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There are also reported health benefits to fasting...and as posted it can come in many forms. We all fast each day...that is why it is called BREAKFAST. And for those of us who don't eat breakfast, our daily fast can be as long as 16 or 18 hours between meals. I eat when I am hungry, but lots of times that means I go for…
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I make all my own dressings and rarely buy or use pre-made. When I do, though, I really like Bolthouse Yogurt dressings in the veggie aisle. I make mine "french style" by pouring my ingredients in the bottom of my salad bowl, whisking and then adding my salad greens. Saves a dish and I think it covers better from the…
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If you aren't going to log on weekends then you need to know the calorie counts of everything you are eating so you don't go over. No spontaneous snacking for food choices, just the things you know the count on and then you gotta keep track in your head. I personally don't log many days because I have already decided…
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I feel your pain. I had always had such success with Low Carb and Atikins. Ate what I wanted, lots of fat, frankenfood, and still lost, or maintained my weight. Then it all changed...I am now doing calorie counting. And adding a few of the carb-rich foods that I never ate before with quite a bit of luck. I am very careful…
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No, it is the gigantic slice of pizza that gets me each time.
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After not eating for 18 hours: an apple. Black bean and shrimp soup for dinner with salad. And wine and dessert if I want it.
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It should not be this painful. And if it is, your Trainer should have some feedback for you besides, "stick with it." I think you are wise not to stick with him any longer. Get a new trainer. Get someone who is going to be supportive and work with you on what works for you. Good luck.
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Really? Not my goal at all. Tessywooloo has a picture of a Ferret wearing a scarf. They are lovingly referred to as weasels. I had one...named her Louweasal. Tessy obviously has an excellent sense of humor. I forget that not everyone does...
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I have to agree. But it is particularly funny coming from a weasel wearing a scarf named Tessywooloo. Otherwise, I would just have to conclude it was a classic case of projection!
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^^^^ Totes. That comment was much ruder than a teacher would make.
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Honestly, I have never experienced a positive or negative experience from the amount of fake sugar subs I use or don't use. And I won't be giving up the little I do use. But, good luck!
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Which is obviously way to considerate for some! I mean really, why even, ugh bother! Then again, you can only hope some people deny - right?
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She doesn't want to count. It makes her obsessive, which is common. And Famine like environment? Google famine. Hit images. That is famine. Edit: That is only for Geeky. It is graphic and horrid.
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My Mom will be turning 89 next week and has been on estrogen for 45 YEARS! Yes, years. They tried to take her off of it during the whole HRT scare and she would go just out of the country to buy it. I am not kidding. She has refused to go off of it. And while she has health problems, not a one can be contributed to HRT. I…
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^^^^ Me too! I always splurge on the weekend and this helps get me back on track and feel better. I don't believe in starvation mode, but I also can't answer why things are different for you now. I think conventional wisdom says up your calorie intake slowly. If you aren't counting, and I get why you wouldn't, some…
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I do work in psychiatry and yes, off label is use is VERY common practice. So is the use of Topomax and it has been for years. I know many of my clients have been prescribed it and most tolerate it well. It does work for weight loss. People's response to medication is very individual. You need to decide for YOURSELF if it…
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Congratulations. It sounds like you have been through a lot and come out the other side. It also sounds like you know what works for you and what your pitfalls have been. Being on a site where most of us are counting everything, you may not get the advice you are looking for. I know that I have nothing to add, but reading…
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^^^^ I hear you, but I also disagree. My kid knows there are 43 grams of sugar in a can of pop because he gleefully reads it to me when he gets one. While it doesn't stop him from drinking it, or me from allowing him to have it occasionally, I am glad he is aware of what that means (and he knows what a gram is etc). I am…
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Of course it is possible. It is possible to each too much of anything. Whether you are or not, only you can answer that question. Are you reaching your goals, do you have energy, feel good, etc...
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Ugh, I forgot my usual edit: for those of you who hate the word "diet" the best WOE is one you can stick to...Mindless food in mouth is not a goal. For me at least.
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"I Eat Pizza, Pop Tarts, Ice Cream, Potato chips now - And I also eat chicken breasts, broccoli, egg whites, apples, grapes, and oatmeal. No food is off limits! (OK.. maybe Liver, Pâté de Foie Gras, and Brussel Sprouts). I have figured out my TDEE and My BMR and and as long as these foods fit in the mid range on a weekly…
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Yep it includes the fat. Which most of us pour off and discard. No dis to those who use it... I go by Kirkland Brand Cooked Sliced Bacon. It is 80 calories for two very average sized pieces of bacon. It is probably a bit less, because I really pat the crap out of it getting rid of the fat. I think you are going to need to…
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Most of the high sodium food we eat are packaged. And that is why you think canned veggies taste better than frozen! They added a bunch of salt! Believe me that you adapt. If you are adding your own salt, at least you can start adjusting downwards - and slowly if you need to. I also am a pretty avid label reader of the…
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Trader Joe's has great yogurt including a Greek Style - cheaper too!
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Excellent advice!
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Easy, increase your protein intake and decrease your refined carbohydrates. How do you know? Go the the Glycemic Index and you can look up any food item and see its effect on blood sugar. The higher the index, the greater the effect. You are looking for complex carbohydrates (low index foods) to eat in smaller proportions…
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^^^^This^^^^ The Glycemic Index should help out quite a bit. You can look at all kinds of different foods and see their glycemic effect on your blood sugar. It is not perfect, but a very helpful tool. And increasing your protein with carbos has an added positive effect. Also, with high cholesterol, you may want to go…
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Hi - I started at 162 in June and have lost 20 pounds since then. Working on those next seven pounds and we will see where it goes from there. Feel free to friend me....
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No sh#t it is good! It is full fat mayo, sugar and bacon. I make a lighter version and add cauliflower to mine (oh stop, because I like it, not because I think it is magical). The recipe above is very similar - light mayo, sweetener, bacon, and onion. Very tasty...
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Ummm. No. Fasting is natural. It is what you do every night of your life if you sleep. Remember when you used to sleep 12 hours? I have no idea why you are bloated. But, you appear to be asking for opinions and mine is that it has nothing to do with IF.
