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Refrigerator zombie -- very clever! I'm totally going to steal that, lol. I'm still working on this too. I can just tell you about my experience. The other day I discovered that I eat when I'm anxious so I had to sit down and journal about what I'm feeling anxious about. It took a while to tease it out but once I did, I…
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Hang in there!!!! It WILL happen. Focus on how far you've come every time you start to freak out -- I'm still on the first half of this journey so think of how it felt to be in my place -- I'm excited about every lost ounce so I'm VERY, VERY, VERY proud of you!
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The first day my "aunt" comes to visit. I'm going to graze like a cow anyway so I fill a bowl with celery and popcorn and go at it. I think so long as I keep chewing I'm okay.
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I HEART natural soaps like Aloe, Aloe, Aloe bar by Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve. http://www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/ AMAZING so long as I remember to wash my face every night. :)
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I'm putting my faith in Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. You should look up the success stories and pics for 30DS -- you can definitely see a reduction in love handles. Very inspiring!!!
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That sounds like a wonderfully confusing situation! I agree with Seamonkey -- don't worry about BMI. I think that it might be best to just focus on WHAT you eat. Now that you've had surgery, isn't it important to alter your diet in order to compensate for the loss of your gallbladder? I think that taking care of your…
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My 2 cents -- begin reinventing yourself as healthy, active person b/c you'll definitely lose some weight, just not 25lbs. Instead of trying for an UNHEALTHY goal, give yourself a treat by shopping to suit your body shape and coloring. Nowadays, finding flattering clothing, while not that fun, isn't impossible. Plus, it's…
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Getting off Cymbalta was NO FUN. I started having these freaky withdrawal symptoms and panic attacks. And I could not stop eating. I'm curious if you are on any other medications. Wellbutrin is supposed to help with weight loss -- I lost 15 lbs in about 2 weeks the last time I took it.
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So has anyone here actually tried DDP Yoga? I'm curious if it really works.
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Me too --- bump!
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Thanks! That was very informative!
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Some people just need to eat less -- the calculators on this site and others are just estimations. Scale back to 1400 and see what happens -- just don't go below 1200. If you are not hungry, don't eat. I know it's important to eat back your calories but eating should not be the bain of your existence. Also (and I haven't…
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AWESOME!!!!!!
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Hello fellow insomniac! I was once told that rest is rest. If you are lying awake in bed, itching to get up, take it easy. Make early mornings "me time" in quiet, restful ways such as listening to the birds outside, or brushing your hair, or praying. Don't clean the kitchen or go for a walk. Instead, grab a happy book…
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Water weight is water retained in and around our cells. When we don't move, we don't sweat. :) Sweating during a work out forces a lot of that excess water out of the body to cool us down. Or, when we eat good food (fibers and such), and stop drinking sodas and/or sugary teas, our bodies ditch the extra water through our…
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You're right -- that IS probably something i should do.
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I'm afraid I had to look that up! I've purchased some awesome new shoes and I use thick socks -- every little bit helps. I just wish I do a "regular" routine without hurting later. Thanks all for the surgery feedback -- I didn't realize it was such a intense experience!
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Please send me a note if you see any positive changes. I'd think that they would just make the next day's experience more uncomfortable ? I just want to be able to work out without limping afterwards.
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I realized that I was becoming a martyr to myself. I was diagnosed with a pain disorder and decided that exercise was too painful. Plus, my birth control was making me gain weight. A friend of mine came to visit and i realized that I'd put a ton of limits on myself that were completely unnecessary. I could just try another…
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I tried the Nuvaring & the patch -- both were awful for their respective reasons but I didn't gain weight. In 2009 I started Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and immediately started gaining weight. All told, I gained about 15lbs in just 3 or 4 months and NOTHING had changed regarding my diet & exercise. Back in 2010 I used…
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You can also buy those Thai coconuts (they are saved into cones on one end) at the grocery store. Those are the kind WWII docs used in place of IV solution. I don't like the taste but I'll drink it anyway knowing how darn good the liquid is for my body.
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Thanks! I love my Kindle! It's a nerdy girl's best friend.
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I am speechless! I watched an Intervention episode about a girl like that and, on top of being bizarre, it was REALLY disgusting to watch her pour coffee into her feeding tube.
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I just tried this recipe today and it worked really well. I didn't have to shell them under cold water and I only lost a bit of white on one egg due to my fingernails. http://greetingsfromtheasylum.blogspot.com/2011/05/got-eggs.html I'm going to try baking them next. I love most of Alton Brown's odd cooking miracles!
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I saw a report on the news that said it was proven -- it doesn't matter WHEN you eat your calories so long as you eat the correct amount before going to bed. Of course, if I go to bed with a full tummy I wake up grumpy because I don't sleep well.
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Sweet craving: Silk's chocolate soy milk is OMG-fabulous! I drink a cup after working out and enjoy every sip. It really meets my need for chocolate without the guilt. Skinny Cow's ice cream bars and sandwiches are also fabulous. Pizza craving: MFP folks really step up with a lot of great alternatives -- awesome! Here's my…
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I got a Sunny brand elliptical for $162. It's AWESOME. It isn't a cheapo one like those at Wal-Mart but I didn't have to pay the Sears price by purchasing online. It's got fantastic reviews too. It makes a squeak or two as I work out but it has great resistence. The best part is at 68lbs it's easy to move around and it…
