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  • Just because they haven't said anything, doesn't mean they don't notice. A lot of people don't know how to broach that subject or they think they'll offend you, especially if they aren't close to you. But I guarantee, they notice.
  • Also, giving foods a morality makes no sense. We are often taught "Good" foods vs "Bad' foods and to avoid the bad at all costs! But that is a bit ridiculous and can often backfire. Sure, there are foods that are healthier or more nutritious than others, but all or nothing attitudes rarely work when it comes to food. I…
  • I am currently eating a Cinnamon Coffee Cake Fiber One bar! i love them, and the birthday cake and the cheesecake ones! These are only 90 calories so i might even have TWO!
  • Both times seem to be when a new partner came into my life. I lost 113 pounds during college, then I met my ex who I was with for 6 years. During the first 3 years I gained back around 80 pounds. I think it was just the distraction of new love, going out on dates and eating whatever. Then just letting myself go. Finally…
  • @mountainmare We have food scales at each station, but for sanitation reasons, we can't prepare or bring the food we get on break to food prep areas. So it would be easier to get my food and bring it to my table to weigh.
  • You can't completely avoid it, bc it's a natural body fluctuation, but you can reduce it by drinking plenty of water and/or eating less sodium. High sodium diets lead you to retain water. Remember it's fat loss that counts, and if you go up 4 lbs in a day, that is not even possible to be fat unless you have eaten 14000…
  • I think eating back your calories is a personal choice. There's no right or wrong answer. It's up to you and what is working for you. If you are losing 1-2 pounds a week doing things the way you are, then I'd say whatever you're doing now is working. 1-2 pounds is very reasonable. If you start to find you are losing too…
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