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I just randomly came up with seven pounds :). The person who made the strong statement to me regarding multitasking while using machines was a trainer who was shall we say, hyper intense. At the end of our challenge we might decide to go double or nothing through November ;)

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That's so true, M2G. My husband has always been thin, oh a few pounds of a little paunch now and then but just a few days of not snacking and it falls off. He developed type 2 diabetes several years ago which, of course, is not weight related. We think agent orange related ( Viet Nam) since his family doesn't seem to have it. He is a carb addict! Lol. I find it so funny to watch him try eating healthy because he THINKS he is doing it but sits down and eats a box of triscuits and a half a pound of cheese! Lol. Doesn't/won't consider the carbs that turn to sugar. smile.png. Or that "no sugar added" or "sugar free" really has sugar!!

Reading about your hubby's diabetes and serving in vietnam is interesting. A friend of mine was in vietnam and subjected to agent orange and he gets money from the government due to the diabetes being caused by his exposure to agent orange. This is something I would or will study in due time.......

Even men might have trouble with weight loss due to hormonal issues if their free testosterone levels are not optimal. Sometimes there is just too much estrogen in the male body and this leads to fat storage and other undesirable results. The ratio can be balanced in favor of free testosterone with help from eating certain foods (broccoli), prescription or supplementation (certain herbs help - see a Vitamin store). I eat broccoli whenever possible.

totally interesting........I like that broccoli helps with increasing free testosterone levels.... :P

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