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You can Google AIP breakfasts as all will be dairy, egg, gluten, nut free. You can make a hash ahead of time with sweet potato or white potato, onion, other veg and sausage/ ham/ bacon etc. Just reheat in the morning. It can be versatile depending on what or if you top it with. Salsa, oregano and lemon, gochujang etc etc.

That sounds awful. I'm so sorry. You mentioned soreness which is normal for new activities. Lifting is one of the most beneficial fitness activities for many reasons but one that may be impacting you currently is that lifting impacts the brain differently (more positively) than cardio. The connections aren't 100%…

Berbere on eggs! Berbere on veg! Berbere on meat! Berbere on fish! Berbere in my belly! The Maharaja Curry makes the best chicken salad. Bouquet Garni is very versatile. That being said I stick to individual spices these days and haven't come across one I didn't like.

If you don't like sweet foods why not make something savory like a scone or cheese straws.

The ma is bra by Brooks It has underwire, fits well and has an overlay that goes over the bra high up your chest so no bending spillage.

P.s. I'm not a FODMAP trained dietician just a nerdy person who has done extensive reading on the subject when I went thru this. Please follow your FODMAP trained dietician's advice which will likely mirror mine but still.

Unfortunately breath tests like skin prick tests are not 100% accurate. Only elimination diets are. For better or worse our biome changes over time so something that is a trigger now may not be in the future. Sadly the reverse is true as is the case with me and garlic but I will retest in 6 months to a year. FODMAP is a…

I will add one last thing. Low FODMAP diet is NOT for weight loss. It is only to address IBS issues. People who go on low FODMAP may maintain, gain or lose weight it all depends on their gut and other potential health issues.

Why do you think it would help you? A lot of people fail to understand that Low FODMAP is an elimination and reintroduction diet. The reason it is recommended to do this under medical (either a gi Dr or much more likely a FODMAP trained dietician) is because some people continue to have IBS symptoms on low FODMAP because…

Both personal and professional Nordstrom bra fitter measurements. Could there be room for error? Sure. I agree that the same cup would differ at different bands but my cup increased as the band decreased implying that my breast tissue remained constant.

So every woman I know looses weight in their breasts first, when they reduce their calories. I, however, lost 99lbs and went from a 38D to a 32F/G. Turns out I don't carry fat in my breasts but did lose inches from my rib cage/ back which increased my cup size. I don't say this to discourage you but to encourage you to…

Two pounds in a week is a big loss especially considering hormonal changes. 17 days may not be enough time for hrt to fully settle in but there is no harm calling your doctor for a discussion about your symptoms including your attitude towards things you previously enjoyed. I do think burnout is playing a part but so could…

How long have you been on the hrt? When did you notice your change in attitude in relation to when you started hrt?

Go see your Dr. I have IBS and was put on a low FODMAP elimination diet to see what was causing my symptoms. The list of fruits you mentioned are almost all high FODMAP. My GI system doesn't process sorbitol, lactose and certain fructans properly leading to bloat and constipation. Almost all stone fruits are high in…

Indian food is not vegetarian. Some Indians are vegetarian due to religion, region, or cost.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain and sadness you are experiencing. I'm glad you are finding comfort with your dogs and think a slow walk with them might bring a little peace. A therapist is a wonderful suggestion and can help tremendously though it may seem like a big step now. If it is too much for now…

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Always weigh. Take your cheese example. Measuring regular shredded cheese vs finely shredded cheese. You will get a dramatically different amount and calories for a serving but if you weigh it you will get the correct serving size.

This all of this. I will second someone's recommendation of Brooks/Moving Comfort bras. Most will have hooks as well. They are pricey but don't skimp on a good sports bra. My only beef is that REI doesn't carry the larger sizes of sports bras and I am busty for days. even at my smallest weight.

Are you eating at a surplus, maintenance or a deficit? What is your protein level at? What exercises are you doing to grow your biceps? Exercise, sets and reps needed.

I'm so sorry for your loss. You clearly had a special relationship because she asked for your help with such an important goal.

The fact that he doesn't want you to leave the house without him seriously concerns me. Do you feel safe? What would happen if you decided to go out to run am errand without him? You deserve to have a partner that is supportive and that you are happy to be with. Worst case scenario you end up alone. What is worse being…

Your library probably has a lot of dvds to borrow too. Also check out thrift stores where you can buy many dvds for really cheap.

I agree that setting your goal for 1 pound a week won't be so dramatic. If you decide to increase to 2 pounds in a month or two when you have the hang of it that's fine but 1 pound a week for all 150# works to. A tip I read here recently that struck me was if you have a big meal you don't intend don't do it again the next…

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Your friend may not be trying to sabotage your effort to be healthy but may be trying to keep your friendship. If a large portion of the time you spent together was being sedentary, eating a lot and eating less nutritious choices he may see your healthy changes as changes to your relationship. I would explain why you want…

You may also like hearing other people's whys/motivation.

It doesn't sound like you have any plans for your heath or fitness. You have to decide those for yourself. Reading a couple other threads that you have responded to it sounds like you find no enjoyment in your attempt to improve your health. Maybe a maintenance break/ week off from the gym would help. I think you should…

Why did you start losing weight? Why did you start going to the gym? What activities/ hobbies do you enjoy? What do you want from your life in a year? 5 years? 10? 20? There are no right or wrong answers. Everyone has different plans. What are yours?

A lot depends on if you have hard or soft water. Never use fabric softener on workout gear as it seals in funk and makes clothes less absorbent. You need a good detergent with enzymes and possibly a booster as well. A laundry strip and/or deep clean is likely necessary to get out the embedded sweat and funk before…