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  • i have fibro and ms also. its so hard to find the right exercise and energy to do it with. i have a giant exercise ball and if nothing else, i try to bound on it at least 10 minutes a day. its very light and sort of fun actually. today i incorporated a hand weight while i did it. but its a worth a try and might even help…
  • if you want it badly, try to fit it into your calories. and get off pioneer woman's mailing list immediately lol-
  • think of foods you like and try to find lo-cal substitutes. think of healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables that you like and make it a point to get those into your diet more.. i would advise against making yourself eat foods you hate for the sake of saving on calories as this always makes me miserable and i give up…
  • yogurt has a lot of health benefits. you may want to watch fat and sugars contained in it but if 2 cups is within your goal limits, i think its a good thing :)
  • yes, i have to drink water for the most part for another health problem i have so that or lemonade are all i'm supposed to drink :)
  • hi, i've had anemic tendencies since i was a kid and my stomach does not tolerate iron supplements well. however, eating the way God intended (lol) really is the best way to go for getting all the vitamins you need on a daily basis. i was diagnosed with diabetes recently in addition to other chronic illnesses and have been…
  • i tend to be a meat and potatoes kind of person and lots of starch. i do love lobster, shrimp and cod fish- but i live in ohio where seafood is a little pricey so its a rare treat for me. and i get bored eating the same stuff all of the time too. but i've found it helpful to check my friend's food diaries for ideas and…
  • hi magda :)- yes, like you i don't want to wind up on insulin and wasn't nuts to take meds. however, my test results were shameful due to years of idiotic eating habits. my dr. explained that the metform is not insulin but helps reduce blood glucose levels along with a proper diet and since i'd been feeling lousy, i…
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