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I would say yes! When I was at my heaviest (201 lbs) I was miserable. I was sedentary and didn't do the things that I loved doing. After most of that weight came off, I gained more confidence (enough to get out of a toxic relationship) and started doing things that I enjoyed doing! But I think that a lot of the confidence…

1) Almond milk 2) Cereal (kind varies) 3) tuna 4) Chicken breast 5) black beans 6) cheese 7) spinach 8) Broccoli 9)asparagus 10)berries (straw, blue, rasp or black)

I have been trying for like 6 months to meet my iron goals and found the only way that I can do it is by eating a serving of cereal in the morning. I use plain unsweetened almond milk (60 cals in one cup), so it runs me 200-250 cals a day, but that's my breakfast. When I don't eat cereal I am only getting about 25% of the…

the video also mentions that the people are on a stickt 800 calories a day restriction. why even bother with the tongue patch if you are just going to starve yourself anyways? People are really ridiculous and the fact that this is touted by a health care professional makes me so mad. People put a lot of trust in their…

Cutting caffiene out after 2 pm can help you to sleep better, at least that is the general recommendation. Your body usually processes it by the time you go to bed if you stop drinking it before this time. However, some of us are more sensitive to caffiene than others so it may benefit you to stop drinking it all together.…

I take bee pollen supplied from a local apiary for my allergies. They were horrendous starting at the beginning of May, abd by the end of May had completely subsided. Plus I like the tast of it and I like it in my green tea, so regardless of whether it really works or not I think I would eat it anyways. Edit: I also…

My favorite is made with almond milk, cinnamon, half a banana, a teaspoon of brown sugar or coconut sugar (if I have it) and a handful of walnuts! You can also add apples or blueberries. Oatmeal is so bland you can really add anything to it, but I like adding the cinnamon because it really decreases the need/want to add…

I have heard good things about apple cider vinegar, which you could try at home and it probably wouldn't hurt you. I do reccommend going to see a doctor. It could be gastroesophogeal reflux disorder (GERD) which can cause long term complications by eroding the esophagus and causing ulcers. It's easily treatable with over…

I used to drink 2-3 cans a day, though I switched to Pepsi Throwback when it came out. Then one day I just gave it up. I switched completely to water with the occasional glass of almond milk. About 2 month after giving it up, I was at a friend's baby shower, and there was a pepsi throwback, sitting there all cool and…

Hello! I am an avid hooper... got into about 3 years ago and never really stopped or gave up. Best advice I ever got was two things... follow the hoop, don't try to make the hoop follow you... and think isolated body movement. When you are hooping around your hips, you only need to move your hips... if you are moving your…

Me! I'm a classic text book case... I'm always cold, I bruise very easily, the reds areas on the inside of my eyelids are pale, I get short of breath, especially during exercise, and rapid heart beat. Trying very hard to increase my dietary intake so I can avoid taking a supplement,.... some things I have incorporated into…

For me it's almond milk all the way. Tried soy milk multiple times... HATE it. Tried coconut milk because a friend of mine said she was drinking it (we have super similar tastes when it coems to food) and HATED it. I still like organic cow's milk and goat milk, but they are more expensive than almond milk, and to be honest…

I accidentally ate a whole ball of wasabi... you know they ones they serve as a little side with sushi. Yeah, not paying attention, whole thing in my mouth.... seering pain... regurgitation... you get the idea.

I'm a nurse who works 12's. They just switched me to 3 12's instead of 5 8's and I love it! I have soooo much more time on my hands, but clearly our schedules are a bit different. I work night shift (which sucks) so I probabaly have a little more time on my hands than day shift people. I actually walk on all my breaks...…

There are a ton of sites out there with "the dirty dozen" fruits and veggies, meaning those with the highest pesticide content. I try to buy as much organic produce as I can but if I can't find a certain thing organic, I will buy conventional. The exception for me is dairy, I won't eat non organic dairy. I try to buy free…

I eat clean 90% of the time. Anyone on here can add me if they want!

For me dessert is a sweet treat eaten after dinner. Frequently it's fruit, but once in a while its still a cookie or little ice cream!

Try upping your iron intake. I'm a firm believer that our bodies frequently tell us what we need, the fact that you were craving steak at 11 pm when you hardly eat red meat could be a sign that your body wants more iron. It's not uncommon for menstruating women to become iron deficient around their menses especially if you…

Will you have access to cooking? I know most of the bigger festa don't allow campfires, but we usually being a little propane hot plate, a good investment if you like music festies! If its possible to have a hot plate freeze meat and bring it with you. You should also bring canned beans, eat them on tortillas with cheese…

The things I snack on most: Fruit Almonds (daily) other nuts, sometimes cashews or Brazil nuts Lately I've been eating a half cup of full fat plain yogurt with cinnamon and a half an apple diced and added (so good)... sometimes I put granola in it if calories allow I also make air popped pop corn with a dab of butter and…

Make stuff beforehand and take it with you. I only spend about 10 minutes or so making my actual lunch because i do a lot of the prep work before hand. I will make a bunch of grilled or baked chicken at once so I have it on hand. I also have beans made at all times so I can throw either of those things in a salad or wrap.…

It is actually a lot cheaper to eat fresh than it is to buy processed garbage. Fresh fruits and veg are one of the most inexpensive things you can buy... frozen is usually even cheaper, and they carry those that at some dollar stores! try a farmers market for cheapest price. Check your local advertisments for who has what…

Veggies, especially he fren ones, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, asparagus. Almond milk Plain full fat yogurt Black beans Chick peas Eggs Chicken Fish, especially salmon Fruit, right now I'm on a watermelon kick, but I pretty much like all fruit Quinoa Baked potatoes Sweet potatoes Dark chocolate Raw milk cheddar I…

Fruits and veggies are absolutely delicious on the grill! not sure how rustic your camping trip is going to be, but if you don't have a fire grate you should get one especially if you aren't goint to have access to a grill, then you can just do everything right over the fire. you can cook most things you cook at home over…

I was a soda drinker all my life. Heavy when I was a kid (like 6 cans a day, no joke), then moderate as a teenager/adult. when I rejoined my fitness I was drinking one to two cans of soda a day. Pepsi Throwback was my favorite. Anyways, I just decided I didn't want to get any calories from beverages, so I gave it up. The…

Personally it doesn't bother me at alll. Most people are recognizing your hard work, some are looking for advice. Many people don't understand how personal weight loss is, especially if they've never had to do it. You should not feel obligated to explain anything to anyone. There are a couple ways to get around this... so…

For me it's very frustrating. I work in a physical rehab at one of the top hospitals in the country. Most of our patients are stroke patients and joint replacements. 90% of them are overweight or obese. And many of the conditions they have that contributed to their stroke or joint replacement necessetiy could be controlled…

I have an awful sweet tooth! When I am craving chocolate I usually eat one square of Lindt 70% cacao. It is sooooo satisfying and only has 53 calls per serving. I also eat fruit when I am craving general sweets, but when I want chocolate, it's gotta be the real thing!

I bought pumpkin seeds the other day but the nutrition info said one serving only had 8% iron. They were roasted, do I need to eat them straight from the pumpkin, uncooked?

Could be either. Some people have food triggered migraines. Make a note in your food diary containing the onset time and duration of the migraine on the day it occurs and see if you see any trends if you get another one. Migraines are awful.