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Diet Tip: Switch Hands

FitSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:00 PDT

Eating quickly is a habit. Mealtimes have become a speedy endeavor, rather than a time to sit down and enjoy eating food. A good meal is truly one of the simple pleasures of life and we get to do it at least three times a day. If you need to slow down, I have an idea for you.

Try eating an entire meal with your less-dominant hand. If you're right handed, eat with your left. Yes, it will feel weird, but that's a good thing. The struggle to coordinate reaching a fork or spoon to your mouth will force you to eat more slowly. You will savor the effort and the taste. Surely, using your nondominant hand will help you take 20 minutes to eat a meal. Try it and tell me how it goes.

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From the Fit Community: I've Lost the Inches but Not the Weight

Fit Community — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:08:33 PDT

It's an age-old question: how come my pants feel looser but I weigh more now than before I started exercising? FitSugar reader livingthin turns to the experts for an answer and posted it in our 10 Pounds DOWN! community group.

Q: "I know everyone is always looking at the scale, but in my case I am slimmer than ever but the scale shows I am almost the same weight as I was on my son's first birthday - [I was] two sizes up [then]. I do two 50 minute exercise sessions per day five times per week; in total I exercise about 500 minutes per week if not more, and do a mix of plyometric exercises, Pilates, and hand and ankle weights. I can see my body is getting firmer and slimmer, but the scale takes my mood way down the higher it goes up. Is there a difference with different people's muscle mass density they build?" - Michele

A: Hi Michele! This question is an important one, and one that I have heard numerous answers to (although even I am not sure which one most accurately answers this). For help in responding, we turned to clinical exercise physiologist Jeff Dolgan.

"The human body tends to have a favorite weight that it functions most efficiently at," explains Dolgan. Scientists have termed this phenomenon the "set point" theory, which means the human body will adjust the components of mass to keep within a certain range. This allows for our center of gravity to stay the same and is helpful in maintaining biomechanical function, says Dolgan. Instead of worrying about the scale, says Dolgan, you should pay attention to your body composition instead. If you haven’t had your body fat tested yet, it may be a good idea to have a professional take this more objective measurement for you.

Keep reading for more advice on your body's muscle mass after the break.

Friday Comic-Con Must Sees

GeekSugar — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:21:03 PDT

2011 Comic-Con is in full swing! If you're struggling with which panels to see and which to skip, we've got a rundown on some of the most interesting, engaging, and highly anticipated panels and discussions right here. Check our our must-see list for Friday, then tell us what you're most excited to see at the convention in the comments below!

The Captains, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Start your Friday off right with a dose of William Shatner as he presents an exclusive preview to his new documentary, in which he travels the globe to interview all actors who have played Starfleet captains on screens big and small. Plus, it's moderated by Kevin Smith. Location: Room 6BCF
The Walking Dead, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - The cast of the hit AMC show take the stage to talk about what's next for the show's survivors in season two airing this Fall. Also joining them is the executive producers and makeup artist, which could give you some interesting insights to how the show all comes together. Location: Ballroom 20
Raven, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Literary fans can get a sneak preview of Raven, a thriller in which Edgar Allen Poe joins forces with a detective to hunt down a serial killer, during this presentation. Stars include John Cusack and Luke Evans. Location: Hall H
Legendary Pictures: Preproduction Preview, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Stars cram the stage during this panel, which shows off some upcoming films on the studios production slate, including Pacific Rim, Seventh Son, Paradise Lost, and Mass Effect. Stars on hand to discuss the films and introduce sneak peeks include Jeff Bridges, Bradley Cooper, and Guillermo del Toro. Location: Room 6BCF
3D Comics Panel, 1 p.m. - 2p.m. - Get a free pair of 3D glasses during this 3D presentation of the history of 3D comics - from invention in 1953 and beyond. 3D enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Location: Room 4
Underworld: The Awakening and Attack the Block, 1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m. - Kate Beckinsale, Len Wiseman, and Michael Ealy take the stage during this panel to discuss the film franchise's leap to 3D filming, and take Q&A from the audience. Partnering up with Underworld is Attack the Block, a film about a group of inner city kids battling aliens from outer space. It's not your typical alien invasion story, since these kids actually fight back! Location: Hall H
Writing Seminar With Marv Wolfman and Neo Edmund, 2 p.m - 3 p.m. - You're going to Comic-Con because you love story, right? So if you're an aspiring comic or screenwriter yourself, this back-to-basics session will help you master the building blocks of story - from learning the "three-act structure" to character development and creating tension. A Q&A portion with panelists Marv Wolfman (God of War) and Neo Edmund (Windy Hollows Solitary) will also be included. Location: Room 30CDE

See the rest of our must-see list from day two after the break!