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Kangaroo is in one of the VIP Fussy Cats Grainfree range here in Aus. Not sure whether it is in any other supermarket brands. I've bought it in vacuum-packed bags from pet stores too. But I really can't stand the smell, so my cats aren't getting it anymore! I've never eaten it myself and now I don't think I ever will lol.…

Had to pop in and tell you I just happened to be sitting here eating a banana as I read your comment @Lillymoo01 lol! I love them so much that I kept buying them even when banana prices soared because of cyclone damage. Yeah, I don't think I'd go too well with low carb lol. Anyway, it's great that you are feeling more…

So many good ideas here. I think emotional eating can be an attempt at self-soothing and distraction. It is so easy to eat as well when you are feeling overwhelmed. No real thought is required - just switch off brain and eat whatever is around. So surrounding yourself with better food options (that you enjoy!) is a wise…

He looks adorable all snuggled in. Well he certainly proved them wrong didn't he! No doubt a lot of love and care from you helped him by the sound of it.

That's so beautiful and so sad. I'm sure you and your cat both miss her a lot.

Hey @Christine_72 I think we've come up with ideas for new car number plate slogans for our states! SA - The Forgotten State, and Vic - The Overcast State. Too negative, maybe? :p I think Tassie might fight you for the forgotten state title too lol.

Ha ha I'm from Sydney but now live in Victoria - four seasons in one day. :p Yiros seems like the Greek version of doner kebab.

Interesting. Maybe it's one of those things that depends where you live in Aus, Christine. I've grown up knowing them both as kebabs, although if I'm distinguishing between the two I'll say "doner kebab" or "shish kebab". Years ago, there was some big fuss about food poisoning risks with doner kebabs, and the association…

Agreed. She's lovely. Those eyes!

Thanks for that and the link. Interesting. I hadn't had one before and found it was amazingly filling. Now that I know, I will keep them as a stand-by.

Speaking of which, is it the whey protein in protein drinks that makes them filling @anubis609? After your info about protein, I stole one of my husband's protein drinks to try and I could only drink half at once. I was trying to work out why from the ingredient's list.

Yes, but you're a reliable weirdo by the sounds of the profile lol. And your kind may unintentionally hurt my feelings because I am a sensitive snowflake. :p

:/ ...but it doesn't surprise me. See, I would be hitting all the panic buttons and demanding to go into some witness protection style program lol.

Mmmmmmmmmmm. Why am I reading this thread?? lol

I just read the ESTJ-A profile and yes, it makes perfect sense that you are a moderator! I would be a hopeless mess as a moderator. I'm an INFJ-T (the advocate). It was pretty spot-on describing me. The careers even listed two career paths I have taken. "They are decisive and strong-willed" it says; my husband would…

Well you all have just inspired me to give Brussels sprouts another chance. Some of those ideas sound delicious. Plus I don't want to go to the cleanse thread.

I had to google poutine. Oh wow, I see the problem with this one lol! Anyway, my red light food is a cheesy snack called Twisties. I'm just an overgrown child apparently.

I was a bit apprehensive at first too, @eponine1984. I did the same thing those first few days, alternating between being a bit nervous about how much I was eating and then reassuring myself that it was impossible for me to pack all the weight back on in two weeks. I'm on the last day of my diet break and my attitude is…

I agree with this. I am the same height as you, had the same starting weight of 70kg, but I'm 48 and pretty sedentary apart from intentional exercise. I've been able to steadily lose 9kg in 4 months at around a pound a week on 1450 calories, plus extra that I earn from exercise. I eat all my exercise calories. If your…

So, so beautiful! Thanks for posting the photos @Nony_Mouse. I was hoping you would! Sleep well. :)

My blood pressure used to always be fine, but the last couple of years it has been creeping up into the high 130s and high 80s. I had been eating more and more salty (& sugary) snacks and I was a few kilos over the healthy weight range. I have lost 9kg (20 pounds) over the last 4 months and cut right down on the snacks.…

Thanks @Leeg5656 That's helpful to know. Much appreciated. Well, I just got back from a busy day to check what was happening in the Refeeds thread...75 new updates for me to read lol! Oh my gosh all the talk of thighs brought back my teenage days spent poring over the book Thin Thighs in Thirty Days in the hope it was…

Thanks @CynthiasChoice, @Leeg5656 and @maybyn for the updates! It's great to read about others' experiences. I'm a week into my two-week diet break. I plan to give another update at around a week after I go back to deficit. I'll just say that I am soooo glad I took the break. I would never have thought to do this on my…

Looks like I'll be at the beach this Christmas. Can I be more Aussie lol? I think we'll have turkey, ham and pudding as per usual. I play in a community band and we've got Frosty the Snowman and Winter Wonderland in the playlist for our outdoor Xmas concert. Meanwhile, we'll probably be melting in the heat and swatting…

That's great! Sounds like you have found the right path for yourself. I think a Fitbit might just add stress for me so have decided not to get one.

Interesting. Thanks. Your initial post got me thinking about whether thirst drives might be altered for those who were accustomed to a salty diet. I will have to go and do some reading as I am now curious about how that all works!

Great post. I'm interested in salt and thirst. I've always assumed that eating salty foods makes you thirsty, but is that true?

Haha love it! :D

You have impressive pet names! I'm trying to imagine calling them all for dinner...or after a glass or two of alcohol lol! I think I may be even derailing the derail...

I love this thread. I'm still losing (and only a moderate amount) so I'm no expert, but one thing I am noticing is that good habits can be just as powerful as bad ones. We often focus on how hard it is to break a bad habit, but I feel uncomfortable when my good habits don't go to plan as well. Just an example: Wednesday…