4 -
Re: What are your unpopular opinions about health / fitness?
Mansplaining is very much a thing. It's specifically when a man condescendingly explains to a woman why her experience is invalid. No condescension? Not mansplaining. Male OB talking about his specia…22 -
Re: Do you think parents should teach their kids how to count calories?
That's nice in theory, but some people don't get the normal "you're full" signals due to hormonal issues. In those cases, you can teach them to reach for healthy choices more often but assu…7
