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Drink a cup of water. Wait 15 minutes. Evaluate. Sometimes that post meal hunger for me is because my meal didn't satisfy all the levels - crunchy, salty, sweet, bitter, creamy, etc. I fill in whatever the gap is. Many times it is "sweet." Fruity tea, dessert tea, Greek yogurt, fruit or a few nuts may do the trick.

Most of the research around cholesterol had been debunked. It turns out fat, particularly saturated fat and eggs seem to have no impact on cholesterol. It is the things they are packaged with that cause problems: refined sugar and refined flour in particular. I have high HDL, normal total cholesterol and normal…

My goals are currently 45% carbs, 30% fat, and 25%. Actuals are plus or minus 5% most of the time. And generally I end up with slightly less protein and more fat if I am off. I am not cutting out anything but I try to limit added sugars - unless something sugary seems good. My general philosophy is I should only have…

I ride my bike for about 90% of the things I do in my 5 mile radius. It is good "free" exercise. I am sad today because I need to get my gears tuned up so no bike rides for me. :(

Same measurements? Then it is fair to say your body composition likely improved a bit. Maybe not all 15 pounds, but you are near where you were.

Thai food is pretty healthy! Walk around a lot. Maybe ride a bike. And try not to eat like it is the last meal ever. :)

I think you should get one new thing that looks great and makes you feel great. Wrap dresses are a perfect option that offers flexible fit as your weigh changes.

Drink water or a cup of herbal tea. Have a mint or hard candy. Do some yoga. Snack on jicama, cherry tomatoes or raw carrots.

I take this with a grain of salt. Not all bodies work the same way. Some people, due to body chemistry, do better with more fat, less fat, more carbs, less carbs, more protein, less protein. I know I feel awful if I don't have enough meat. This doesn't mean I can't eat vegetarian sometimes. But over the long term my energy…

If you are Hashimotos, and this is causing your thyroid issues, there is a very high correlation with other auto-immune things like Celiacs. Also lots of people who are hypo have other digestive issues (like IBS) that are also triggered by the same foods. Eating the right diet is absolutely critical to feeling well. A…

I would say ability to run is pretty complicated! Once I got the right shoes, it is OK for me, and I am in the 220s! But make sure you have some leg strength! Squats and lunges are awesome. If you have the muscles around your knee well developed, the running is easier. But if your legs are weaker (particularly in the areas…

I am riding my bike for almost anything within 5 miles. Groceries too! I just load up my basket(s). There is great research that says this keeps you young when you are old. And it is easy. I think of it as free exercise. I don't pedal hard, but instead of driving for 10 minutes, I might walk for 15-20. And suddenly I have…

I have a ways to go but a few things that feel like they help with health: 1. eat veggies first at every meal 2. add veggies to breakfast sometimes 3. I started riding my bike for most destinations within 5ish miles of home. It is like free exercise!

Do body weight squats and lunges. Also walk up the stairs (2 at a time is great). These are additional ways to build leg strength.

No, but it is a load bearing exercise and helps maintain or increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis. You will gain some strength due to the load bearing (compared to something like a bicycle).

Yup! Exercise keeps my appetite in check. Particularly intervals or strength training. But moderate cardio exercise screws me over and I am really hungry.

Noticed you are also hypothyroid. I found that my hormones/meds have to basically be perfect to lose any weight. I also gain on calorie amounts that others would lose plenty on. I find it is more difficult, but works slowly if my hormones are right. You might not yet be on the right dose of synthroid and you may also need…

It is pretty common actually. My oarents both had high blood pressure in their 30s as did several other relatives. My mom was really thin but smoked, and my dad was a little overweight. They have been takin BP meducine my entire life and they are over 65. So I am still "young" but i am already past the age my parents were…

I love Greek yogurt. You can use it in loads of ways too. Use it to make a creamy salad dressing. Mix it with spices, olive oil, citrus or vinegar and maybe some herbs. Then add to your salad. You can omit the oil and use it to dip your veggies, pita chips or whatever. I also add a bit of honey and use it as whipped cream…

I've been eating a lower carb breakfast. I don't really do eggs. So my go to is about 3/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1/2-1 cup of fruit (berries, peaches, plums, figs, whatever I have around), 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 2-3 teaspoons of honey or similar, and 1 tablespoon of nuts or seeds. Let it sit for around 15 minutes…

Roughly 165 and 22-24% body fat. I am about 5'5. Also on the higher lean body mass end with around 125 pound of LBM.

It depends on how your body works too. I have the wrists of a skinny girl. :P. Mine have never changed.

I get small! My wrist and ankles are really small and the rest of me is now. I am solidly in the small category, but my hands aren't particularly small, but I have skinny fingers! My bra band is 34 now, and I've for loads of weight to lose, so at goal, I am sure my bra band will be 28 or possibly even more annoying! Mesha…

I like sweet breakfasts and recently switched mine for an option that is really working for me: Plain Greek yogurt, chia seeds, nuts, fruit, flax oil and a little bit of honey. The chia and flax oil give me omegas. Chia and fruit for fiber. Yogurt and chia for protein. Nuts for texture and satiety. Keeps me full till lunch…

I have no idea what I wrote her on the first go round, and I have probably changed my tune a bit. There is no systemic discrimination against people who are thin and/or look like what we perceive to be "fit." This appearances based judgement actually has no quantitative proof that people who "appear fit and healthy" are…

The problem with These 2 stores is that they do not stock all of to sizes available. I like shock absorber and Freya and have them both and they work really well. One more tip, you should really get a bra fitting. Just in case. You may not actually be a 42DDD. I thought I was that size or something similar, and when I get…

Definitely save up for a proper fitting sports bra. I assume you are busty. I have several shock absorber bras and they are great! And long lasting. My only problem is that they no longer fit because I changed, not because they wore out. I can safely job in my shock absorber. FYI I am a 34H.

I'd say skip the jawbone. I went through 5 of them in 4 months. I gave up because I was sick of having to go through the return process every 2-3 weeks. My sister's failed after 3 weeks as well. Never buying jawbone anything again.

I know this is a super old thread. I am in the middle of couch to 5k. I've tried to start many times and dropped out. A decade (or more) ago because of sports bra issues. In the fall, but then it was too dark and I started a new job and commute. I don't like treadmills so I only run outdoors. Then the weather sucked…

For me, at 250 I was mostly a size 18. Occasionally some pants were size 20. (I am about 5'4 and hourglass-ish) At 230 dresses were a 16, pants were an 18 At 210, dresses were a 14, pants 16. At 201, pants were 14, dresses 14. Now I am like 220, dresses 14-16, pants mostly 16. But a few years ago, at 225, everything was…