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Correlation is not causation, as I'm sure you are aware. In fact, I would suggest there is a stronger correlation between what you mentioned about marketing and the opioid than with relaxing the DEA's heavy handedness in dealing with people in pain and the doctors who treat them. Many people are self-medicating to deal…

There is a wide-spread, systemic failure in the profession of journalism. I can't think of a single journalist/reporter who doesn't deserve to be run out of their profession for good. The fact that it takes them 4-5 years to learn how to do a job that any intelligent person could learn in 30 minutes should speak volumes to…

Hello, and welcome!

Although the BMI is an important metric, there are times when the views of health professionals are a bit myopic with regards to such things. I wish you the best of luck!

Cooking well is definitely a learned skill. Don't give up!

It's good that you are trying again, OP. It's not uncommon to fall off the wagon occasionally. Also, anyone who is looking for more friend should feel free to add me. :)

If you haven't done so already, you might check in the Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building section of the forums. They're more likely to have some good advice over there for your specific issue. Also, feel free to send a friend request if you're looking for more MFP pals.

Always happy to have more friends. Anyone should feel free to add me if you're looking for more!

Keep it up! :)

We already do. It's called a lottery.

Women tend to get colder in their extremities than men do. This was explained by my biological anthropology professor as being the result of women evolving differently with regards to child birth. Women tend to have higher core temperatures primarily in order to protect their unborn children whereas men, on the other hand,…

I have a cheat meal or two per week, and it's not uncommon for me to go over my calorie goal a day or two per week as well. As long as I don't overdo it, I'm still able to lose weight. Simplest suggestion I could offer is to try it, make sure you log what you can, and if you're able to lose weight anyway then great. If…

Although the scientific evidence is contradictory at present, the current supposition seems to be that those who eat before bedtime are consuming more calories overall. Consequently, it's not a physiological response to eating in close proximity to a time where one's metabolism naturally slows down, but rather an increase…

I use Herbalife and have been for quite some time. I lost about 65lbs originally, then gained it back due to my own failings. This time around, I'm down 28lbs so far. It's just a convenient way to keep calories low while maintaining good nutrition without having to spend a bunch of time figuring out what I can eat and stay…

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Agreed. I've looked at the ingredient of some of the cheaper meal replacements and protein shakes, and I'd suggest going to GNC or some place that specializes in nutrition. Also, in addition to satiety, protein has a higher thermogenic effect than carbs or fats, meaning that it takes more calories for our bodies to process…

Very impressive-keep up the good work!

I had a really minor injury to my back which has caused me to take a week off. Nothing nearly as serious as a tendon injury, but I can sympathize with wanting to work out but not being able to do so. I hope you heal quickly and well. Anyone should feel free to send a friend request. Always happy to have more friends.

I love hearing stories like this. Congrats on your success and on future successes as well!

6lbs, but that was with two weeks of needless setbacks. I keep having to remind myself a cheat meal isn't a cheat 3-day weekend.

That's fantastic! Good for you!

Congrats-keep it up! :)

First off, I want to commend your on your hard work. I heard a quote the other day, "it's hard to have millionaire dreams with a minimum wage work ethic." I understand that it may not be your choice, but it's commendable nonetheless. Also, I'm sorry about your loss with regards to your grandmother. Many of us, I'm sure,…

Seems to work that way for me. How long have you been logging?

I was sleeping. I'd been studying and warning about terrorism since I was a teenager, so my room mate didn't even bother to wake me up since he knew I wouldn't be surprised. I grew up out in the country with three TV stations. I remember watching the news as a small child and wondering why the planes were blowing up on the…

Cheers! And congrats on your pregnancy!

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Welcome aboard (or back). Anyone should feel free to send a friend request if you'd like more friends!

Stay safe, and thank you for your service.