Ashia1317

I'm not a doctor and I'm not 100% sure, but yes, I do believe certain meds can affect weight loss. Sometimes they make you retain more water than what you normally do. I believe my BC was a part of this. I also know a few family members that were on some meds (blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid), that once they got off…

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This could be a possibility. For over a year I was constantly bloated, gassy, swollen, and retaining water like crazy - and I drank SO MUCH water to try and relieve all that with no luck. I thought it was the birth control, but I think it was things I was eating too. I've definitely been feeling a difference since I…

I do the same as you - and for me, as one person, it goes to waste pretty quickly if I keep it in the bag. So I started pouring them into the storage containers. It helps it live a little longer - and it also makes me store it on the shelves in the fridge instead of the bottom drawer where i forget things sometimes.

Uh oh. I do have a protein shake as a meal replacement once in awhile. Not daily though

Nothing in my water intake has changed. It does not hurt, burn, or discomfort other than interrupting my day. It does not wake me up at night. And it's clear :wink: I did have a UTI a few months ago that doctors were shocked I had because I had no symptoms other than peeing a lot. I'm just worried that maybe it's that…

I love almonds - I keep them at my desk. I love adding them to my yogurts or oatmeal in the morning when I grab and go

Perfect! Sounds like a great recipe to try. I was researching more oatmeal meals :smile:

My roommate got me turned on to KY jelly - or a lubricant to help with this matter. We keep a supply at the house for when we have to work out or even in summer if we go out in shorts or bathing suite.

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These are great ideas! I will let you know how they come out!! I'm so excited!

I do the "South Beach" lifestyle and I really like it. Low carbs. I try to stay away from the processed stuff, but I fail from time to time. I really like homemade salad with the Perdue Chicken or Turkey short cuts sauteed in a little EVOO. Add some parm cheese and maybe some almonds? High in protein, low in carbs. I'll…

Bragg's? Ok! Yea, I'm just looking for a marinade for my meats. I found some really great recipes but they all call for soy sauce and I wasn't sure on the health benefits. No MSG .. got that part too! Thank you!

Watch your fiber. Sometimes when I have too much i really bloat and get gassy. I've been much better lately since watching my carbs and "upping" my protein.

I was on Depo and that was REALLY bad. I'm on Junelle right now and I don't seem to have as many problems as I did before.

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I'm sorry, but I LOVE THIS POST!!! I think EVERYONE feels this way sometimes and one person finally spoke out and vented. YOU GO GIRL! I hope this helped you. It helped me! I feel this way from time to time. I get frustrated. I keep working out and eating the best I can, but sometimes our bodies don't want to work with us.…

I'd have to say the only time I have that problem is if I'm being lazy ... if I'm productive on my rest day, then I don't feel so bad. We do need to rest for a little. But yes, if my rest day involves me hanging around the TV, I feel guilty. I try to schedule activities with friends/family or work on my scrapbooking or…

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3-5 usually and lots of water retention. So I try to stay off the scale as soon as the PMS kicks in :laugh:

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I can relate in some way. Worst part is the dog sleeping in bed. I can't take it. Between the dog and him, I barely have room - even to move. And at times, it's like he loves the dog more than I. Does he? I doubt it, but sometimes I too, would like the same affection.

It's like everything else. Moderation. Moderation. Moderation. I love almonds! LOVE them! The flavored ones too - Dark Cocoa by Blue Diamond! :happy: Great snack for me. But I try to keep it to one serving daily.

I totally hear ya! Youtube has some great tutorials on how to do make up. My suggestion if you'd like is to find one about contouring with blush and stuff. It's kinda helped me a little since I have more of a rounder/oval combination face. Hair? Straight :happy:

Chocolate milk is a great post work out snack I like to have.

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