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Sounds like a Japanese sports drink. I know for a fact ten years ago there was something in all the vending machines there called "Pokari sweat."
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Because fashionable clothes -- even at large sizes -- are designed to look good for B cups and below. Those of us in the permanent C+ group will never, EVER, have a jacket, cardigan, neck scarf, or long necklace fall on our frames properly.
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If your body is happy having almost half of your calories for the first meal of the day, then eating lightly for the rest of the day, why worry? You've been fasting all night, after all. I eat about 400 calories in the morning, or almost (but not quite) 1/4 of my total calories for the day. Like other people here, I like…
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Best way to get started is just go out to eat with a friend who loves sushi to be your sensei. Try everything your friend suggests, and anything you don't like they'll gladly eat. I advise ordering nigiri (finger-sized single bites) instead of rolls until you know what you like. Though everyone *will* make you order…
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Well, if it's not love, it's a very sensual, bordering on porn-y, hookup. Maguro nigiri: oh, so smooth, so tender, I love that! Unagi nigiri: ooh baby, yeah, satisfy me! Spider roll: I'm in the mood for something freaky! California roll is the missionary position of sushi. There's nothing *wrong* with it exactly, and it's…
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As for dryness, I almost always poach my salmon. Skin-side down in a skillet, pour maybe half a cup of liquid in the pan, cover, simmer gently until done to taste, maybe 10 minutes depending on how thick the fillet is. Poaching like that is pretty forgiving, it's harder to overcook it and if you go gently it really always…
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High fat option: 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp butter. Drool. You can make this in advance and freeze it, and just use the amount you want per serving (the amount above is I think appropriate for 4 servings). Low fat option: rub surface with dry spices (I like cumin, coriander, salt, chili powder), cook to…
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One thing that I have found helps with the "eating the same meals all the time" issue is eating seasonally. Not only does it save you money and tend to "trick" you into eating healthier, but it tends to force you to change up your routine. I might only have 5-7 different meals in rotation at any given time, but by the time…
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I give up on the HTML. But my opinion of your question can be found here. http://www.nightfox.es/an-ax-to-grind-a-practical-ax-manual-united-states-department-of-agriculture-forest-service/ Edited to try to fix html
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I have had a similar experience in the past. I find that I lose weight more consistently when I track "officially" with MFP or something similar. The reasons? 1. No rounding cheats and no measurement cheats. Using a scratch pad, I was both more likely to round down numbers and more likely to "eyeball" a serving size than I…
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Yup, this. I have a relative I visit frequently and I'm always asking her for her recipes just so I know what I'm really eating, and it tickles her pink to be asked. If you ate out with your sister a lot, the horse is already out the barn door but in future ask the server respectfully if they can provide you with some…
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Sabotage is a strong word but I suspect there is indeed something passive aggressive going on in her behavior. Just speculating, but it's possible she feels judged and rejected that you and your husband are making choices that opt for healthier living than the way she raised her children. I'd say the best thing to do is…
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By the way, for what it's worth, I'm in the "anything with water in it 'counts' as water, if you're going to be silly and 'count' water at all" club. If you are dehydrated, you will know it because your pee will be brown and smell funny. Drink H2O based fluids (i.e., not alcohol, not gasoline or jet fuel etc., but…
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Nice application of Godwin's Law! Now, we just need somebody to Rule 34 this sucker.
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I love this.
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It depends. MOSTLY no, except say in a typical Chinese restaurant where eating family style is really expected, or it's the kind of place where you can't really get a balanced meal from one dish, you have to mix and match from several (e.g. dim sum and tapas places). The problem isn't necessarily that I don't want to share…
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For what it's worth, a decent scale but no fancy high tech bells and whistles shouldn't set you back much more than the equivalent of $30 US. Also, most inexpensive home scales get more inaccurate at the upper ranges above 300. I'm a big person myself so I'm speaking from experience. You can easily buy good, inexpensive…
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It's summer (and hot!) and I get you that cooking can be a moderate pain in the neck. I'm no vegetarian but I often still go days without even realizing I haven't had meat in a while. (I only get 15% - 20% of my calories from protein by the way). Tinned sardines. They don't require cooking. (Though they can be lovely…
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You're awesome. Let's be friends and fight crime together.
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I find that there are very few entree recipes out there that can't be improved healthwise just by adding an extra vegetable to it. (Bear in mind, when I cook I eat a lot of "one pot" dishes or single servings of whatever roasted in a foil packet). Lentil soup -- or most soups, really -- add some spinach just before it's…
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Congratulations on your commitment to better health, we are all wishing you the best of success! If you have sore knees and joints, and because you are carrying lotsa extra weight (sister, no judgement here, I have the SAME PROBLEM!), DO NOT OVERDO IT your first time out from a misplaced sense of ambition. Make it just 15…
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There are a lot of different opinions on macros, especially regarding the proportion of protein and carbohydrates. Various diets that are low in carbs and high in protein have been fashionable for a decade or so, but there's not a lot of consensus in the medical community agreeing with them; medical opinion tends to be…
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Not cool! I read a story on Jezebel last month about a bride who had previously been her best friend's maid of honor, and didn't ask said BF to be in her own wedding party when that day arrived. And when challenged, the new bride not only specifically said "because you're too fat" but then apparently launched into a huge…
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Sending friend request. I also like outer space, so there's that.
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Another healthy way to add fat to your diet (I know some people don't like them though): sardines! I've recently discovered that sardines are a great add to salads, and make an easy "pantry meal" when my meal plan allows me to have pasta. (Sardines + pasta + olive oil + lemon juice = OMG OMG OMG!). Apparently canned…
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A couple of thoughts: 1. Three weeks without losing a pound is frustrating, and I won't belittle that. BUT it's actually not that long. Seriously. I know it stinks, but hang in there. You could be surprised to see a "sudden" change in another two weeks. It has happened to me like that; I'm sticking to my meal and exercise…
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I'm TOTALLY NOT a qualified expert but I have gallbladder problems too. That 10% fat macro you're following does not sound right to me. I would talk to a doctor about that. NOT a health coach or someone at your gym or even a nutritionist: YOUR DOCTOR, seriously! Even the very best general fitness and diet professionals are…
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Is that honey I see you putting in your tea? BUT HONEY IS BEE SLAVERY! <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1b319ed9e685280766b0fb660f8379d8/tumblr_mp2qv7Kxld1sxifozo4_400.gif" width="500" height="283"></body> </html>
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I'm so sorry I overlooked your note about your sugar levels! After looking over your diary, I can see you eat very healthy stuff. It looks like you are following a low carb plan, I don't know if that is because of the blood sugar levels or because there is so much talk about it. If you are following it under a doctor's…
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And as for specific recommendations, I'm a strong advocate of peanut butter! If you're coming significantly below 1200 per day, a whole grain english muffin with some peanut butter is a really healthy choice, and typically comes in around 300 calories. Very satisfying, plenty of fiber, protein, and healthy fat. Or an ounce…
