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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @cordereko First of all, the ADA didn’t cite any studies for that particular article. It’s aimed at laypersons, but still. I had wanted to pull the source for that point but since it isn’t cited, on to my next point. Yes, family history and genetics also play a role. But the studies done using...
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    I’m response to my last post: what’s that one food that you know is good for you or is a lower calorie option that you just refuse to eat?

    @chaplain777 I can do the sheets of seaweed but not anything mushy. It’s just so, slimy to me. I’m sure your grandma is a great cook though!
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @manofgod25 It’s definitely not talked about enough. You got this!
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    How long can it take to see significant improvement in cardio endurance?

    @kmar123 Honestly I find that yoga helps me cross train with cardio- because of the focus on taking deeper breaths in yoga, I find I’m better able to keep up when I next do cardio.
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @krb You’re welcome!
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @ivan777 Valid point- abdominal fat in indicative of visceral fat (fat around your organs) which is more likely to cause health issues vs non-visceral fat.
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @thanksbetogod You’re welcome!
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @juliusm Wow that’s really scary! Glad you survived the experience OK!
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    @wt15 You look great! I’m so happy for you. This is your life and your health and you’re doing great!
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    Why Asians are overweight/obese at lower BMIs

    In response to a now locked post, whose OP is an Asian teen, I wanted to address the comments regarding the lower BMI cutoffs for overweight and obese for Asian and Pacific Islanders compared to the cutoffs used for other races. At a BMI of 26 the OP was considered obese, though by American...
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    The case for more stretching

    @alfie13 This is relevant to my interests. Thank you so much for your time and effort putting this together!
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