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  1. philip_rotstein

    Calorie Budget Calculation

    Thank you for the reading materials, Kenny! Nevertheless, when there was a period, I ate ice cream for several months and measured my LDL cholesterol. I noticed a big spike, and as soon as I stopped, it started gradually decreasing. Apart from that, it comes down to a person—whether he/she...
  2. philip_rotstein

    Calorie Budget Calculation

    It's trendy now to praise Keto diet, but the thing is saturated fat is still considered the main culprit of raising LDL. I myself am suffering from high LDL. I had read first-source research papers that conclude that saturated fat is indeed "the bad guy". So I wouldn't take the risk. These...
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    Excercise Ideas for Beginners

    Walking is fine, but for me, I noticed it is absolutely not enough. When I used to work long hours at my job as an accountant while having brisk walks, I noticed that I became sort of weak. E.g., after a long day of sitting behind the desk, when I rashly stood up I got lightheaded, which was...
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    Eating when not hungry

    I think, while it sounds innocent, to have something after having a normal serving is an entry for overeating. Especially while/after some stress, it's easier to throw in way more than you think you usually do. My workaround is that when I'm about to do it, opt for a big glass of water and chug...
  5. philip_rotstein

    50 pounds

    Keep it up. If your calorie deficit is correctly calculated, then the progress will eventually come. If you started exercising, then it might be muscles, which weigh more than subcutaneous fat. Good luck :happy:
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - Include a photo here if you wish to. <-- my avatar :) - What is your name? Philip - How old are you? 47 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? Greece - Which city/area do you live in? Athens - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality...