Andrew

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• Posted Does Exercise Lead to Weight Loss? to Share
  I was reading this article from Time Magazine, "Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin," and found it very intriguing. I wanted to hear other people's thoughts on the story. It essentially says that exercise is not necessary for weight loss,...
• Commented on Do I Simply Have a Slow Metabolism?
  your mom eats around 600 calories a day?? That does not seem healthy at all. I would recommend you both see a doctor to get professional advice on how to approach and maintain weight loss....
• Commented on No More Dieting Just Eating Right
  You sounds very motivated so I have no doubts that your journey will be a successful one--as long as you are looking to make a lifestyle change!...
• Commented on I'm In a Diet Slump, Help Needed!
  If you truly cannot stand vegetables, salads, etc then I recommend you try a high protein diet with chicken and lean meats. The trick of the high protein diet is that you will stay fuller for longer, and therefore won't...
• Commented on I Just Don't Enjoy Exercise!
  I think the toughest part about exercise is getting in a routine, when you have been doing it for a couple weeks it truly gets easier. Something to consider though, an article in Time Magazine says exercise may not be...
• Commented on Heavy Boozing Raises Risk of All Sorts of Cancer
  Tip: Alcohol not only contains high calories, it lowers your metabolism causing you to burn fewer calories....
• Commented on New Low-Calorie Chocolate Bar Being Developed
  this is slightly disappointing...
• Commented on Iced Coffee: More Calorific Than Your Meal?
  It has been known for a while that the blended ice drinks at Starbucks are high in calories, but it is always shocking to hear the exact caloric content!...
• Commented on 5 Ways to Stop Food Cravings
  For me, I think drinking water has been the most successful tip for curbing cravings. Like someone mentioned, it is important to know that thirst can be misinterpreted for hunger, so you should always have a glass of water and...
• Commented on Can I Overcome This Weight Loss Plateau?
  Like Jenny said, if you are consuming under 1000 calories a day your body goes into starvation mode and preserves fat stores...this is probably the reason you have hit a plateau. It is not safe to consume under 1200 calories...
• Commented on Cancer Risk: Do Hotdogs Need Warning Labels?
  I am a big fan of hotdogs--even the reduced fat hotdogs taste the exact same to me. However, I have always been skeptical as to what type of meat I was consuming....
• Commented on New Low-Calorie Chocolate Bar Being Developed
  I have high hopes for this new chocolate bar, I wish it was coming out sooner! I just hope that it doesn't taste as terrible as other low calorie chocolate substitutes....
• Commented on Feel Like I've Tried Every Diet Out There
  Tackling weight loss alone can be tough and scary. This is why I believe the key to successful weight loss is support and guidance through your journey. If you are interested in an online weight loss program www.ichange.com provides daily...