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"wait wait wait, let me get this straight.... A man can have ONE woman to have for his ENTIRE life?!!?!! isn't he entitled to get exactly what he wants then?! and if it isn't what he wants... he is supposed to stay with her for his ENTIRE life just so he doesnt hurt her feelings?! Or is he supposed to lie and now find a…

Classic control freak. It's an expectation, when we say "for better or worse" that yes, sometimes we gain a bit of weight in our lives. He might do the same at some point. And a UK size 12 is about an 8-10 in the US... not fat at all! I believe there are other issues with this guy. Does he have other "expectations" of you?…

The thyroid is critical in regulating metabolism and energy, and also is thought to be involved in mood and emotion. My initial thought on this post is that it is thyroid related. Especially since the energy level and mood seem to be linked. It's normal to feel a little frazzled after a long day at work, but if this has…

Yep- those people are RUDE- no question about it. For me, it was always my Mother-In-Law, she has some weird body issues (I'm always seeing her stare at other women's bodies) and she's constantly making comments about how fat everyone is. I just have to keep reminding myself not to get on her level- she's the rude one, and…

Yes, it's Tier 1- this site has cool charts and pictures! http://hardcoreresults.com/categories/nutrition/michis-ladder-explained/

Do you live in an area where you can garden? I save a ton of money growing my own lettuce, tomatoes, cukes, green beans, and squashes. I freeze whatever is left that my family doen't need, plus I always wind up giving away dozens of pounds of produce to neighbors. Start small. My first year, I just did cucumbers. You can…

Make your own healthier version of Nutella. I found the recipe on a website, its easy, just do not add the sugar. Use a food processor to blend fresh hazelnuts which you have roasted in the oven dry with no oil. Then add two tsp unsweetened cocoa powder and enough almond milk to make it smooth. Don't add extra oil, you…

Greek salad is a nice easy side. Quarter slice some cucumbers and halve some multi color Cherry tomatoes. Add some chunks of feta cheese and a little chopped basil, toss in olive oil and vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Warm black beans are nice with Mexican main dishes. Any veggie is great as a side, I like to buy the…

For me, I stop by farm stores whenever I see one- they sell their own WONDERFUL homemade cheese (as well as pickles and fresh eggs). If you live in a large city with no farms, my next suggestion is the grocery store brand, Sargento. Sargento Baby Swiss is VERY low calorie, they also make provolone, yellow cheddar and a…

Every day is a new start. If you have a larger consumption one day, just learn from it and move on. I have actually found that those kind of days dont effect my weight loss at all, as long as they arent too often. Thats why MFP also gives you a blank slate every day! My days of such usually happen when I was super starving…

Light corn chowder with turkey bacon Slice the t-bacon into pieces, and fry it up in a soup pot. Once crisp, remove and set to drain on paper towel. Add diced onions and cook until soft. Quarter a small sack of fingerling potatoes with skin, add to pot. Add two cans of creamed corn, and two cups skim milk. Place lid and…

What you describe is pretty common. After stress and fatigue of work, maybe we seek comfort and joy, so one of the easiest least expensive things to do is grab food we consider a treat. But now you know, a change needs to happen. Try eliminating the trigger foods for a while and see if you can gain a better understanding…

Can't be too bad, clearly you're a DBGT fan... So any failure is non-cannon. (Just like that crappy show)

A low carb wrap or a portabella cap instead of pizza crust when I make pizza Thin slices of zucchini or shiitake mushrooms in place of noodles Unsweetened almond milk instead of cream in my coffee Soy slender instead of chocolate milk/ hot cocoa A mim instead of muffins Crushed tomatoes instead of brand marinara sauce…

When cooked in the oven, they have a nutty caramelized flavor. They have a slight cabbage flavor, but much more mild and sweet. Like others said, when they're boiled to no end, they become mushy and loose their personality. Roast them with olive oil and some s&p, they are very good sautéed with garlic and a little bacon…

Oven roasted Brussels sprouts, halved and tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper and baked until edges are crisp. Shredded cabbage mixed with a little mayo and white vinegar Cauliflower mash faux-tatoes with a little garlic and cream cheese French style green beans lightly steamed Curry spiced cucumbers Steamed snow pea pods…

I also have been in the "uninsured" boat before, it really stinks. I had to go three years like that after college because the job I had was 30 hours a week, not 40 . So I totally understand about having to make due without medicines. It sounds like you're trying to do the best you can knowing your conditions. If a lower…

Where in Maine? I could probably tell you exactly which kind (My home state- lived all over Maine all my life!)

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas, which also works with the liver in unison, as well as other glands, including the thyroid. The liver releases sugars into the blood when the body needs it, so if you are having low blood sugar, it may not be an insulin issue directly, as a liver problem is also going to mess your levels…

Just watch all those products sold under "Gluten Free". Many of them are loaded with sugar and other unexpected ingredients to make them taste "nice". My grocery store made a special GF aisle which I loved, but a lot of what's there is super unhealthy. They have snack bars with 50 grams of sugar- but the packaging claims…

Golden delicious is my top favorite, Then Sweet sixteen or pixie crunch.

This too! Cast iron skillets are awesome, they can go stovetop right into the oven, and you get the added bonus of a mineral you need, rather than Teflon, which is probably not even healthy to cook in.

Spinach is high in iron and low cal. Also, duck is high in iron, if you do meat. The two would make a very nice salad with an Asian vinegarette on top.

Ive had weeks like that too, i started off pretty heavy and am just now approaching my goal. some weeks are super slow too, of course. some weeks the scale doesnt budge. Personally i don't believe it would only be water weight or lean mass, there are lots of weird beliefs about weight loss. But if next week you don't go…

Cook everything in peanut oil. It's awesome. Avacadoes are going to give you lots of calories, with good fats and make you feel good. Mims are good, if you don't count eggs as meat. Also, coconut and almond flour, and milled flax, just google some of the recipes that can be made from those. Also awesome. I do a lot with…

In theory, you could tilt the bowl, and pour the remainder into a measuring spoon. This would give you an idea of portions not used. That is just from my science-ish mind, if you REALLY want to form as accurate logging as possible. I get carried away sometimes and log tap water just in case it has calories. Other than…

Almond flour and coconut flour, as well as flax seed and pumpkin seed, all fine IMHO. Making a recipe with those is the same as eating a large handful of almonds, etc. I make a breakfast coffee cake with coconut flour and flax. For me, some artificial sweeteners do tend to stall me so I try to avoid them and learn to make…

I have quite a pantry of tea, I mix it up between Earl Gray, Chamomile, Bengal spice, coconut chai, etc Black tea, green tea, red tea, herbal tea... They're all good. Mix it up, see what strikes your fancy. When its cold out I go for black tea, when its rainy I go for something herbal, when its sunny, green or red. Nothing…

That's great! The muscle tone is clearly evident. Wish I could tone up more. You have inspired me to start running!

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