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Lisote Doe traineo Newbie Posts: 5 Lisote Doe nothing	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 16:37 So I have decided to start eating Activia, a yogurt made by Dannon, that is supposed to regulate the digestive system. Since I started the diet my digestion is no good. It's too slow. I don't know whether the claims of the yogurt are true or not. I surely hope so. Has any of you tried it for a while? Is it worth it?
Monique Kamosi Fitness Guru Posts: 254 Monique Kamosi I'm a plant enthusiast dedicated to eating whole, fresh foods. As for exercise, I regularly participate in: swimming, water aerobics, yoga, the elliptical machine, the stair stepper, running, and weight training. I try to switch up my routine a lot so that I don't get bored. My biggest obstacle to weight loss is eating when I'm lonely or sad, but I've started keeping a list on my fridge of other things I can do to occupy my time. So far it's really been helping! Aside from health and fitness, I was married in December 2007 and am enjoying being married and decorating our apartment. I am currently finishing my last semester as an undergraduate, and hope to begin an English MA program Fall 2009. I love reading, quilting, cooking, hiking, swimming, decorating, gardening, and striving to protect the environment. I'm also really pleased that Barack Obama is going to be our next president. Let me know if you need a motivator! Good luck in your health and fitness efforts!	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 16:50 Eat more fiber! Drink more water!
Rob M. Fitness Guru Posts: 442 Rob M. SW: 268 (9/08/08) GW: 185 (4/08/09)	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 16:55 I had an Activia Light this morning. It is my wifes and I stole one from her to try it.
John Bristowe traineo Newbie Posts: 2 John Bristowe I work with computers and I love what I do. This combination makes it difficult to stay in shape. However, I've been working out for the past few months and I'm starting to notice a difference so I'll keep this site updated in an effort to keep me on track.	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 19:01 My wife and I love the taste of Activia. The fact that it contains a probiotic culture is a side benefit, I suppose.
Angie H Fitness Guru Posts: 718 Angie H I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 19:03 How is it "too slow"? Explain that, and why it's a bad thing.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 20:25 I'm gonna give this stuff a whirl/swirl.
Ramon Valdez traineo Regular Posts: 48 Ramon Valdez This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 20:50 There was some debate recently that said the claims of Dannon Activa might not be entirely true by a group of scientists. I don't have the article handy though. Why is everyone so obsessed with their poop lately? First the Colon Cleaning thread and now this. And no one makes any jokes, it's kind of boring. Here's my tip, I don't like eating fiber, so I take GNC fiber pills sometimes. EPIC poops. That's right, two flushers. Also one time I tried those garlic triscuits, and ate a whole box. Bathroom destruction! Any Kashi cereal. Also potentially hazardous. If you want that monsterous deuce, look for dietary fiber on the box. Eat enough dietary fiber and you'll have to invest in plungers.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 21:07 - Edited by: Minu Heheh, all that aside how does it taste? The yogurt. I dig all the wacky flavors around these days. That said, I didn't read up on the brand in question; I thought it was just something good for the intestine's flora, like all yogurt, non?
Monique Kamosi Fitness Guru Posts: 254 Monique Kamosi I'm a plant enthusiast dedicated to eating whole, fresh foods. As for exercise, I regularly participate in: swimming, water aerobics, yoga, the elliptical machine, the stair stepper, running, and weight training. I try to switch up my routine a lot so that I don't get bored. My biggest obstacle to weight loss is eating when I'm lonely or sad, but I've started keeping a list on my fridge of other things I can do to occupy my time. So far it's really been helping! Aside from health and fitness, I was married in December 2007 and am enjoying being married and decorating our apartment. I am currently finishing my last semester as an undergraduate, and hope to begin an English MA program Fall 2009. I love reading, quilting, cooking, hiking, swimming, decorating, gardening, and striving to protect the environment. I'm also really pleased that Barack Obama is going to be our next president. Let me know if you need a motivator! Good luck in your health and fitness efforts!	# Posted: 22 Feb 2008 21:39 Activia yogurt tastes REALLY good.
Itadaki Mouse Fitness Guru Posts: 814 Itadaki Mouse "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that." -- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass	# Posted: 23 Feb 2008 00:02 - Edited by: Tikbalang Activia is one of the few yogurts I really like. Their blueberry and prune flavors are best, IMHO. Peach and strawberry are growing on me too. They have just the right touch of rich, creamy taste and fruit chunks without going over or being too stingy -- a feat for low-fat yogurts, which generally taste a little stingy to me. Since I have IBS, I'm very much interested in inflammation-reducing foods. Activia is just one -- others include tomato juice (low-sodium V8 is good), virgin olive oil, barley (and barley tea), and geranium thunbergii tea (the Japanese name eludes me right now). And of course avoiding trigger foods like dairy, plus eating lots of green leafy veggies for fiber. I was recently introduced to Pepto Bismol which works pretty well for reducing inflammation and stomach discomfort. It's aspirin (really, it's salicylate!) for your tummy and is almost magical.
Matt A. Fitness Guru Posts: 254 Matt A. Nothin to say, I'm 17 and losing fat/gaining muscle is easy with time. :)	# Posted: 23 Feb 2008 01:03 As Mike said, Dannon might be sued over Activia. Apperantly some scientists proved that it's bs and is no better for you at regulating your digestive system than any other yogurt; I wouldn't doubt it either, from the looks of this thread it seems they will be getting enough money to recover from the lawsuit lol.
Ryan F traineo Fanatic Posts: 99 Ryan F This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 23 Feb 2008 02:49 Quoting: vashts121 As Mike said, Dannon might be sued over Activia. Apperantly some scientists proved that it's bs and is no better for you at regulating your digestive system than any other yogurt Is Dannon actually claiming that Activia is superior than other yogurts at helping your digestive system? Or are they simply using the fact that all yogurts contain probiotic cultures and the fact that Activia has a unique, proprietary strain in Activia to their advantage when marketing? I'm not sure myself, but I would imagine they are doing the latter. They don't have to make any false claims, but they can still give the impression that Activia is better for your digestion than other yogurts without actually stating it. A bit misleading, but hey, that's what marketing is . I'm not a marketing major, but that's what I would do.
Phil Mcly traineo Fanatic Posts: 158 Phil Mcly One Year 19 Lbs lost. For December 07 to December 08 the job is to lose another 17 lbs. -- Coming up for nearly a year of Traineo. 22 lbs lost, 13 to go! What a year! I want to thank Traineo and it's members, and my doctors and friends, and gym, and my walking and running training partner -- my dog -- who all have have been a big part of my recovery from a bad case of pneumonia last August, from high blood pressure in May and June, and support through herniated cervical discs in July August and the present. Somehow, its been possible to keep the faith and keep going through the neck and arm pain, but even on some of those bad pain days, getting the exercise at the gym, on a C25K run, on a bike ride, or in the surf helps make it bearable. A year ago -- at least sports-wise, for life is altogether another thing -- I was losing my sense of identity as a surfer and windsurfer, gaining a sense of identity as a cyclist, a runner, 9 months later reentering the surf, losing my ability to ride ... things came and went between hospital visits. At times, all those things were stripped away -- and just to be able to walk down the block was an accomplishment. There were recoveries and sometimes just advil and bullish efforts. It's good to be back in the surf and on the bike sometimes, neck/shoulder/arm pain notwithstanding. My thoughts go out to all those Traineo members out there fighting their own health and spiritual battles...you know we are here in this small way.	# Posted: 23 Feb 2008 06:03 - Edited by: McPhilly I just like the taste and texture. Wish there were more in a serving. They are on the tiny side. I have to "cadge" them from my wife. They are in short supply in the house, so she gets first dibs. It's rare I eat em, but they are very tasty. Probiotics are a plus. On that note, I'd recommend Lifeway blueberry, peach or pomegranate Kefir, ossum!
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 23 Feb 2008 09:17 I usually enjoy a French brand called Taillefine, who make some AWESOME flavors including pineapple, lemon, mandarin, passion fruit, prune, (LOVE PRUNE), and more Yogurt has come so far since it's early days of plain with what appeared to be a blob of damn jam plopped in the bottom.
Lisote Doe traineo Newbie Posts: 5 Lisote Doe nothing	# Posted: 24 Feb 2008 06:51 ok, so i've tried this yogurt for 3 days so far, and it has worked. for real. it has regulated my digestion and i feel a lot better. it's really cool and i'm glad it was recommended to me i don't know if it's this particular brand or yogurt itself but i highly recommend it weeeee
Stina Ebs Fitness Guru Posts: 208 Stina Ebs After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:31 I eat the yogurt too... not because of what it "claims" to do but it tastes so dang good! I went to walmart yesterday to get some and they have started selling them in big tubs, I was so excited! Wow doesn't take much....lol
Dan Jones traineo Fanatic Posts: 175 Dan Jones Music fanatic (like my "Korny" picture?), video game industry VP. Losing my final 80 pounds and feelling great!	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 14:13 I also heard about this on the radio: http://www.technologymarketing.com/bw/news/recent_ display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003701606 Also, another claim that is getting a company into hot water... I did try Airborne, and am getting my $ back. http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20080304/co ld-remedy-airborne-settles-lawsuit?src=rss_psychto day
Tina Ethridge traineo Newbie Posts: 19 Tina Ethridge i'm just one of those kids. you know, the ones who grow up way to fast. or at least that's what they tell me. right now i'm restructuring my life and trying to get everything back to normal. help is appreciated :)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 15:51 after reading this thread, i went out and bought it. ITS REALLY REALLY GOOD!! it's creamy and rich and the texture and the flavor and MMMMM!!! not a lot in it though. i might switch back to yoplait just because there's more of it.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 15:57 I eat Dannon Light and Fit everyday.... it's a nice snack and tasty! Also goes good as the milk substitute w/ some kashi
Drew Bates traineo Fanatic Posts: 129 Drew Bates Here I am playing some Journey on my air guitar. I'm a 22 year old with lots of determination and discipline 6 months out of the year. Needless to say, I've fallen off the wagon again and it's about time to get back on.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 16:42 Quoting: nicholman I eat Dannon Light and Fit everyday.... it's a nice snack and tasty! Me too, 60 calories for the win.
Splint Chesthair Fitness Guru Posts: 471 Splint Chesthair Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.) http://splintchesthair.blogspot.com/	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 17:02 My wife calls me a weirdo because I love the sour, plain, non-fat yogurt. Luckily that's probably the best yogurt for you.
Tata Mata traineo Newbie Posts: 2 Tata Mata This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 6 Mar 2008 12:44 I also eat normal yogurt, kefir, acidofil and probiotics... I hate added suggar and it is usually found in 'fruit' yogurts. Better buy normal yogurt and add fresh fruit for yourselves, it is much healthier. And no added suggar.
Scott Hallahan traineo Newbie Posts: 17 Scott Hallahan This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 27 Mar 2008 05:19 You have to eat a lot of yogurt to get the true benefits of probiotics. If you really want to system straight, get acidopholis (spelling?) or probiotics at your local gnc or healthfood store. Look for 8 to 10 billion units.

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