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"We"? Did a trainer encourage this, or just a friend?

Yeah, it's tied with drinking. That and the fact that the snacks are probably all fatty carby things and taste different enough from each other than you don't get as satiated as you would just eating one of them, or more protein-packed stuff. (Someone might remember what that's called in the studies, but basically if you…

Would it help to think of them as "nut drinks"?

I have a ton of injuries right now but when I very first got into it, I couldn't believe I'd been missing so much fun all those years, missing out on feeling strong and physically capable and *awake*. Amazing. Until I got to where things felt like that, I built it up into a habit, just made myself do some kind of activity…

Oh yeah big +1 to Stevia. Any artificial sweetener is disgusting (for taste reasons only I'm talking), but Stevia = your mouth dying.

One time, I felt like a grilled cheese sandwich. I got some horrible sliced stuff (I think it's the kind you can't legally call cheese) that *doesn't really melt*, it just beads up into these plastic looking balls

I don't do shift work, but I do struggle with sleep and am definitely more vulnerable to comfort food on days after I haven't slept well. Especially high-cal/low-value/low-satiety carbs and other sugar. I rely on it to get me through when there's nothing in the tank. I think it's pretty normal for people to do that, so I…

Oh and protein powder now, but just because I'm trying to heal from something. With almond milk bc some calcium in there. Calcium is annoying to get in under cals. I don't trust the supps for it, either

For Micros, I try to do this: - At least one serving leafy green and one fibrous green / day, more if possible - At least one brightly coloured red or orange veg or fruit / day - 1/2 cup legumes / day helps with fiber & protein & satiety & other stuff. 1/2 cup berries = good for fiber & antioxidants & low cal - 2 servings…

Disagree - stop running altogether. Stop creating impact and strain that your plantar fascia can't handle. Let them heal. They need time.

I think it might be possible to both work on being kinder to yourself - or at least not hating yourself as you are - and working towards a weight loss goal in a way that doesn't punish you. First thing: you're seeing a doctor for your actual health issues, and getting continued help for ED thinking, right, maybe in a…

+1. It will take a long time, but the PF will go away, if you stop running. Heel spurs won't, but orthotics can help a lot by changing the biomechanics (if you need that). Worth seeing a podiatrist for that. Physiotherapy will also help if you can do that, I was basically just told to roll my feet over a tennis ball, for…

Glad you like it! I suggest using garlic as well :)

It's a little prep and one way does involve a bit of fat (if you have 2200 to play with maybe that's ok?) but I'm pretty boring about veg, and I'm ok with either of these, usually: - Sautee in olive oil, add garlic and salt: kale, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, red or orange peppers, eggplant. Could bake or roast with the…

Sounds like the Osterizer gave you good value, maybe get another from the same company? I just got this cheapie: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/blender-reviews/a28404/hamilton-beach-wave-maker-10-speed-blender/ In addition to not chopping onions well, it isn't great with kale. For smoothies without kale, it's…

Ok, but then what's the point of seeing a dietitian? Individualized planning and education, I'd say. It sounds like there were a lot of gaps here. "Focusing on protein" does limit other nutrients, but doesn't provide guidance on how much to spend on fat vs. carbs (and I thought carb counting did matter for diabetics… ).

It's always good to add more veggies and fruits, especially if you aren't really eating any, but if you don't like kale, there are other things you can try. Baby spinach is much milder (and softer), for example. What difference could you tell?

such a good show

I think that's more because of factory farming. Most chicken you'd get at a grocery store these days is packed full of water and yuk*. Most chicken makes me nauseous. I found a little place where I can get a deal on non-gross, non-factory-farm chicken, and it tastes the way it used to when I was little (i.e. good). *not a…

But this is a fast way to roast chicken at home. You can ignore the tarragon etc if you want - just pay attention to the temps and have some kind of fat or oil in the roasting pan. I put onion quarters in the chicken and just salt it. Main thing is: - Preheat oven to 450 F - Put seasoned chicken in greased pan - Put…

I think that's just BBQ sauce

Yeah basically ONLY talk about fitness and diet with other people who are into fitness and diet. Everyone else will think you're judging them, eating disordered, a jerk, etc. Our (I mean North American) society rewards obesogenic behaviour. Obesogenic food & eating patterns are everywhere, especially most social events -…

strip out the core, chop finely, sautee with olive oil and a bit of garlic and salt

I went with an unflavoured sprouted Brown rice protein powder. I much prefer it to whey for digestion and anything sweetened for taste. It s just kind of nutty-tasting. Bit grainy but fine. Or the brand I got is. 20g protein per serving, 80 cals. My drink is that with 1/2 cup almond milk (I like plain but vanilla's ok,…

I have a snapping/rubbing sensation on my right outer ankle - not the Achilles (in my case), it's the peroneal tendon subluxing and slipping around, thanks to a torn rectinaculum (which is a band that binds your ligaments to bone). No idea how it happened, it's probably from old sprains. Have you ever rolled your ankle?…

Apparently Nuzest uses thaumatin as a sweetener, not Stevia. "Although very sweet, thaumatin's taste is markedly different from sugar's. The sweetness of thaumatin builds very slowly. Perception lasts a long time, leaving a liquorice-like aftertaste at high usage levels. " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaumatin "One of…

+1 GI issues can happen if you add a lot of fibre (veg & fruits) at once - it's better to introduce it gradually. Some people are sensitive to FODMAPs, but I wouldn't rush to that conclusion if you've just added a ton of fruit at once and haven't eaten any in a while.…

hmm, noted

It confuses me that your doctor said that, because the whole problem is that the skin is overstretched, and that happens on the way up. And as you continue lose, your skin needs to continue retracting until you hit goal weight (and after) - and that process is much slower than weight loss.

Thanks guys! Lots of options to consider when I finish this off!