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It is terrible. I can't get over it for a year now. What's the best way to cope? Anything universal?

Soaked beans take longer to cook. Bring to boil and keep on medium. Keep refilling water cuz it will evaporate and get absorbed. I would say cook for solid 3h. At the end, add tomato paste, ground cumin and chopped cilantro. Voila!

As long as you reach for the healthy, whole grain bread without fillers and all the other crap big companies put in it to cut the costs and keep it on the shelves longer, you're fine. Bread consists of complex carbohydrates that take longer to digest and keep you satieted longer. Great to stop the hunger quicker and for a…

Hi Sarah. I'm Sara. Pleasure. I know your battle. I fight it too. It's food addiction and it's very difficult to live with. It may stream from stress or issues in past and present, anxiety and any other negative stimuli that you may encounter. I have fallen off my track a year ago and been struggling to get back on it ever…

I struggle with a similar issue. Her brain is asking for endorphins and she's reaching for what she knows to quench that. Suggest a substitute. Tea, water, morning runs. I have very limited time so I know of can be difficult but it's worth trying. She needs to change the stimuli. Hope this helps.

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Hi there! It's rather simple really. You need to go harder at the gym. Strength builds but does t shed as much. And as for food, if you plateau, you either have to go lower on calories, or hike them up for a week and then go back to what it used to be. Best of luck!

Hey there, I want to loose 20lbs by 4th of July. Who's with me?!

Let's help each other stay motivated!

Let's add each other, I sure need someone to keep check on me :)

Cheese, cheese, cheese! Mostly dairy and veggies. Have you coffee with half and half instead of milk. Abound fruits high in sugar, instead go for berries.

When I tried low carb dieting, it made me feel weak and moody and as a result, once I went back to eating carbs regularly, I was craving them more t I absolutely agree. I never had an issue with binging and only after going on a low carb diet (unsuccessfully

You're right Jolinia, I left it out on purpose because to me it's a separate topic all together. Mental/emotional health is crucial and physical fitness greatly relays on it as well as vice versa.

You're strong and beautiful! Be like a diamond! Unbreakable and full of light!

Here's what I would do.. It depends what kind of chocolate you're craving. It may be a sign, that your body needs iron or magnesium. Definitely don't make a vending machine mistake. Cheat yourself by getting a 100% cocoa powder or 90% dark chocolate and make skim milk hot chocolate sweetened with stevia.