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yup 2000 mg a day. Swimming will be an option when my current gym membership runs out in August, then I can pay for a new membership at the YMCA which has a pool. That's already my plan. Until then pool access is a bit limited. (unfortunately :/). They do have water exercise classes too, so I'll be swallowing my pride and…
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very helpful - thank you! I feel compelled to note that what I am eating is mostly whole foods, lean meat. Unadulterated fruits and veggies. That kind of thing. I have been using some convenience items like the gluten free bread and wraps. I do eat dairy (including the occasional full fat cheese). I'm at home with my kids,…
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Explain your thinking? Position? I'm interested in your thoughts, but you haven't given much of a supporting argument to your opinion.
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I was eating 1200-1800 cals at 250 lbs. When I started ripping tendons with normal every day activity... my activity levels dropped a LOT. I wasn't as hungry - I naturally ate less. It wasn't (at the time) a conscious decision. Docs added in cymbalta to try to help with the fatigue, muscle & joint pain (and I think they…
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This ^^ is a very good way to look at it, something I need to keep reminding myself. Thx for the reply!
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yep - alcohol is a huge culprit. Any soda too? And logging your food - as much as it is a HUGE pain in the butt - it really is insightful. Also - I'm not seeing a lot of protein (plant or otherwise) in his first two meals of the day. make the protein shake more frequent or add in more plant protein (or animal based - I'm…
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I have PCOS - managed to lose 40 lbs and go from size 22 to 14, body fat % 50+ to 26% - in 3 years (it didn't happen quickly). I did a program called Body-for-life. Probably the biggest thing is to watch your carbs, and especially the QUALITY of your carbs. That said - maintenance has been an issue for me. BFL was pretty…
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plant based diet without an emphasis on enough plant protein would be (and is - I've tried it) disasterous for me. I'm very insulin resistant even when I'm thin and fit, it's just part of my make up unfortunately. Too many carbs - even good healthy unprocessed carbs just overload my body, my insulin spikes (what little my…
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Thanks for the reply! I didn't see a notice that someone had replied or I would have found it sooner :). I'm currently doing gluten free because it's one of the few things I haven't really tried. Since having the gene for celiac (but not full blown celiac) it was one of the few things the highpowered team of doctors could…
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Like a moth to the flame!! :)
