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I had this same question a few days ago. I ended up getting one sushi roll, and was proud of myself for wanting that instead of donuts. That's a huge accomplishment for me :D

PLEEEEEEASEE do NOT go to the gym when you're sick!!!! I'm the one that will catch whatever is brought in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And from a non-selfish standpoint, you need to rest. I've tested this theory many times, telling myself that a little walk will make it better or whatever. No no no no no. It *always* makes…

If you're asking about Wellbutrin in particular, weight loss is a common side effect. I don't think "5 pounds" is an official average, as 5 pounds is not a significant change. I knew someone that lost 70 pounds on Wellbutrin. She was quite heavy to start out with, and I don't think 70 is particularly common. But you could…

If you're okay with carbs, popcorn is a yummy snack. I personally prefer protein snacks. When we grill chicken, I always make extra to snack on. Little smoked sausages, a piece of ham, lunchmeat.. Of course you don't want to eat processed meats all the time. But sometimes it's the best option in the house. Raisins are good…

A lot of people have the same problem. Nuts are a huge help. Avocadoes are good too, if you can get good ones (I miss California). If you have a REALLY hard time with these things, I've found Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds to be a huge help. If I'm craving chips or popcorn or anything crunchy or salty, I eat an ounce of…

Don't ever eat when you aren't hungry. It took me years to figure that out. For me, it all works out thru the month. I'll be less hungry one week, but ravenous a few weeks later. I always seem to go over during that ravenous week. So if I was to eat "extra" during my not-hungry week, then that would really throw me over…

Also, if you're able to do a half hour every day, that's really good. You may just need more water or fruits to help with the bowel movements.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong... 100 grams of protein is 400 calories. If you're getting another 1000 calories from that, then you're eating some unnatural protein sources. Chunks of meat are high in protein and usually don't have much of anything else. My calorie goal is 1600. When I'm doing what I should…

I also get stupidly hungry, which is probaby what's going on right now (thank you for reminding me to check the calendar). That part is normal. The scientific explanation is on the internet. It's like your body is doing stuff and needs extra nutrition, or whatever. Eating at maintenance is a great suggestion - I'll have to…

I can usually run from the couch to the toilet, but any farther than that my knee acts up.

I REALLY like that last bit of advice. The body (supposedly, and I believe it) processes carbs more efficiently after a workout. If you want sweets, bargain with yourself that you can only have them after you get EXTRA exercise. Although... I can see us having to remind ourselves that a good workout is not an *excuse* to…

I'm on week 2 of the same thing (focused on sugarfree). I take it one week at a time because committing to a week is easier than committing to forever. First week was terrific. There were some detox symptoms the second day (headache and irritability), but it really wasn't too bad. On the 5th day, I made a cake for…

Find replacements and eat lot of protein (it's filling). Fruits and raisins are sweet. V8 Fusion is all fruit and vegetable but really sweet. Cut down on your other carbs and processed foods as they'll make you crave more sugar. If these things don't work, you'll need to round up all the bad foods and get them the F out of…

I've had people get offended when I've asked if they lost weight. I guess it's like asking a strange woman when the baby is due. I'll only say something if I know they've been trying to lose weight.

You need to find out what works for you. While you need to eat a deficit to lost weight, it's not a guarantee that you'll lose weight. There could be a food group that screws it all up. You might need to go gluten-free, reduce sugars, eat whole/natural foods, try paleo, go vegetarian, etc.. Everybody's different. I've…

Yes, ^^^^ this is also important. You have to keep healthy snacks within reach. If you wait too long to eat, you'll end up grabbing whatever's fast and easy. Make sure you have healthy options for those times.

Hi Squirrel! Welcome! My most successful year (lost 50 pounds) involved more activity and cleaner eating. I started walking to/from work (about 1.5 miles each way). We had a little fridge and a microwave in the breakroom. Id throw a frozen chicken breast and a handful of frozen veggies into a Ziploc Zip 'n' Steam bag.…

Everyone always has their stuff set to private. I limit my stalking to FB. EDIT: Is that a nip piercing I see???

I only read 3 posts, not the whole 3 pages. But this is it right here. If you simply say you aren't drinking, they shouldn't argue. And if they do, that's a huge sign that they don't respect you. If you do say *why* you aren't drinking, that could turn into a good conversation starter. "Oh, no thank you. I'm on this health…

Same thing happened to me last year. I had a dozen chili peppers of some type. I believe I boiled them slightly, then removed seeds, then froze them. The co-op where I get the fruits and veggies has a facebook page. They post ideas for what to do with the things in the basket that week. See if your place has a resource…

I didn't think of this when I replied originally... I got married at 22. My husband was like 40, 41. We had kids. That was 13 years ago and he's still able to interact with them and whatnot. Your man should be perfectly capable of being a father in 10 years, when and if it's what you want.

^^^^ Yes, this. Absolutely this.

It's perfectly okay to not want children. You shouldn't have them if you don't want them. It's not like buying the wrong pants. Having kids is (or at least should be) a HUGE decision. I think too many women have children just because it's expected, or because of an oopsie, or for some other reason besides "I'd really love…

I wear men's shorts. They're longer and have real pockets. The North Face Stow-N-Go sports bra has a built-in pocket. Actually, the whole front half has a pocket panel, with an extra smaller spot for one key. The Chums Water Jet water bottle with a gripper thingy which has a pocket.

It amazes me how so many people can turn something nice (like the original post) and twist it into something offensive.

Is that what you crave? Or are you preventing the cravings by having an Oreoplan in place?

We have little dipping-sauce cups. If I'm being good, I'll fill the little cup with almonds and semisweet chocolate chips. I usually can't finish it all. I also have chocolate protein powder (Fit frappe from Big Train) that can be prepared hot, cold, or blended. When blended, it tastes like chocolate pudding. I tend to…

When I was using the Brooks shoes, I didn't walk as much. I had logged about 100 miles during the 4 months. I'm glad you mentioned it, though, because I hadn't realized that 350 miles *would* take only 4 months. I might have to re-think my goals to fit my budget. :D

I bought the Brooks at a running store. They did a running analysis and recommended those and a pair of Saucony. I originally went with Saucony because it had more cushion, but they caused shin splints. I returned those and got the Brooks, which were good for awhile. One day I went walking all over town, part of which was…

And as a previous poster said, be very aware of memory loss. It's not your typical, "I don't remember what I did yesterday." It's a more horrifying, "Why am I in this car? Do I live around here? What am I doing here?"