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Congrats! 24 lbs lost in 2 months is huge. I would love to lose that much weight so quickly! People may have noticed and just not said anything. I've noticed several people around me have lost weight. They are acquaintances or co-workers and we are friendly, but not really friends. I want to say something about how great…
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Yes. I am a candy/sugar/bake good/cup cake/cookie addict. I love sugar. I love baked goods. Saying no to myself is really hard. It is not fun. It is necessary. A girl can't live on sweets her whole life. I do think the more I say no, the easier it has gotten. I also find my body does not feel good after eating lots of…
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I personally don't mind full fat food stuffs (yogurt is a great example). I feel no guilt eating plain, full fat greek yogurt. I can't remember the last time I bought low fat or no fat packaged food at the store. I try to always eat "real" food. I feel (from looking at labels- I am no sort of professional at all) that fat…
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Congrats on the weight you've lost! It can be so fustrating when things slow down (or stand still!). My suggestions: 1. Track how much salt you're eating. Sodium can do all sorts of crazy things to your boday and make you retain a bunch of water. 2. Examine the quality of food you're eating. Make sure you've included…
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I don't have a specific recipe, but dried beans are super cheap. You buy them, soak them, and cook them. It's pretty easy, but takes a little planning. There are even recipes out there to cook benas in a crockpot. Beans are super healthy and full of protein. If you have the money you can add meat, otherwise just add frozen…
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I'm sorry for all you've been going through. All the stress makes it that much more important that you take care of yourself! Everyone takes care of themselves differently, but here are a few suggestions: 1. You've experienced a huge amount of stress and loss recently. Find a support group and a counselor to talk with.…
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I think of it like this. You are replacing fat with muscle. That means your total weight is not changing, but you've exchange a pound of fat for a pound of muscle. That means you are shrinking! There will be less of a fat pad around your internal organs. Your clothes will be looser (eventually). Even the muscle you have…
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Wow! Seems like you have a lot on your plate right now. I'm sorry for all your are struggling with. A few suggestions: 1. Drink more water. Hey, it always helps me feel a little fuller so I eat less and it makes your skin look great. 2. Since you can't do your regular exercise, can you do more strength training at least?…
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I would examine the quality and quantity of food you are eating. You are doing a ton of exercise! I wish I could motivate myself to exercise that much! For all that exercise your body needs fuel! You need to make sure you are eating enough of the right nutrients to nourish yourself and not just feel full. You can be full,…
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He's not worth crying over. Would you really want to have a relationship with someone who is unable to clearly communicate their feelings? No. You deserve someone who is a good communicator and wouldn't just stop flirting, stop writing you as much, or act weird without telling you why. Personally, I'm not even sure I'd…
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1. Order small plates and appetizers. 2. Eat healthy food before you go out, so that you are not hungry. 3. Split entrees with your husband or someone else. 4. Divide your food in half. Eat half. Put the other in a take out box right away. 5. Get sauces and dressings put on the side. 6. Stick with water. 7. Something that…
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A few ideas: 1. Get on a schedule and go with her a few nights a week, but exercise alone at your preferred time several times a week. Maybe work into this by going to the gym together a few times, but choosing to do activities that are located in other areas of the gym- that way she can "practice" working out by herself,…
