Derek

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• Commented on Avoid Holiday Weight Gain With One Small Change
  Great suggestions, and they are especially important this time of year. Since I have some time off around the holidays, I'm looking for fun ways to get more exercise. I'm looking for nice local hikes and great bike rides....
• Commented on Why Should This Photo Incite Fat-Hatred...?
  The picture makes me sad and frustrated. The airlines are not very sensitive to the obese at all. Obviously, this guy should have been noticed and his situation addressed BEFORE he got on the plane. Flying is so stressful to...
• Commented on Exercise Alone Won't Help You Lose Weight
  Those are my thoughts exactly, Bob. I couldn't understand why burning extra calories wouldn't lead to weight loss. I firmly believe in creating a deficit in calories to lose weight. Of course, if you go for a thirty-minute walk then...
• Commented on Michael Pollan's Rules to Eat By
  I think Dr. Atkins used to recommend shopping the perimeter of the grocery store for low-carb dieting. However, I agree there are smart choices within the aisles. Whole-grain foods are there as well as the frozen vegetables. Fresh is best,...
• Commented on Even Moderate Exercise Boosts Lifespan
  Just being a little active is a great improvement over being a couch potato! Even if it is just a short walk two or three times a week, you'll be doing just a little bit more for your body, and...
• Commented on 7 Ways to Maintain Weight Loss
  You will have to diet to get to your weight loss goal. A simple definition of dieting is to reduce calories. In order to get the weight off, you have to burn more calories than you consume, and that will...
• Commented on 5 Ways to Tame Post-Workout Hunger
  Luckily, I am rarely ravenous after working out, and I think all of the water I drink may be the reason. Plus, there is also the overwhelming feeling that I just did a lot of good for my body, and...
• Commented on 3 Ways Twitter Could Improve Your Health
  I agree with you about Twitter creating accountability, keeping you focused and giving you a support group. Once you get used to weeding out the junk, you do find support from both friends and strangers alike. Another great thing about...
• Commented on Fructose Gives Rats Memory and Heart Troubles
  When I've had too much sugar, I'm usually too tired to try to get through a maze! I always thought it was a good idea to consume sugar in moderation, but it is scary to think of the impact on...
• Commented on Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Cuts Heart Failure Risk
  I get "consumption of fruits and vegetables", but I'm not sure why "consumption of breakfast cereals" is as important. Is the goal just to make sure you have enough fiber in your diet? I just realized I meet four of...