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  • Yup. I had a really REALLY rude wakeup call in late January when I got on the scale for the first time in months and saw how much weight I had gained since the weather turned cold and my daily 3 mile walks were brought to a screeching halt. (I'd added another 10 lbs. on top of the extra 25 I was already lugging around) I…
    in Alcohol Comment by mermaid00 March 2014
  • I agree with the post that suggested writing down what you're eating and use it as talking points with another doctor. There are a few things that can trash your metabolism - and years, decades of gaining and losing weight going "on" and "off" diets is a huge problem. You don't mention how old you are, but I know that as…
    in Not losing weight - down to ~800 cal/day Comment by mermaid00 March 2014
  • I've been working on the C25k program for 2 weeks now. 3x per week doing it on the treadmill. (I walk 3.5 mph and 4.8 mph for my "run"). Balancing this with core strength training and 1 day of upper body strength training. The problem I've been having is that my legs feel like lead weights, and my knees hurt. I do plenty…
    in I'm going to...*gasp* run/jog/walk Comment by mermaid00 March 2014
  • I've been averaging between 1200-1400 so far. I make a batch of steel cut oats in the crock pot and have it for breakfast over a few days. 1/4 steel cut oats 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk 1/2 banana 2 tbsp half & half for my coffee (unsweetened) For lunch: tofu "scramble" made with 4 oz. firm tofu 3 oz. yellow potato 1 c…
    in 1200 Calories... What are you eating? Comment by mermaid00 March 2014
  • Absolutely!!! I got my purebred dog from a shelter and she is absolutely perfect. Just look on sites like petfinder - you can often find Huskies in rescue or at shelters - all they need is some extra TLC, consistency, and plenty of exercise for them to blossom.
    in Siberian Husky Lovers/Owners Comment by mermaid00 October 2012
  • Hi all - I'm new to this site, but not new to trying to deal with my weight. I can say from personal experience that if you are not eating enough calories every day AND you're working out, your body will eventually go into starvation mode and use less calories (your metabolism adapts) - then if you increase your calorie…
    in EATING your net calorie goal..anyone?? Comment by mermaid00 October 2012
  • Seitan is good - I make it from scratch when I can find vital gluten flour. Homemade seitan is great in all sorts of dishes - sometimes I would just saute it in a pan with some olive oil spray, spices, and put on a salad, a sandwich, etc. I like the Quorn products and Gardein frozen fake "meat" products as well. The…
    in Vegetarian protein Comment by mermaid00 October 2012
  • I LOVE Huskies! I haven't been able to have one of my own because of moving around and living in apartments where I'm pet-restricted but once I am able to afford to buy a place I plan on getting one to add to my "pack". I have a miniature American Eskimo dog (she looks like a small Samoyed) named Luna, and 2 senior Feline…
    in Siberian Husky Lovers/Owners Comment by mermaid00 October 2012
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