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For camping we used to bring thermos of chowders and stuff like that. We do hike in camping so coolers are pretty much out of the deal. We started to dehydrate chowders and other soups, light and very filling. I'm also noticing that I have less and less want for glutens and dairy. I am so looking forward to camping/hiking…

Thanks for that info. I don't use the muscle relaxants much at all. In fact I had 40 prescribed in Dec and still have most of them.

I'm gluten and dairy free, subbed the butter in the betty crocker brownies for vegetable shortening, came out moist and delicious. Also have made a peanut butter cake that was GF and DF. 8 ounces smooth peanut butter 4 large eggs 3/4 cups sugar Beat the eggs on high for 8 minutes Add the sugar, beat it another minute on…

I do see a difference going GF. Hadn't had a flare up in a while.

Thanks for the awesome support. Was much needed as it's been a flare up kinda day. Hadn't had a flare up in about a month, so since I cut out glutens and dairy. I'm pretty lucky too as most of the foods that I make the boyfriend will also eat and enjoy, he just doesn't like the GF pasta so I make him his own. Only meds I…

Awesome, sorry I didn't check this group in a little while, been trying to deal and comprehend everything that's happened since the diagnosis

Love this way of thinking. Definitely need to have confidents before and during this lifestyle change (not just diet) to have it after. I truly believe I have confidents but even to this day being 12 sizes smaller than at my biggest some days I don't see it and still ask those questions. Luckily I have friends who know…

Good job!!! Definitely been needing motivation to keep going for my last 10 or so lbs. Thanks for that.

All the fad diets end up doing the same thing, you will drop (depending on how faithfull you are to it) and you will stop as it's not a sustainable diet and you will gain it back and then some..... Eating "healthier" options and exercise will do the trick... Probably take longer but will also have more lasting results as…

My man doesn't seem to complain about my curves. Actually I get complimented on certain curves on a very regualr basis.

One of my friends I know she's trying to be supportive but it would sabbotage more than anything if I was to listen to her. Every weekend it's fast food and pizza with her kids. If I don't go since I haven't been doing too well and well 3 days of crap I can't do. Her response is always but look at the work you've done, you…

I need to get an ugly sweater for my guy. That would be a joke gift as I already got him some very awesome gifts: xbox external hard drive, a freaking awesome winter jacket, a nice bottle of whiskey, a tv series on dvd that he wants, xbox live, a bunch of stocking stuffers...... so the ugly sweater would just be the joke…

CONSISTENCY: been so freaking cold outside that I don't have the get going to go to the gym regularly and with a man that could eat an elephant and not gain an ounce... FOOD: me and the man make such awesome dinners, but then I enter what I eat/ate and well it's always so many calories although healthy food but still. Plus…

Every day is a new journey. Some good, some bad and some ugly. Was good advice given to me by a wise friend and is what's kept me going. I have all 3 and always try to do better when I slip but slip ups do happen, to everyone.

Eat what ever you want, moderation. Your body won't much care although white "breads" will turn into sugar and then fat but if you workout and eat clean most of the time. To eat clean you do need some carbs, fruits, veggies and protein (wether you get it from meats or otherwise). All other methods will be good for short…

Hi everyone!!! I'm Nathalie, 27 yr old. I want to lose another 9 lbs, down to135 by the end of the year. Also been working out every chance I get. Just applied with the Alberta Sherriffs, going for the physical testing in a couple days. Just want to be healthy and happy in my skin. Going after a physically demanding job I…

Good job!!! Super proud of you, having seen your progress over the last few months :) and to call you a MFP friend :)

Let's do this :)

I always bring the necessities: shower shoes included. So if I decide to shower there I can. Never would I shower there without shower shoes too many risks of athletes foot, fungi, warts, etc....

Tim Horton's French vanilla is the cappuccino not the flavoured coffee. Look at the menu next time.

The more you exercise the more water you need to drink. And water retention while working out I was told was mostly when doing strength training as your muscles retain water while rejuvenating. But that could be off I am not a specialist but passing on info that I was given

I love the gym, the feeling the next day after a good weight lifting session. When I first started I felt alienated in there, not knowing what to do or how. Now I understand why men and women alike are scared to start going. Guess I was also lucky enough that the gym I go to, the regulars I see there are all willing to…

Went from a 12/14 to a 4 and I still see the 12/14 when I look in the mirror, starting to see a change the more I look at before and after pics side my side. Pictures are the first place you'll see it.

30 min sans shower... I have time for a 15-20 min nap in that time frame.... 30 min i'd have my shower done and all (usually about 25 min to fully get ready shower, dress, makeup and hair......)

You will need more than 1200 calories a day. As Leebestoad saud ALARM BELLS!!! Your body probably burns more than 1200 calories in a day if you were to stay in bed hence for any kind of function you will NEED more than that. Incorporating some strength training with your cardio will help burn the fat faster as your muscle…

You need to eat more, stop making excuses for yourself and make yourself a routine that you can stick to. If you need to be accountable to someone get a PT, will make you accountable and also teach you routines you can do on your own time as well. We all have work, and life and 24 hrs in a day isn't long enough for anyone…

Nope, why fake it, then he'd continue what he was doing that wasn't working... absolutely no benefits to me if that happens. It's called communication and if you can't do that you shouldn't be in bed with that person trying to "do the deed"

You should have more calories intake than what you currently have. Probably 1500-1600 cals. Try adding a complex carb as well in your breakfast, and try adding more protein and veggie/fruit snacks during the day. As per what I have been instructed by my trainer it's a fuit or veggie, protein, carb for breakfast, lunch and…

I'm the same way when stressed I can't eat or end up being sick, stomach pains and vommiting. Chicken broth is usually what I go for, at least it's better than nothing at all.

Yeah I get that kind of support too. I have a few friends who like to try and tempt me but most of my family/friends are sooo supportive that even if I'm having a planned cheat meal they still ask to make sure it fits in my caloric intake for the day.