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  • Hey there! My heart goes out to you. I was in the same situation that you were, almost. I was threatened with hospitalization and IP treatment, but with the help of loved ones, I was able get to a weight-restored state. I'll tell you just what I did, but it may not be exactly right for you, but there is no way to know for…
    in Anorexia recovery on my own: am I eating too much? Comment by ciki90 December 2013
  • Yep, I always make my own marinades for meats. Usually it's pretty simple... Salt and vinegar to make the meat tender, different spices for whatever kind of cuisine you're after, maybe a bit of fat but not too much -- usually just enough to cover the meat, and I add liquid to cover the rest of the meat. For chicken, I…
    in Marinades, healthy or not ? Comment by ciki90 December 2013
  • Honestly, everyone is different. I've been 120lbs, 110lbs, 100lbs, 90lbs, and even a bit below that. For some very small framed women, 100lbs and 5'3 looks great, while others look sickly. Some girls look perfect at 135 and 5'3... It's really up to your body type. My sister who is 4'11 looks too thin at anything under 115…
    in 5'2-5'4 girls who've gone from 120 lbs to 110 lbs or less? Comment by ciki90 December 2013
  • Some great answers on here! I'd go with -- cocoa powder -- Greek yogurt -- roasted chicken -- stevia -- carrots -- bananas -- cauliflower But I still want peanut butter, butter, cinnamon, almond milk, spinach, salt, chili powder, and baguettes! Haha so difficult.
    in 7 ingredients for the rest of your life Comment by ciki90 December 2013
  • I was always bloated too! Here are some things I did: -- no sodas (diet or otherwise) -- no Splenda, aspartame, or phenylalanine: that means no gum or most packaged sweet diet foods. I sill regularly use stevia though. -- digestive enzymes: I take Encyclomedia's Digest Spectrum. I take them before nearly every meal to…
    in Always bloated? Comment by ciki90 December 2013
  • I always thought I'd have a pooch too... But then I realized that it was my diet and digestive tract that was keeping that extra but there. Not sure if you have any issues with your stomach (intolerances or allergies to foods) but as soon as I started takin vitamins and digestive enzymes the pooch slowly decreased. I was…
    in belly pooch… is it ever going away? Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • I love cooking, so making healthy versions of foods I'm craving sometimes helps -- spaghetti squash bolognese, cauliflower Mac n cheese, low-carb pancakes, brownies made with hidden veggies and beans, fruit and veggie smoothies with protein powder (tastes like a milkshake), pita bread pizzas, thin sliced & slow cooked…
    in Feel good foods? Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • Do you have a food scale? Do you weigh your food? You might be eating more than you think, honestly. Some of the weight that you've put on is probably from water/food/digestion/glycogen. Some may even be muscle if you say you've been strength training. Whenever you lift, it can sometimes be discouraging to measure your…
    in Gaining eating maintenance calories Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • Can't you go to the grocery store more than once a week? I usually go every 5 days or so. Some staples that I always buy: (Meat/Protein) Chicken breast, center cut pork chops, ground turkey breast, high quality sandwich meat, eggs, egg whites (carton), low fat cheese, low fat breakfast sausage or turkey bacon, canned…
    in Grocery shopping! Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I will be exercising a lot. Last time we were at this spot we averaged 4-5 miles of walking per day, and the apartment complex has a little (crappy) gym in there too if I really need it. I'm just going to focus on what I will enjoy about the trip and try to let go a LITTLE bit about the…
    in Holiday Anxiety Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • Having a protruding belly could be the result of so many things. You could have an intolerance to a certain food, you could be having GI distress, too many artificial sweeteners, too much or too little fiber, too much or too little water, too much or too little calories in general. If you've been eating low calories for a…
    in Bloating sucks :( Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • It depends on what 2300 calories means to you. Is that your TDEE? If so, then exercise is already factored in. If it's your BMR, it may or may not be too low of calories. I would suggest figuring your TDEE and subtracting 15-20% and going from there.
    in Eating back exercise cals vs eating maintenance Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • Change up your routine. If you snack because of stress, try taking a bath first thing instead of heading to the kitchen. If you're picking at food and should be done for the day, try painting your nails. If you want to wind down but snacks are calling your name, distract yourself with video games, a book, drawing, or…
    in Stress eating- any suggestions? Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • Yep, I lost 25lbs just dieting... I was very skinny but unhappy with my body since it had noooo muscle! Since then I've gained some back but I have a lot more muscle definition and I look a lot better. So, from my personal experience I'd say that it is possible to lose weight with diet alone, but not ideal since you may…
    in anyone lose weight just dieting? Comment by ciki90 November 2013
  • To eat slowly, there are so many things that you can try! -- drink water every few bites -- use a knife and fork on thigs you may use your hands with, it takes loger to eat! -- cut your bites a bit smaller -- divide your plate up and only finish small portions before you take a break from eating, put the fork down, have a…
    in Rate of Eating Comment by ciki90 November 2013
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