CrimsonHolly

I think a lot of people who start eating a more natural / vegetarian / vegan diet turn to supplements because they're at a lost of where to get their protein. I was vegetarian for 10 years and in the beginning drank a protein shake everyday until I realized I could get protein from other sources. Plus when I read the…

Dealt with anxiety my entire life. I find that exercise definitely helps. Also since starting a more natural diet (i.e. avoiding additives, lots o' veggies) my anxiety has been better. I'm a calmer and less depressed.

Ditto chia seeds. Never been more regular.

Is that 2-3 hours at a time or 2-3 hours total? I sleep 2-3 hours at a time for a total of 5-6 hours (on average). Everything that I've read has said that getting more sleep helps with weight loss. The reason is two fold: 1. Lack of sleep often leads to poor food choices. You start reaching for foods to give you quick…

Mine are 17.5" and 18". And I hate them. Mostly because I love tall boots but can't find many that I can fit. Got a great deal on Coach boots but had to return them because of my thick calves. There were tears involved. :sad:

Yay! That's awesome!

I agree with you that diets don't work. There's no money in people losing weight and keeping it off. But I don't agree that food is a vice. Gluttony is a vice. But food is for nourishment and the right foods keep you healthy. I had to Google master cleanse because I had never heard of it. I did a juice fast for about a…

While most people don't get enough fiber, there is such a thing as eating too much fiber. It's really best to gradually increase your fiber. Introduce too much too fast can cause constipation. You need to give your body time to adjust. Definitely see your family doctor and drink lots of water.

Here to add my 2 cents: Noticed that once I started logging every single morsel that passed my lips I was able to see my issues and adjust accordingly. For me its veggies and more veggies that helps melt the pounds. Logging my food has almost become a religion. I think the key is keeping at it till you find what works for…

Wow, that's awesome! You look great!

I was a vegetarian for nearly a decade. (went back to meat and gained a ton of weight.) Planning is the key. Research meals on line before shopping. You can get bored pretty easily so switch up what your eating every week. Beans are a great way to add protein and feel fuller longer. Stick with whole grain rice and pasta.…

In addition to seeing a nutritionist, perhaps you should consider seeing a therapist. Losing weight is a mental/emotional issue as well as a health one.

Yes. The sweetness of the soda made me want to snack all the time. I also read somewhere that diet soda causes your metabolism to slow down. I'm trying to avoid all artificial sugars. They just make me want to eat.