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What are the side-effects of adding apple cider vinegar to the diet?
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Side-effects of using apple cider vinegar for weight reduction are mild but long-lasting. Side-effects include delayed emptying of stomach, lowering the blood sugar level, decreasing the mineral levels, erosion of the tooth enamel, throat and skin burns, problems with digestions, lowered potassium levels in the blood thus resulting in the decrease
How do I figure out how many calories I should be eating?
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If you're healthy and you exercise moderately two or three days a week, you can figure out your calorie intake by multiplying your ideal body weight (IBW) by 14. If you're trying to lose pounds, your IBW is your goal weight; for maintenance, your IBW is your current weight. For instance, if you weigh 135 pounds and you want to maintain that, you ne
Why is it harder to reduce weight each time you gain it back?
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Because no matter how you drop pounds -- whether it's through dieting, exercise, or a combination of both -- you will inevitably lose some muscle, and that slows down your basal metabolic rate," explains Jackie Newgent, R.D. a New York City based nutrition consultant. Strength training with weights throughout your weight reduction period can help p