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How is your breakfast?

How do you start your day in a healthy way? Or do you skip breakfast? Share your favorite...

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Rapid weight loss?

Hello, I'm 20 years old and about three weeks ago, I changed my eating habits pretty drastically. I gave up...

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Anybody see the Weight Watchers meeting on Mad Men...

For some reason I found it cringe-worthy, that is exactly the experience I have had at meetings. Recently I...

SW 320 CW 247 GW 200 Pregnant and maintaining weight, for details see my story!

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Pre and Post Workout Nutrition Info - PLEASE HELP!...

I need help. I have read so many articles and blogs on the above subject (even one on this site), and I am still...

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I need help. I have read so many articles and blogs on the above subject (even one on this site), and I am still confused. My goals are simple: lose body fat and gain lean muscle. I am about 5 feet 7.5 inches tall and weigh 137 lbs. I take in about 1200 to 1300 calories a day, and I exercise pretty regularly, but I have some fatty areas that need toning (arms, thighs, abs, etc.).

I've read a few articles that differ in opinion, but generally I've gathered the following: I should consume a combination of complex and simple carbs 30 minutes prior to working out to burn fat or a combination of complex carbs and protein 30 minutes prior to working out to build lean muscle. Is this correct?

Post workout is even more of a mystery. I used to drink a whey protein powder smoothie comprised of one scoop of whey powder (GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60), water, frozen strawberries and bananas. Then I read an article about a carb/protein ration that must be achieved post workout (.15 grams of protein times my weight and .25 grams of carbs times my weight). To achieve this I substituted water with fat free milk. The milk, whey, and fruit gave me the perfect ratio and provided some much needed calcium (very tasty smoothie as well). That lasted a few weeks until I read an article that milk slows down the absorption of whey, so I changed my post workout shake to just water and whey. I also so a few blogs that suggest I consume my protein immediately and then follow it with a meal consisting of more protein and carbs.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. The amount of information on the internet is so overwhelming. The studies, opinions, blogs...they all seem to contradict themselves (e.g., Earlier tonight I saw a study from 2006 that said carbs post workout is bad. On the very same website I read an article that discussed how vital carbs are post workout). Please tell me what I should be doing pre and post workout. I feel like I'm always on the verge of doing something totally wrong and the more research I do, the worse it gets. lol

To put it more succinctly:

1. What types of carbs (simple or complex) and/or protein should I consume pre-workout?
2. How much protein (and carbs, if necessary) should I consume post workout? If I am consuming carbs post workout, which type?
3. Should I consume my post workout protein with my carbs to meet the ratio (e.g., like the smoothie I mentioned above made of whey, fat free milk, and fruit) or should I consume my protein with water followed by a meal of carbs and more pretein?

I know this is a lot (sorry). Thank you in advance for your time.View Thread

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What's your average day like?

We all agree that 1200 is the magic number for caloric intake during a day. How do you all spend your 1200...

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Why?

Help! I have lost weight and gotten down to 300 lbs, but for some reason I can not get below that weight. I...

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Dangerous Calories

This is my first time dieting properly without the help of fad diets but I think I'm still in the fad diet...

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weight loss with adipex diet pills

hello, my name is Carolyn, I'm 38, 5'5 & I weigh 180. I recently started taking adipex to help lose some...

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Fat burning for more definition

Can anyone point me in the direction of a diet plan good for burning fat for a leaner more defined body, as...

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I eat when I'm stressed

why does this happen

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Low Potassium Diet

My MD suggests a low potassium diet. I can give up banana, avocado and cashews - but give up salmon? There must...

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Foods to eat at dinner

What are the recommended foods to eat at dinner?

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Diet Needed

I need a good copy of a diet that is low fat and low carbs....I went to the doctor today and he...

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I eat when I'm stressed

Okay, I'm a stress eater and I know I need to get a grip but I really don't know how to stop. The stress...

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Monday May 7th...how was the weekend? Goals this w...

Did you have a "good food" weekend or not-so-much... What are your goals - large or small for this...

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Food cravings - what are yours?

WebMD has a new slideshow: Food Cravings That Wreck Your Diet My big problem is my sweet tooth!...

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Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes

For about 4 years I have been having trouble eating fried foods. I also can't eat excess sugar alcohols...

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For about 4 years I have been having trouble eating fried foods. I also can't eat excess sugar alcohols (easy to eliminate since it isn't in a ton of foods that I know of). Both make me sick to my stomach and sometimes I throw up if I have either of these items. I have been through a ton of tests including food allergies and also a ultrasound to check my organs. They had no answers for me other than eliminating food from my diet and my birth control had some effect on it as well (from doctors, I would like to see a Nutritionist, but they are fairly expensive and not covered by insurance).

This has been hard for me because I used to be 100% healthy and was never sick. It has been hard to explain to people why I won't eat certain foods when we go out I have trouble finding foods to eat, especially at chain restaurants. Plus, I am not a size two and they cannot figure out why I am not super skinny if I don't eat fried foods (I love cheese and bread). Sometimes, I wish I could be a normal 24 year old who doesn't have to explain and talk about my diet as a topic of conversation when out to dinner with friends. They don't mean to be mean, but it still hurts when they have harsh words about me trying to lose weight (when really I am trying to not throw up). I know it could be worse, and there has been good to come out of this situation. I don't have a choice about eating healthy.

But, I wish it could be easier to find foods that are healthy and not fried.

Even when I try to avoid these foods I still have problems when I go out to eat and sometimes eat foods that make me feel sick. I think I am in the clear with what I am eating and it turns out that I am not.

I have heard from other people that have these problems that Probiotic and Digestive Enzymes can help if you do happen to accidentally have something that makes your stomach upset.

Do these help? Can I take them together? What should I look for when I go to buy them? Do I have to worry about them having sugar alcohols in the tablets? Can I take them with a vitamin pill?

Any direction would be helpful. Also, what type of diet would be best for someone like me? I love to cook. Can coconut water help? Some people think calms the stomach.View Thread

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A SAMPLE HIGH SCOOL MENU

Cold Meals Cheese & Tomato/Wheat Bread 3.00 Turkey Ham & Cheese __________ 3.00 Peanut...

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emotional triggers

Oh, no! I was doing so well. I had lost 25 pounds in a little over two months. Then I hit a great big...

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My First Day!

Today is my first day to post or even be on the boards! I think I will take a good long look around!

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Drinking Strictly Water

I am going on my third month of drinking strictly water. I feel no different than before so I was...

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Can't get enough to eat

I've moved to eating healthier and exercising (about a 20 minute strength or cardio routine daily) and no...

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A brand new month - hello May!

Maybe you didn't do so hot today? But tomorrow, even though it's Tuesday is a time to start over and...

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Losing Weight

I have a question for the expert. I have been eating healthy and exercising for over two months and have not...

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