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Yes!!!

I just watched it too. Absolutely fantastic!

That's a great idea. I may try this 'tea strategy'. Thanks!

Thanks guys!!

Yeah and I struggle with that. I basically have breakfast, lunch, and dinner when I'm at work and I need to figure out a good system which allows me to take it to work, otherwise I indulge in unhealthy deliciousness from the cafeteria which is just steps away from our lounge.

I understood the first time

Ninerbuff, I can always count on you to attempt to squelch my goals. Just trying to be a healthier better version of me, not looking for arguments.

I will reach it! Thank you!

Thanks everyone for an 'interesting' thread. Back to work tomorrow for 3 grueling back-to-back 12's. I'll try to keep up if anything pops up here!

What was the specific concern that was mentioned? When determining whether or not to believe whatever it was... just consider the Mediterranean diet and the longevity of the Italian, Greek, and Spanish populations... [/quote] It mentioned that when cooking with olive oil over high heat, the compounds that are broken down…

I actually have avocado oil that I use as a salad dressing. I will try it for cooking. May be better than olive oil. Maybe it's just another false claim out there that cooking with olive oil is dangerous for our health. ugh.

A bit off subject - what are everyone's thoughts about cooking with olive oil? I read somewhere that it is bad for you to cook with. Is that true? I can't stand the taste of coconut oil with eggs and veggies. What are other alternatives? LLCRunner? Lemarcat? Thanks!

I love dried fruit! What is LCHF??

Mmm I like the idea of using a crock pot for oats! May give it a try! Thanks!

That's a great mindset to be in! Thanks for sharing! I would love to be less hangry! Haha

Today is day 4 and it's going okay. I don't feel sluggish like before. I had 3 workouts yesterday. Ran in the morning, walked with a friend, and sweated it out last evening on the elliptical (this NEVER happens). I need to work on the all or nothing approach. My concern is working 3 12.5 hour shifts, starting tomorrow (and…

Again that's an assumption that my primary goal is to LOSE WEIGHT. It isn't.

Hmmm I didn't receive a message from you, unless it was by another screen name??

I also have tried to challenge myself for Lent. I can't say I've always been successful, but it does give a different meaning to the challenge. Also, thank you for your insight. I did read your final post in the last thread and thanks for your points. Let's agree to disagree. Neither of us are wrong.

Fair enough. I do appreciate your insight, but I wish I could make my point. I'm getting more stressed trying to validate myself here.

Lemurcat12. I was NOT trying provoke a debate about sugar then or now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes that is the most exclamation points I've ever used! I strongly would like encouragement and motivation and never ever intended to stir up the drama you have encouraged and still are encouraging. Moving on........ To answer…

Thank you 'getting it', espressoLvr!

As an RN, I know. You've driven your point home. Can you move on?

I totally agree with you, but please realize two important points: 1. I am not telling anyone else to do this with me, and 2. I will not be doing this forever! The sugar is poison comment is something I've read and heard from several sources and the amounts I was consuming could very well have negative impact on my health.…

I am already feeling less cravings of the bad stuff too. I hope it continues. This has actually been pretty easy so far. Thanks for the encouragement and I love your profile 'picture'!

I like that! That's a great thought process to adopt. I tend to be the type of person who would slip up and have a bite or more of deliciousness in the breakroom at work, then decide I already screwed up for the day, so don't even try to eat healthy. I know, it's a sad state of mind. My 3rd day into this, I've consumed…

Congratulations on finding a balance. That is my goal! You're inspiring!

Thank you. I may do that after I see if cutting back on processed food and sugar helps me, or doesn't help me. Somehow, over the last 6 months I've developed a sugar addiction and I'm 3 days in trying to turn it around. Feeling strong so far, aside from a headache. Thanks for the advice, I will look into it. Have you tried…

You have no idea how much I thoroughly appreciate this! Congratulations on your weight loss and leaving a lot of what you were consuming before in the past! Keep it there :)

Well, I agree and thanks for being a bit nicer this time. The sugar is poison was mentioned by me ONCE. I work with doctors who've stated this same thing and I regret saying it, not because I don't believe it, but because when I wanted encouragement for my choice, I received some pretty rude backlash. You or anyone else…