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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…
    in Can you be fat and in starvation mode? Comment by JavaJael June 2013
  • 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,…
    in Can you be fat and in starvation mode? Comment by JavaJael June 2013
  • Explain your thinking? Position? I'm interested in your thoughts, but you haven't given much of a supporting argument to your opinion.
    in Can you be fat and in starvation mode? Comment by JavaJael June 2013
  • 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…
    in Can you be fat and in starvation mode? Comment by JavaJael June 2013
  • This ^^ is a very good way to look at it, something I need to keep reminding myself. Thx for the reply!
    in Can you be fat and in starvation mode? Comment by JavaJael June 2013
  • 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…
    in Fiancee feeling hopeless about weight :( Comment by JavaJael May 2013
  • 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…
    in PCOS and lost belly fat...pics?? Comment by JavaJael May 2013
  • 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…
    in Fiancee feeling hopeless about weight :( Comment by JavaJael May 2013
  • 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…
    in Gluten Free? Comment by JavaJael March 2013
  • Like a moth to the flame!! :)
    in DO NOT ENTER!!! Comment by JavaJael March 2013
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