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Sugar is pretty addictive, and the four components of addiction are bingeing, withdrawal, craving, and cross-sensitization. The idea being that one can’t binge without later experiencing cravings. In theory, you would have to break the cycle by giving up sugar entirely, or you will always want it to some degree.

Try cutting back on sugar and foods that become sugar when broken down. Blood sugar swings can make you hungry all the time. Also, you may want to try some new veggies, and alternate them raw and cooked over the day for variety.

This is the explanation that I’ve heard: “There’s a lot of confusion about bad reactions around foods that you seemed fine with previously. Take gluten for example… maybe you ate bread daily and didn’t experience a reaction directly after eating bread.. you were just generally fatigued all of the time. Then you cut it out…

I’m on AIP as well.

I’ve been on AIP (with a few mistakes) for about 5 weeks now.

Just an update. I set another goal for a further 10 lbs.

I thought this was kind of intense.

Yay, I achieved my goal!

I put the ab/core workout in the Favorite Exercises thread.

Tummy-Safe Core Strengthening: Learn how to engage the correct muscles (Level 1) & Alternating Leg Slides (Level 2) https://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?ID=541 1 set of 10 *tips: For correct muscle engagement, visualize pulling on a tight pair of jeans, or having a corset tightened. Keep these muscles,…

Yes, especially since I did a squat challenge a couple of months ago!

I hit a goal today too, woot woot

Wow, nice work!! You look great!!

I think crunches probably *are* unnecessarily tough on the body — the back, I think? But as far as I know, planks are fine as long as the linea alba isn’t weak and stretched, or one is full of those lovely hormones that loosen up your ligaments. I’ll post pics & instructions asap.

I have a simple ab workout that was part of a post-natal tummy recovery class I did (planks rip your abs apart so they’re not advised for that). It’s 3 exercises. Let me know if anyone’s interested and I’ll hunt up the instructions.

I don’t really feel any different... my clothes sure fit better, though!

Down 15 lbs.

Oh, and regarding modifying meals when eating in restaurants — the other day, I had the opportunity to go out for lunch for the first time since starting the anti-inflammatory diet. I got fajitas, but asked them to hold the tortillas, cheese, and sour cream. I sprinkled the salsa and lettuce over the grilled chicken,…

Here’s an even more comprehensive “what does 100 calories look like?” page, with both measurements and infographics: https://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1987

https://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/popcorn-contains-more-antioxidants-fruits-and-vegetables

I’m not really a calorie-counter, but I do like to have a rough idea of what I’m taking in! https://www.thekitchn.com/a-visual-guide-to-100-calories-of-nuts-snack-tips-from-the-kitchn-201778

Down 8 lbs.

I’ve been keeping up with weights 2x/week and cardio 2x/week, just haven’t posted about it!

1.2 km walk.

20 minutes of dancing.

10 minute dance warmup Weightlifting w/universal gym: 2 sets of 10 reps Stretching cool-down