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  • Agreed! It's a wonderful drug that saves lives. It's the drug that is given to people when most other things fail and should never be taken as a starter antidepressant as it's a very serious drug with lots of potential side effects. But when someone needs it and it works, it's wonderful. But as the poster above says: never…
    in Effexor/Venlafaxine Comment by smu_77 November 2013
  • Thanks everyone for the recommendations and support. It seems pre-planning is the key. I haven't really done that as oftentimes it's an ad hoc thing that just pops up. But I think I should be able to work this out - decline ad hoc invitations but willingly agree to go out a day or two later so that I can plan the diet…
    in How to balance social life with your diet?? Comment by smu_77 October 2013
  • You will love this 'global weight comparator' of the BBC! <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18770328> You enter your weight/gender/height and country and it gives you stats on where you stand compared to other people in your country and in the world. Just to give you an idea: I live in the US, am 5'8 and 168 (BMI 26).…
    in Have people's concepts of normal become too fat? Comment by smu_77 October 2013
  • I actually have a funny story about that. I was online dating for a while and on the profile described myself as 'curvy' (I was 5'8'' and 180 lbs then). I once went on a date with someone that was disappointed that I was 'normal' and not what he thought was 'curvy'. He suggested I should change my description to 'normal'…
    in Have people's concepts of normal become too fat? Comment by smu_77 October 2013
  • You can find the details here, I just added it to the DB: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/update_nutrition_facts/92205530?date=2013-09-19&show_controls=true You can get Chia seeds at any health food store or supermarket that has a health section. I get mine at Whole Foods.
    in healthy, filling breakfast for just below 170 calories Comment by smu_77 September 2013
  • Same here. I have one or two espresso in the morning (without sugar/milk) that I don't count. I also don't count spices and my daily 2-3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar.
    in " Free Foods" ? Comment by smu_77 September 2013
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