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Hello buddies.. I'm new with Calorie Count. I ve been promoted to my position about 2 years ago and gained 25lbs!! I work overnight shifts (11pm-7am) and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what time I start and end my calorie count. I've been exercising 5 days a week and kind of feel a difference in my clothing. I cut back a lot of my Calorie intake. But it's so hard to try to figure out when to count my calories. Can some one help?
Friday, August 9, 2013
Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness
THURSDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) -- Human blood contains thousands of autoantibodies that could serve as signals for certain diseases, according to a new study.
Researchers found that every person has a unique autoantibody profile, which remains consistent over time.
People with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer all had much lower numbers of autoantibodies than their peers, the study showed.
"This research supports our proposal that autoantibody profiles will be useful as diagnostic biomarkers for a wide variety of diseases," study corresponding author Robert Nagele, director of the Biomarker Discovery Center at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, said in a university news release.
Autoantibodies are proteins released by the immune system that attack parts of the body rather than targeting foreign "invaders."
In conducting the new study, the researchers examined the immune-response profiling of 166 people. Among the participants were groups of patients with different medical conditions.
Participants' autoantibody profiles were affected by their age, gender and disease. Autoantibodies appeared to bind to antigens -- substances within organs and tissues throughout the body -- in response to injury and disease, and help rid the cells of waste.
As people age, the number of detectable autoantibodies increases, the investigators found. And women have significantly more autoantibodies than men. This could be associated with higher rates of autoimmune disease among women, the researchers suggested.
"Given the evidence supporting an abundance of autoantibodies, it is probable that there are even more naturally occurring autoantibodies than we were able to detect here," Nagele concluded. "The complex profile of autoantibodies suggests that they carry out an essential function, and the clearance of debris generated by the body on a day-to-day basis is a reasonable bet."
The study was published April 2 in PLoS ONE.
-- Mary Elizabeth Dallas 
Copyright © 2013 HealthDay. All rights reserved. SOURCE: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, news release, April 9, 2013
400 calorie lunch recipe
Looking for some 400 calorie or less lunch ideas I can take to work that doesn't require a lot of cooking any ideas - Christy
Number of U.S. Foodborne Illness Cases Stalled: CDC
THURSDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) -- Progress in reducing foodborne illness in the United States seems to have stalled, health officials reported Thursday.
"Every year, we estimate that about 48 million of us -- that would be one in six people in the United States -- gets sick from eating contaminated food," said Dr. Robert Tauxe, deputy director of the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 2012, the nation's food surveillance program identified about 19,500 infections, about 4,500 hospitalizations and 68 deaths, Tauxe said at a noon press conference on the study results. Those numbers are similar to ones reported between 2006 and 2008, the report noted.
The findings appear in the April 19 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the CDC.
"We see, once again, that salmonella was the most commonly diagnosed and reported cause of infection among those that are tracked," Tauxe said, and while some types have decreased, others are on the rise.
Although the second most common infection, Campylobacter, decreased since the early 1990s, "it's still lower than it was in the 1990s but it has increased by 14 percent since a baseline period of 2006 to 2008," Tauxe said.
While still quite rare, he said Vibrio infections increased 43 percent in 2012, compared with 2006 to 2008.
"Vibrio organisms are found in marine waters where shellfish are harvested and many Vibrio infections are due to eating oysters," he noted. "However, not all are due to oysters and some infections are acquired from contact with marine water causing, for instance, wound infections."
E. coli O157 levels in 2012 were similar to those observed in 2006 to 2008, although in the past "substantial declines were observed following regulatory change and improvement in the food industry that particularly targeted ground beef," Tauxe noted.
"It is still the case now that numbers were lower than they were back in the 1990s," he said. "But right now we're just about where we were in 2006 to 2008, and we may need to identify additional ways to reduce contamination, as well as heightening awareness among consumers about the importance of thoroughly cooking and safely handling ground beef in their own homes."
A general measure that combines sickness from six key pathogens that are usually transmitted by food decreased 22 percent from the late 1990s, but really hasn't changed since 2006 to 2008, he added.
Last year, the highest incidence of foodborne illnesses caused by Cryptosporidium and bacteria other than listeria and Vibrio was among children younger than age 5. The highest incidence of illnesses caused by listeria and Vibrio was among seniors, according to the report.
Tauxe noted some caveats in the results. Surveillance data do not cover the entire country -- only about 15 percent of the population. Some of the illnesses are also acquired from sources other than food, and norovirus ("cruise virus") isn't covered because it typically isn't tested for in clinical labs.
Also speaking at the conference was Dr. David Goldman, assistant administrator at the Office of Public Health Science, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
"We have seen that there have been some positive trends . . . but compared to recent years we have seen some troubling trends that we continue to address," Goldman said.
In 2012, the USDA added six strains of E. coli in its industry testing of beef-trim products, he said, and the agency continues to evaluate data and is considering testing of other beef products.
They've also tightened standards for salmonella and implemented new Campylobacter standards for plants producing chicken and turkey, Goldman noted.
-- Robert Preidt
Copyright © 2013 HealthDay. All rights reserved. SOURCES: April 18, 2013, news conference with: Robert Tauxe, M.D., M.P.H., deputy director, division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and David Goldman, M.D., M.P.H., assistant administrator, Office of Public Health Science, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, news release, April 18, 2013
Reader Question: Can I Disinfect My Makeup Products?
So, there are a few guidelines about how long you should keep makeup before it starts getting funky (a good rule: 3 months for eyeliners and mascara, a year for foundation and concealer, and two years for powders, lipsticks, lipgloss and lotions). If you hit those dates, you should probably toss them. But sometimes, you just get the urge to give your products a good wipe down.
So, when SELF's Web Managing Editor, JD, asked me if she could disinfect her products, my answer was: "Totally! It just depends what you are trying to disinfect." Here, a crib sheet.
Pencils: Dull the pencil down to a nub, then grab a sharpener, and sharpen until you have a fresh point. I like to do this twice, just to be sure, but I'm a little nuts -- and def a little germaphobic, too, but hey -- can you ever really be too clean? Mascara: There's this trend in Japan where dudes put their jeans in the freezer to "wash" them so they don't get misshapen in the laundry. Welp, you can do the same with your mascara. Close the tube, leave it in the freezer overnight, and viola! Apparently, the sub zero temps kill germs.
There ya go, JD! Thanks for the question!
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Wondering when I should be doing my cardio first thing in morning before eating so it uses my fat reserve or after I eat? Should I be doing cardio on weight training days or alternate? Any advise would be helpful - Christy
Pre-Order Your HAPIfork, Ryan Lochte's Hilarious Interview and More!
HAPIfork, a smart fork that monitors your eating habits, can help you lose weight. They won't be ready until September, but you can pre-order yours for $89. [Kickstarter]
Here's a new Ryan Lochte interview that'll send you into a fit of giggles, just like it did to the news anchors who experienced it first hand. Best quote: "My philosophy is if you're a man at night, you gotta be a man in the morning." Oh, Ryan! [HuffPost]
NYC and LA gals, register now for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk (Olivia Wilde will be hosting in The Big Apple!). To date, the EIF Revlon Run/Walk has raised over $68 million in the fight against women's cancer. [EIF Foundation]
Would you be able to drop more weight if you were getting paid for it? This motivated family got a $10,000 prize after losing 255 pounds. Nice job! [CNN]
Kiss your paycheck goodbye! Here are 30 spring wardrobe essentials that you need in your closet, stat. [Refinery 29]
The Morning Scoop: Why Group Exercise Rules, How to Hack Your iPhone and More!
Did you know that you can burn more cals by working out with your besties? Group exercise is great for you -- check out the benefits. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
Learn a few tricks that'll help you get the most out of your iPhone. You'll thank us later for making your life a lil' bit easier. [Mashable]
Put down the takeout and start cooking! (Need recipe inspiration? Sign up for our Drop 10 Meal Plan.) Here, one writer's story on how she made the switch. [Lifehacker]
Hippie-chic fashion line Suno has teamed up with Uniqlo for their first fast-fashion collab, which hits stores May 20. The countdown starts now. [Fashionista]
And in gross/awesome news, check out this bike which uses your sweat to charge your iPhone. [Well + Good NYC]
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Major need of some macro help! Experts PLEASE HELP!!
I am 5 6, 110 pounds, male and 20 years old. I currently upped my calories from 2200 to 2500. I am having some trouble figureing out what my macros should be. First protein, I have read alot about how lots is better for muscles and have also read that we dont need as much as we think. I know I could survive on like 80 grams or less if I wanted to. Since I upped my calories ive been eating 25%/150 grams. I only weigh 110 and I keep reading I only need 1g per pound of lean body mass which is only 110 grams(still over reccommended lower amount). Protein is expensive and I would rather eat less if I could. Is my protein too high or should I raise it even more? Next fat, I am not a person who eats alot of fat. In fact usually I have to add peanut butter or oil to raise the fat usually at the end of the day. Is it ok if I only eat 20 percent of my calories from fat or do I need to raise this? Last is obviously carbs. Last year I did tb 80/10/10 diet and it really worked for me. I felt incredible and went from being lazy and moody to active and happy. I had to stop when I could not afford all the food (over 3k calories of fruit a day). Once i stopped again I felt tired and moody. I think my body runs better with more carbs because when I was on the 801010 I was eating like 600 grams of carbs a day and not gaining a pound. I know most people think they HAVE to eat low carbs to maintain a lean body but is it ok If I eat higher carbs? Please someone help me figure out what I should be eating, Im soo lost. what do you think about this, 2500 calorie, 55-65 fat, 140-160 protein and the rest carbs about 350grams?
Michelle Williams at the Tiffany & Co Blue Book ball
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Family Sabotage?
Well I have a history of being underweight; for the past 2 years I ranged from 79-95 lbs and now Im at a healthy 100-103 for my 5' 1" frame (Im 17 and a girl). I'm a runner so Im still small but at a good bmi and with good tone. Forever my parents/nurse/coach rode on me for being too skinny and since I didn't want to be kicked out of running I gained some weight. Now my parents are totally reversed; my dad keeps saying helpful comments like "Wow you're still eating??" "Can you believe how much she's eating?" "Is your stomach sticking out under that shirt?". I've told my mom that the comments bother me and she doesn't say anything. She's told me I eat too much too. Or comments like last night when I was shopping for clothes "Don't you think you should get a bigger size? That top's probably going to be too tight.". I put the top on and had room to spare. Im a size 00-0 and wear XS-S clothes. It makes it hard when you're trying so hard to stay healthy and then every day your parents are making fat comments. I know my mom has struggled with her weight and my dad used to pick on her about it. I think she's relieved that theres someone else to take the brunt of the nitpicking. What can I do? Its getting to me.
Alexa Chung at the Pas de Calais opening in Soho
Here's one simple tip for making sure you don't look too girly: DO follow Alexa's lead and wear a black slip for an outfit that all kinds of 90s cool.
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recovery and weight loss
Hello amazing people!
This is my first time posting on here (ah!) but from the support I've seen in reading, I feel a lot less terrified.
I am currently recovering from bulimia and binge eating disorder, and have been symptom free for almost 2 months. My issue is that I am at a weight that is clearly not healthy, because I do not look good or feel good at this weight. I am 22 years old, 5'5 and currently weigh about 180.... (don't judge, I know I am big...). Regardless of being symptom free and eating properly for almost two months (dietician and therapist), I still can not seem to lose weight. I am stuck between 177-182 every week. It is so frustrating!! I am in a much better place emotionally, but I just feel that until the weight comes off I can't be totally happy with myself because I can not be happy being fat at this weight! I just don't understand why the weight isn't coming off even though I've been eating properly and exercising regularly 4 times a week.
Any support, advice, help etc would be awesome!! THANKS!!!
Jessica Alba Exclusive
Our May cover star Jessica Alba reveals her eight-point plan. See all her recommendations and an interview with the star on page 72 of the May issue of GLAMOUR.
1) Find your niche
"I was frustrated; big brands put harmful, toxic chemicals in their product, they didn't make people their priority."
2) Get your hands dirty
Jessica Alba started soaking up all the information she could find, and even mixed up her own cleaning products at home.
3) Perfect your pitch
"I realised that people care most about their families, as I do, but that they also appreciate things that are beautiful."
4) Hone your brand
"We went through different names, but in the end, it was my daughter, Honor, who inspired me. There was something about her name - being honourable, honest, transparent."
5) Don't let setbacks get you down
"I went through a lot of potential partners and investors. Either they didn't get it or they didn't care. I ran into a lot of walls."
6) Be true to yourself…
Jessica is determined that her company will stick to its values, no matter how much it affects the bottom line. "We won't compromise."
7) Polish your ideas - but not for too long
"We're not perfect. But right now, we're doing the best we can, at the best quality."
8) Get social
"It's everything. As a mum I shop based on my peers' recommendation. As a brand, I have to pay attention to that."
Is your career hero Jessica Alba or is it Victoria Beckham? Head to page 86 of the May issue of GLAMOUR and take our quiz to find out.
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