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AnnPT77 THANK YOU for sharing! That is really inspiring.

I already tried all of the above. I found some advice in the FAQ's about un-installing and re-installing. That worked. I haven't had the problem again. No idea why I was having it for a while there.

Personally, I don't wear one. I am about 40 lbs over my ideal weight. I think that I definitely look better in a one piece than a bikini. I guess it depends what you are aiming for. If you feel more comfortable in a bikini, then fine, wear one. I am not going to tell anyone else what they should wear. However, if you want…

I echo seeing your doctor. He/she should be ablet to do some in-office checks for strength, numbness, reflexes, etc and get an idea of whether it is a problem with one (or a few) muscles - like an injury or pinched nerves, or a more general health problem (like hyperthyroid, vitamin B deficiency), etc. They will then be…

OOPS -- i left out 1 ingredient. Also 2/3 c milk. (skim or any plant-based milk also works fine).

Look for a recipe for strawberry glace pie. It works great with any kind of raspberries, blackberries, or mix of berries. (but must be fresh, not frozen). This is definitely one for a splurge day. Delicious but not diet.

I think the act of getting married, and making a commitment to the other person is a good thing. It encourages people to be their best selves. If there are children involved, anything that a couple or society can do to increase stability is good. If it is just two people who dont plan to have children, it is less…

I echo what has been said before about eating organic to protect the environment. There is little evidence that eating organic actually changes your health . (Might help, cant hurt), But it makes farming more sustainable and protects wildlife, groundwater, and the ecosystem.

Increasing fiber can also help lower cholesterol. It sequesters the cholesterol from bile and causes it to leave your body in stool. Try oat bran, whole grains, sweet potatoes, beans, lentils, etc. Definitely avoid cheese, full fat dairy products, and any kind of creamer for coffee.

You dont have to completely cook for yourself. Try just adding one fruit or veggie side dish that you prepare for yourself. A lettuce salad, or cut-up apple, or some steamed broccoli will add some nutrition and make it easier for you to take a smaller portion of the high-calorie main dish. Or if your mom tends to serve…

Think about portion size. Sometime people think that fruits a free all-you-can-eat foods because they are natural and healthy. Eat in smaller portions, and prepare them by cutting up, ead with fork. Add spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, garnish with mint), which will make them seem more like a meal and make a…

Mostly estimate using the ingredients. Sometime if it is too complicated, I skip recording the calories/nutrients, but make sure that I write down in english what I wrote and what I did to make it healthy. That still keeps me accountable for healthy eating.

What kind of diet are you trying to follow? If you eat meat, try adding a chicken breast, shrimp kebabs, baked fish, etc. If you do diary, just add a glass of skim milk, or greek yogurt. If you dont like these foods as-is, try making veggie dips with them. If vegan, look for black bean or lentil recipes. Black bean burgers…

More exercise, more fiber, less red meat. I am 5'9. When I dropped from 175 to 140 by switching to vegan and training for a 10k. My cholesterol went from 246 to 160.

For weight loss, it is CICO, but for health, the kind of food you eat matters. If you dont eat adequate amounts of protein, you could loose muscle mass and not just fat, which could affect your energy. fitness, and make regain more likely in the future. Also, protein and fiber will make you feel full longer then sugar or…

Don't panic. First of all, you will probably loose 20 lbs with the birth of the baby - you loose not only the weight of the baby, but also amneotic fluid, and also a lot of other water that your body tends to gain during pregnancy. Also many people loose weigh during breastfeeding. For now, focus on health, not on weight.…

In general, 5 lbs per week is more than you want to loose. However, in the first week or two it is quite usual to loose weight more rapidly because as you cut down on glycogen stores, your body will also loose some water weight. 5 lbs in the first week of any diet is not unusual, and I would not worry. Your goal of 10 lbs…

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If blood pressure is normal, weight loss doesnt usually lower it more. There are plenty of thin people on halopeidol with no problems dont worry too much about it. If it becomes an issue, discuss with your doctor.

There are a lot of factors in metabolism, so a slow heart rate MIGHT indicate that you use less than the average number of calories. But whatever your resting metabolism is, it has probably been the same for years and it is normal for you. So, whatever food habit you have gotten into, you will just have eat less and…

You might also try Way Better. They have a lot of different "games" like eating fruits and vegetables, exercise, etc. Not just weight. It is more of a test of your consistency, and having the self discipline to do the photos/data recordings, etc multiple times per day. But could motivate you to stick with it. Note that you…

My scale is unreliable for the first 1 - 2 measurements after I move it. Don't know why. But I always weigh myself a couple times, then come back half an hour later if I pick it up or move it.

don't worry about a 2 lb gain, look at the overall trend. There are lots of reasons for temporary ups and downs. In your case: there is often a rapid loss in week 1 - 2 which is largely water loss, and the water part tends to be gained back in the next couple weeks as your body re-adjusts. (Reasons for this are rapid loss…

What is your reason for the juice. As far a weight loss or nutrition, it doesn't make sense to me. Juice gives you all of the sugar, some of the vitamins, and none of the fiber of the whole food. Fiber is good for filling you up without calories, not to mention good for digestion, and can help lower cholesterol. you might…

Same here. The things I have had some success with are: snacking on grapefruit. Other things don't taste good after that. Brushing my teeth after the meal. Journaling at night to review how I did, what worked, what didn't, what I plan to do the next day.

A few years ago I was BMI 27 and had cholesterol of 246. At that time I was eating a fair amount of cheeses, eating out several times per week (meat and potatoes type food), and 1 - 2 beers more nights than not. I went plant-based whole food, no refined sugar or white four. in 4 months brought my weight down 30 lbs, and my…

A new puppy worked for me. YMMV.

For the most part, spot-reducing doesn't work. The fat accumulates or comes off wherever your body is genetically programmed for it. If you are dropping weight rapidly, and also in initial stages when you loose a lot of water weight, you may see more drooping or skin-folds. The skin will tighten up and adjust to your…

I think the research on cardiovascular risk says that brisk walking is almost as good as running, and that the total amount of time per week is more important than intensity. Of course for absolute maximum benefit, high intensity is a little better, but for being reasonably healthy, walking is better than nothing and…

I would focus on making sure you are getting enough protein (at least 60 - 70 g per day, maybe more depending on your size and activity level). Then make sure that you are eating health whole-foods. If a lot of your carbs are coming from added sugar, white flour, white rice, etc. then it is not healthy. If you are…