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No one can tell you what to do as this is your decision. However, based on experiences of friends and family, I would urge you to consider seeking therapy and getting a handle on why you are obese before altering your body in a surgical way. I've known several people, including my sister, that had gastric bypass, lost…

I agree that you should check out The Paleo Approach. A great resource for autoimmune issues. In addition to dairy and gluten, I've found corn, tomatoes and eggs (egg whites) also to be a big trigger for for my inflammation.

You could start with some simple strength moves and see how that goes. I have a lifting restriction of 40 lbs for the rest of my life, (pelvic floor issues, not back injuries) so I have stayed away from Crossfit as I'd quickly max out on the weights and feel I wouldn't benefit. In addition to running, I do circuit…

Have you tried kombucha? Its fizzy, tastes good, is loaded with probiotics and, if you don't want to buy it, it sounds relatively easy to make. Might be a good sub for those soda cravings?

I am curious too. I've been contemplating trying P90X too. I see used kits on sale on Craigslist for $50-$75 quite a bit.

I love avocados so I don't typically hide them, but do put a half avaocado in my morning smoothie every day. Its makes it really smooth instead of gritty with only veggies and fruit. My 3 year old daughter hates them, but never complains about it in a smoothie.

do you have access to a pool? With your joint problems, swimming or water aerobics are great workouts, but are so gentle on the joints! Good luck with the functional medicine doctor and primal living. With the endocrine stuff, it may take your body a bit longer to respond, but stick with it!

I just read "New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women". Its a quick read and has a great program that is easy to follow. Even if you don't want to follow the program exactly, it has lots of good info on lifts and form.

I took a quick look at your diary and agree with other's comments. Try a week or two of increasing lean protein and vegetables and reducing the amount of bread/pizza crust (refined carbs) and see what happens.

Me too! Every summer I struggle to keep my weight off and its totally related to social eating and wine/beer drinking! Usually I can hold the weight gain to a couple of pounds, but I've gained 7 since June!!! I am embracing fall and am determined to get those pounds back off!

I have a stick and foam roller. I use the foam roller much more. The only thing I find the stick better for are calf muscles. My best results for butt and IT band is a tennis ball. Who knew $0.99 could be so effective! Just use it leaning against a wall and wow! It works great for your back/shoulders too. Have not been…

I've been running in Brooks Adrenaline for years. Love them, they don't change and have been basically injury free since (including training for 3 marathons and several half marathons). I add the Down Unders insole and for me its a perfect combo.

My diary is open to friends. Feel free to add me. I started eating mostly paleo about three months ago because I am having some health issues. I do still drink red wine (a glass or two per night with dinner). I have felt some improvement, but not huge. I am working up the nerve/energy to start a 30 day autoimmunity…

I've been doing paleo for a few months, with a few slips/binges. I started because of some autoimmunity/arthritis issues. I thought dairy would be the hardest to give up being the Wisconsin-raised cheese head that I am. Interestingly though, I removed dairy for a month and then had both cheese and ice cream at a party one…

More nuts - macadamia nuts, cashews, walnuts, but in small amounts if you're trying to lose weight (I try to stick to 1/4 cup). Also almond butter, avocados, and coconut oil.

look for a spiral slicer they are awesome

I have purchased all the ingredients for sunshine sauce and that was going to be my next version!

I use 5 or 8's depending on the day... I find 5's not challenging enough for some things (squat and press, lunge and bicep), but 8's are too hard. I cannot (workout 1 - side lunge and lifting arms straight out in front and squat/fly). I guess that tells me where my weaknesses are???

One doesn't need dairy to get their calcium. There is an option to track calcium in the macros. I suggest doing that for a week and see what your numbers are. If you're not getting the recommended daily dose then think about supplementing. I find I am doing fine with almond milk and veggies. I supplement with fish oil,…

Thank you!:smile:

I do a couple of different videos and just estimate the activity. Jillian Micheal's ripped in 30 I log as 28 minutes of circuit training and figure its close enough.

Google paleo recipes and you'll find LOTS of great ones.

A GOOD quality tequila, lots of lime juice, topped with club soda. If you need it sweet, add a couple of drops of stevia liquid.

I did take a quick look at your diary (just two days). At first glance it seems you are within range of your goals (carbs, protein, sugar, etc), but then I noticed that you have a pretty good intake of complex carbs/processed carbs, but your bread entries are only showing calories and not the breakdown. I am guessing if…

This! A pound is a pound. 1 pound of muscle weighs 1 pound ; 1 pound of fat weighs 1 pound. Muscle is more dense and therefore takes up less space than fat, but it DOES NOT weigh more. If you are losing fat and gaining muscle it is possible for the scale to stay the same, but your clothes could start fitting more loosely.…

See this: http://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment-reviews/detail.php?docid=38417

Not sure if you are asking for dorm-type things or if you have access to a stove/oven. If you do have a stove/oven: My quick/healthy lunch/dinner "go-to": quesadillas (either egg and cheese or chicken and cheese on whole wheat tortillas) with a side of steamed broccoli (or whatever veggies you like). I cook a few chicken…

This! I was turned on to magnesium citrate supplements by a massage therapists when I was marathon training several years ago and have taken them continuously since. They are cheap (less than $7 for 90 tablets). I get enough potassium with the food I eat so I don't supplement that. Check your food reports and see what you…

Forgot to mention that I tried the Truvia and other powdered stevia products and hated them. Left that same nasty aftertaste that equal/splenda do. The liquid stevia doesn't for some reason???

For years I never drank black coffee - it wasn't coffee without cream and sugar! Tried all the cream substitutes - skim - whole milk, soy, almond, and the sweetened creamers. I used the sweetened creamers for awhile until I decided to stop using it because the ingredient list was crazy. My favorite combination was half and…