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I have recently started supplementing magnesium and it seems to be helping with the cravings. I have ordered a different supplement because I still am not getting enough to overcome the constipation. If I can mitigate the cravings, I find my headaches aren't as bad. However, full disclaimer, yesterday I had the worst…

You might be a candidate for some food prep, or at least planning. When I am busy, I know that I can have the same breakfast and lunch for a few days in a row, and prelog them all at the same time. Mine aren't actually prepped - for example, I like yogurt with berries and seeds - but if I know that is what I have lined up…

This would put me off my breakfast for sure. My dislikes in general tend to be texture based. I like many kinds of potatoes, but not mashed. I can just about tolerate them if they are smashed, with the skins on. Same with the runny eggs. However, grapefruit. My parents got us a monthly citrus box subscription for…

What, beyond calorie restriction, is the purpose of the 23 hour fast? Things I drink regularly: Lightly flavored seltzer water with no sweetener (current brand Crystal Geyser) Herbal teas - I sometimes have four different flavors in the cupboard. Some are better hot, some are better as iced tea Water with a spritz of lemon…

I like butter. Irish butter, if available. However, DH has some kind of sensitivity to dairy, seemingly the protein, so we only have ghee in the house. The good news is that it stores at room temperature, so we never have an issue with hard butter now. For some foods, I have come to prefer olive oil at times. A good,…

The new exercise could be causing water retention. Also, you have actually lost about 5 pounds, which isn't nothing.

Have you considered getting an actual diagnosis in order to be referred for proper physical therapy?

I love ice cream, but can't stand ice cream filled mochi.

What benefits are you looking for? The main benefit of IF is that by limiting the eating window, most people will limit their calories. If that works for you, great. Certainly some of the strongest proponents of IF have also recommended that one start the day with an extremely calorific bulletproof coffee. Yours sounds…

Do you have the support of a dietician? My concern with aiming for 10kg in 10 weeks is that you could depleting your body of nutrients that you need to get through the surgery and heal up afterwards. Are you 14kg over your ideal weight or the ideal weight range for your height? There is a difference for many people, and if…

My husband is much younger, but struggles to keep weight on and needs *something*. For a few years it was protein powder kept at his desk at work. Then it was nuts kept on his desk at work as something he didn't need to prepare and clean up. He recently got invisalign braces and can't snack at his desk, so he is adding…

The nurse practitioner specifically said that plant based was THE way to reverse diabetes via diet? While it can work for some, it isn't the most efficient way to get there.

We heat them and serve over pancakes or french toast, with just a touch of maple syrup.

My blood sugar was 98 (normal, totally normal, not just ok for a diabetic) this morning! B)

Anyone else been around long enough for the fat in your pee answer? Someone believed you literally peed it out and it looked like chicken fat. While there were some medical concerns expressed if they were actually seeing this, the follow up comments where entertaining.

Thanks folks. I will cook and plan for leftovers, although my husband requires enough food that those are often his snacks. Today, I will cook a tri tip that will provide salad protein for the rest of the week. It is just part of cooking dinner and adds no time. But our roommate can take up to five hours to prepare one…

In the UK version of this show, they go on a two week (I think, it has been awhile since I watched) milk diet. Basically, a fast, but with two pints of milk a day. They say it shrinks the liver, but it doesn't seem like there should be anything special about milk, vs just choosing a random fad diet.

Is this the myth or did you skip straight to the debunking?

Also tea, coffee, juices...

I aim for 40 minutes a day, but I also aim for at least light activity twice a day, unless I plan something particularly long or strenuous like a long hike or bike ride. -If my back is really bad, I might do chair aerobics. Least favorite option, and only partly because I associate it with excruciating pain. -I bought a…

I can confirm that logging into MFP is sufficient. I currently have a 10 day streak and I haven't even looked at my diary. I have the recent discussions bookmarked and come straight here.

What is your total allowance? Are these nutrient dense snacks like nuts and fruits? If you keep to your calorie allowance, you will lose weight. However, it might be easier to stay within the allowance with more nutrient dense foods.

I attribute part of my weight loss to ACV...when I use it instead of a more calorific dressing on a salad.

Commit to the process, rather than the results. If you are eating nutritious food in appropriate quantities and moving your body regularly, you are on track for your health, no matter what the scale says. It may be helpful to either use a tracking app to show your weight trend over time or just put the scale in a closet…

Last I knew, there was no scientific support for these tests. Have you tried a traditional elimination diet? Also not a ton of proven science behind them, but at least one can be done without forking over a few hundred dollars.

Toxic gym people are the only ones who are going to offer suggestions on how to lose two inches off your waist without losing weight. This is especially true with jogging as your main exercise. Have you gotten treatment for your medical condition?

It really depends on the entry you choose. I would specifically look for sloppy joe mix and a bun separately or create my own entry.

I am a real fan of the Switch Ring Fit Adventure. Good thing, as it was my justification for buying a Switch for my birthday last Fall. I am getting soooo much better at squats with this motivation for so very much practice. I am on one of the swing levels, but I am supposed to jump over the monsters, and I keep messing up…

For allergy symptoms, you may find an elimination diet helpful. The Myers Way and Whole 30 offer slight variations, but if you are going to try this, it is essential to commit to the whole cycle - generally 3-4 weeks of a very basic diet, then it could take another month or more to reintroduce foods slowly, in a way that…

I use keto snacks to scratch the itch. The South Beach diet also has recipes for low sugar desserts. Chia pudding is a good option because the fiber helps control blood sugar. For pasta, try spaghetti squash or spiralized zucchini with your favorite sauce (assuming your favorite is a lower sugar option). Keep up with your…