Nimnyn Member

This! brown shoes with a navy suit sounds terrible.

If you have a lot of fiber *without* enough fluids, you can cause a blockage by absorbing water in your GI tract. That's why Metamucil usually works pretty well for people, it's both things mixed together.

enlarged prostate was my first thought.

I didn't say that *gluten* is a sugar, but wheat is a high glycemic index food, and many other items made with it contain extra sugar as well.

Like the "proof" for "eating fat makes you fat"? "having too much salt on your food gives you high blood pressure", or even "eating too many eggs will give you high cholesterol"? Lots of the things that we used to take as "gospel" truth from medical studies are now known to be either based on ****ty studies or just plain…

I never understand the people who just replace all the bread, cookies, etc with gluten-free versions. That **** is expensive and is processed to hell. (and often tastes like cardboard)

The number of people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity is actually much higher than many people realise. Also, gluten can affect you in ways that you might not even suspect is a cause/effect relationship. While I do love a tasty baked item, the delight of not having to use my asthma meds, freedom from PMS/cramps,…

Honestly, I watched that for about ten mins straight and it made me cry!

BC! (vancouver island)

if you're decently fit, why the heck not? I love eyecandy at the pool :)

Ohne Dich by Rammstein, and I want someone to read John Donne's Holy Sonnet #10 Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow, Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be, Much…

Hi, I live on the west coast of Canada (PST). Most of the people on my friends list seem to be on the east coast of the US. So, I understand what you mean.

Removed the darn thing off my computer. It was fun and I made some great friends that I wouldn't have otherwise, but it was very much time to say goodbye.

Recovering WoW player.

10 - 15 lbs. I've been in a stall for weeks, so I'd be happy with *any* though.

Take care of yourself and get better :) I've always found that just knowing what's wrong (or mostly what's wrong) can ease up most of the stress and make you feel a lot better. Hopefully having a competent doctor will help get this all straightened out for you.

Snarky "moral" superiority like this has no place in a forum designed to help people. Holidays are rife with family time which often creates massive amounts of stress for people; even if they *want* to stay on track, it can be very difficult. Add some booze in the mix, a lack of food scale, and piles of carb-intensive Xmas…

Eating a ton of fiber can actually make you *more* constipated if you don't drink enough water. Also, eating not enough healthy fats can interfere with the system.

Coffee - Brewed from grounds Dole - Brazil Nuts Coconut Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Oil - Olive Dairyland - Whipping Cream Lemon Juice Butter - Salted Old Dutch Bac'n Puffs - Pork Rinds Babybel (Canada) - Mini Original New Star Cooking With Spinach Plus Power Greens - Spinach, Bok Choy, Baby Red and Green Chard Rofl

This is totally what frightened me too. Flashbacks for me to preeclampsia and risk of stroke during pregnancy. which she most certainly *isn't*, but I'd assume that something causing similar symptoms to that would likely have similar risks :(

You NEED to see a doctor. It doesn't sound like you're gaining per se, it sounds like you are retaining large amounts of fluid which could be causing high blood pressure as a side effect. Can you go to an ER to see someone? It is VITAL that you see someone as soon as possible to make sure that you are not in danger. Please…

Bipolar with anxiety. 3 months into taking lithium, which I'm paranoid about making me gain weight. Better than dealing with bipolar symptoms though. :( I understand the difficulties that can come with mental health, even if it's different than yours. I wish you all luck with your journeys.

His weight is not your business. If he's okay with the way he looks, then that's fine. If he decides that he wants your help, he'll ask for it. Until that time, cook healthy stuff and invite him to get out and exercise with you.

totally eyes :) (for chocolate_tot)

I get the soy ones, as that's all that's available in my area. I rinse them well, and have never had any issues with smell or anything. I like to fry them with butter, add lots of chopped fresh spinach, and cpl of tbsp of heavy cream, parmesan, garlic and basil. Super delicious :)

I always log it, so I think about where I could have done better. And then move the heck on! Always try to learn from your mistakes :)

Scandinavian

Mindless eating carbs being miserable about a situation that I TOTALLY have the power to change!

super mean actually! ;)

friendly!