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that depends on your source - same with beef or pork or poultry or anything else. There are good sustainable wild fisheries out there, and there will be more if you vote with your consumer dollar to support them. do your homework and buy wisely.

it's actually not that hard. I'm not strict low-carb yet (still haven't shaken the sugar, though that is next!) I eat a lot of yogurt, a lot of veggies, a lot of nuts, and a lot of meat. I also eat too much cheese, but that's another issue... One thing I've done is kick up my brassicas and green-leafies to make sure I'm…

Where to buy coconut oil? amazon. believe it or not. and while it's not cheap, it's cheaper than stores.

depends on the day and the exercise. generally - exercise helps a LOT. my anxiety disorder shows itself as anger - really bad rages that scare me and everyone around me. regular exercise and getting enough sleep have kept these at bay for the most part with minimal meds. That being said, when I'm in the midst of one of my…

No, I'm "white" i.e. european descent, but born and raised rural Alaskan. I grew up eating foods that are traditional to the Deg Hit'an Athabascan culture mostly, because that's where I grew up. Athabascans are American Indians. I've also lived on the north coast, though, which is Inupiaq country. That's where I had maktuq…

checking in late for the week as I was away with a family emergency. unfortunately, my trip also meant I wasn't able to watch myself. SO... currently at 174 as of Monday (I did weigh in, just didn't update here) right now it shows that I've GAINED (BOO!) but hopefully by next monday that extra will magically disappear....…

I'll spare everyone pictures. I grew up eating some lovely traditional food that might turn other people a little green. a few examples: fish ice cream (don't knock it. total comfort food) fermented seal flipper moose nose salad moosehead soup sauteed eels (divine!) maktuq (whale fat and skin together) and there's many…

yeah, but that nasty testosterone poisoning isn't worth the trade off. :tongue:

I like the idea of renaming my meals to timeframes. I mostly ignore the meal names and figure "breakfast" is the first time I eat, "lunch" the second, etc. this usually means that on my shift nights what gets entered as "dinner" is an odd array of a-bite-of-this-and-a-bite-of-that. (I'm a bartender, we generally graze…

cut calves are sexy. they won't grow if you aren't trying to build them.

wear a bikini and look GREAT in it. in public! in full sun! also want to be able to wear halters/bikini tops/half shirts and not be afraid of my belly. part of my motivation is when I get to my goal, I'm buying myself a ticket to Australia for some intense hiking and beach time with friends there. and hey - short shorts!…

TOM for me is +-5 lbs. it comes, and then it goes. I don't get the emotional wreck stuff like others do, but I suspect just being kind to yourself will help. remember, it's part of being a woman, and totally normal, and it will PASS.

still need people? age: 37 height: 5'3" current weight: 175 goal weight: 135 current body fat percentage: 37% (grumble grumble) goal body fat percentage: 20% daily cals: 1,400 (though I recently dropped that down from 1,500) and I TRY to eat back my calories but sometimes it's too much.

I'm also a HIIT fan, great results and it's fun, too! otherwise, I get bored easy so I'm always trying new routines to keep it interesting. right now I'm doing the program over at onehundredpushups.com. I'm doing their push ups, sit ups, and squats plans. it's fun, actually! food wise? I've been trying for awhile and…

doing things right - about 8-9 lbs in a month I think. however, I lost my first 30 lbs in three weeks - epic tummy bug! I dont recommend that at all. however, I took the headstart from that and kept going.

just tell folks you're trying to eat healthy. the WHY is none of their business. I'm in a small town and people get comfortable with who you are. when my weight loss became noticeable some people got really uncomfortable. they want everyone to stay the same. I've had to gently tell them to buzz off numerous times. it's…

"it's too cold/snowy/slick/rainy/windy/hot/dusty outside to get out there today..." "My scale is broken. apparently, so is the clinic's. and my friend's..." "it's been a rough day, I've EARNED this ice cream" "If I eat small and healthy when I go out with my friends, they'll judge me. and I'll have to admit I'm dieting.…

he's checking up on stuff. some times things onset so slow we don't even notice them, so it helps of they ask. happens to me all the time. the one that used to drive me nuts was going in to my GP for, say, a flu shot, and getting asked about my emotional well-being. I used to be really concerned about this until I realized…

try not to let yourself get TOO hungry or you will binge. small snacks through the day helps you stay level headed about the food intake. same with sleep deprivation - tired people eat to keep themselves awake. get more sleep.

almond butter. after you've had that, you'll never want peanut butter again.

I didn't know it was supposed to be good for you. It tastes great and is a nice evening hot drink. I've been drinking this regularly for years!

thanks, all of you. that really does help. (I hate lunges) okay, lunges. here we go... ;)

if you're talking super-cold get a good face gator/face mask. you breath heavier when you run and when it's below 0F you can actually frostbite your lungs. I've done it. it sucks.

thanks for organizing this, Heather. Starting: today's weight: 175 bust: 39.5" waist: 37" (though this is WAY up from two weeks ago,and I've not been well so I suspect bloat) hip: 42" arm: 15" leg: 25" goal: 150 by the new year

I'm in. I need accountability!

can't speak for health benefits or weight loss - I've just started using it again (internally, anyway). But for cooking? all good, healthy, logical reasons aside - things taste GREAT cooked in coconut oil. really. it's divine. I've been using it in my hair for years. I'd never go to spendy chemical products when coconut…

hear, hear. I spend way too long in the store today and NOTHING fit right. the 11s are baggy. the 10s too tight. and "skinny" jeans (grabbed by accident) are an invention of the devil. GRRR.

I'd start by forgiving yourself. you're obviously hurting. be kind to yourself or you'll never allow yourself to make a positive change. FIRST you have to believe you deserve it. then - walk that dog! set yourself an easy timeframe for starters - 20 minutes, say, with the option of expanding it. (because once you're warmed…

This. I have discovered through long and painful trial and error that no matter how many people tell you it's "calories in vs. calories out" that's just not true. I can eat the same number of calories, but if it's full of empty calories: sugar, refined grains, alcohol; I won't lose. if those same calories are high in…

I won't lie - I tried it. giving solid proof that God is laughing - even on a 500 calorie diet I lost nothing. and I was a mean, ugly person. after three weeks I bumped back up to 1200, and immediately lost 2 pounds in a week. the silly expensive HCG made no difference at all. Now, this was with a supplement rather than…