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A lot of steakhouses rub the skin with oil and salt to note. So if you eat the skin you should probably throw in some extra calories for that.

Not sure if you are in the US but if so the below may be able to offer some help/support/advice. Please do seek some kind of treatment because doing it on your own is going to be virtually impossible. As someone who did not get appropriate help when my disorder started as a teenager I can tell you it only becomes more…

I love my Under Armour sports bras! Comfortable, supportive and durable. Make sure to get the right size for any sports bra so that the compression is appropriate. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PS6SXBJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

My husband recently started drinking Silk Ultra and really likes it. It is 20g of protein per cup (240ml) and only 160 calories for the original. They have unsweeted and chocolate versions as well. https://silk.com/plant-based-products/plant-based-protein-beverages-2/silk-ultra/

+1 on the terrible side effects of Topomax (or Dopeamax as a lot of people like to call it). I had the pins and needles, taste changes and severe memory issues the entire time I took it (3 years). The day I couldn't remember how to get home from work and had to call my husband was the day I called the Dr and told him I was…

Does your local rec center have any kind of water walking or water aerobics programs you could try?

I received the same advice from my neurologist sans the analogy. I have found I have fewer severe migraines going this route. OP - Also look into possibly adding a magnesium supplement. My migraines have improved significantly since I started taking one daily. Could be coincidence but it is easy and less side effects than…

I made this last weekend and it was really good! I actually had to buy split lentils because I only had whole. There is a stovetop recipe if you don't have an instant pot. https://www.veganricha.com/instant-pot-kitchari/#wprm-recipe-container-30791

I have this one. Upside is it is inexpensive vs other trackers, has great swim metrics and seems pretty accurate. Downside is it doesn't have a display so you have to count your laps in your head still. It's interesting to see once you sync the data how close you were! 😉 I tend to count in groups. So if I'm swimming 36…

People really shouldn't comment on other people's food/eating choices. You never know what someone has in their past or is going through now. Having struggled with an eating disorder most of my life it can be very triggering still to have anyone comment on my eating or food choices. My husband is pretty good about it now…

I have this food processor and absolutely love it. It is not cheap but it is good quality and sturdy. The blades are extremely sharp so be careful! https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCNY-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01AXM4WV2 I also have a Vitamix blender which I also love but don't use quite as frequently (I don't…

My dad always says "If you are tired of starting over then stop giving up.". 🤷‍♀️ Maybe try to take a short mental break from thinking about it so much and give yourself some time to get back into a good headspace. It kind of sounds like you are getting into a binge-restrict cycle which is very taxing mentally.

Just to put it out there you may not gain weight in exactly the areas you want. You could want to be more curvy but depending on genetics you may just gain weight evenly over your body. I am a "rectangle" or "banana" shape technically (so not curvy either) and I gain weight evenly over my body. 🤷‍♀️ I would probably second…

I used to really like this one and I think there was a follow-up addition also? I am vegan now so most of the recipes don't work for me but I used to make the crispy baked chicken and the coleslaw a lot. 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Cook-Yourself-Thin-Skinny-Minutes-ebook/dp/B0029XF9OS

Actually too much sodium can have negative effects on your health. If you are really eating up to 5000mg of sodium a day it might be a good idea to try to cut back at least somewhat. "But too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. It can also cause calcium losses, some of which…

You could try heel locking them to see if it helps (link to video below). You will probably have to stop walking for a few days to let the blisters heal. It will be hard otherwise to see if the heel locking helps or not. If it doesn't help you might need different shoes for exercise type walking. I have a pair of Saucony's…

Second Chronometer.

I use Kite Hill almond milk cream cheese (plain or chive flavor and only Kite Hill brand). Neutral flavor and makes the potatoes really nice and creamy! I haven't had a lot of success with the non-dairy milks. I think they change the flavor too much. If you are going to try one make sure you get unsweetened and I agree…

People with eating disorders can find even the thought of people possibly judging what they eat triggering. There really is no reason to look through other people's diaries unless they ask for advice. 🤷‍♀️ As stated above unless you know specifics about that person it is completely without context.

For immersion blender I have a Cuisinart Smart Stick and I like it. The bottom part detaches so you could run it through the dishwasher I think. I generally just run that part still attached in some hot soappy water and then detach it and air dry. For food processor I am very attached to my 14 cup Cuisinart. I use it a…

Gardein is our go to, we like the flavor and texture best for most situations. Keep in mind when using plant based "beef" a lot of times you do not want to cook it in liquid as this can cause sliminess or break it down into a paste. Beyond and Impossible may work better in this sense but for most of the others it works…

Try adding acid to your dishes. Lemon, lime, vinegar, etc. A lot of times what a dish is missing is acid to lift the flavor.

If you don't think the ground beef you buy is "processed" you might want to visit a meat processing plant to see how it goes from the cow to your plate. 🤷‍♀️ Below is a link to the USDA guidelines on additives to beef and poultry. At the very bottom is a list of what is allowed. Most of them seem relatively natural or…

I have a mild latex allergy and also have issues with bananas, kiwi (itchy mouth and headaches for both) and avocado (digestive issues if I eat more than maybe 1/2 of one). I found out the connection between latex and bananas from my dentist when I was in high school. They asked if i had any allergies and I said "bananas…

I have this one and it works quite well but not cheap. The long "tree" earbuds work as earplugs and keep all the water and 90% of the ambient sounds out. My rec center opened reservation only swimming about a month ago and I have been going a few days a week. Downsides are that you only have 45 minutes total, only 6 spots…

Try Yoga with Adriane on YouTube. She is great at giving modifications and positioning advice.

Sweet potatoes! Blech! Worst food fad yet!

Try this site, she has tons of recipes that use soy curls! https://www.thecuriouschickpea.com/

This used to be one of my issues also. I don't eat less at meals when I snack beforehand and if I am making food and am hungry I take way too many tastes and licks. I found that I need to go ahead and eat an actual meal when I am hungry and not try to stave myself off with snacks. Now I try to make sure that I already have…

If it is something you really want to track you can try Chronometer. I think you have to enter everything from the labels yourself though if I remember correctly. So it will probably be more time consuming than MFP. https://cronometer.com/