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+1 on staying in place. At least until you get really good at it, and in addition to getting some feedback on your form from someone who has seen it.

I did not mean a sauce or spiced. I also generally try to use plain beans, but did not always check the ingredients. Some are made with a decent amount of added sugar or corn syrup, which I assume accounts for the variation (something I never realized until I checked). It's not a sauce, they're not labeled any differently,…

This is what I do. Sometimes I will make my own food entry based off the grams drained weight, particularly if I use the brand often. I find a lot of variation in different brands of canned beans, so I don't like to use the usda cooked entry. I know the serving amount is not exact (i.e. can may say 3.5 servings and…

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Get the expensive compression socks your doctor (should have ) recommended. Eat the extra salt, drink the water. Don't allow yourself to get dehydrated or pay the price. Be aware if it's hot and don't ignore lightheaded feelings when lifting heavy (if you weight train). Do some sort of cardio most days. Symptoms and…

I get like that throughout the day. I bloat a lot, even if I have to pee you can see it in fitted clothes. The smaller you are the more noticeable it is. Except when I really get my body fat down, then it looks better. I'm pretty slim in the waist and hold my fat elsewhere. I'll have a defined 4-pack and a…

If you're interested in veganism, check out sites like mercy for animals, vegan outreach and vegan.com. Veganism is, at its core, an ethical decision. These sites discuss some of the animal rights and environmental reasons for veganism. They will also talk about health, but I would take their information with a grain of…

I've had migraines forever, and they've also gotten worse the last few years. I'm on a preventative, not sure if that does anything really. I also take a triptan, when it works it works pretty well for the pain. I still am drained and all the other effects. But it definitely does not always work. I've been considering…

I wore my Nike free runs bc those were my oldest running shoes at the time. They did not have grip, I just tied em tight. I wouldn't get new shoes just for the race. One, it will be a waste of money bc they get pretty wrecked. Two, you don't want to run a long race like that in new shoes-break then in first if you do pick…

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Gaining weight due to a "mental health crisis" does not necessarily mean medicating with food. Being in crisis and using best strategies do not often go hand in hand. For many, myself included, dealing with mental health issues means going into survival mode. I would think a mental health professional would concern them…

I'm always starving at that time (right now). I can usually restrain myself now a days, so when insatiable hunger hits and I find myself knee deep in a pack of Oreos I know it's PMS. I just shrug it off and don't let it get too out of control (ie thousands of extra calories for days). I generally just eat at maintenance if…

If you are only running on a treadmill try adding a slight incline to mimic the outside a little better. I don't remember where I read that, but it made sense! I always put at least a 1.0 incline and for longer runs it's significantly harder.

A 5k in 35-45 minutes isn't extremely slow, by the way. You mention anxiety in your post, do you feel it at the race?? Slowing down is a great idea but if your heart is thumping and you're stressing out, my guess is that is why you have to stop to walk. (Who wouldn't??) While maintaining pace is important, so much of…

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Are you currently eating at a deficit? What are you set to lose a week (I.e. 1-lb/wk, 2-lb/wk)? Even half a pound a week is a deficit of 1750, so 900 over maintenance for one day would still put you at losing this week. Put it in perspective and move on.

It's arbitrary. Google it and look at heart.org or choosemyplate.org if you really want to know what they mean by "5 servings a day". Something like half a cup for fruit. They have a bunch of ridiculous equivalents. Take a look at the grain/bread servings if you really want to see stupid. But, again, arbitrary. Weigh your…

Who knew, right? I sure didn't. It was a shock as time went on and I realized how offensive the odor was.

Start running. Or pick a fitness goal and focus on that. When I finally quit for good that's what I did. I hacked my way through couch to 5k, lost weight and actually found a love of fitness. I used it as an opportunity to do all of the things that were difficult when I smoked. I was a heavy smoker and struggled to quit…

No one thinks you're lazy. It sounds like you have an eating disorder, and like you're pretty depressed. I can totally relate to the mirror thing, I did the same thing a few years back. As much as I hated myself, it couldn't compare to how much I hated to look at myself. I was embarrassed to leave the house. The only time…

Also this. Great idea. As long as you're below your maintenance you are losing, and psychologically you won't have to see red ;)

I typically average over the course of a week rather than changing weekly as you're saying. On the app the weekly bar graph clearly shows where your average is, so your goal could be to keep that in the green for the week. (Although I do also look at weekly averages and sometimes eat a little more or less accordingly). It…

You're going to get a million suggestions as their are a ton of exercises geared towards this. The most important thing is going to be structure and consistency (and food). There are a few ladies on these forums with incredible glutes, sardela being one of them. They pretty much all recommend strong curves for beginners.…

I must not be speaking clearly, I know recomp is a real deal. Probably my emphasis was not clear. I put it as a small aside since recomp is not what most people mean when they ask these types of questions (i.e. Wanting to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time, vs recomp which is usually more appropriate for someone…

Also, generally, you can't lose weight and build muscle at the same time-lupus or not. You can lose weight and maintain what muscle you have through a calorie deficit and weight training. (With some small exception for supposed "newbie gains" and slight gains during FAT loss during recomp).

Talk to a physical therapist (MAYBE a personal trainer but id be very picky here) familiar with lupus. You could even ask your rheumatologist for a few suggestions on where to start (I wouldn't suggest asking a GP). I'm sure you know that you have to be careful not to set off a flare, so there is some trial and error to…

Opposite for me. The perfect mix of ibruprofen, caffeine and regular snacks are the key things that make the cramps, headaches and fatigue manageable. The caffeine is an integral part of the equation for me.

You can get pre-marinated/cooked tofu and just heat it up (or eat it cold). Pre-cook rice and also heat it up. Or pick up some rice and steamed veggies from a Chinese restaurant and add your own tofu, etc (assuming that's an option). It's hard to answer without knowing what you have access to. Can you food shop? Go to a…

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Right, but she DID ask why-just not out loud to the doctor in the moment. (And, for many people asking "why" is a confrontation). That's the whole point we are disagreeing on. You think it is imperative that she immediately react to the situation. That she is morally obligated based on her education level (or based on her…