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If you have never walked in a person's shoes then you will never fully understand so I agree that is incredibly rude and insensitive to judge people. While I am not on medication, I have experienced depression on and off during my life and after my hysterectomy 5 years ago I started to have perimenopausal mood swings,…

Watermelon, avo and feta is one of my fave salads. I also add diced red onion and fresh basil from my garden. Yum. As a California girl, I cannot live without my avocados. Love, love them. Ditch the mayonnaise and use soft avocado to mix up with a hardboiled egg or with tuna. You can also use avocado in desserts. I made a…

I worked in public health, specifically related to cancer prevention. I saw patients suffer and many who passrd away from cancer due to their poor lifestyle choices i.e. years of smoking, poor nutrition, obesity, etc. I also have friends and family who died from heart attacks and strokes based on their poor lifestyle…

I agree. It took me over a year to lose 30 lbs. I worked with a certified personal trainer and health coach and I have been able to keep off the weight because I lost it slowly. The average realistic weight loss is between .5 to 1 lbs per week. I have yo-yo'd my entire life and at 45 years old, this is the first time in my…

Yes, there are still calories and carbs from natural sugar. However, coconut palm sugar is one of the better alternatives for diabetics and those who are pre-diabetic. It has a lower glycecim index vs processed white sugar. Honey is high in sugar but it also comes down to reducing the amount of sweetener. I drizzle a very…

Great and easy meal prep ideas--thanks!

Some of my tips for snacks is that I cut up fresh raw veggies for the week. To keep celery crisp, keep in cold water in container in fridge. Also, sliced sweet red and green peppers stay crisp in the cold water too. Make your own hummus or find a hummus that is organic/sticks with clean ingredients. I am really trying to…

I lost 30 lbs last year and gained some back over the holidays and trying to get back to my maintenance weight. I'm in a big plateau right now and lost 2 lbs in Jan despite exercising and tracking in MFP. However, I am feeling more toned (did a 31 day yoga challenge in Jan) and pants aren't as snug. Even though the scale…

Yum thanks for these recipes!

"Fried rice" cauliflower, garlic mashed cauliflower, and instead of bread I make lettuce wraps for sandwiches and for my turkey burgers. I made a really yummy teriyaki chicken last night with stir fried veggies. Carbs have a tendency to sneak up on me too so I am really mindful about my bread, grains and pasta. I still eat…

Love roasted red pepper or garlic hummus with fresh raw veggies. Apple slices or sliced banana with 1 tbsp good natural peanut butter or almond butter. Plain Greek yogurt with sliced almonds, sliced banana or fresh blueberries, and sprinkle of ground flax/chia seeds and cinnamon on top. For my sweet tooth, I make these…

This is great! I am not a vegetarian but I am very conscious about processed foods/ingredients and try to eat as many fresh vegs as I can (especially from my local organic farmers). My mom has type 2 diabetes so I will have to experiment with the list and make a soup for her. Thanks for sharing.

I get bored with tuna too. I also love tuna melts and will add some curry powder and Dijon mustard to add some zest to it. If you are sticking to low cal you can skip the cheese and just add sliced tomato on top and broil the sandwich open faced. Fresh avocado on tuna is also yummy and I make a lot of tuna lettuce wraps…

I am a writer and checked up on this stat because I was curious about the research. According to a study done by the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, less than 3% of Americans meet the basic qualifications for leading a "healthy lifestyle." However, the data is a bit outdated. They sent a representative survey to 4,745 people and…

Thanks for this recipe. I am always experimenting with sweet treats minus oil, butter, etc. This sounds delish! I need to experiment with black bean brownies. Do you have a good recipe?

I am grateful for the sunshine so I could walk outdoors today, am grateful for a second job interview next week, am grateful.for all the friends and family who support me on this journey called life! ❤

My version of a Greek tuna wrap is I mix in some hummus (you don't need a lot--1 tsp for flavor) and a bit of fat free feta cheese. I love Kalamata olives but they are on the higher fat side but a good fat. I will dice one olive into really small pieces. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice and add sliced tomatoes on top.…

With all due respect, it can be done but just want to clarify because one size does not fit all with weight loss. PCOS causes hormonal issues and can very much affect weight. I am perimenopausal and it's darn tough to lose weight when hormones are wacking out. I had huge fibroids and had an abdominal hysterectomy 4 years…

I had a bad sinus infection over Thanksgiving and got sick with a stomach virus over Christmas. Try to stay as hydrated as possible. Sodium isn't the best idea when you are sick because it will dehydrate you. If you crave salty, stick with the chicken broth/soup since it is liquid and will hydrate you and steamy soup…

Also, if you have PMS and feeling hormonal that can kickstart the munchies, especially sweet and salty cravings. If it is just regular hunger, I agree with the other suggestions, especially with bulking up on fiber and healthy fats (i.e. add avocado to your salad) at dinner. I usually eat an apple for dessert or I am on a…

@Sip3hey I am a walking testimonial that through eating right and exercise you can reduce high BP. I have had on and off high BP since my late 30s (in my 40s) and made a deal with my nurse practitioner about losing weight to get my BP on track. Both of us did not want me to go on meds. Luckily, he is not the pill pusher…

Okay, I guess that is the norm then. Ha!!! I can hold my own but it just seems weird. I got a weird message last night asking if I was a caffeine addict. Uhmmm okay?! Ha! I may start ignoring friend requests from dudes at this point. I am here for support and to help and motivate others.

Tell him to buy a big truck to overcompensate for his small dick! What a *kitten*. You don't want to be with a shallow, ahole creep like that. I was with a d-bag for 7 years in my 20s who always commented about my weight and how I looked. Men like that don't ever change.

Have you ever used a foam roller? Or tried yoga? Both work wonders for sciatica. My yoga teacher (also a massage therapist) got me hooked on a foam roller and I swear by it . My sister is a runner and her sciatica pain has decreased a lot since doing yoga. Here are a few easy poses I suggest for sciatica. Also, if you are…

I wish I wore the same size I wore in my 20s ha! I am 44. I applaud everyone on here--no matter the age--keep up the good work and take it one day at a time!

For me, happiness is practicing yoga, dancing, and spending time in the outdoors as much as I can. It is spending time with my family, friends and furbaby and making myself a top priority. It also means being proud of my talents and skills as a professional freelance writer (my day job) and not beating myself up when I…

This is totally off topic and I am still new to the forums but since this is a group of all women just wanted to ask -- does anyone else get the impression that some of the men on here use this app to flirt and hit on women? Ha! I have gotten some vibes from a few guys (and they only friend women) that they are here to…

I loveeeee Chocolate Covered Katie's 100 calorie chocolate cake recipe. It is the best homemade healthy chocolate cake recipe I've found online. Just don't eat it all in one sitting ha! Also, she has recipes for mug cakes for 1 person and those are easy to make. I love her baking recipes on her site and she tries to stick…

Great idea for salad toppers too. I love chicken on salad but I get bored with just baked/shredded chicken. Yum, thanks for the tips!

I made these chicken burrito bowls last week and they were delish. I cut back on the cheese and swapped out plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I chopped up avocado, red onion, and black olives and sprinkled on top of the bowls You could also use instant brown rice instead of white. If you don't want the carbs you…