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A couple: I just moved down to a S/M/10 US at Old Navy and had to buy some new clothes for work. When I started, I was a 3X/18. I can wear the belt my mother gave me at Christmas that did not even touch ends. I went to get my new ID and the kid behind the desk informed me I should probably take a new pic, since it didn't…
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Hi Nancy, former RA and summer RD here, who happens to be a professor now too (aka dining halls cannot be escaped), with some tips I've received and figured out over the years. 1. Visit your school's nutritionist/dietitian. Every college or university in the US has one, because they need them to receive federal and state…
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Desk Yoga. I used Yoga with Adriene at first, she has a couple youtube videos for yoga at work or sitting down, and in small spaces, but now I know enough to free style. I also keep a cheap mat in my office so I can take 5-10 minute breaks I crazy days, buttttt I have an office to myself. I'll toss in a few sets of jumping…
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Yes. Dried chickpeas/garbanzo beans. They turn into crunchy little wonders. Sorry it took so long, I only check the boards when I'm on the computer!
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Crunchy Chick Peas. There are lots of recipes out there, but basically, buy some dry chick peas. Soak overnight. Drain and dry. Toss with a little oil. Little little, just enough to coat. Throw down a piece of parchment, and bake at 350F until crunchy. Add whatever after you remove them. I either do garlic salt and…
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I'm fairly certain you don't know what feminism means.
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Without knowing how long you've been dieting or how long you've been stuck, no one can say for sure. But, in all reality, you probably just need to ride it out. The plateaus can take some time, especially if you've been dieting for awhile or are nearing the edge of overweight into normal. Instead of using the scale, switch…
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57 lbs of 80 down.
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Anecdotes are not science, and the science says no. Exercise and fitness have many health benefits, but the difference between two groups in actual weight lost is negligible. I recommend this video from healthcare Triage for a better understanding of why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCtn4Ap8kDM and this one for why you…
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Thank you!
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On Sundays we do family dinner, and my mother has no respect for my weight loss goals. I mean, she respects them, but she won't change anything for them, which is fine, I guess. A bit sucky when everyone around you is eating a big ol' piece of 4 sticks of butter coffee cake with pecan crumble, but I can handle it.…
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Leo y hablo español, pero no escribo bueno. But, this is the English board. Just use the drop down to switch to the Spanish boards. :)
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Yoga with Adriene on YouTube and Resistance Band Training. Got the Gold's Gym ones at Walmart but make sure you get the ones with an over the door doohickie so you can do some of the other exercises. I built my workout with Bodybuilder.com articles and Pintrest. I also go mall walking in the winter, hiking in the warmer…
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Log everything, but go beyond that and get a scale to help. I found a huuuuge difference in my calorie intake when I started using measurements rather than guestimating. In my case, I was eating far more than I thought. I'm guessing from what you've said that Wheelhouse is right and you're not eating as much as you think…
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Thanks! I'm 5 foot 6 1/4. As for the back pain, well, I started as a 42H, as my ribs have slowly disappeared, guess what hasn't kept up the pace? Yeah... I'm now a half inch shy of a 32J. So, my top heaviness has actually gotten slightly worse, putting more strain on my back as I've gone. My doctor is with me every step of…
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My go-to for quick and easy is Butternut Squash. Poke holes with a fork all over the squash. Microwave 8 min each side. Cut in half. Remove seeds. Scoop flesh out with spoon and into a blender with 1/4 cup water or stock. Blend, adding liquid as needed. I usually add a dash of cayenne and salt, or hickory salt and pepper.…
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Heidi, I don't know where you live, but the local pantry, women's shelter, and if you have a college campus there's generally a college pantry, and some of the churches too. I work for one of the pantries, and something like 10 jars of PB would let us make an awesome dessert even for our big dinner. And the kid's faces in…
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Hi Kae! Wrist and knee pain is common in yoga beginners or those who have a less-than-every-day type practice. Absolutely take a break! Soreness yes, pain no! You have to build up that wrist strength. Knee wise, you might want to consider upgrading to one of the cushier mats. I have the Bixle Extra Thick and it was worth…
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I love my PB, but I buy the packets made by Justins (usually hidden in the organic food section, but Target now carries them in the normal pb aisle), because yes, I too will eat the whole jar. I tried the PB and PB2 but hated them. If you have someone to get a sample from, it's worth trying though. I have a friend who…
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I don't know if you know this, but I figured I'd throw it out there since the two of you are college students. Most students don't know this, but every campus has a dietician or nutritionist, and they are available to talk to students and staff and usually excited to do so! They're hired to make sure the school can tap…
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Active untappd-er here and homebrewer. I allow myself a few every other week or so. I found that denying myself lead to overdoing it when I allowed it. I work it into my calories, BUT when you're drinking your liver burns alcohol rather than fat, so no, not too often and I generally shave 100-200 calories off my cheat day…
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Every morning. In the past they said once a week. This is primarily to address obsession and anxiety concerns that may lead to binge eating for comfort (Tam Fry, National Obesity Forum Spokesperson). But, Duke University's Obesity Prevention program did a study on overweight individuals, and found that those who weighed…
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As someone allergic to it, I've learned a lot about Stevia's negative side the hard way. There are things people should know before using Stevia. Stevia interacts with several medications for blood pressure, diabetes (additionally, stevia doesn't support glycogen synthesis, which can cause additional issues for diabetics)…
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I always use the kale or baby spinach, and I do 1 cup green, 1 cup liquid, 1 cup fresh fruit, 1 cup frozen fruit. Just not cherries or lychee-both make the greens go brown.
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1 cup republic of tea high caf tea 1 cup fresh fruit 1 cup frozen fruit 1 cup greens blend
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Except stevia interacts badly with a schlew of medications for diabetes, psychiatric disorders, and blood pressure, and if you are allergic to ragweed it is likely you are allergic to stevia. So, before you switch to stevia, do some research and talk to your doctor about possible dangerous interactions. Just because it's…
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Oh man, I could do this all day. Turkey Kielbasa+ sweet potato+pineapple. Sweet potatoes and potatoes can be nuked for 3-4 min each side, then chopped up and tossed in the skillet to finish with the meat. Pineapple chunks are an awesome complement. I throw cinnamon and cayenne in too. If you want it more savory, add some…
