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Spice blends! You can get low sodium versions of most spice blends, or check the sodium on the package to find something that suits you. Lemon and lime juice + zest can act similarly to salt in brightening foods flavor.

IT by Stephen King. I grew up obsessed with the tv miniseries but my parents wisely didn't let me read the book at the tender age of 8. When the new movie was announced I decided to pick the book up, now at a much less psychologically fragile age lol. I am about 2/3 of the way through it so far and really enjoying it.

I quit soda 'cold turkey' and replaced it with la croix waters. It fulfills my need to reach for a can of something carbonated. Now I can't stand the taste of Coke/Pepsi.

I guess I'd like to believe more people are capable of doing it than the reality might be. Either way, I think using a statistic like this to gauge your own rate of success is demoralizing. I don't want to look at the odds and think 'well *kitten* why bother'. I'd rather believe everyone is capable than believe in only 20%…

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I think with the rise of fad diets and unsustainable weight loss methods it's going to look dismal. They're not really measuring the percentage of people who are losing weight through things like CICO and regular moderate exercise. I firmly believe that failure to maintain weight loss is often due to the initial method of…

Don't feel weird, my fiance is 33 :P there's also a guy in his 50's in the same course. I am old enough to know better but young enough to still be up to my usual BS.

Honestly I just think its gross :P but I have seen 'studies' that go in both directions (positive and negative) so I think that's a choice you have to make on your own. Here's what my aunt's doctor had to say: My aunt has been drinking diet coke since she was in her 20's (now in her 60's) and has brittle bones that…

I gave up pop for the entire year. I used to easily go through an entire 12 pack in two days, maybe three if I 'stretched it'. But now I order water the same way I used to guzzle sodas. If I want something flavored I have tea. I tried a sip of my fiance's Coke the other day and it tasted disgusting to me-it was heavy and…

I just consider cheat days 'free days', partly because I hate the concept of 'cheating' with food (food doesn't have morals or something) and mostly because I am freeing myself of rigid calorie constraints. Within reason. Basically if I want something-a big greasy burger for example-I have it. But I don't gorge myself…

Hormones, bloating and water weight are the biggest culprits of weight gain during your period-it's totally normal. If seeing a big spike bothers you just weigh yourself a day or two after your period instead :) don't worry about it.

Eating less will give you weight loss and exercise will give you fitness. For people who are easily overwhelmed by changing their diets and the prospect of exercise most people would advise focusing on changing your eating habits first and getting into the habit of logging your food regularly. Then once you've been doing…

Thats my sister. She's gone gluten free, strict vegan, and something close to paleo-shes convinced I have a dairy allergy and I need to do what she's doing. Its all well intentioned, she struggled with her weight big time growing up, but I am not interested in any of that stuff. It gets tiring listen to her jabs about me…

Motivation is fickle, but determination is an active choice.You must be determined to make these choices for yourself. Set yourself up for success by planning your meals ahead of time; Tuesday night you're making broccoli and a salad as sides to your protein, Wednesday you're making veggie stir fry, etc etc. By planning…

Log all of your food, even if it's way over your calorie goal and total junk food. You've got to be honest with your logging. A food scale helps learn what portion sizes look like and be accurate with your log. Be honest with your activity level. If you aren't running marathons don't pretend you ran a 5k each day. Honesty…

F 5'4 LW: 135 SW: 235 CW:215 GW: 125 feel free to add me :)

Why's everybody think their opinion is gold when it comes to other people's weight loss. ugh.

That most definitely sucks. Is it possible to switch to the generic? Like i was on the brand celexa but now im on generic citalopram and its the same thing without a brand attached.

I got a new sweater and almost picked up a 2XL but got an XL and it fits, its even a bit loose around the middle.

Oh my gosh that's so expensive :( I can see why she'd want to switch you up.

This sooooo much! Im lucky to have a therapist who completely understands how my meds cause weight gain AND has lost 100lbs herself so we can talk about my efforts and be on the same page.

I can't stand splenda, it gives me a headache. That stuff ain't right man. I order a small iced coffee no flavor syrup just standard cream + sugar from dunkin. I'd rather take the calories than have something I didn't like as much :P

I am 5'4 and I am too short to read this can someone hold me up?

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#relatable

I eat whatever I like within reason and within my 1500~ calorie limit. I am not trying to be a marathon runner :D just healthier. Feel free to add me!