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That must be frustrating. I've heard that this happens sometimes, but I never had that issue personally. Do you think it might be dairy products instead of veggies? Just an idea.
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Honestly, I'm just happy that my nipples still point forward. "Eyes forward, ladies!" is my daily command/prayer. :P (No offense to those who don't have that body type. We all have our points of vanity, but that doesn't mean other shapes aren't good.) Breasts: A Documentary is a really good film to put things in…
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My general advice would be to eat when you're hungry, nurse often, and just go steady, high nutrient content, and stay hydrated. One stressor (like calorie reduction, intense exercise, etc) alone shouldn't kill your supply; what you want to avoid is a pile-on of things that tax your body and mind. If your baby goes through…
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Current science says (t)it's mostly a matter a genetics and age as far as how and where you store fat, how elastic your skin is, etc. For my personal example, I've been pregnant and lost large amounts of weight twice, and each time the ladies go to 38 D+, then down to 34B. When I was a teenager, before my first pregnancy,…
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I like to use lemon juice to cleanse my dishwasher...
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You'll also note that MFP won't "yell" at you if you go over. Again, social responsibility; no need to create a program to make people depressed if they happened to be extra hungry or indulgent on a particular day. Or week. :P
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You're not going to go into "starvation mode" over one day. Or a few days. MFP is a computer program, and not a substitute for you listening to your body. What the creator of the program obviously doesn't want is people constantly competing with themselves to go far under their needed calories and then killing themselves.…
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Queen Latifah. Hawt. Too bad I don't have the sass or the complexion :P
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As soon as you figure that out, let me know! :) LOL. I've just worked out a deal with my 10 year old to do his morning routine by himself while I take the dog for a walk and his sister is still asleep. However, she is 4, so it's quite a bit different. Gym time on a schedule like yours is rough. You may only get to go in…
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So, I'm estimating that your 65kg goal means 143lbs, correct? Hmm...depending on your height and metabolism, that may or may not be reasonable at almost 30 years old and after a pregnancy. And did I see some heavy relationship stress indicated on your profile? Pure anecdotal example here: I'm 5'6", At my most fit,…
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Just shake what your mama gave ya. You'll only healthily lose about 5 lbs before the trip anyway, and there's not going to be that much difference in your body even from intense exercise. Spot reduction is a myth. You'll just gain a lot of stress. That isn't to say that you should delay good or better habits. Go for it.…
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Truvia, which is made from the Stevia plant, has an interesting taste. I've found it goes best with teas, especially green...which would make sense why stevia is such a popular sweetener in Japan. The good thing about it is that it's a plant derived sweetener, like sugar. But you may have to adjust for taste. Try different…
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Methinks it's the caffeine. It'll stimulate your system a bit and make you feel less hungry...until you develop a tolerance. If you drink the actual tea, you'll save money and have the warm filling feeling of a good cup o' tea as well.
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It is thought that artificial sweeteners still stimulate the body and brain's response to "Incoming Food", and activate things like insulin production and appetite. Also, that your brain may wonder why it has registered X number of calories of sweetness, but not an equivalent number of actual calories. Also, artificial…
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Especially if you can treat yourself to the good chocolate, it's more than just "empty calories". Anti-oxidants! For me, though, I can't limit myself to one piece of chocolate as a daily thing, so I drink a cup of hot cocoa instead; it's warm, filling, and chocolaty. But either way you do it, treating yourself a little…
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Cellulite is just dimpling in the skin caused by fat cell herniation (popping through) the connective tissues under the skin. It occurs in 80-90% of females after puberty, and is tied to the balance of hormones that we would call "female"...because it is only more common in males who have androgen ("male hormones")…
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A few things to remember: There's dancers and performers of all shapes and sizes, your body is going through some changes, and you are a wonderful and worthy person just the way you are. You may feel literally surrounded by petite girls who seem to be able to eat anything. For some people this is true because of…
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Sex has been added to the database. Based on the calculator here http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc and 185 lbs. Those of you who weigh less, enjoy the freebie calories. :P
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Check other areas of your life as well, and make sure you're not depressed. It doesn't take full-on Major Depression to really sap the zest out of life. Other than that, nothing beats the buddy system. My best friend and I love to cook and try out recipes, not only together, but it's a lot of fun to make batches of things…
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The brain runs mainly on glucose. Sugar and carbs are not evil. Everything in moderation. What you need to watch is intake of simple and processed sugars. Sugars and carbs that are paired with fiber and vitamins are very good for you. And on the simple and processed sugars, you should still treat yourself. It's better to…
