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When I was a kid, we would always jump using a clothesline. Clothesline is great for learning because you can cut it to any length you want and it’s heavy, so you can jump more slowly.

Sourdough pretzels soaked in milk.

Israeli here. Based on the ingredients list, it looks like you had a Libyan-style shakshouka. Here’s my recipe: Slice 4 cloves of garlic and one chili pepper thin. Sauté in 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium frying pan Add 600 grams passata or chopped tomatoes and simmer a few minutes Add a tablespoon of pepper, a tablespoon of…

My weight fluctuates based on my menstrual cycle, the weight of the food I’ve eaten in the past 24 hours (regardless of calorie content), and if I’ve just done a big workout.

It depends what exactly the issue is. Are you too symptomatic to have the spoons necessary to plan, shop for, and cook nutritious food? Are you on a medication that increases appetite? Are you an emotional eater? Does actively trying to lose weight feed into anxiety or depression? Two things have been critical for me. 1)…

Body positivity is literally why I am here. Weight is only one indicator of health, and it is a poor one at that. Furthermore, it often isn’t clear with many medical conditions whether extra weight makes the condition worse or whether the medical condition causes the extra weight. The fact is that they way American society…

But what happens after you lose your balance, fall, break something, and can’t exercise for several weeks?

My go-to hot cocoa recipe is to take a heaping tablespoon of cocoa and a teaspoon of sugar, add just enough hot water to turn it into a paste, then add hot milk. If you switch the milk for a lower carb alternative (unsweetened soy, maybe?) and the sugar for a substitute, that would be very low carb.

I started with recalling what was a sustainable healthy weight from before I had kids. Then I added in a few kilos because pregnancies = more skin, uterine, and breast tissue that won’t go away with exercise. Then I rounded up to the nearest 5 kg mark because I also changed to a physically demanding job and have more…

The issue is that foods aren’t neatly divisible into “healthy” and “unhealthy.” So how are you going to legislate what gets banned? I made myself a lemonade today that has fewer calories and less sugar than the equivalent amount of milk, but I wouldn’t say it’s healthier than milk. As for the anti-bread folks, I tried…

Why does this remind me of the Tom Lehrer song, The Vatican Rag? Granted, that song was making fun of Vatican 2 and it’s older than I am....

There’s a YouTube series hosted by a physician/public health researcher called Healthcare Triage. They addressed this question in one of the episodes. The short version is that exercise isn’t good for weight loss (people eat more when they exercise regularly), but it is important for overall health. The question is what is…

What usmcmp said. Also, anecdotally, the people in my life who have reduced their carbohydrate intake for medical reasons often lose weight because protein and fat are both satiating, so you feel full on fewer calories.

Type 2 diabetes at a normal weight runs in my family. Don't lose hope; even if you need medication to control your blood glucose, losing weight and being careful with your diet will still help at lot with managing your blood sugar and avoiding the nasty complications of diabetes.

Hi! So, a baby eats 500-600 calories of milk a day. If you're breastfeeding, those calories can come from 3 sources: you can eat more; your body can take them from your fat reserves; or your supply can drop. Which of those happens to you is an individual thing. I know people (myself included) who can't lose weight at all…

It's not worth getting into the argument. The moment someone starts referring to food as "clean" or "unclean," they've turned their eating habits into a religion, and that's psychologically unhealthy.

Actually, with overweight, it depends. Overweight is a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes, but it also seems to extend life expectancy in older adults.

Just an intro to nutrition on one foot: Macronutrients are what supply the calories in our foods. The 3 macronutrients are carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Carbohydrates are important because they fuel our brains and act as a quick source of energy. Fat insulates our nervous system, forms the walls of our cells, and stores…

I think I'm the saboteur in our family since I love baking. ;) I am pretty cognizant of what we buy in the first place, though, so our overall diet is fairly healthy. And my attitude is that, if you are consistently dissatisfied with the way your SO does a specific chore, you should either take over that chore or pay…

I basically ate nothing but carbs growing up (US, late 80s and 90s). Cereal or white rice or plain pasta with milk for breakfast, though the cereal was always no sugar added. Lunch was a strawberry jelly sandwich, chocolate milk, and an apple because I pretty much refused to eat school lunch and there are very few room…

This is a good time to start looking up Japanese chicken recipes since boneless thighs are what they are supposed to be made with. You can go to Just Hungry for inspiration.

I wouldn't recommend actively trying to lose weight while breastfeeding. Lactation does weird things to the body. Some women find the weight flies off with no effort. Others find that their bodies want to hold on to the extra fat until they wean. Maybe wait to see what your body does before you adopt a specific strategy,…

Instead of ginger ale, you can put a small piece of fresh ginger and a teaspoon of honey in a mug and add boiling water. It is ready to drink after just a few minutes and doesn't have a ton of calories. There are also some really good ginger-lemon teas out on the market if you don't even want the honey calories. If you…

I like marinating in lemon juice, oregano, and a little olive oil and then baking. It's even better on the grill, though! If I want to be fancy, I'll serve it on a good quality ciabatta roll with hummus and red onion. Another thing you can do is google "shishlik marinade." Basically anything you find will be simple and…

1. There is no prohibition on students praying individually in public schools. The issue is and always has been when it is mandated by the school or the teachers. 2. I know more women on birth control pills for health reasons than I do for birth control reasons. So, yes, when friends are told that they will likely never be…

One of the useful parts of religion is that it can serve as an ethical check on people. Bob Dylan phrased this really well in one of his songs, when he sang, "Every man's conscience is vile and depraved. You cannot depend on it to be your guide when its you who must keep it satisfied." This, of course, doesn't mean that…

And I'd agree with you, but I don't think the sort of atheist who feels the need to push their beliefs onto other people has a good replacement handy. Mostly, they just strike me as being bitter about religion, which is annoying since that usually means that they are projecting their own negative experiences onto other…

I'm not sure why anyone thinks: 1. The existence of G-d is scientifically provable 2. The Bible has to be scientifically true in order to be either a) true or b) useful 3. Science and reason are sufficient to resolve ethical issues Then against, I think we Jews (and probably other tribal cultures as well) have a very…

I think the inside jokes are as awesome as the mocking. OP: Foods high in protein include all animal products (meat, dairy, eggs), legumes, nuts, certain grains. Animal products and nuts can be high in fat, and legumes are high in carbohydrates. So it's all about proper portioning and getting a good mix of foods in your…

1. Drinking saltwater is usually done to induce vomiting 2. A diet high in acidic foods (such as lemonade) can promote heartburn. Adding cayenne pepper into the mix doesn't help. 3. Senna tea is a powerful laxative (just because something is natural doesn't mean it isn't a drug). Using it when it isn't needed can damage…