kellydavis970 Member

Uumm... That's exactly what those articles are saying. They both report on a study at that found that "the average vegetable found in today's supermarket is anywhere from 5% to 40% lower in minerals (including magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc) than those harvested just 50 years ago." if you don't believe that study,…

Time Magazine, Scientific American, NY times, and The Journal of Hortsience says so. They don't blame it completely on soil depletion, they also blame us 'breeding out' nutrient dense species for tastier species, but they do outline how big a problem soil depletion is. Both are good reads! @Mr_Knight…

As far as nutrients, it is true that our soil is being depleted of nutrients and our food is less nutrient dense than it was 100 years ago, but that is due to bad farming practices, organic or not. Although those damaging practices are harder to use when you aren't using pesticides and herbicides, most organic farms also…

FYI everyone, you can't wash off pesticides! Pesticides are now applied systemically, which means that they are absorbed through the seed/soil/or leaf. I am not wealthy by any means (and I mean not even close!) but I chose to splurge on buying as much quality organic and non-gmo food as I can. I really believe that you are…

Oops! 5'4 @kshama2001 didn't answer your Q.

In addition to the avocado and coconut oil, I also eat 3 eggs for breakfast (plus toast)... I like breakfast :) And sometimes I go a little heavy on the coconut oil witch puts me closer to 60-70g of fat for breakfast. Too much fat? I'm eating between 1500 and 1700 kcals a day but not really stressing about the calories. (I…

Hahaha! OK

I mean like mesomorph/endomorph/exomorph? Does anyone know about that in reference to what kind of ratios they have?

I cook eggs in it and spread it on toast (in place of butter) Love it!

I guess I didn't eat a lot of protein before I got pregnant because when I started trying to eat 80g a day, it was really hard! Now it's pretty easy though, so that's good!

Thanks lumercat and everyone for all the responses! I guess it all depends on your fitness and activity level. And probably you body type. By 30/30/30, I really mean 33.3/33.3/33.3 ;) just split into thirds. Does anyone know about eating for your body type? (I'm just kind of nerdy about this)

I drank a little coffee throughout my pregnancy, but it sounds like you drink quite a bit. Enough to be going through withdrawals (headaches) if you don't get it. I would try to cut back. Remember to drink tons and TONS of water, that will help with your headaches! (they will go away pretty quickly)

Not backing this up with science :smile: but the sooner you eat something in the morning, the sooner you get your metabolism up and running for the day, right? Another member called it... Priming your pipes? I notice when I eat breakfast within an hour or two upon waking that I get hungrier sooner than if I don't eat…

Ugh! Shorts are the worst! They don't fit anybody nicely. I try to stick to skirts/dresses/and leggings

It sounds like you know what to do! Can you imagine how great it will feel to do it and prove her wrong? :) Use her negativity as motivation! This community is great when you need someone to talk to about the journey. You can do it!!!

I also recently had a baby and I'm ready to start loosing- I would love some mommy friends to help me along the way! :smile:

Hey, also a new mom and looking to lose 50 lbs. Kind of new to MFP are there any good forums?