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dejawhoo wrote in health_ontd Jun 20, 2011 01:37

I'm starting college in August, and I want to avoid blowing a few hundred dollars on a meal plan by bringing my lunch the majority of the time. I can handle snacks (trail mix, yogurt, fruit, etc) but what I really need are meals I can cook a large amount of on Sunday night and bring for lunch for the four days in a row I have class. The earliest I' ( Read more... )

What not to say or what to say to the seriously ill

unnecessaryhat wrote in health_ontd Jun 14, 2011 15:51

Interesting interview on today's Talk of the Nation about what not to say to someone who is very ill. Bruce Feiler wrote the essay behind the cut on the New York Times. For example, he pointed out that instead of saying "What can I do to help?" you should offer to do the most mundane but necessary tasks in their life, and then really show up to ( Read more... )

Food Pyramid gets the boot

year_anda_day wrote in health_ontd Jun 03, 2011 02:39

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Leg Cramp Before Running

tressebleue wrote in health_ontd May 21, 2011 07:40

Hello all, I just have one question: Is it OK to go running after you have a leg cramp? I just woke up and was planning to go for a run but thenI realized I had a leg cramp during my sleep because my leg muscle is feeling really sore ( Read more... )

Podcast on Fat

unnecessaryhat wrote in health_ontd May 07, 2011 10:47

Talk of the Nation: Science Friday had an interesting segment on body fat this week. I knew that waist circumference is a good predictor of cardiac risk (the fatter you are in the waist, the higher your risk). I didn't know that when people have liposuction in other parts of their bodies, the fat tends to come back in the waist!

Link to listen OR ( Read more... )

podcast, heart health, research/studies

Questions About Cravings

ninasafiri wrote in health_ontd May 04, 2011 17:48

I always crave ice cream during finals! It's one I'm fighting off so I can treat myself with something really delicious later, but I don't know if I'm going to make it til next week lol.

So some questions:
Do you have any reoccuring cravings?
Why do you think you have them?
Do you indulge or do you resist?
Why or why not? :)

food, personal experience

Workout Questions

lalaluluj wrote in health_ontd Apr 28, 2011 19:55

Hey guys! I haven't posted in this community much (mostly because when I joined, it was kinda inactive) but I wanted to ask you guys a question. Have any of you tried HIIT (high intensity interval training)? I'm looking into it because i had a major speed bump and despereatley want to lose the last 15-20 pounds. I've heard of Turbo Fire but I was ( Read more... )

exercise, personal experience

Foods to Boost Your Mood

unnecessaryhat wrote in health_ontd Mar 21, 2011 10:42

Winter weather and daily stress takes its toll on our moods this time of year! If you feel down and disinterested for more than a couple weeks, talk to a counselor or your physician. Here are some easy dietary changes that can help as well.

I've found that people often underestimate the effects of nutrition on mood. Low blood sugar has been ( Read more... )

food, eating, tip of the week, mental health

Birch sap, sleep and fresh air: a personal plan to feel better

beix_brittany wrote in health_ontd Mar 14, 2011 19:19

           I have been so overworked these past 3 months...I have eaten less than usual and not always fresh and healthy food.
          Last week I suddenly felt completely drained and in serious need of natural minerals and vitamins.
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personal experience, diet

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devolute wrote in health_ontd Mar 13, 2011 04:20

hello, i'm new here and i wanted to ask for some advice. i'm a pretty healthy eater but i really don't exercise much because i often don't have time. i hate running and i dislike going to the gym. i like cycling, swimming, gymnastics and yoga, but i have difficulty to find the time to swim (since it involves going to the gym, showering, etc.) ( Read more... )

exercise