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I wrote a big post and my phone froze. To sum up: You rock. Figure out your goals and your why so no one and nothing can deter you. They are ASSHATS! We are all with you.

Are you working with a GI or a dietician regarding a low fodmap diet? There are healthy low fodmap foods and a coke and a rice Krispy treat are likely to cause more of a fodmap flare. Is it a pain in the *kitten* to eat low fodmap during the elimination period? YES, hell yes but do you want to feel better? Work with a…

I would run only 3x a week but don't increase your distance to "make up" for not running the other 2 days. I would increase calories 100 to 200 calories per day. How much fat are you getting daily? Did your Doctor talk to you about fat affecting hormones?

You have mentioned the seat moving up and down but it also moves closer to the handlebars and farther from the handlebars. It really sounds like you need to move your seat forward so you can reach the handlebars comfortably and you will also be making some space for your belly.

I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE! Seriously best fight ever. I like both but prefer Ben & Jerry's for a variety of reasons. I think my preworkout carbs may be a small ice cream today. Yum.

Milk or tea with turmeric added.

OP having read the whole thread I think your issue, as you know, is body acceptance and expectations of "what you should look like". There are lots of people who get to their goal weight and are still deeply unhappy because they expected a "prize" at the end or to look a certain way. You have to start accepting the way…

My favorite fiber source is jicama. Almost 5 grams of fiber in a 100 gram serving for 38 calories.

Berbere is awesome and is my lazy spice. How do I want to flavor this fish, eggs, chicken, veggies? Eh, I'm hungry just throw some berbere on it and Yum!

@taichilass Excellent! Follow the link to the group and pick a team!

The first week's challenge is up! Still time to join but not for much longer.

We start in about 24 hours but there are still spots open. Especially on Team Rock and Team Mud! Are you ready for an epic adventure and a fun fitness challenge? Come join us!

@shinycrazy There is an audit group in this challenge! They are Ents now. In addition to the audit group there are different activity levels to choose from based on your fitness level and time available. Still time to join us to travel around Middle Earth! If you don't give a crap about Lord of the Rings you will still be…

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In professional kitchens pans get reused often. You just don't want to impart flavors from a previous dish. Don't poach a pear in pan that you used to saute garlic unless you want a funky pear.

The FDA doesn't require that potassium be listed on labels so most companies don't list it.

I didn't see deadlifts on your list. Glute bridges (I assume you mean bodyweight) do nothing for me but weighted hip thrusts are great. Personally deadlifts, hip thrusts, weighted hyperextension, kettle bell swings and weighted squats get it done for me. Of course genetics play a part. Some prefer Romanian deadlifts for…

I make zoodles with a regular old vegetable peeler because unitaskers disturb me.

There is nothing wrong with bread and you could certainly add it back in to your diet. As you know the best kind is one you enjoy but that being said personally, I do look for a whole grain variety with good fiber content.

Fresh jackfruit has a mild, delicate, sweet taste so I would just eat it raw. P.s. In case people don't know the big jackfruit pieces you see at the grocery store actually yield very little fruit.

I used to be embarrassed but now I don't care. I don't judge someone because of their size so why was I judging my former heavier self? Acceptance is not just for others but for myself as well. Anyone who looks down on me because of my current or former weight is not a person I would want to be friends with anyway. They…

Rings are not safe in the weight room. If you must wear a ring, wear a Qalo or other silicon ring.

And this.

Your TDEE -20% is actually 1500 calories. 1875 × .2 = 375 1875 - 375 = 1500