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I'd say Almond Joy would be a top pick. Coconuts and almonds are both good, nutritious foods, and they're also freakin' delicious. And they come handily portion-controlled if you feel like sharing (I never do). Hands-down my favorite candy is Cadbury Nuts & Berries bars. No idea what's actually in them, I can't recall ever…
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About a week before my period is due, I seem to gain about 5lb that linger until the end of my period. My rings get tighter, too, so I'm assuming it must be water retention, but I have no idea why it starts so early in the cycle.
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I really like to make kale and eggs. I sautee the kale in a bit of butter or oil until it wilts down, then scramble in some eggs with it. Also really good with mushrooms, which have a real meaty flavor. Another thing I like to do with greens is dice up a little bacon (or pork belly), fry it up, wilt the greens in the…
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I love my job right now (freelance writer) but I still really miss my college job as a master control operator/video technician for the local PBS station. The job basically consisted of monitoring the feed (aka, watching television) and recording new shows (they'd come through on the satellite feeds and you'd have to…
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You know, that's bizarre. Because I'm doing a Whole30 right now and I've noticed that I have practically no ear wax. I thought it was just a fluke. I wonder if that's a common thing?
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My calorie limit is in the 1900s right now, but I'm doing a Whole30 and finding that I'm naturally eating quite a bit fewer cals than that most days simply because I'm getting full sooner (lots and lots of veggies and good fats). I cook most all of my food at home and am happy to share recipes/explain any weird diary…
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Is there any particular reason you want to get down to 115? You're still well within the normal/healthy range of BMI at your current weight. 115 is still in that range, but it's at the low end. If I were in your shoes, I would exercise and eat to recomp/build muscle and get some tone and definition instead of losing…
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That is great news! Congratulations! Starting a family is the #1 reason I'm getting serious about losing weight this time. I've never been diagnosed with PCOS but I'm scared that's probably going on...it gives me hope to see that you had success with natural methods!
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I personally weigh pretty much every day, but I only log when my weight reaches a new low. Why? Because weighing every day makes it obvious to me that my weight can fluctuate a LOT from day to day (5-10 pounds in a week!) so I don't feel so bad about a weekly/monthly weigh-in (in case I caught myself on a "bad" day). I…
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Yep. They'll need a legal order signed by you to get any of that information. I had to get my husband to fill out such a form for him so I could pick up lab results on his behalf. You're safe. But good luck getting your results to tip-top shape!
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Word to the wise....the phrase "eating clean" tends to send people on this site into a fit of hissing rage for no clear reason. So just be forewarned...you will get a bizarre amount of misplaced negativity simply by trying to eat healthy food. That said, I totally get where you're coming from. Calories in = Calories out…
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Tossed you a friend request! I'm sitting right on the edge of morbid obesity myself (I think my only saving grace is that I'm tall!) and man it's a scary place to be. It's great to see you stepping up and making the commitment to change...that, and looking for accountability partners, is one of the hardest parts!
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Add me, too! I'm looking to eventually lose about 150lbs so I'll be at this a while XD
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Sent you a friend request! I'm 28 and looking to lose over 100lb, so I'll be here for a while :P
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The White Stripes
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Here is my advice to you: -- Listen to your therapists. -- Step away from fitness sites for a while. -- Find some nutritious food that you do enjoy, and eat it. -- Pick out some weight-lifting exercises that can help you build some muscle in your legs. Maybe find a personal trainer to help you out with it. Losing weight is…
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I just got a gym membership at Planet Fitness today. I read up on them extensively in advance and I have to say I must be 100% in their target demographic, because every negative review I read made me think, "yes, this is perfect!" Seriously, the majority of people I found online complaining about Planet Fitness sounded…
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I love all tea. I've been on a Celestial Seasonings Peppermint kick lately because I got a few boxes from my mom when she cleaned out her pantry. We've also got a huge stash of oolong that we bought at an Asian market a while back. All-time favorites, though, are Bengal Spice and...I forget the name, but it's the Stash tea…
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Uses Instagram? :P
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I just finished doing all of the estimates for the dinner I'm putting together for my parents (and which we'll be eating a different day). My dad has some special dietary considerations due to his medical issues, and I wanted to make a somewhat "lighter" spread for the holiday. Dad also requested something "different"…
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*peeks in* Glad to see I'm not the only person up at this ridiculous hour. I'm trying to catch up on some work because I do not have a healthy respect for deadlines >.> What are y'all up to?
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My calorie limit is higher (probably because I'm taller, and also likely heavier -- you burn a lot of calories lugging around 350 pounds!) but here's something I've found that helped me a lot: I took my daily calorie limit and divided it into the number of meals I wanted. So think about your eating habits, and adjust…
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Ahh, that is so satisfying.
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Added everyone back :) Feeling motivated already.
