MyNewLeaf

My name would change to Robin Hood, because I would abolish wealth. I'd strip all the wealth from the top 1% and I'd re-distribute. I'd abolish poverty. I'd abolish hunger. I'd cap income (if you're making too much, then you are underpaying your employees and/or people you buy products / services from by squeezing them for…

I'm very sorry if I offended you. I guess I wanted you to see that Splenda could be hurting you, too. It was a long way around of saying i don't think anyone should eat any Splenda whatsoever, not even a bite. I think the potential gains someone gets in weight loss are not worth the potential losses in health. There was…

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Hi there. Great suggestions so far. I keep having to retool things to create more balance and get more tummy fullness out of my calories (which usually means more low cal vegetables). I am less hungry when i make sure to drink enough water, and also spread out my calories throughout the day, concentrating a larger…

See, this is the problem. Splenda (which is chlorinated sugar), has only been around for 10 years or so. Let's say we find out in 10, 20 or 40 years that it causes some major damage. You are SENTENCING YOUR CHILDREN** to a future of.... and that's just it. We don't know yet, but once we do, it will be too late to undo what…

Fidelity and good credit score *turn you on* ? Seriously? I mean, monogamy and responsibility are great, but do they actually get the juices flowing?

The question was not what you're attracted to in others, but what turns you on. Lots of people seem to just say what they like. So for me: 1/ Assertiveness. Someone who pursues what he wants (that being me). Someone who goes for it. When they're a little ballsy (but not disrespectful), that triggers me. 2/ Hairy chest.…

Having it around is the worst! If possible, just make it gone, and have your cupboards filled with all sorts of stuff that would be better for you. Even if you aren't perfect and don't get your weight to where you want it, think of it this way: if you didn't at least try to be healthier, how bad do you think it would get?…

Oh, that's good to hear! People with more weight to lose do tend to lose a lot right in the beginning. I'm glad it has slowed down to a healthy pace for you. If you find yourself at a plateau sometime, it might be because of starvation mode, since your cals are way too low. You would just have to find a way to up your…

What about chicken? i know everyone eats it for lunch and dinner, but i eat it for breakfast. Because if I don't, I'm going to eat sausage or salami instead. Chicken is healthier, has protein, and more calories. A friend does a PB&J for brekkie, so she's getting cals/protein/fat from the peanut butter.

OP, I keep thinking you're going to like cumin in your stirfries for some reason... Maybe try a little? It typically has a more Mexican feel. Use ground cumin, otherwise you have to toast the seeds to make them taste right, and the flavor might not meld enough in a stirfry. YMMV P.S. I like coconut aminos too, except for…

I'm of the opinion that all stir fries need fresh garlic, fresh onion, or both. They just aren't stir-fries to me otherwise! Garlic and onion provide so much flavor. True, you can use all sorts of delicious spices. Try that too. But in general? All a stir fry really needs is oil, salt and pepper, onion and/or garlic. If…

Not to pee in your cheerios or anything.... but fermented soy is the only kind of soy that didn't show health problems long term in studies. Braggs is not fermented, and therefore risky, at least for some people. In addition to the fertility issues soy naturally presents, a large percentage of people are allergic to soy to…

WATER I have friends who were park rangers and came across many backpackers and hikers who got really ill when they drank too much water. So here's the thing: beyond a certain number of cups a day, you need to put a pinch of salt in each cup of water, to maintain what your body is supposed to have (too much water without…

Brent, you appear to be headless, too! Do you by chance ride a horse?

A few things: 1/ 1 to 2 cups of water upon first waking, every day no matter what. Pee first if you have to, otherwise do water first. Keep it by your bed if you need the reminder. If you have a screaming kid to attend to, chug your water as you jump out of bed. 2/ Juice Jar I have a busy, erratic schedule, with lots of…

There really is a lot you can eat as a celiac (which you might be). There are just far fewer prepared items you can eat. It does take creativity and a willingness to make things from scratch if you can't afford all the gluten free options. The Udi's gluten free white sandwich bread, however, is delicious (and expensive).…

You could follow the Ayurvedic way of thinking when planning your meals: eat breakfast like a queen eat lunch like a king eat dinner like a pauper So what you're doing is probably pretty good, except I notice that your calories are way too low for your exercise days. If you have minimal cals leftover at dinner, are you…

I say your focus should be heal endometriosis. I wish I remembered what I read years ago about how certain foods exacerbate endo. Was it wheat and gluten? I can't remember, but all the same, be gentle with yourself. Noone here knows exactly how much you suffer, and you're trying to put together a plan that you can live…

Hei Kristoffer, I was reading some of your stuff. You've lost 41kg in 6 months? That's 3.46 pounds a week, when 1 pound a week is safest. I know how exciting it is to get smaller quickly and we all want results right now, but here's something to consider (aside from the health problems you could cause by losing too…

Hummus is savory, typically made with garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas). You know, unless you can't digest beans, like me. Hummus is a smooth dip you can use for veggies, or as a spread on a sandwich instead of PB&J. Hummus is high in protein and good for you. It's a common vegetarian food. I found raw cashew hummus at my…

Why does everyone have to quote 5 million irrelevant posts just to make a small remark? Sheesh. Okay, I'm going to approach this thread with a different perspective. First I was going to say that men should be useful and helpful, regularly. You know, doing your share of the chores is way sexier than some ridiculous petals…

I read somewhere that while bananas are high in potassium, it's the worst place for us to get potassium from, because the human body can't absorb much (if any) of banana's potassium. You can go to the USDA site which lists the nutrients in food, and click potassium and see a list of many other sources. And i totally agree…

The apple is better for losing weight, even if it has nearly double the calories. Why? The fiber of the natural food slows down the spike in blood sugar. This has to do with cortisol levels, and the spike and subsequent drop you get from a sugary treat actually encourages your body to put on more weight, whereas the apple,…

Cashews are great. If you ever made cashew hummus, you'd be in love with it. Try pumpkin seeds which are packed with nutrition, moreso than other seeds. Almonds too. Maybe you should make a trail mix that includes seeds, nuts, dried fruit. And if you like, a small amount of chocolate as part of the mix. It's calorie and…

I briefly tried a raw food diet (but without most fruit sugars, so I was eating veggies, avocados, young coconuts, nuts and seeds. And that's it). I did greatly enjoy grating zucchini and eating that as pasta with tomatoes and avocado. I found it a yummy meal. I also loved veggies dipped in cashew hummus or seed pate. But…

I specifically started buying this (not cheap) brand because I had some at a friend's, and Really loved the taste. Trying to cut down on gluten and grains when possible, so I started eating Udi's gluten-free White Sandwich bread. It is not made with stripped, processed white wheat flours. It's made with brown rice flour…

xarrra, I have a suggestion for you on the smoothie track. Definitely put some green leaves in there. Spinach is nice, but kale is Waaaaay better, because of all the nutrition (i remove the tough stem so I digest it better). So long as you make the fruit portion much larger than the green portion, you won't taste anything…

New Bloom, I wonder if you posted as a result of my topic. I think the real answer is you have to see what works for you individually. I'm sure you can lose weight either way, so don't let all the dogma (even mine) get in your way - do what feels best in Your body. It's going to depend on a number of factors as to whether…