Tricked into a starvation mode

"Their bodies are literally tricked into a starvation mode"

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0206132121.htm

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Wow, that sounds very promising! It figures that they'd come up with a cure for obesity after I spent $14,000 to get mine under control.

It seems like their description of "starvation mode" is different than how most of us think of it. They discuss starvation mode as a state where the body stops making fat, and starts using it. Whereas we often hear lapbanders talk about the need to avoid starvation mode, because it's believed that it slows the metabolism and weight loss.

Interesting!

Tami

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It IS interesting.
Phen Fen cured me in 1996, until it was found to be dangerous to some.

There are so many factors that lead to obesity. I hope one day a 'cure' is found, but for now, the band is keeping me in check.

But it will be interesting to watch this development.

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Ah. Still praying for the magic pill? Someday, maybe. For now, it's back to the elliptical machine.

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As I like to read, some of todays stuff is that 5 minutes of hard work followed by 15 minutes of lesser workout will burn more fat than 20 minutes of steady workout.

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Dr. Ortiz TJ Mexico 2006/07/19 (Very Happy With This Doctor) 10 cc Lap-Band® installed empty
3.5CC 2006/12/04 fillcenterusa.com St. Petersburg Florida (nice with floro) 361 pounds
1CC 2007/01/02 354lb
I feel better:clap2: every day. 2008/03/25 now 308lb. soon to have another fill

I've got the 15 min part down.......................;)

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i actually agree with that. there is a "fat burn" heart rate (is it 60 to 70%) and a "cardio" heart rate (70 to 80%)

for example, if i work out for 27 minutes ...
1 1/2 mins is between 70-80%
the rest is between 60-70%

i burn 525 cals and 60% of that is fat burn. the highest percentage i have reached is 65%.

i do need to start working more on cardio now...

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