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"Patience my heart thou hast suffered worse than this". Ulysses It's what Ulysses said when he was facing his trials on his voyage back to Greece. (in the book by Homer) When I get scared of doing something new this is what I say to myself. I suggest you write it out and pin it to your fridge. Then, dress extra warmly and…

I have a recipe for baked cheesecake using Quark. Lately I've seen it as a topping on pizza, in Canada. The French equivalent is called Fromage Blanche w slightly lower protein than Quark known in certain circles as the French woman's secret to staying slim. hmmm. Other people's experience would be interesting to hear about

Pilates, yoga both are options that focus on strengthening the core which is essential in any fitness program So keep doing those exercises til the knees feel better. Elliptical machines are designed so you don't overwork joints. Also a good option. I have no idea what is causing your knee pain but I ice regularly. there…

I only buy peanut butter that lists as ingredients nothing more than - PEANUTS.

Bananas contain potassium which we all need trace amounts of. So if you don't eat bananas make sure you are eating something regularly that gives you the necessary amount of potassium in your system always.

This is a local resource but I think there is information that may be useful to others http://keltymentalhealth.ca click on resources check out refine search tick the eating disorders box and perhaps "video or presentation" I particularly like the second box for those who are doing this without professional help If you…

I still have Halowe'en candy in the freezer from last year. Feeling pretty smug actually. Maybe that's a NSV?

breakfast : oatmeal with raisins and nuts (the nuts to help last til lunchtime) or bacon and egg or 2 eggs and toast lunch : 4 oz meat or fish protein (real meat or fish not luncheon meats or processed as that is just glue plus a vegetable/fruit serving dinner : 4 oz meat or fish protein etc etc I weigh and freeze my…

Curiously, I have recommended this site on MFP twice today. http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate It doesn't give visuals for either tinned tomatoes or kidney beans but I searched the google and got portion sizes of 1 c for each - so I am guessing about the size of a baseball (using the visuals for mixed…

this is a useful website for visualizing portion sizes http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate Meat portion size is 4 oz. That's why it is one of the options for choices on MFP. Pasta portions - Italians and purists say 150 g is a portion but in our house it's 50g. When I come home from the grocery store,…

I try to plan my meals in the morning and record them, then go back in the evening and correct where I need to. And every day is a clean slate. No regrets. No looking backward. At least that's what I aim for.

I find Pilates is amazing. I started by going to a studio where they use Pilates machines and took private instruction using them. The instructors took a lot of time to explain body function. I was walking all wrong. Favouring the parts that hurt meant I was doing myself injury elsewhere. It was really interesting to…

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I once watched a news item from Seattle - where a lot of coffee is drunk, as we all can imagine. The newscaster said this is one drug you cannot 'kick cold turkey' or you will suffer from withdrawal aka caffeine headaches. It was suggested you blend instant coffee with instant decaf in proportions of 50/50 then 75/25 etc…

I'm hypo and am finding these posts useful. Is it possible to set up something so we can chat as a 'thread"? or something? I don't know how to do it but if someone does and others think is is useful I would jump on the bandwagon thanks

portion size web site gives visuals - chicken breast 3 oz looks about the size of a deck of cards http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate

had your thyroid checked?

My child was measured at the 125 percentile within weeks of her birth. You can bet I watched her food intake. I followed Canada Food guide when feeding her. She ate 3 oz protein at lunch and dinner as soon as she was off the bottle. But I always stopped her there and balanced the meal with veg and milk. (also within the…

fyi I have found that we prefer 50 g of pasta per person not 200 g that is recommended (yes we weight dry). We like lots of vegetables and protein instead. This is one of the few things my husband and I agree on when it comes to diet. The weight of the pasta. Time to celebrate !

He loves you not your shape. (It's us who don't love ourselves that creates the problem)

I always figure it's how you look at the issue that counts. Here's what I think. Women are designed to have 'padding' so they can carry toddlers on their hips. The more 'padding' - the more comfortable the ride. Women are supposed to look curvey to distinguish them from men. Looks like you wear hipster pants. That…

the test may be that you are aware and asking yourself if your eating habits are healthy. People with eating disorders are more likely to start from a place of denial not concern for their own well being. It is always a good thing to check and check again if you are eating a healthy, balanced diet. So the questions you are…

When I was your age, I had a bubbly enthusiastic friend who ran for exercise. She convinced me to try it. I buttoned my lip and let her dictate the experience. She decided on a 3 times per week, 3 km walk / run til I was able to run it gently. At some point, after at least 2 months I experienced a 'runner's high. It was…

I was told years ago (I am old) that we all need 3 fruits a day plus a banana (for the potassium). That was because my nails had white streaks in them - an indicator I wasn't eating enough fruit. I am aware MFP counts all sugars not just the unhealthy ones. So you need to adjust your thinking and not worry. Fruit is very…

I understand MFP counts all sugars not just the empty kind. Lots of fruit is good for you but adds sugars according to MFP. If you don't have fruit your nails start to get brittle and get those white lines across them. I don't fuss too much about sugars because it virtually all comes from fruit for me. And I don't eat 2…

Lucky anyone who can buy size 16 in their own town. I can't. They don't sell size 16 where I live. The biggest size in the stores here is 12. I shop when I travel. What I find really curious is that there are lots of 000 - 4 sizes left on the rack. Someone gets a real deal at sale time. Sigh. It has been years since I…

some of your reaction may be because of where you live. Water can be 'hard' or 'soft'. It can have an unpleasant smell. I react badly to heavily chlorinated water. I boil it and / or let it sit so the chlorine evaporates. Water filters can help make the taste more palatable. I like a slice of lemon. Or a sprig of mint.…

Eddie Bauer used to be good for curvy pants. I have to get them on line now

I am older than you and just started this also. As I understand it our metabolism slows down as we age. So it isn't going to come off as quickly as it may have before. You goal weight sounds like aggressive - maybe have a slightly higher goal (175?) to start so you aren't self sabotaging yourself to a point where you give…

The good news is I don't get the water weight increase each month (5 - 10 lb) . The bad news is metabolism is slower so it is harder to lose the weight. That should be good news for younger women as it gives them another reason learn to eat healthy and stay their healthy weight younger.