Smart Clothing from the University of Bath

There is a scene in Back To The Future II where Michael J. Fox falls into water. His futuristic clothing makes itself dry with a rush of air. The University of Bath is trying to make clothing that dries itself out.


University of Bath - Intelligent clothing inspired by pine cones


It will use a reaction to humidity (from sweat) to open its tiny fibers, allowing more air into the garment. It sounds really cool and when it comes into existence, I’m sure that all the running magazines will tell you that you can’t go for a run without it.

Just remember that people lose weight running in cotton shirts and Payless Shoe Source tennis shoes all the time. All it takes is dedication and moderation.

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 10:51:43 PMContent source: http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2005/09/24/hautegear-%c2%bb-intelligent-clothing-inspired-by-pine-cones/

10 Lies About the Atkins Diet

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 10:10:42 PMContent source: http://www.tudefitness.com/loseweight/atkins-lies.htm

Burn The Fat

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 9:14:40 PMContent source: http://www.tudefitness.com/loseweight/burnthefat.htm

10 Things You Can Do To Lose Weight Without Trying

Fat loss doesn't have to be painful. Try these simple
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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 8:02:40 PMContent source: http://www.tudefitness.com/loseweight/lose-weight-ten.htm

Exercise Form and Technique

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 7:25:39 PMContent source: http://www.exercise-fitness-programs.com/form-technique.html

Lower Back Extension Exercise

Step-by-step guide on performing the lower back extension exercise for maintaining a strong and healthy back. more...

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 6:30:38 PMContent source: http://www.exercise-fitness-programs.com/back/lower-back-extension.html

Day 12

Exercise:
Treadclimber 10 minutes
Eating:
B - Steel cut oats, 1 scoop protein powder, small amount of nuts, 4 pieces chocolate
S - String Cheese
L - Tuna patties w/tartar sauce
S - Carrots & Cauliflower
Feeling:
Like junkus. My head just does not feel good. Lack of sleep? Getting sick? I have no idea. It could be one, both, or something different. Hopefully my tea will help a little.

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 6:06:19 PMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=204

Day 11

Exercise:
? Nothing this morning, maybe after the gym I’ll swim.
Eating:
B - 2 eggs, cheese, apple
S - 1 square dark chocolate
L - Machaca & Beans
S - Cauliflower & Carrots
D - Tuna Patties, Tartar Sauce & Green Beans
Feeling:
Tired… I was at work until 7:15 last night after my long morning, got home packed up for today, ate dinner, watched Lost, went to bed and then got up just far too early (which is why I opted to do the gym after work today… to make sure I make it through work).

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 4:38:18 PMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=203

Day 10

Exercise:
Squats
Wide Grip Cable Row
Bicep Curls
Dips (on assisted pull up machine)
Back Hyperextensions
Spinning - 50 min.
Eating:
B - Steel cut oats, 1.5 scoops protein powder
S - String Cheese
L - Eggplant Parmesan
S - Celery, Cauliflower, 1 square chocolate
D - Machaca & beans
Feeling:
I had trouble sleeping last night and my period just started so I’m expecting to crash mid-day… but for now I feel fantastic. I looked at a picture of myself from this past February when I fit in my brown pants and my skinny jeans… I am totally motivated to get back to that. I probably weighed 146 or so (and of course still wanted to be less), but I looked so much better and I remember feeling much more comfortable with myself.
Goal 2: Get back to 145
Timeframe: By the end of 2005
Plan: Cut out sugar as much as possible. Concentrate on eating healthy foods and snacking on veggies, not sweets. Exercise at least 5 days a week (ideally 6). Focus on how good I feel.
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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 3:56:17 PMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=202

Day 9

Exercise:
Tread Climber - 10 min.
Rowing Machine - 10 min.
Stair Stepper - 10 min.
Recumbent Bike - 5 min.
Eating:
S - Mixed nuts
B - 1 scoop protien powder, gala apple
S - gala apple
L - Navy Bean Soup
S - Grapes, peanut butter cookie
D - Eggplant Parmesan, 4 squares Ghirardelli dark chocolate, small handful carmel corn
S - Hot chocolate
(Can you tell I started my period? hehe)

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 12:37:13 PMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=200

Day 8

Exercise:
Bulgarian Split Squats
Straight Leg Dead Lifts
Bench Press
Wide Grip Pulldown
Run - 5 min.
Elliptical - 10 min
Eating:
B - 1.5 scoops protein powder, 2 oz bag of Mrs. May’s Cashew Crunch
S - Plain yogurt w/lemon juice & stevia
L - Navy bean soup
S - Celery w/bleu cheese dressing
D - Steel cut oats, steamed cauliflower, salmon
Feeling:
Like I’m some sort of complete faliure because I can’t seem to eat correctly. Or at least, I can eat correctly for a little while, but then I have a super huge splurge. I want to learn to control that and get my body under control.

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 11:31:12 AMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=199

A Lack of Clothing

I was trying on clothes tonight, trying to figure out what to work tomorrow. I don’t have to wear anything fancy. I just have to be presentable. I have lots of that type of clothing… except that I can’t fit into a lot of it. That clothing fits my small-10 or size 8 self… and right now I’m the large 10 version. Unacceptable. My brown pants were a staple all last year and I’ve definitely worn them a few times this summer… last October (before I got sick and started gaining) they were almost getting too big… they need to at least fit this October.
Goal 1: Get into brown pants comfortably enough to wear them to work.
Timeframe: 2 weeks (by October 7th)
Plan: Gym every morning before work & most importantly, eating well and under control!
If I don’t get into them in the next 2 weeks I’ll still live, but once I accomplish this goal I know I’ll be a lot happier with myself and feel a lot more comfortable in my own skin. Brown pants here I come!

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 10:15:11 AMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=198

Day 5

Exercise:
Squats
Shrugs
Shoulder Press
Crunches
Calf Raises
Tread climber - 10 minutes
Elliptical - 5 minutes
Eating:
I really don’t want to discuss my eating today. It’s all thrown off. I woke up for a while between 1:30 and 3:45 and all I could do was read and have some hot chocolate and toast to help get back to sleep. Today we’re having pizza and who knows what else for the department luncheon, so I’m just not even going to write it down. Eating just won’t be great today, it’s that simple.
Feeling:
I didn’t really want to go to the gym, but I’m glad I did as it woke me up and gave me quite a bit more energy for the day. I had a great workout and that makes me feel good about me.

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 9:35:10 AMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=197

Day 4

Exercise:
50 laps in the pool
Eating:
B - 1.5 scoops protein powder
S - Plain yogurt (flavored w/stevia & lemon juice)
L - Salmon w/tartar sauce & veggie soup
D -
Feeling:
My body keeps yelling at me for jumping into full weeks of exercise. But, I don’t do too much on any given day, so I think it’ll be ok and adjust more quickly this way. Now I just need to get the eating more under control.

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 9:17:09 AMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=196

Day 3

Exercise:
squats
db curls
wide grip row
back extensions
5 minute run, 10 minute 15% incline walk
Eating:
B - Banana & 1.5 scoops protein powder
S - 1 oz. almonds
L - Leftover machaca, green beans
S - Cucumber, apple, 4 pieces dove chocolate (things got a little out of hand… but now I’m sufficiently full)
D -
Feeling:
Hopeful. I know I’ll fit in more of my clothes in the next week or two.

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 8:28:08 AMContent source: http://www.delirity.com/busybee/index.php?p=195

Why weight loss requires strength training, even in women and seniors

Did you know that strength training is crucial for successfully losing weight and keeping it off? I'm talking about weight-bearing exercise. It doesn't have to be a huge, hulking workout where you're trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it just has to be some basic strength training... more...

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 7:38:06 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/011285.html

How to achieve exercise success, even if you can't stand to exercise

I know from experience that a lot of people become intellectual experts on health, nutrition, physical exercise and disease prevention, among other topics, without really integrating much of that information into their lives. We often find it easy to agree on the principles of health, but difficult to... more...

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Originally Posted on 10/17/2005 2:37:52 AMContent source: http://www.newstarget.com/009966.html