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I'd say it is very unlikely you gained 2.5lbs of fat. I can only speculate about a few things that could be happening. The most likely is that it is water gain, which gain vary 5-7 lbs depending on what you might have splurged on (sodium count). Drink plenty of water to flush it out. Muscle also retains water to help with…
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My go to is egg, 1/2 avocado and sriracha on a whole wheat english muffin and pair that with a bit of greek yogurt. Filling and delish. I find it to be a good balance of protein, fat and carbs to keep me going until lunch and less than 300 calories! I have also precooked a veggie mix of peppers, spinach onions and…
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small cadbury cream egg mcflurry at Mcdonalds. I knew it wasn't a healthy choice, but i thought its so small, maybe 400 or 500 calories! Lol it was 800 or 850, around there. i about died. haha. Lesson learned.
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Welcome, I need to lose a 100lbs still and have lost 43 lbs so far with diet alone and increasing activity i simple ways - parking farther from the stores, taking stairs instead of elevators etc. but not specific excercise routine since I was too self conscious and afraid of injury. For me, I completely reconfigured the…
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If you decide to go the food allergy route, there is a newer large panel IgG panel, in Canada it is called the Genarrayt 200+ which tests 120-200 foods. (to clarify I have no financial interest, just a lab tech working in an allergy/imunology office :)) I am almost certain such a test would exist in the US and probably the…
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avocado helps me feel full at breakfast (usually spread on an english muffin with an egg) but I have more recently started adding it to my sandwiches as well. Turkey on whole wheat with lots of lettuce and a spread of avocado (about 30g or 1/2 avocado). You can make half a sandwich if you don't want a whole. I find water…
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It sucks. I've been on prednisone, it is one of the downfalls. It increases appetitte and also effects the distribution of weight. Ultimately it is still CICO(calories in/out), but prednisone makes you hungrier, like legitimately hungry AND it distributes excess fat to areas that are most noticeable ie. face, neck back…
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So I went. I enjoyed and now (predictably) I'm struggling to get back on track. The first half of vacation was good. I didn't always log, but I made healthful choices and was quite active. Then, as we got closer to the end of vacation and a BBQ for my daughters Bday and Memorial Day Weekend in the states it all went to…
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Stress is a huge factor to IBS/IBD. I forgot to mention as I got so caught up in t he diet aspect. Meditation sounds like a great idea!
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Setting calories to maintenace sounds like a great idea for the mental aspect. I've never been perfect at staying under my calories (but have still lost steadily) but going over always comes with a hefty dose of guilt. Setting to maintence is a great way to get out of my own head so I don't stress on vacation! Luckily our…
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I was diagnosed with Crohn's since 2006(IBD) (which seems to have started as IBS earlier) after 2 years of pain and finally, hospitalization. At first I was terrified to eat, anything. I didn't want to aggravate things back to where they had been. For me my biggest trigger was pork pre-diagnosis, but after i learned that…
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Do you have the complete nutritional info ie. Fibre, sodium etc.. I'm all for eating what you want, BUT rice can be quite calorie dense. Would be nice to have another, lower calorie option, but won't be worth even 100 calories if it doesn't have some nutritional value to consuming it. Thanks!
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Fat is not the enemy, especially those from nuts and nut butter which are comprised of mono/polyunsaturated fats which are widely considered heart healthy fats. Visit the American Heart Association page to read up on good and bad fats…
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Yes I know there is a lot going on in a meal, but figure the simplest thing is to try my best to choose low GI foods and pair it with fat and protein each meal :)
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@wabmester - Calorie deficit is my top priority. To hit my calorie goal of 1690 I will eat 30% Carbs 45% Fat 25% Protein. @itcphotog - I can be happy to live a healthier life eating wholesome foods and setting a good example for my daughter. That I can say i can do for a lifetime. It's probable that I will always eat lower…
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No battling in my thread! lol Back to your corners. I am not planning Ketogenic now or for long term. Right now i am going lower carb for me by almost half. If that doesn't control the FBS i may consider KD, but it seems really unsustainable for 'me'. Dan, it was reading your blog that got me even looking into a keto diet,…
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Drinking meals rarely works. Shakes are great for a pre/post workout as a way to rev the morning engine or boost protein, but (for me anyways) drinking calories isn't the same as chomping down on a tasty breakfast or snack. When i have tried just a smoothie for breakfast I always find I want more because I feel like all i…
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WOWzA! Look at all the hard working Mamas in here! @kjleed You're a rockstar for even finding time with that school and work, but I too feel the guilt of "pawning" but now i'm wondering, for me, if the guilty of an early grave is much worse. I am prorably going to ask my mom to help out an extra hour 2 times a week and…
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cadbury cream egg mcflurry. My husband thought we deserved a treat and i thought it's soo small, maybe 400-500 calories. I knew it wasn't healthy or low cal. NOPE 800 calories of delicious guiltiness haha. Lesson learned. I generally prelog everything when i can..
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EXactly treas18! And I only have 1 child (well 2 if you count the husband). I was talking to him about this and trying to figure it out. I think i'll have to bite the bullet and see if my mom will keep my daughter the extra hour after work so I ican go to the gym. Ofc this will only work until end of the school year then…
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I definitely feel you on this. Dieting does suck. I've tried dieting my whole life, and i'm still fat. This time my goal is making better choices and moving more. Sometimes that means i'm spot on in my diary and excercise and sometimes it means i lose a little less weight per week or are a couple hundred calories over in…
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Time. Getting up at 4:30am wasn't sustainable and work performance suffered. Working out in the evening i miss out on tme with either my daughter or my husband. The best option is to grab 30-45 mins right after work and go,. but then i have to inconvenience my mother who is nice enough to watch my daughter for the half…
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Hahaha After day two i'm good to work out. In the beginning, not so much.
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Nope.Nope. Did I mention nope? Are you sh***ing me? 500 calories? Tell this person to see a doctor or a therapist. Again..nope.
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Hubby loooves tacos, not always on tuesday but we do up tacos a lot. sometimes ground chicken, sometimes lean beef. always lots of garlic and onion, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, fresh salsa, some avocado if avail and black beans in a whole wheat tortillawith a dollop of sour cream. yup! i think tonight will be taco…
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For me almost always whole wheat english muffin, 1 'fried' egg and a couple shaved slices of blackforest ham. i will usually have that with a greek yogurt or some fruit all 5 days of the week
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Love smoothies. Such a great way to squeeze in some dark leafy greens for breakfast! :smiley:
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go to checkin and edit your starting weight, that should do it
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this sounds so fabulous i wouldn't dare give it a try :P
