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So the interesting thing to me here is that we don't use the word retarded professionally any more. We use cognitively or developmentally disabled. We don't refer to children as slow any more. For this generation of children, the word retarded ONLY means someone who is acting stupid. I am in agreement that the word is…

Doesn't help with pain, and, in fact, if I overdo it, can make the pain worse. I just wish it were more predictable. Some days I can handle a bodyweight workout, and some days I can't.

Yes. With two caveats: You need to make sure you are MEASURING and or weighing your food in the beginning. It is very easy to overestimate a portion when you are eyeballing. I'll give you an example: I drink coffee. For a long time, I wasn't bothering to count the half and half. One day, I realized that I was consuming…

Maybe it's the full moon. I spent most of yesterday in bed watching bad television with my 8 year old and the two dogs. Still not great, and it's Southern California summer, no rain in sight. Headaches, definitely, though. I used to be able to tell my principal which days would be bad for fights based on headaches, because…

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-agave?page=1

Now, as to stevia, I use it. You can get the Truvia at the local market (not optimal, most processed, most additives) or you can get it at health food stores or online (in liquid form, or in powder with inulin and not maltodextrin). Whole9/30 is emphatic that any artificial sweetener is NOT clean. But they also don't…

Aspartame is a neurotoxin. There are documented cases of Aspartame poisoning. http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/03/jan03/012203/02p-0317_emc-000199.txt

Nope. You have to sync it to your computer. Ticked me off a little. I have an iPad 2 and an iPhone 4, and it wouldn't work with either. But then the dogs ate it any way. Expensive dog treat ;)

I would need to know which version of "clean" you are following. Not being at all snarky. But for me, the sugar in the ice cream, the corn in general, wouldn't work. But I am doing Paleo. no grains, very little dairy, and no sugar. On the other hand, I am less concerned about pasture and grass fed meats, because I can't…

You no eat the candy/brownie. I no get a real cigarette and take kids to pool instead. It's all good. We've got this.

Dirtyfloordiaries.com PaleOMG.com OnepotPaleo.com Mom/kid/time friendly sites. My kids are going much slower than I am. I do regular grocery store, Fresh and Easy, Costco once a month, and TJ's as needed for specialty items.

I am currently doing ketogenic Paleo. Macros are set on here for 50% Fat, 30% protein, and 20% carb. I got tired of seeing all the red, so I ditched the cholesterol nutrient and added fiber, to help,keep track of net carbs. My diary is open, feel free to look. I did Atkins really successfully 6 years ago, and lost 70…

So. Much. This. On a thread last week, I took the time to send a message to an OP who seemed genuine. The response I got back was that he was just kidding, and wanted to start a ruckus. So now I keep food specific discussions to groups or private conversations, because there really is no point other than that of amusing…

I call it Paleo Porridge and make it with almond milk and cinnamon. It's awesome :)

I eat a "porridge" for breakfast made with 1 T Chia, 2 T Flax seed, cinnamon (all ground up in my Nutribullet) and 1/2 cup of warm almond milk. There are actually more grams of fiber than carbs, so it's a net loss :) Plus it's a combo of soluble and insoluble, Omega 3's (I do high fat/low carb) and has the texture of Cream…

Message me if you are interested in what I am doing. It is radical, and I don't offer unless someone asks, and not on a forum because the trolls go to town, but I have only had 2 migraines in the last month, both triggered by bananas. Essentially, I am doing ketogenic Paleo. It is restrictive, but like I said, migraines…

As an aside, are you looking at your food diaries for migraine triggers? I learned that bananas give me migraines that none of the meds touch :)

Having been up and down more than once in my life, I have a theory. We develop a mental image of what we look like, and it doesn't always adjust with the gains and losses, at least not quickly. In the mirror, you see that brain image. The picture reflects what other people see. Last time I was at my lowest weight, I used…

Under 50 NET. But I am doing ketogenic on purpose, and I test. Once things stabilize, I'll add until I reach the point where I leave ketosis. Then I'll cut back five grams. Ketosis for me = very few migraines.

I added 1/2 C of plain Greek yogurt into my plan, even though I technically don't do dairy. It has the magnesium, and is protein dense. Now I just have to find a store that carries the full fat variety :)

Good job !

So I am grain free, dairy free, and low carb. I use both Chia and flax in green smoothies, but my favorite thing to do with them is Paleo Porridge: 2T flax, 1 T chia, cinnamon to taste, and 1/2 cup of warm almond milk. I grind the seeds in my Nutribullet with the cinnamon. Then I add the almond milk and let it sit for a…

Pretty much anyone can do Leslie Sansone's Walking workouts. I really like them. Great for indoor days when I can't get out to walk. The more challenging ones really get your heart rate up, so you can progress through them.

roflmao I wish I COULD :) My students get butt-hurt ALL. THE. TIME.

Nope, My motto is YMMV. It's just frustrating to respond to a post only to later find out that the OP was just having some fun seeing what he/she could stir up, especially when the question can be taken seriously. So I took the time to answer, and to provide reasons, based on evidence, and I did it for nothing - other than…

I would totally do a Five Guys bigger sans bun WITH fries on a Saturday. For the record. They use fresh meat, fresh potatoes, and have all KINDS of toppings. Low carb is NOT for everyone. I suspect that if your hormonal system is in healthy balance, it would be sort of pointless. For me, it's like a prescription. The whole…

So that will have me on all three :drinker:

Thanks for clarifying. I said not to worry about the sodium, but it does need to be balanced with adequate hydration :). I took sodium off the tracker and replaced it with fiber, which is something I am more concerned about. I don't worry about sodium, just make sure I am getting plenty to potassium in my diet, and I use…

The first thing I did was change my macros on MFP. Set them to 50 fat/30 protein/20 carbs. Then I deleted sodium from my five and added fiber, so I had a handle on how much I was getting. Pre menopause, I lost really quickly on Atkins. Post menopause, I am doing ketogenic Paleo and it is SLOW. It is sustainable, though,…

...and suddenly, The Talking Heads are singing, "We're on the road to nowhere, come on along..." Must avoid the stupid, that's where we are going :)