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I also can't eat most of those items and choose not to eat meat. I eat a lot of complex carbs, like sweet potatoes, and legumes like black beans, black eyed peas, chickpeas, etc. And, of course, all other fruits and veggies. Esy on the high sugar fruits though.
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Welcome back! It's a great time of year to find plenty of support online! I do find MFP easier to use than Lose It. I like that I can use the recipe builder to create and store the foods I eat most commonly and save them for future use. I don't eat a lot of prepared GF foods I can find in the store (other than bread…
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When I started paying more attention to my macronutrients, I found a lot of surprises. Like exactly how little protein is in some items. For example, I have celiac's disease and can't eat gluten without getting sick. So finding portable food I can keep in my purse for surprise hunger pangs can be challenging. Every time I…
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Bravo to you for putting your pics out there for everyone to see! I can see a significant difference in your appearance, and I'm sure you can feel one in your confidence level. I know exactly how easy it is to focus on the negative (distance left to your goal) instead of the positive (you've come so far and made great…
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Hi Richard! I can identify with many of your struggles. For a long time when I was upset the first thing that popped into my head was "I need ice cream", or cookies, or cake, or any other fatty carb. It took me a long time and a lot of positive self talk to break that cycle. The great part about MFP is that we're all here…
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You actually can log your calories burned during weight lifting. If you look under the cardio listing there is one for strength training. That being said, it's not very many. I only burn about 90 calories for 30 minutes of strength training. However, strength training is crucial to your weight loss goals! The more lean…
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All Purpose Flour: King Arthur Pancake Mix: Bisquick Gluten Free (we've discovered adding 1/2 an egg extra makes them fluffier) Noodles/Pasta: Sam Mills or DeBoles (DeBoles is slimier after cooking, needs a good rinse) Pizza Crust: Namaste Cookie's: Enjoy Life (making them yourself is always better though) Pie Crust:…
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1 cup vanilla low fat yogurt with 1/2 cup of mixed berries and 2 tablespoons of crushed almonds on top. And, of course, COFFEE!
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Drink lots of water. Do some mild cardio to get blood flowing to those sore muscles. It will help alleviate the build up of lactic acid that's causing your Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (known as DOMS). When you're done with your light cardio and don't own a foam roller, use a rolling pin to help roll out those sore…
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I am always far more hungry the day after strength training. That being said, I always want to eat everything in sight that day and have to make a concentrated effort to make sure I'm eating healthy, balanced meals and not just what's closest because I'm hungry. If you're trying to put on muscle, make sure you're eating…
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I'm also 5'2". My highest weight was 207. I'm currently 154 and my goal is 130-135. I feel like my body will let me know when I'm done because I will just stop losing weight. Don't feel bad about getting on that bike! You are not too big to ride it and every time you get on it, you should feel a sense of accomplishment…
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There can be. Blue cheese is highly frowned upon because it most often has gluten in the cultures it's made from. Additionally, do not use any pre-packaged shredded cheese. The bags are usually lined with flour to keep the cheese from sticking to the bag. Buy your cheese by the block and shred it yourself at home.
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I have Celiac and have been gluten free for just over 3 years, after being misdiagnosed for 15 years. My digestive system has never been happier! Although eating ANYWHERE with friends can be a challenge. I do buy a few processed gluten free foods, like bread, bagels, tortilla wraps, and english muffins, but I only eat them…
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Longer looks much classier. Pair it with a killer (fun!) pair of heels and you'll still feel super sexy. If you simply can't decide either way, then it's the wrong dress and keep looking.
