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I've never heard of an anti-inflammatory diet but I'm sure there is one. Can you post a link or give a basic overview of what that is exactly? I'm curious whether this special diet eliminates gluten? Personally, when I cut gluten from my diet I had a noticeable reduction in inflammation as well as some other systemic…

I have a vintage Hamilton Beach circa 1940's. Probably similar to @girlinahat's Kenwood. It's chrome and white and belonged to my grandmother. I should use it more than I do, but because it's not that pretty it sits in my corner appliance "garage" instead of on the counter. I've thought about getting a KA vanity mixer, but…

Just wanted to add my 2 cents here. I had quite a bit of knee pain prior to losing the weight and that has improved. Even just 20-25 pounds can make a difference. A friend of mine who was over 300 pounds is now at a healthy weight. She could barely walk a mile without severe knee and back pain, but now she is my 4+ mile…

Hey ladies! I haven't posted on this thread for awhile so decided to just check in and say hello. So much inspiration and success to be found here. I love it! <3 I'm 57 and retired from a pretty stressful job. Now that that is behind me, I'm working on me! I've been on MFP for about 2.5 years and have lost about 25 pounds…

Wow, just surprised you are cooking 3 different meals. You have totally spoiled your family and now feeling resentful about it. Not trying to be mean, but it is what it is. You have to stop thinking of your kitchen as a restaurant where the rest of the family can place their orders. You're not a short-order cook and it's…

If you're using a "juicer" then it's already straining out the fiber. If you use a food processor or blender then you'll still get the fiber even if it's completely liquefied. I watched that movie a couple years ago and thought it was interesting and wanted to try it. My son was also interested so I bought both of us…

I run into this all the time! The whole sizing thing is definitely not universal even if you factor in vanity sizing. Some labels put a smaller size on a bigger piece of clothing, but with jeans it's often the opposite. Especially if the jeans are a really popular brand with a hefty price tag. It can be demoralizing. It's…

When I was younger I used to eat a cheeseburger with a diet coke float. Something in the back of my mind telling me that was a healthier alternative. Nope. Just slightly less calories than a regular one. Now I just drink beer or wine with my cheeseburger. :D

I find that the more I concentrate on health the less my life is ruled by the past. Things that have helped me on the path to beating back PTSD include yoga, which makes me feel more centered and balanced and doing regular aerobic exercise. I take an aquasize class, walk and dance. Mostly I follow along with YouTube videos…

At the risk of sounding like a woo-sayer, I don't DISbelieve the water crystal experiment. And yes, I know there have been scientists who have questioned the research due to lack of controls and for many other reasons, but that doesn't mean it's not true. If you step back and really think about it, everything in the…

I think hummus is a great healthy food, as long as you don't eat the entire container in one sitting. Although my little grandson loves it and will just take a spoon and eat out of the tub. He can spare the calories. :) I often make my own - even starting with the dried beans if I have time. Pretty basic recipe including…

I haven't had a lot of people giving me diet advice in real life, but that changed quickly after joining MFP. One of my first "friends" on here would peruse my diary every day and then PM me about what I was doing wrong. Too much fruit, not enough fiber, I shouldn't eat pre-workout because I won't burn any fat, etc. etc.…

Lots of recipes online and on Pinterest. I've tried a couple different recipes that include oats, almond or coconut milk, nuts, fruit, PB2, yogurt (not all at once). Pretty much only limited by your imagination. That being said, I'll agree with @lorrpb. Despite my attempts to like them, they still taste like raw oats. Not…

It's definitely possible! I have chemo related neuropathy, degenerative discs and chronic arthritis in my neck and hands. That being said, the more I (gently) move the better I feel. I gained 30 pounds during a year of chemo and radiation, but it's almost all gone now. Took me nearly 2 years to get here, but slow and…

As another poster said - you have to do you! Make whatever changes you need to reach your own goals and if he's on board with eating the same things, then don't worry about whether that means he'll gain or lose. If he's still hungry he'll eat more but you don't have to. After nearly 40 years with a skinny man I can attest…

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5'4" is short? I always thought I was on the tall side for a girl. Probably just my 6th grade self remembering being taller than all the boys in the class. :D

I love Mexican food and our local place is delicious! A couple things I order to keep the calories down: Carne asada with corn tortillas (skip the rice and beans) Ala carte tamale or chicken enchilada (or both if I have the calories to spare) Shrimp fajitas I can't skip the chips and salsa, so I count out 14 of them (a…

Yes, it's true you can lose weight eating whatever you want as long as you stay in a calorie deficit. That being said, if you are interested in improving your nutrition (and sounds like you are) there's lot of great information to be found both on the web and here on MFP. Check out the Food and Nutrition boards for ideas…

Try doing some yoga. That helps me to get centered and more balanced, even when I'm feeling blue. At least you're doing something for YOU! Here's a good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxddnugwu-8

Big long post with lots of sharing of ideas, some interesting. A couple caught my attention: Secret boards on pinterest for hot clothes. Heck ya! Stealing that idea! Lymphatic massage. This is actually healthy and there are professionals who get paid to do it for you (but you can learn how yourself). Good reminder to learn…

Coconut or hemp are my favorites. I like almond milk creamer, but not really the almond milk. As another poster said, it's a personal preference thing. My only issue with these kind of milks is that I can only find them in a half gallon size. No pints or quarts like they sell cows milk. Since I don't use that much of any…

Moving more, whether intentional exercise or just parking further away from the grocery store (as an example), will allow you to eat more while in a deficit. If you're talking about losing faster, then increase the deficit (without going overboard) or increase your calorie burn. Frankly, I think a slow and steady rate of…

I've tried many different diets throughout my life including weight watchers (hated it), low carb (double ugh) and even silly things like the Miracle Soup diet (tasty but boring as h3ll). The only thing that has worked to keep my yo-yo-ing in check has been to count calories and increase my exercise. Eating at a deficit…

I do the mix-it-all-up with leftovers and dump on top of salad greens almost every day for lunch. Cottage cheese on top of anything savory, especially Italian. Here's a few from my childhood that I don't do anymore, but great food memories: Cake milk - especially chocolate cake with milk to make a big bowl of yummy glop…

That's really low for beer, but the bottom line is if you like the taste. I make room in my calories for a Corona now and again if I'm really in the mood, otherwise it's wine spritzers these days. Also want to add that I have a friend who drinks the Michelob Ultra. About a 6 pack a day actually, so then the calories really…

There are lots of searchable databases if you want to find out how many calories a particular food has, but you're not going to find a huge comprehensive chart or list for everything (if that's what you're looking for). Just use the food diary here on MFP. Enter the foods you're eating, along with the amount, and you'll…

Fabulous achievement! It feels great to be healthy! Keep it up!

Ugh. The only reason for a cleanse is the prep before a colonoscopy. (Must confess I got a little thrill from the 3 pound weight loss, but that didn't last.) :D If whatever you're doing is causing a headache, then that's a clue.

I'm also post menopausal 5'5" and 57 years old, and gained the less-than-lovely 30 pounds after I retired in 2014. Even though I had a desk job I was quite active with always taking the stairs, walking on breaks and lunch and fairly active on the weekends, so I was able to maintain until retirement. I had about 6 months of…