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A day without pain would be amazing. I always lose focus on losing weight because the exercise always increases my pain. I know it helps in the long run but pushing through to get there is one of my biggest hurdles in life.

The comments for that article are filled with some good information defending Dr. Gregors credibility.

Propaganda for what? Healthier lifestyles? You say the data is cherry picked but don't provide anything refuting the claims about the dangers of tmao.

Here's the page with sources. Just scroll down and click sources. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/

How about a video based on peer reviewed studies? https://youtu.be/x3yp0oTd1YA

There is data showing a link between tmao and disease. Choline and carnitine, found in animal products, are processed by our bodies into harmful substances. I'd link videos but I find searching for yourself to be more effective.

Yep. I'm never going back to my old way of eating. I recover so much faster. I can push my exercise 1 day, take 2 days off then be ready to exercise again! I used to need 4-6 days recovery, sometimes longer if I caused a flare-up. Whole foods plant based using Dr. Gregors daily dozen app as a guide. I wish I had known…

I had never heard of facet injections so I looked it up. Pretty nifty stuff! I really hope it significantly helps you!

It's definitely beneficial to set limits with your goals. My goal is 3000 steps a day but I know I'll be one hurtin unit if I try pushing it to 5000 steps too soon so my limit is 4500 if I'm having a particularly good day. Pushing yourself is how progress is made but I dance on the fine line of overdoing it everytime I…

I'm always adjusting my goals because I used to overdo it a lot too. If I don't make any goals, I end up not pushing myself enough so I always need something to strive for. I don't get down on myself if I can't reach a goal due to pain flaring up or fatigue taking over. Everyone has something different that works for them.…

My inflammation was still out of control being vegan. It's when I really started to incorporate the daily dozen app and cut out junk food that things got much better. My recovery time was cut in half after exercising! I'm looking forward to my progress this year

Wow. I have no sense of time. I've been attempting whole foods plant based eating for a month! I've only been consistent for a week though.

Good job keeping on track through all of that stress. Chronic stress/pain can deplete your zinc. I found I have more energy since adding a zinc supplement to my routine.

Try not to compare your situation to others too much. Pain is pain and yours is just as valid as mine. I used to go to physio in the first couple of years but I'm severely cyclothymic (rapid cycling bipolar) and my attendance became too erratic. They kicked me out, claiming I plateaued, which is far from the truth because…

I find eating a mostly whole foods plant based diet has helped decrease my inflammation.

Just had finals. So much stress and eating quick food. Luckily, I didn't gain weight, but I sure didn't lose any. Weighing in at 73kg

I'm down to 75kg today from 77kg two weeks ago! I finally got used to balancing nutrition and calories. My knee is giving me so much grief so I can't do body weight exercises (squats, plank, etc.) But luckily I have ankle weights so I can try to strengthen the stablizing muscles around my knee and decrease the pain. Tensor…

Well I gained weight during the holidays. Maybe I can develop better habits this time. I'm at 77.2kg right now. My goal is 64kg! Health before weight though, I need to focus on getting all the nutrients I need with less calorie rich foods. It can be hard for a vegetarian trying to turn vegan.

Oh dear. So far I've failed miserably. Partly due to depression BUT I'm back at it. Been doing a lot of nutrition research lately. Turns out I'm not getting enough complete proteins everyday. So now I'm working on getting enough essential amino acids and other things that herbivores tend to miss out on. Weight loss happens…

Don't worry arniedog I'm having trouble too but we can do this! Don't give up!

I'm having trouble getting motivated too Dawn. You can do it! No procrastination, putting off exercise today just means an extra day of sighing at those tight pants. Work in 20- 30mins of exercise today

My goals this week: Play Dance Masters for xbox kinect at least 5 times this week for a minimum of 40mins each time. Go hiking through my field of overgrown/ dead weeds at least twice for a minimum of 1km each time. Drink more water!! I can drink 2 litres easy and STILL be dehydrated Stay away from fermented foods and…

Name: Julie Height: 171cm Weight: 73. 9kg Age: turning 31 in December! My goal: To lose 10kg, I know this won't happen by Christmas but this challenge should give me a good start. NSV: I want to fit into my clothes again! I'm poor so going out and buying a new wardrobe is out of the question. Plus I feel sself-conscious…