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Been eating keto for 13 days. I am hoping to balance my hormones and maybe lose some weight while I'm at it. Looking for friends!

Thanks :) I haven't bulked but hubby has and I do all the cooking.

For something a little more savory, ham and cheese garlic toast. Top one slice bread with ham and shredded cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Broil (I use my toaster oven) until cheese is bubbly.

I know this is a little old - but just in case you are still reading - yes, it is so tough to balance. I lost all but about 10lbs within the first 6 weeks and then couldn't lose anything (while still maintaining supply) until I stopped BFing. My daughter self weaned at about 12 months. The good news for me was that as soon…

Recently my husband picked up an extra job so he now works every week night and all weekend. Lunch break is non-existant in my office. Eating one handed while typing is the norm. I also understand the guilt about not spending enough time with your kids. There are no gyms within 30 miles that have a kids area. The only way…

Already went that route. We had a frank but gentle discussion. In private she tells me she doesn't like me and does it on purpose. If I say something in company, she claim she was trying to be funny.

I second what someone said above - if your nutritionist is not a Registered Dietician, I would find another one who is. Many times, so you see quick success, people who are more concerned with you continuing to pay them - and not your continued success - will have you eat too little for quick weight (not necessarily fat)…

About 14% of men in the US are over 6'0". 5% are over 6'2". If you are not finding super tall men, it is probably because there really aren't that many.

Not a doctor - so this isn't a sub for medical advice - just a personal story. I had a similar thing. It went on for a whole week and I was also throwing up about once per day. After a week, I finally went to the doctor - ended up being a stomach virus. Went away within another few days. Before that, I thought stomach…

Still think I can make it :)

No matter what the health situation, I personally am 100% against it. I had classmate from high school, who at 28, decided to have the procedure done. She had been thin in high school and had slowly gained weight since. She had only been heavy enough for WLS for a year or so. She died on the operating table at a extremely…

Unless you have an intolerance or an auto-immune condition :)

How long ago did you start maintenance? If this is a quick gain after starting maintenance, it is probably just your body adjusting to the new cal levels. Give it some time. If this is 2-3 lbs over a reasonable period of time (a month or two?) then you may be slightly overeating. Your exercise cals might be off. Do you use…

If you search the groups, there are some for breastfeeding moms. I stopped nursing in March - but found the groups helpful as I tried to keep supply up, stay active, and lose weight. A couple general tips - keep your cals up. Women typically hear, don't net under 1200. When you are breastfeeding, make that 1800. Then, eat…

Most people have at least a minor allergy to cow's milk. If you notice your throat feels a little phlemy after eating dairy, that is a minor allergy. If it doesn't bother you, you can probably continue consuming it just fine. I think fat is better than no fat - keeps you satisfied longer and typical American low-cal diet…

I struggled when my husband and I started living together. While not overweight, because of his height, muscle mass, and activtity level, he could eat incredible quantities of food. His TDEE was over 4000. He pretty much ate all day long. It was hard for me to start saying no to meals with him. I still struggle with it. I…

Throw it away. Cottage cheese is my most hated food.

Important to address - why do you binge? Many of us on this site have the same problem - but we may have different reasons. Are you eating too little or eating empty foods that don't satisfy you? Are you eating infrequently so you are starving by your next meal? If so, take a look at how many calories you regularly…

Yup. I believe my poor relationship with food and my body started with a trip to a new doctor when I was about 12. I wasn't counting calories then - but ate very well largely due to a mom who freshly prepared all my meals with loads of veggies and no sauces/oils. I always ride high on the healthy end of BMI. My new doc…

If I'm eating fast food, I prefer to eat small portions of delicious things. Not the healthiest option but keeps me under cals while satisfying my need for "bad" food. The value menu is my friend. Now - if I ate fast food for lunch every day, I would probably try to change that and find a way to get more protein and…

Although I am not particularly strong or muscular, I am often told I am intimidating. My husband says it is my "business mode." I am extremely focused on anything I am doing and tend to give off a "don't approach me" attitude. It usually isn't a problem because I'm not trying to make friends - but if I want to be…

I don't know anything about the UK healthcare system - but would a trainer be a covered expense? Some private insurances in the US cover personal trainers if your condition allows and your GP writes a "prescription" for it. Might help take some of the guess work out.

While breastfeeding, I got down within 11lbs of my goal weight - 27lbs LESS than my pre-preg weight. - and couldn't run a deficit anymore without feeling dizzy all day. When I stopped breastfeeding, (my supply quickly dropped due to new birth control when my daughter was 11.5 months), I lost 7lbs in a week. I think it was…

Psychologically most people have less will power at the end of the day when your brain is fatigued. Some things that work for me: - I eat the best I can all day long. At night when I'm tired and the cravings kick in, I can look back at a great day and resist the desire to "wreck" it. If I have an indulgence earlier in the…

14.2 Miles Done! Going for 60.

I'm in! I've been 5K training my training is about 16 miles per week. Need a little push this month. General question - do you typically count just the time you are actually exercising or do you also count general mileage - like from a pedometer?

Lots of good tips. 1. Get there early and have instructor help set up bike. 2. Gel seat pad to avoid "walking like you rode a horse all night" tomorrow 3. Water and a towel 4. Make sure to engage your core when you ride - don't lean on your wrists too hard on the handle bars. You should be able to ride without holding on…

I don't have anything too specific - but I know that when I am happy with myself, I am kinder to the rest of the world. When I feel insecure, I have to fight that nagging little voice that judges others and tries to bring them down to how I feel. When I feel comfortable with my body, I am happier to see everyone else happy…