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I think mine is broken...I got on and off a few times and it gave me succcesively higher readings within a 10 pound range. You don't gain it that quick. :P

Vegan deli "meat" slices by Yves or any meat analogue...oh God why. Since they're so highly processed they'll rip you a new one as your poor body tries to break that phony frankenfood down. Homemade seitan from plain flour and spices is the way to go. Fat-free vanilla yogurt. Tastes like running factory paste. Sticking to…

No, but I'm seldom hungry in the morning, either. Due to my schedule, it's prudent to eat breakfast regardless because I know I won't have access to any food until the late afternoon or evening and it can be distracting and unpleasant to feel desperately hungry during that period.

Nah, if anything, it's a tool to maintain order with regards to your eating habits and health when used prudently.

I'm a normal weight (BMI 19) and quite fit, but I've struggled with irregular menses, excessive body hair, no libido, and blood sugar swings for years now. A blood test recorded high liver enzymes for a period of time but it subsided before the cause was determined. I've had testosterone examined once on the suspicion of…

Yes I saw your post, Annie, and thank you for the links because my search engine did not turn up those results. I was explaining the reason for my for this post to the user who clearly did not understand. There's no need to be upset.

Of course it's not a meal replacement...who in their right would pour themselves a bowl of flax seeds as a meal? I only use flax seeds in baking or as a garnish for salad or yogurt, so I would not be exceeding that amount, I was simply curious about their chemistry based on the package's statement.

I've struggled with avoiding sugar as well. Even produce contains vast amounts of it..a couple of carrots here, a little tomato there, a plum, and a nosh of an apple and I've consumed more the double the 20 gram limit even if there are no other sources of sugar present. I give up.

Is it? Where I live individually packaged processed food items like TV dinners are usually $3-6 each and unprocessed bulk goods like nuts, carrots, oats, lentils, salad, milk, apples, etc are in the 50 cents-$2 range...Meat, cheese, sweets, and alcohol are very steep so I tend to avoid those altogether. It also costs more…

I would be miserable for days if I ate 3,000kcal of anything, but I'd make room for a savory bean pasty, some candied nuts, or a slice of my grandma's spice cake.

Almond milk is quite simple to make at home and you could experiment with different water/almond ratios and flavorings while avoiding the additives that might be causing the aftertaste. Apparently almond milk was a staple in the middle ages http://www.godecookery.com/goderec/grec31.htm

Instead of viewing walking a mile each day a "challenge" that you add onto to your already busy schedule by walking around a monotonous track, it may be easier to stay motivated and consistent about doing it if you incorporate it into your daily routine. It needn't be all at once. Every meter counts and you'd be surprised…

This makes me so angry. I see men using machines backwards and doing incorrect, potentially harmful lifts with no one batting an eye, but if I even shorten my range of motion slightly on my last rep due to fatigue the whole gym will descend on me with their criticism.

Seaweed. Ugh! The second I taste it I start retching. It tastes the same way that goldfish food flakes smell. Miso soup tastes like a mouthful of sea water. Not edible. PB 2 tastes like chalk, but is strangely addicting. I must have pica. :P Dannon Light and Fit yogurt is a watery, chemical filled bowl of sadness. Greek…

Tofu is $2 per pound where I live and can be made into nearly anything. Chicken livers are cheap too. Don't knock em til you try em. They're high in cholesterol, but they're very nutritious and tasty.

I like to make tuna patties with them. I use: 2 cans of chunk light tuna in water 2 eggs 1/4 cup whole wheat flour Any herbs and spice that you wish Cook them in a skillet with nonstick spray until golden brown and crispy. The batter yields about 20 1 tablespoon size servings for about 25 cals each. They're very filling…

This is pure genius! I wonder if would work with chilled brewed coffee.

I am nearly the same height and weight as you are and I'm in the same situation. I started uni 6 months ago and put my body through hell with extreme chronic stress, no sleep, too much caffeine, too much running and not enough food. As a result my periods are MIA, my hair is coming out in chunks and I feel so awful. I…

I love canned pumpkin mixed with unsweetened cocoa powder. With all that vitamin A, potassium, fiber and antioxidants from the cocoa, it's one of the healthiest snacks out there.