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I'm so glad this was caught in time! Tumors and abscess in the abdomen are actually a lot more common than people think. If something feels wrong, its a good idea to see a doctor.

An add in the paper "free to a good home" usually works pretty well. -Just my own opinion, but... How irresponsible of someone to just leave a puppy to wander around- but people do it all the time, i know.

It is an old fear that "fat" must be bad for us. Studies show that fat actually helps us absorb vitamins in our food. Peanut butter is very healthy, assuming you are not allergic to peanuts.

You can probably skip steps one and two. Pills, shakes, supplements, etc. aren't really worth the money IMHO. Bodies are what they are. Usually, its not typical to be able to control where we gain weight. it sort of just happens. I also need to ask, why do you want to gain weight so specifically? Its human nature to worry…

The jury is out on this one, logging activities is personal preference. Some people will really freak out if you log anything that doesn't involve gym equipment. However, its your log and your fitness plan, so do whatever feels right to you. It matters more in maintaining a weight, where you want to match your intake and…

If you love them, no need to cut them out completely. 15 ounces sounds like a lot, though. The standard meat serving is 4 ounces, or about the size of a deck of cards. Maybe you marked down more than you actually ate?

Yes! All Dogs Go to Heaven had really dark themes, it was all about death and organized crime. Aliens with Sigourney Weaveer was my big one. Saw it when I was maybe six, my parents thought it was just a Sci Fi film. Boy were they wrong. That movie ruined my desire to ever be an astronaut.

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Tablespoon each Coconut flour and milled flax seed, plus one egg and a half cup of unsweetened almond milk, plus one tsp baking powder. This recipe is great, I use it all the time, it is delicious and adds fiber, protein, and essential nutrients.

I did gain a shoe size in pregnancy, and sadly, even after loss of nearly all the weight, I'm still at a most inconvenient size 11 ! It is horrible being this size because most stores only stock to a 10 in women's. (which I was a 9 or 10 before the baby) If only my feet could de-compress, or stop retaining water or loose…

It's awesome that you are starting this journey and your wife is making the change over with you! Sounds like you're doing the right things. And I agree about the gym, lots of *kitten* hang out at my local gym too, so we picked up an elliptical and a weight set with bench at a yard sale for 50 dollars for both . I have…

Welcome to MFP, Petra! With Atkins, it can be tricky about expecting the 20 lb weight loss in the first two weeks. It happens for a lot of people but not for everyone. Metabolisms all are different, etc. I know it's hard, but try not to get frustrated if you're not seeing results. I've been on plateaus that lasted longer…

I know it can seem counter-intuitive to up your calories if you're trying to lose weight, but there are hundreds of similar threads you can find on MFP- use the search if you're interested- people puzzled by not loosing much weight and they're eating around 1200. Your body will burn fat better if you're getting a…

That does sound tough. Some suggestions I might put forth to you are - making a rule that no family member gets free food. If you have to pay for everything you take, you might think twice about a six dollar brownie. -All leftovers/ two day olds should probably be donated to a local shelter, food bank, soup kitchen, or…

I completely agree. The guy is dumb, and the clothing is crap quality, ridiculously overpriced and clearly for wanna-be hipsters. If he wants a following of hipster idiots, then he can say shallow stuff and brand that image, and the people who want desperately to be accepted will shop there and take it as affirmation that…

Another medical benefit is that it helps keep allergies under control- Perhaps it is the lack of grains in the diet such as wheat/gluten, but it has helped me not only drop some weight but makes me feel more energetic and breathe easier.

Here is an awesome sun dried tomato dressing, very low in fat and tastes like the best Italian. http://www.food.com/recipe/omg-low-cal-sun-dried-tomato-dressing-307785

Agree with the others, you may just want to tone and sculpt. You are not fat. Start a lower body sculpting workout, and you'll see the results you want. Do you have access to a gym or any sort of equipment? Some schools will let students use the gym equipment in their free time. A leg press would be ideal, but you could…

If you have access to a fridge, Wilson turkey pepperoni- 0 carbs and super yummy. If you have time in the morning, make a turkey and swiss sandwich on a Yatoyama Sushi Party Soy wrap. (1 carb per wrap) This is also good with tuna or ham if you prefer. The single serving string cheese is individually packaged and can stand…

Yes, that's better. Calories are a delicate balance as the others were saying- you certainly dont want your body to get used to so little-and yes, if you are male your calorie count can be much higher than a female's. Chicken might get boring, so feel free to have beef, fish, etc. and mix it up. Also, be careful about…

It depends on the person. I do nearly every day, and oh yes when there is an up fluctuation it's so disappointing! But do keep reminding yourself of all the factors. Constipation is a big one and so is water, salty foods, and TOM. If you do every day, do it at the same time, in the morning after potty break. If you forget,…

I am not sure what porridge is, but it doesn't sound low carb. Also, you should be getting around 1500-1800 calories per day. Go for bacon and scrambled eggs with butter for breakfast, forget the porridge. Lunch can be tuna or turkey with lettuce and Swiss cheese in a soy sushi wrap and steamed broccoli. Dinner can be six…

Nuts such as cashews or macadamia nuts, or almonds, walnuts etc. a teaspoon of peanut butter on celery or half a flax lavash. wilson turkey pepperoni, a small bowl of blueberries is very low calorie and has much less sugar than say, a banana. Those are my favorite snacks.

Who the heck are they to go and pick on someone? Immature and selfish little people, for one, and certainly not people to waste your time on. Tell them to grow up, and don't let them win. Keep taking care of yourself, it will get better I promise.

Had that same issue when I went low carb. Maybe my body needed time to adjust to any new diet, but coffee is indeed my friend. Also hot herbal tea helps, anything with water or warm water. Broth and high water foods would help too. :drinker: all for coffee!

I didn't have Implanon, but I did have Mirena. Similarly, I suspect it made me gain weight and also really tweaked up my hormones. For some people it doesn't effect them in the same way, but for me and a lot of women the hormones are just not a good match. Several people have stated that it didn't bother them. I am now on…

A very small steak is 500 calories. And who eats just a tiny little steak? And what good is steak without a wedge salad with blue cheese and bacon? Joking aside, just enjoy your food and try to allow yourself plenty of fats like nuts and avocado, even mayonnaise if you enjoy it. Or steak. Some people will say that fats are…

Edamame in salads cold or in stir fry served hot, shrimp, pumpkin seeds, ricotta cheese (find a high protein, low carb recipe for lasagna at yourlighterside.com which is so awesome) Actually any recipe from that site is awesome. She also makes a protein bread you can use to make a sandwich or toast.

Water is a big yes, both in dieting and necessary for life. Most of us have a hard time getting in our full fluid needs per day, I'm a teacher, so leaving the kids to go refill a cup is a big no-no. I found that buying a huge Nalgene bottle, keeping it with me all day at work, and sipping whenever I get the chance has…

Ummm, actually people are encouraging her to stick up for herself. This has nothing to do with weight. She's already watching her calories, and if you look at her pics, she's actually quite healthy right now. All of us cheer on those who make healthy change for themselves. This is a basic argument of whether a person can…