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Well, I'm not kissing any fried chicken! My last kiss was about ten minutes ago from my husband. I think that was kiss #8 or maybe 9 or could be 10 so far today. A day is not a day unless we kiss.
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Throw that scale out the window!!! Nuff said. :happy:
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Welcome to both of you! I'm proud of each of you that you have found your way here and are dedicated to reclaiming your health. I'm a cancer survivor and have Fibro as well as osteoarthritis, high blood pressure and depression so it's been a long road for me to get here. I'm so glad I have as I've found terrific support…
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You are starting to take charge by coming back to MFP. Just take it one second at a time, one bite at a time, one movement at a time until it begins to add up and you build up a momentum again. You will get better if you hang in here. I've fought depression on and off for years. Bottom line: there is no medication that…
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Eating five times a day really works to keep your blood sugar level which reduces cravings and hunger pains. Also eat LOTS of fresh fruits and veggies and whole grains as these things are higher in fiber, lower in calories and will keep you feeling fuller longer. Be careful not to drink high calorie beverages - water is…
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I became a vegan on the same path you're following. I started to gradually reduce my intake of animal products and then, more and more, lost interest in them until I became fully vegetarian. After three years of that, I became vegan. Now I'm working on a raw diet because I feel best on raw plant foods. My husband has…
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Sorry you have this painful condition. I have it too along with Fibromyalgia. I had to go through a period of mourning and depression over being diagnosed before I got to where I could take charge of learning everything I could to make the changes I needed to adapt and live life around the pain, etc. One thing I learned is…
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Righteous, indeed!
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I also found that I ate for comfort when the pain was bad, especially at night. Now I use pain meds to help me sleep when I have bad days with my Fibro. Every day though I use Reiki, a healing art which anyone can learn to use. On the bad days it helps to reduce my pain and relax me, all of which helps sleep. On good days,…
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I'm sorry you're going through so much when you're trying so hard! I think it's terrific that you haven't given up and are looking for answers to get yourself to a better place. I do understand because I have Fibro and that alone makes me so tired and hurting so bad some days that I can barely get out of bed, let alone do…
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It's exciting to me here in the deep south to see that there are a lot of us all over! I'm a near vegan with occasional slips of dairy (pizza!) and also occasionally consume eggs in baked products like bread. I'm moving towards a raw diet and plan to go completely raw for the summer starting on June 21. Anyone wanting to…
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I'm pretty excited because my love-my-sausage-and-pork husband became a vegetarian four months ago after seeing Forks Over Knives. Makes my cooking life easier and it's more fun now to go out to restaurants together.
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Well, hey shaynak112! Those must be vegetarian jelly beans :smile:
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We could maybe try. I'm lots older than you 9age 59 1/2) but am 5'8", CW 182 and have same goal weight. People also tell me I'm pretty evenly proportioned too and they're always surprised to learn that I weigh as much as I do. I also work on my butt in an office all day and spend my evenings and weekends cooking, taking…
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Female Age: 59 1/2 Height: 5'8" SW: 198 CW: 182 GW: 155 - 160
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You can do it! The surgery is just a temporary setback. With what you've already done, you'll be back at it in no time. One step at a time, one meal at a time, focus on your goals. Might help to look at some of the success stories shared on MFP. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
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Female hormones changing could be contributing. If you're between the ages of 35-52 you could be in perimenopause and your hormones could be all over the place. Eating foods with lots of fiber - veggies and fruits - will help you feel fuller longer along with protein. Ditto about cravings...I found I was craving greens…
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MFP is loaded with vegetarians & vegans. How are you?
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Hi Tara! Welcome! I have Fibro and it does suck big time! I got very depressed for months after being diagnosed because I felt like my life was over. It helped me to start learning everything I could about it - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. I found several books and websites by people that really helped, like Bruce Campbell, PhD out…
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Felt your elbow poking...how are you? Seems like no one has had much to say lately but I'm alive and losing weight!
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Spoon? Just cut it open and eat it! Besides all the other delicious ways mentioned here, I love to eat it on veggie bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, in salads, in smoothies and non-dairy puddings, and anyplace most people use butter or mayo. There are many varities of avocado so try several to find out which is your…
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It takes courage to heed a wake up call and you're showing lots of courage. Good for you! You can do this just one step, one day at a time. You're in the right place here at MFP to do it. Remember to feed your soul and not just your body and things will go easier for you. Best wishes!
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Be sure not to shop when you're hungry because you won't make good buying decisions then. Look for sales and use coupons whenever you can. Even if you have to use containers, start a garden. Use a shopping list based on a menu you've worked up for the week and then stick to your list, unless you're buying something…
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I'm slowly (partly because of money and partly because I expect to need smaller sizes later) buying myself new clothes and it feels great to see how my shrinking body looks in the new duds. When I have enough to spend, I get a professional massage - great for body and soul! Sometimes I bring my lunch to work and go eat in…
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Thank you for your humble, honest, thoughtful post and for starting this discussion. You have deeply touched me. I also live in the USA. I am one of those who grew up often hungry in a family where there was never quite enough to eat or enough of other necessities. We were one of the families that would receive food…
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I agree that either you need to see a counselor together or you need to see one yourself to figure out why you're settling for less than what you really want. In the meantime, start working on becoming more financially independent so, no matter what happens, you're not homeless or without money. Besides, it's good for your…
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Protein bars, green smoothies (I make my own or am picky about buying good ones), leftovers from last night's dinner, whole wheat pita or wholesome pita chips or veggies and hummus which I doctor up with sun dried tomatoes, olives and such, a whole avocado, whole kiwis, almond or peanut butter on an apple, green salsa on…
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Subaru Outback! Awesome, tough, comfortable, all around vehicle with lots of room for kids' stuff. Wouldn't trade it for any other.
