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  • Trust me on this. If your friends are impressed with how good your cooking is now, they'll be totally blown away when it's just as good, AND you can tell them it's good for them! My friends love when I develop wonderful new, guilt-free recipes. It's very rewarding--even better than before, because it's all the acclaim and…
    in 15 years...down the drain! Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
  • Mine was a near-death experience. First, I had a mini-stroke that left me partially paralyzed on the right side. I am mostly recovered from that, but still have nerve issues. Six months later, they found blood clots in four of the six major veins in my right calf. It was a real wake up call. I knew something had to…
    in What was your fnal straw? Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
  • With some minimal beforehand preparation, veggies are an excellent snack. Carrot sticks, celery, etc. are very portable. In American grocery stores, you can even buy them already cut up. Try 240 g of fat-free greek yogurt mixed with 30 g dijon mustard as a dip, or natural peanut butter (I always let it separate, then pour…
    in Snacking suggestions wanted please.... Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
  • If you're leaning towards high protein diets, I strongly recommend the Dukan diet over Atkins or South Beach (but South Beach is definitely preferable to Atkins). I started the Dukan in May, and lost ten pounds the first four days...after that it slowed down a little, and I haven't been sticking to it very well the last…
    in What diet is best?? should i eat calories back?? should i ea Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
  • Some are worse than others. All dark ones (colas, for instance) will leach the calcium out of your bones, whereas the fruit sodas (sprite, orange, etc.) will not. Something to keep in mind.
    in Diet soda has no calories, but can't be good for you, right? Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
  • Do you eat dairy? I like to eat a lot of fat-free cream cheese. It's very low-carb, so almost all the calories are from protein. Honestly, though, I usually use it when I'm craving sweets. I'll soften it, add a little imitation butter flavor, vanilla, xylitol, and whip it all together to make cream cheese icing. Sometimes…
    in Cheap protein packed meals Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
  • I would recommend following the doctor's advice, but work up to it. So go to 1400 calories for a couple of weeks, then (if you're still uncomfortable with 1600) 1500, then to 1600. That's still less than maintenance, so you'll still lose, even if not as quickly. Make sure you keep up with the fluids, that will help your…
    in New doctor = more calories Comment by whitejessamine July 2011
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