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In the study, they were initially given meals of equal calories but were free to eat as many refills/snacks as they wished. Basically, overly processed food - particularly shelf stable food - has fewer vitamins minerals and bacteria (for digestion) than minimally processed (fresh) food. So when giving one person a plate of…

The only issue is a lack of vitamin D. If you take D supplements and/or walk to work, you're OK.

While there is a correlation between a lack of sleep and a myriad of health issues. There is NO correlation (generally speaking) between WHEN you sleep and your health. As long as you get enough rest, there's nothing wrong with staying up late.

Start by subbing one of your junk food meals with a homemade meal. That, alone, is a HUGE step toward healthy eating. Even if your homemade meal is a version of your "junk food" meal. For example, a homemade hamburger is inherently healthier than a fast food hamburger. It doesn't have as many additives, you have more…

Sadly, no. But I’m usually much more organized when it comes to food. I keep my pantry (and fridge) items and shopping list in an Excel workbook and programmed it so an item is automatically imported into my shopping list if the quantities dip below a certain level. I also have a meal prep and plan day where I plan eight…

Is there a way to soak that won’t take all night? I grabbed some egg bites from Starbucks today. That helped but i can tell my body still needs protein. I don’t want to spend anymore money on fast food. I’m going to the store after work tomorrow.

At 4'11" and 112 lbs, your BMR is around 1150. That is, if you were lying in bed, in a coma, you'd burn 1150 calories every day. Since you're only looking to lose 7-10 lbs in 6 months, you are looking to lose about 1.2 lbs each month. In theory, that's not hard. Most people lose and gain one or two lbs every day. However,…

Thanks a lot! I'd never heard of re-composition so this was beyond helpful.

I've had a few surgeries myself and have had that shock myself. Unfortunately, for surgeries, one's weight can present certain risks, and they go strictly by BMI when accessing potential risks. Your physicians probably haven't said anything to because your body fat percentage is well within the normal (or even fitness or…

Welcome. Tell us about yourself. What kind of support would you like?

Firstly, the general community board is probably not the best place to ask your question. Most people in the general community are trying to lose weight to get down towards a normal BMI. To them, your plan may come across as dangerously unhealthy. Perhaps you can try the "Not So Heavy Girls" group. There are more people…

You've got quite a bit going on in your head :smile: Thank goodness for prenups and the fact that I'm not a narcissistic a-hole like your friend's ex-wife.

I don't think you answered @vm007 's question. It sounds like you're simply reciting something that you've been told over the years. The institution of marriage is actually quite fluid. You don't need a legal document to have all the things you want. There are many people in committed decades long relationships who never…

When I saute (1-2 tbsp oil), I just count all of it. I tbsp oil is about 100 calories so the amount used isn't going to make or break my calorie bank. But FD: I rarely find myself netting within 200 calories of my daily goal. I'm either way under or way over. When I fry (at least 1/4 cup oil), I divide the quantity used by…

So I can get seriously paid if he turns into a toad. Just kidding (mostly).

I have a charity event next month. I found the perfect dress that "fits" but highlights my ... areas for improvement -unless I'm wearing a Spanx bodysuit. My mini goal is to be able to wear that dress to the event without the bodysuit.

Like you said, everyone is different. But then there are other factors like the quality of those lbs (i.e, muscle v. fat or losing short term v. long term weight). For example, in college, I gained 15 lbs but dropped a dress size. Basically, I gained ~20 lbs of muscle but lost ~5 lbs of fat. And since muscle is denser than…

I don't think this attitude is helpful to anyone (especially yourself). For all you know, the person you're dismissing lost 100+ lbs the "old fashioned way" and kept it off for years. Or... is in the middle of a weight loss journey after working with a nutritionist. Or...not actually unhealthy. Not every "big" person is…

I can definitely relate. I'm also tall and regularly surrounded by shorties who average a size 2. When we're together, people look at me like I am the Jolly Green Giant. And I have a medium/large frame so if I dip below a designer's size 6, I look like King-sized Skeletor (and a 6 is pushing it). It was worse when I was…

Thanks again. It's been almost two weeks and I'm over it. I might deal with them when I get back home. But I'm not entirely sure it's worth it.

I'm so glad you mentioned that! I was raised the same way, but also taught to be "politely distant" with unexpected visitors. But when people don't get the hint, it messes with my head, especially since others (like some of my relatives and an old roommate) have implied or stated that I must have something to hide if I…

I don't really understand this. Why should the messenger matter? I believe good advice is good advice, regardless of who is giving said advice. Would you ignore advice to "look both ways before crossing a street" just because the person giving that advice never walks farther than the distance from her house to her car? The…

They called it a "Friendtervention" because I was risking their friendship. I'm currently a few pounds heavier than my pre-illness weight which was definitely not too small. Basically, I can fit into my old clothes, but I'm a bit curvier. I think I'll give them an opportunity to start respecting my boundaries before I move…

Well, honestly, if I've taken three classes then I've spent 3-4 hours surrounded by people and want nothing more than to take a jetted bath and curl into bed with a decent book (or take a nap). And none of them are that kind of friend.

I think a lot of people don't understand yoga - even within the yoga community. One of my teacher training mentors and I were talking about this the other day. We were talking about the growing number of students who come to class specifically looking to become Instagram ready or burn a bunch of calories, and how to best…

Very good post! I do a bunch of other things that don't necessarily appeal to this set of friends. The five of us currently have lunch once a month with another woman (usually at a restaurant but sometimes at whoever-wants-to-show-off-a-recent-renovation's house). * I've invited them to fundraisers, sporting events, etc.…

I thought beating cancer would give me a reason to be less of a people-pleaser, but I still want the people around me to feel comfortable. My main issue with this thing is their timing. Like...what took them so long? If their motives were honorable, then I should definitely look inward, but if not, it might be time to move…

Wow. "douchey? That's kind of mean even if you didn't read my subsequent post explaining that (1) it's only 4-5 days/week and (2) the most convenient schedule for my situation.

I didn't "woo" you, but WHAT?????? I realize that three paragraphs can be hard to read - especially if you are using the app - but there was nothing braggadocios about my post . To be clear, a summary of my post: I started working out full time two years ago and a year ago I started spending time on my BF. No one had an…

The MD lowered my steroid dose at the end of November and I've lost a bit more than 30 lbs since then.