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I'm just now starting to consider dating again, but honestly, it's hard to find anyone that I'm actually attracted to who also seems interested in me romantically. Apparently I'm either very oblivious when it comes to flirting or the guys I meet just aren't interested. I also don't feel very confident in my own skin when…

Is it just a basics/how to book or does it have good recipes?

Kitchen Aide mixer or food processor?

Ooo, Me! Me! I'm in the same boat with the up and down.

Just out of curiosity, have you ever Googled what the post-surgery diet looks like? For the first 2 months after surgery it's liquids and then pureed foods in 2-3 ounce servings multiple times per day. "For the first two months following surgery, your calorie intake should be between 300 and 600 calories a day, with a…

We've run into this problem a few times while buying shirts for my dad. He's also a 2XL in the Big & Tall department online. If we just go to regular clothes 2XL, they're 6 inches short of buttoning. Sometimes the sizing seems to be like a juniors section aimed at teenage/twenty-something (skinny) guys. It could also just…

I usually start out with egg and 3-4 pieces of bacon or 1-2 ounces of cheese and tea with 1 Tbsp cream. (I've never been a huge breakfast person.) Lunch is usually a big lettuce salad (almost all fiber) and 2-3 Tbsp of Blue Cheese dressing (full fat, Marie's Super Blue), sometimes with 3 oz of Chicken Breast on it. Dinner…

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I really like this keto calculator http://www.mydreamshape.com/keto-calculator/ because I can put in my percentages from MFP at the end of the day and see how I did. I did the high-protein diet (35% protien, 10% carbs, 55% fat) for a few months at 1200 cal/day and it was really hard to get in that much protein without…

^^^ I second this! Just put "keto recipes" into the search on Pinterest and you'll come up with a ton of them. I even found one for coconut flour "sugar" cookies :)

It's not a cure-all, but it doesn't hurt, and it did show some reduction in bacteria. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18408265

I was on Enbrel for over 15 years (and did great) and then lost all insurance coverage for about 2 years. My rheumatologist put me on me to Humira (pens) because it cost less than half of the Enbrel and "does basically the same thing". After 6+ months, I had NO improvement, and my doctor switched me back to Enbrel as soon…

I recently started oil pulling (5 days ago) with coconut oil. I primarily wanted to whiten my teeth, but the anti-inflamatory benefits are intriguing as well. (I've had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 10.) The main theory seems to be that many of the harmful bacteria in the mouth have a lipid-based cell wall and swishing…

I've noticed that too. It's all in how they estimate it. Sometimes if you look at the ounces, you can see it. For example: Serving size is 1 cup (8oz) but a lot of times the can will be 14 oz. Half of the can is 7oz - That's almost a serving But if you measure out one 1 cup serving, that only leaves 6 oz (2/3 cup) They…

Eating a net of 1200 calories, my weight loss is supposed to be about 1.5 lbs/week. I'd *like* to be losing more, since I still have 30-50 lbs to go, but MFP limits it at 1200. In reality I fight tooth and nail to lose about a pound a week and gain it back within days if I make a misstep. For example: I was stuck at 180…

[Taps microphone] Hello? Anyone out there?

There are a ton of other possible factors too. Not enough water, not eating ENOUGH to make up for what you're burning now, etc. Seeing your diary would help. In general, what I've been advised for getting off a plateau is some form of zigzagging calories. That way you aren't low on a consistent basis so your body doesn't…

I can deal with red, it's this weird rash/breakout that's driving me nuts. I caved and am going to the doctor tomorrow to try and figure it out. Rosacea is still the #1 suspect (the pictures look the closest) but the details are so weird (from the bridge of my nose to under one eye ONLY and itching like crazy today, the…

Girl I Want to Make You Sweat - Bob Marley

That's probably exactly what he's afraid of

Always have your water bottle within reach. If you start to feel snack-ish, drink some water. Often we think we're hungry when we're actually thirsty and just want to moisten our mouths. (If you're still hungry, then decide if you need a healthy snack.)

Amazing! Your pictures look great! Thanks for the encouragement to keep plugging away. I'm 5'7" and currently 185, with 150 as my goal, so it's encouraging to see that progress. And I didn't see *any* saggy skin. Looks good :wink: - I can only hope I'm so lucky when I get there...:blushing:

Hi guys! iamtippicanoe, jmehere, stickyq, zannster, klopiccolo1, hillm12345, lilithe1, and CMM2132 - We've got some stats in common. Goal Weight: 150 (for now) Current weight: 179 Starting weight: 229 (Oct 2010) Heaviest: 267 (in 2005) Height: 5' 7" Age: 33 Add me if you want :)

I do this all the time! Definitely play with your food, it lasts longer :wink:

A good rule of thumb is to look at the source of the information. Who is making money off of the website? If it's something sponsored by the Peanut Farmers Association (I'm making up a name), then they will probably play up the benefits of the oils found in nut butter. If they want you to buy cream cheese, they will point…

At this point, I need to be counting the calories. I want to reach my goal in a reasonable amount of time, not the decade that it took me to gain weight. And what on earth is NEAT?

You live in New York (I'm assuming) so chances are he's a better dresser than 90% of the rest of the US. His appearance is part of his advertising for his job. (Would you go to a personal trainer who didn't look like they followed their own advice?) He asked you out, so probably not gay. What's the problem? If he was…

I used to work in a camera store, and then as an assistant for a professional photographer. I can tell you what to look for in a camera, but chances are, any point-and-shoot made in the last 5 years *should* be high enough resolution for photo books. I would check your settings. If you want to know details, shoot me a…