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This is a great point, especially for people with a history of ED. Yes, I still keep track of the nutrition I consume, but, no, I do not think it's mentally healthy to use a site that requires so. much. time. I was spending far too much time tracking my food because of the incorrect entries and having to Google search,…
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Hi Lynn. I think you meant 'shape' and not "shame?" I hope that's not a Freudian slip--no shame needed. I'm in the same boat--I let self-destructive habits take over for about a decade, too. Now I'm getting healthy for the first time in my adult life. Hope that you're feeling optimistic, too. Peace.
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Congratulations! You are killing it! Keto does work--I've lost 11 lbs in 3.5 weeks. I started out on the South Beach "keto-friendly" diet, then realized I could do traditional keto and that it wouldn't be as hard (mentally or physically) as I'd thought. Even better than the weight loss, though, is the relief from my…
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Lots of good advice here for the how part of the question, as in 'How do I stop hating my body?' I don't have much to add, but can speak to the 'why?' of it: You DON'T want to be 40 and realize how much time and energy you spent feeling bad about your body. Few things can sap your energy or enjoyment of the best things in…
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I'm on my second round of Heather's 12-Week program--today I finished Week 3 for the second time. I just love her! I'll check out Oceane since you say she's the queen--she must be great, too, even though I was sure HR was the queen, haha.
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I finally got to the Peanut Butter Mousse. I had forgotten how delicious real whipped cream can be, haha. I give this recipe a thumbs up. The servings look really small, though, so use very tiny cups and spoons... or your fingers. Also, I only had crunchy PB and it works just fine unless you want a completely creamy mouse.…
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I hope you get your Airstream! That would be seriously cool and a good symbol of your new ways.
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It sounds like you've got this down! Thanks for answering my question--it makes sense. I'm going to focus more on keeping my carbs down... I'm still at the stage where all these very low in carbs foods are adding up to more than I'd intended. Time to rein it in, I think. And I'm glad to read that I can call it a day if I'm…
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I second that! I think I just finally admitted to myself that I want to look like you and that it's okay to want that for myself--I may not get there, but there is nothing wrong with trying!
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A friend of mine said, "Yeah, we wrang out every drop from it, didn't we?" He meant that we got everything there is to get from drinking and nothing good could come from it anymore. So if you feel like you're missing out, try asking yourself: What am I missing, really? If you want to cut back or stop, perhaps it's that you…
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Kudos on starting therapy! Keep an open mind and you can get a lot out of it. For me, binge eating was physiological, but what I did about it was emotional/psychological. What I mean is that my messed-up metabolism would make me ravenous, but it was my self-esteem/body image that allowed it to become a full-on binge/purge…
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My (very) limited experience with coffee + fat until noon (one lg. cup--not steadily until noon!) does seem to provide more energy than a full breakfast of protein and carbs. I can't believe I never tried this until age 41--it really helps, especially if you work out in the morning and need the fuel but don't want to feel…
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I just checked out All Day I Dream About Food. Three words: Peanut. Butter. Mousse. I will be having that tonight and shall report back with my results. Thanks for the link, camtosh!
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Thanks for your replies--this was helpful : )
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I have scoliosis. Posture is a constant struggle for me. I've also got cirrhosis, but it's under control and I'm getting stronger. Scoliosis has caused me serious self-esteem issues. It's only improved with a lot of patience, not trying to force myself to "stand up straight." Everyone says do yoga (and I do enjoy it), but…
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Hi, I'm 41. I just started keto and have been in love with HIIT workouts for about 6 months. I don't run, but I like to walk for extra cardio. I've been doing yoga for about 1.5 years. I've got liver disease, but am actually in very good health because I'm taking care of it and have good medical care. If any of these are…
