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Make it NOT taste good by brushing your teeth with lots of strong-flavored toothpaste. I tend to snack unnecessarily while watching TV at night. I made it a point to have my last meal of the day and ONE snack/treat, and then immediately brush my teeth. With that strong minty taste in my mouth NOTHING tastes good anymore.…
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The main difference between colleges and universities in the US is that a university offers graduate programs (Law School, Medical School, MBA etc.) in addition to at least one undergraduate degree. While you can obtain an undergraduate degree (Bachelors) at a university, you cannot obtain a graduate degree (Masters, Juris…
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Yeah, there definitely was a time when those sandal thingies were called thongs in the US, and I don't know when or why that changed. My teenage daughter had never heard them called thongs before, and only thought of a thong as the underwear. Poor kid came home from her job at Walmart and told me that she threw up in her…
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On the other hand, you won't be awake to consume any additional calories for a solid eight hours. ;)
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They are actually okay to eat. Silica gel is completely non toxic (and probably low calorie), but it could present a choking hazard.
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I worked two double shifts over Christmas, so staying within my normal calorie goal wasn't a challenge. However, I had the MOST VIVID dream about going to a holiday gathering with a huge buffet and pigging out like nobody's business. I woke up thinking I had just undone about a month worth of dieting...and I can't tell you…
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Yup. That was my experience with this stuff. Looked, smelled and tasted like it had been eaten and regurgitated a few times. Bitter and sour like stomach acid. Yuck. It probably isn't this brand in particular, but just pre-mixed fruit cottage cheese in general. I had only ever had plain cottage cheese which I'm not a huge…
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You say you lost 35 pounds in 18 months. That's less than half a pound per week. Why do you expect to suddenly lose several pounds by Christmas (less than two weeks away)? You lost slow and steady and presumably in a healthy manner before. Why are you in such a rush now?
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Every woman is different, and you should definitely discuss this with your doctor. That being said, I don't think there is a need (much less an excuse) to gain a lot of weight during pregnancy. When I was pregnant was the first time in my life that I really focused on what I was putting into my body, and by trying to eat…
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I always carry protein bars. I don't really like the taste, but they are filling, keep my energy up and help me meet my protein goals. I'm also not tempted to overindulge like I would with tastier granola or candy bars. I usually bring an apple or two, and the small individual packs of SlimJim for a salty/meaty snack.…
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Human flesh. If you have been eating that stop immediately! And not just for a month, but permanently. :#
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It might be around 600 calories if you prepare it at home in a health-conscious manner. A typical turkey leg at the fair is often much bigger (from a very large bird) and loaded with grease, and as others have stated around 1,200 calories. So you can DOUBLE your shock and amazement. ;-)
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I wasn't talking to you. I quoted someone else...who admitted that she thought it was about a paper check for welfare/social services benefits. She saw the humor in the misunderstanding, and so did I and some other posters. Now that OP (claims he) went to a doctor can we get back on topic?
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It would be free here. But certainly, that may not be the case elsewhere.
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Reading your post below I think we're now on the same page as to what type of welfare check I was referring to. I'm sorry my post wasn't clear in that regard. It just never occurred to me anyone would read it as "Where is my free money?" Lol. That being said, my department frequently does welfare checks. As another poster…
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I agree. But maybe a psych eval will help with that too...
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Maybe 999 in the UK and 911 in the US are not the same? 911 in the US is not strictly for life threatening emergencies. It's the only emergency number (police, fire, medical) for a wide variety of "emergencies"...including for things as simple as welfare checks.
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I generally agree. And like I said, I'm not one to advocate calling 999 willy nilly. But I'm starting to think that OP's problems are primarily of a psychological nature and he needs to be evaluated. He'll just keep making excuses and never accomplish anything. If he can't handle his own health, then someone needs to…
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Enough with the endless excuses about needing appointments, forgetting to call, doctors not being able to see you, not having anybody to drive you to a clinic, etc etc etc. Call your local emergency number (is it 999 in the UK?) and tell them you need to go to the hospital. I'm not someone to advocate calling emergency…
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My parents live overseas, and I only get to see them once a year. We always try to make the most of the time we have together, and of course we take lots of pictures on our outings. I hated how fat I looked in the photos, so I always tried to hide my body behind a tree or rock, or holding something in front of me, but of…
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OP, just eliminating the sweet tea and replacing it with a low or no cal option (water, diet soda, crystal light, etc) would help you cut out a big chunk of daily calories. As for fast food meals, just order small fries instead of large, eat one burger instead of two, etc. If you can, try to snack on some veggies or fruit…
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I'm 5'8. So far I've gone from 199 to 163 in four months. The only person who said anything about my weight loss was the creepy guy at work. That's the one person I do not want to look at my body at all!! Lol.
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I weigh myself every morning at the same time (after using the bathroom and before eating or drinking anything). But I ONLY record my weight on MFP if it has gone down from my previous recorded weight. If it's up by a bit due to normal fluctuations I do not record it. Sometimes it will take a few days or even a week to…
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A picture of your overweight self on the fridge. :)
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True, although for some people the protein powder leads to a calorie deficit. First (and only) time I tried the stuff it gave me the most horrible stomach cramps followed by projectile vomiting and explosive diarrhea. Quickest way to (temporarily) lose a couple of pounds. :p
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This probably does not apply to you...but I have scaring from being in a car crash as a child. I'm in my late 30s now, and the scars were not very noticeable anymore. Now that I've lost about 30 pounds (and another 20 to lose) they are extremely noticeable. I guess the fat tissue underneath kept them taut, and now they…
