jenlatham Member

Bean eaters unite :smile:

Same thing worked for me. You're beyter off eliminating one potential allergen at a time, two weeks apiece, to see which you feel better without. Dropping wheat gluten changed my life. Good luck!

Your doctor sounds like a dweeb.

I know you're supposed to ice PF, but I find that stretching my calves and toes plus 10 minutes with my feet on a heating pad before bed really helps. This should work especially well for arthritis.

Try drinking water or tea. Dill pickles cut sweet cravings and are almost no cal.

There's actually research out there that says women who are on the short side and have low body weight can manage pullups, but that for many women it will be difficult to impossible without modification/chair support (even extremely fit women). And pistol squats just seem like a good way to put strain on your knees. There…

Getting a 32 oz. diet fountain sodas is one of my treats. A few times a week makes it really feel like one.

Gentle yoga.

Lifesavers: Mexican and South American restaurants and markets, Thai restaurants, and Asian grocery stores (for cheap gluten-free flours and lots of rice noodle options -- just avoid the soy sauce!), As far as recipes go, the websites listed so far are great, and there are a ton more. My single favorite discovery so far…

I really have fun in live classes, and usually burn 700-800 (taking 20% off the HR monitor so as not to overestimate). But man is it hard on my knees and Achilles. Wish I could do it more often.

So jealous! Go enjoy yourself, then add a few more workouts and trim an extra 100-200 calories off your usual amount for a few days.

Try bagel thins (100 calories per serving). Add a whole egg cooked in Pam (80 calories), or egg whites from a carton (like 35 calories, I think) or some goat cheese (90 cal/oz). Add sliced tomato or sprouts to up your fiber and fill your belly even more, or a few slices of avocado for healthy fat, satiety, and even PMS…

I'm the same height as you, but with a large frame and a good deal of muscle mass. I went from 226 (after my second baby) to 169 and was very fit. Three years later I'm up to 185 and am working on getting back to 175. 169 was hard to maintain, and 175 felt just right!

Yes to everything else listed. Also, Earth Balance spread tastes close to butter but is much better for you -- add to potatoes or veggies. Canola oil is also a "good" fat.

Your roommate will grow up some day. You're gonna be fine. I still deal with food and emotions getting all tangled up, but four years ago I counted calories, started exercising, and lost 60 pounds. For me, maintaining SOME kind of exercise program has been really important. It helps with weight, mood, and overall…

Try using the BMR calculator on this site to figure out how many calories you need just to lay on the couch all day. You'll probably find that you aren't eating enough calories to convince your body that you aren't starving to death. This makes your metabolism shut down. Boost calories by eating more fresh fruit & veg &…

If you're really only eating what's in your diary, you must be so hungry all day! I'd suggest finding a nutritionist to help you develop an eating plan that includes more filling foods that are less calorie-dense and more nutritious (ones that you like -- not fish or avocadoes!). You're eating so many refined carbs and…