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Started a new job the last few days after 8 years at the old place. The last few weeks at the old job were very stressful and my eating wasn't...optimal. We are reading the book, Always Hungry, after hearing a news story on NPR that referenced it. How fascinating! And a little infuriating, because I could have done this…

There is a book called "Always Hungry" and one of the food studies is about oatmeal in the morning, especially the little packets, causing a huge crash in blood sugar a few hours after one eats it. This explained a lot to me and I don't have a bowl of oatmeal in the morning anymore, although I have been known to blend a…

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Last week I was stressed, and ate because of it. I'm hoping to feel better this week and to eat better, as well. * Bring leftovers for lunch * Buy some fruit/veg on the way to work * Bring or buy dairy * Meditate in the morning :) * Plan yummy meals and eat them * Drink water (or diluted herb tea) 60 - 70 oz * Wind down…

It's been a difficult week with the food, not sure why. They are providing lunch today and I'm hoping to eat sensibly and stop when I'm full. I've pre-logged what I think I'm having. I have my wheels back and I'm hoping not having to order all my groceries will help me to use up things from the pantry and freezer. More…

I'm cooking the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot. Finally. They have a sell by date of tomorrow though so they should be fine (I had planned to cook them on Sunday!!). I'm slowly catching up my kitchen after the dishwasher debacle of last week (First work problems, I know, but I don't do well without one!). Still waiting…

I've been reading posts but am out of time to reply - but thanks to everyone who writes! More later.

So last night the dishwasher repair guy came and went and I was all like, yay, dishwasher... and then it was so obviously NOT fixed that I wound up working from home today, with permission. I don't know why they don't like me to do that, I work so much harder and get so much more done when I work from home they ought to…

Claiming my seat... I didn't take a break or lunch today - Tuesdays are bad sometimes. I'm trying to catch up my hydration. I didn't really eat my lunch. :( But I'm here and reading your posts and feeling grateful to be in a group! Thanks everyone. Better tomorrow.

Claiming my seat at JFT Hi everyone, I'm not with it enough yet for individual replies but I'm enjoying getting to meet you all. Anyone who wants to "friend me" on MFP is welcome. Packed lunch and snacks for work. Meals pre-logged. :) Made a task list :) Weighed self - ugh, draw a line under that and start again :/ Meds…

Checking in this morning. Thankful for this group, haven't had one in a long time. Couldn't sleep last night, head hurts. Am going to hydrate and take my meds. I'm waiting for the dishwasher repair person and trying not to feel less than about my house being a mess. And me being out of it due to lack of sleep, sigh. Today:…

Hi, just wanted to claim my seat, as someone who needs to keep it in the day. I've been struggling with a sweet tooth and self sabotage this week. I need to eat what I've planned and follow through on the commitments I've made. I also haven't been hydrating enough and I feel like I'm fighting off a cold. Thanks!

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Totally. I would drink a lot of water and other decaf beverages and don't worry about it. It's definitely not real.

Today's swear word is... nose.

I couldn't sleep last night till after 1 AM and I wound up having 2 extra small meals. And I didn't track them.

I wear a size H - and I have never found a sports bra that fits. Any of you recommending enell near that size?

I don't mean things that you can check at home. Although I'm glad those are OK! I mean things you can't see yourself. Cholesterol, triglycerides, etc. It's great to start taking care of yourself when you are young! I'm older now - sometimes I just wish I were as thin as the first time I thought I was fat, LOL!

Everyone is different. At 135 I was a size 7; cold all the time; got sick easily; had no energy. I have large hips and big breasts, I'm really not meant to be that boney. I'm overweight now - but I'm not really looking to be that much of a stick this time around. Just a smaller hourglass than I am right now. Those charts…

When I lost all my weight last time, I was eating about 2000 cals. I was in my early 30s. I'm in my 50s and I'm eating around 1600. I would never eat 1200. Not if you paid me. When my intake is low my metabolism just crawls and I don't lose any weight. Those VLC diets make me gain weight... its important to understand your…

The other thing is this - this could be normal for you, especially after losing the weight (congrats by the way!). Or your body could adjust its composition as you maintain the loss. There isn't enough data on people who lose weight and keep it off, because most of us gain it back. When I had lost all my weight years ago,…

If you are sensitive to sugar, fruit can cause your blood sugar to jump up and then sink down fast. I never eat fruit without some fat or protein with it. (like a cheese stick, for example.) - but I am pre-diabetic, so I have to watch my carbs and balance them so they get digested more slowly.

I'm 5'2" and when I was 135 my doctor said I was too thin. Sounds like you need a different weight goal . - Disclaimer, I am not your doctor. - have you discussed your weight with your doctor at a yearly physical and set a goal together? I would recommend it, and also getting blood work done to make sure you have other…

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I'm interested to see what you will do next! Seems like Size10 has offered you even more good advice. I'm doing a Paleo Whole 30 and I'm in smaller pants than I have been in ages. If you want holistic, it uses food and not supplements or drinks. If you combine that with your GP sending you to gyms (lucky!) you could push…

Day One of my Whole 30 is tomorrow! I am psyched!!

Pick one sweetened with xylitol instead of the other stuff. The brand I use is called Spry.

Do you eat fish?