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I stay away from artificial sweetners after having some bad experiences. I thought I was doing myself a favour by using products with aspertame, splenda (etc) but after experiencing headaches, nausea, and joint pain, I went back to real sugar - issues resolved. These days I'm cutting back on refined sugar, but I'm not…

This thread is kind of sad. The self-righteous women posting about "willpower" and "self-control" have probably never experienced a really bad period in their lives. Mine used to send me to the emergency room. Now I just deal with it, 15 years later. (Yes, my problems started when I was a teenager.) Getting through my…

I'm lactose-intolerant, and am now having to cut out dairy altogether due to some other health issues. Fun! I love almond milk. It's got a great taste, a great texture, and the calories are lower than cow's milk. Personally, I stay as far away from soy as possible, because of the issues related to estrogen. I know some…

I definitely agree about Herschal, though I've come to love him! I didn't like him much at first, but he is a good person, and the group needed a kind of "fatherly" figure. However, with him on crutches, as soon as they leave the prison (which they will have to do, I think) he will end up getting bitten or something…

I don't eat back all of mine every day (I don't think I've ever eaten all of them, unless my burn that day was low) but I do dip into them. If I stick to just the 1200 cals PLUS try to exercise and don't add any more fuel, I'm sick as a dog. In fact, I'm suffering that right now - I'm not eating enough and I'm pushing too…

I second the recommendation for water. I keep carrots and celery chopped all the time, each in their own container, covered with water I change every day. It works perfectly!

I've taken Lactaid, and it helps with some of the symptoms, but not all. I think the problem is with the dairy overall, not just the lactose. Thanks for the idea though!

YES. This was me over the weekend. I'd done so well sticking to my careful plan - especially about sugar, since I'm trying to follow the Endometriosis Diet, which bans refined sugars. (Natural sugar is ok). Well I tried to do it yesterday with natural sugar, but no, my body wanted the real (fake?) thing, and I totally let…

Definitely look into making your own. I haven't made any in a while, but it's really easy to do and can be easier on your pocket, too. Plus you get all the stuff you want, and none of the stuff you don't want. I can't find the recipe I use, but it had a raisin base, and all the ingredients went in the blender. Bake, then…

The problem for me is *ahem* digestion. I have endometriosis around (and maybe on?) my stomach and bowel (and other areas) so there are some foods I just really can't digest any more. It's why I had to go gluten-free, too. These types of intolerances are really common for women with endo. Initially it was the lactose that…

Yes, all foods have calories - good job guys! ;) OP, there are definitely some foods that give me more energy than others. Examples: apples, hardboiled eggs, tuna. Maybe you're eating the wrong thing. I find too many starches make me feel draggy, for example. Also, make sure you're drinking enough water. I often forget to…

Wow! I wasn't expecting this massive response! I'm so glad that I'm not the only one going through this :) I've begun working on a schedule, as some of you have recommended. For right now, I walk in the mornings from 7:10-8:10 (MWF). I spin each day (time changes) for 20-30 minutes (yes, I'm that out of shape). On days I…

@Mock_turtle - Thanks for the recommendation. The Running Room I visited was Queen E, and I swear everyone was looking at me sideways. I guess they're not used to newbies in there or something? ;) I love the Beaches, but the snobbery can be a little much. I'll check out the other one you mentioned, Running Free. Downtown…

It's my understanding that hemp seeds should be ground, because of the seed casing. If you buy hemp hearts (the inside of the seeds) you don't have to grind them. I use hemp hearts, because I'm lazy and I like the texture. They go really well in smoothies! With hemp hearts, you should start with a low amount (1 tsp maybe)…

Can I just say how much I love you guys? Seriously! Big hearts all around! Work starts in a minute but let me just say a couple of things to everyone. :) 1. C25K sounds amazing - but I have a BlackBerry...will that work? 2. My ankle and toe issues aren't related to working out. They aren't even related to each other lol I…

I'm planning to do 30DS after the next week or so. I tried it before but ran into some problems (health related) and had to stop until some things got worked out. Before quitting, I remember noticing some good results. Looking forward to getting back into it. I can't wait to be a success story!

Forgive me for posting the same advice on more than one thread; everyone seems to be poop-challenged around here today. Flax seeds! In your smoothie, in your cereal, in your salad, in your spaghetti sauce ... little buggers go in everything. Do it! Hemp hearts! Start slowly (don't give yourself thunderbutt) and work up to…

@wikibit - you're getting a FR just for that spectacular response. Truth be told, narwhals are pretty awesome - and their horns (?) are mighty and fearsome! They rule! (They just don't fit into skinny jeans so well lol) @Katey911 - I wear it around my wrist for a little light snapping when I'm craving food. It doesn't hurt…

I agree with what you've said. Letting yourself get too hungry isn't the way to do it, unless your goal is to eat yourself into a sugar/grease/carb coma. I'm learning the same thing, and learning to do it the healthy way. I'm a natural grazer, so what I'm learning to do is graze on the healthy things, instead of the…

@rgrin that's great advice! I love baking, though I've been a bit lazy this last while. (Christmas burn-out, maybe!) I do really well not to buy things, make things, or otherwise bring things into the house that are bad for me - 95% of the time. The cookies I have are leftover from a big party we had a couple of weeks ago.…

There are a lot of great suggestions here! I'll chime in with hemp hearts. I thought they were a "fad" food and dismissed them at first .... then I tried them. Man! I eat 1-2 tablespoons every day, and I've NEVER been this regular in my life. Additionally, I haven't found the cramping/gas I used to get with other types of…

It's hard when medical issues get in the way of life goals. As someone with severe endometriosis, I get this. I quit working out about 2 years ago, because every time I tried, I would spend 2 days in bed recovering from the pain. It wasn't until I got int touch with fellow sufferers, got some info on safe exercises, and…

@sateliteofluv - Yes, working from home is pretty much the Devil. I try to work in the basement tv room, which is the furthest room in the house from all the food. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it definitely doesn't! Once those cookies are gone (will have to feed them to DF tonight) I'll be fine. I'm saving the almond…

So true! Lesson learned. Stupid pms cravings. This is going to be a LONG week. Working from home is usually awesome, but when you're fighting food cravings, it's hard being steps away from the fridge. Where's my rubber band.......

LOL Yep, I hear you! That's what it was for me with those cookies. I could hear them calling my name. The last few days have been so stressful, so I said "*kitten* it" and ate them. Now I regret it and feel like a narwhal. Ughhhhhhh must do better.

Going gluten-free can be beneficial, but it's not for everyone. I will say this though: even if you don't go totally gluten-free, staying away from the processed garbage is still good for you. (white bread, snack cakes, etc.) Gluten-free replacement foods tend to be high in fat, salt, and sugar - no one loses weight eating…

I'm transitioning to eating clean foods too. I've made best friends with my local bulk barn, and it's been both a godsend and a money saver. I've been able to get all kinds of flavourful spices to add to cooking, to replace things like sauces and other additives. A little pinch of this or that can go a long way! (And…

That's awesome that you have chickens in your yard! I wish we could do that too! There's no space, and I'm pretty sure it's against the by-law anyway. I think that would be amazing though.

Unless you have a specific medical reason, go for the yolk! It's a great source of nutrition, as everyone here has already said. I know some people are scared of egg yolks because of some iffy (old) information, but seriously, unless you have a condition, there's no harm in eating a few egg yolks. To keep the calories low,…

Could you post a recipe for zucchini noodles please? Sounds amazing!