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Not sure if she'll respond 3 and a half years later? I think we have to put into context that this thread started in March of 2020. It's actually really interesting to read the whole thing and see how people's thoughts and perspectives evolved as the pandemic emerged.
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Why wouldn’t you? Your body is still counting them. Some women feel better having a maintenance day or days during their period, but that’s up to you. Even if you go over your calories, you should still log it.
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My husband just got the RSV, since he is 60+ and has heart issues. He'll get the COVID one as soon as it's available. My workplace always offers flu shots in October...I'm wondering if they'll also offer the covid at the same time. I've read some conflicting reports about whether or not it's a good idea to get both on the…
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Yogurt is also good as a sour cream substitute, such as on a baked potato or chili.
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Does your hotel room have a fridge? If not, ask for one. Most hotels will bring one to you free of charge if you ask. With a fridge, you could find a grocery store and get yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit, etc for breakfast (instead of hitting a casino buffet). Premade salads with chicken or other protein would be a good…
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How old are your family members? I'm wondering if you can't just cook a vegetarian dish, and then invite them to cook their own meat to add to it if they like. If they are handling the meat, then you could buy it raw, which may be less expensive than pre-cooked. I would suggest getting chicken thighs instead of breasts for…
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When you book the first appointment of the day for a service person to come to your house...and they call at your appointment time to say they are running over an hour late. It's not the type of service where there could be a professional emergency that would take precedence (ie plumber). So, I have to assume the most…
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I'm exactly the same, the texture of cooked oats really turns my stomach. No amount of crap that you can add to it would make it palatable to me. The good thing is that there's absolutely no reason you have to like oatmeal. I don't eat much for breakfast...a bowl of cereal or yogurt with berries, so sorry, no recipes to…
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I remember a few years ago, I was vacationing in Wisconsin when they had a huge bumper crop of sweet corn come in. Every farm stand was overloaded and overwhelmed, so they were selling it for 5 cents an ear. It was just my husband and I, and we were on vacation, so we couldn't buy too much. I went up to the cashier with 4…
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What is your height, current weight, and goal weight? How many calories are you eating and how quickly are you losing weight? Are you exercising as well? It's possible you are not eating enough and being too aggressive in your weight loss.
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Bringing your own food is the best option. Bring food that you enjoy and keeps you satisfied, but also works for your goals. If you don't feel deprived, you won't be as tempted to eat random stuff. Or, just plan ahead...if you know that your co-workers like to order pizza every Friday, and you'd like to join them, then…
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Like you said, it's about how they are used to seeing you. Every family dynamic is different, but in general I'd say to avoid the subject as much as possible, and shut down any criticism with "My doctor and I agree that this is healthy for me", then change the subject. Don't talk about your weight loss goals with them.…
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So it's the escrow part of your mortgage payment that is increasing. The good news is that if they overreacted and increased it by too much, you'll get a check from them at the end of the year. There's a limit as far as how much a mortgage company can legally hold in escrow. If, after your insurance and taxes are paid, the…
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And also, OP, neither of those things helps with fat loss. Calorie deficit is the way to lose fat.
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You encounter ONE bad dietitian and they are ALL awful? I'm not sure in Canada, but in the US, if someone is a Registered Dietitian, they have significant training. A "nutritionist" is a murkier term, and no specific training is required. Considering that you lost weight on your own, evaluate whether or not you need help…
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Assuming you WANT to join your husband's family on some hikes, you should focus on conditioning yourself for the activity, and not worrying about weight. That means getting good hiking shoes and going out on some progressively longer and more strenuous walks and hikes. The best way to prepare for an activity is to DO the…
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There are so many factors and possible explanations. Besides the important questions above about your current weight/body fat and calorie intake... -You say you still haven't had your period this month...any chance you are pregnant? -Extreme stress or illness can cause disruptions in your menestral cycle. -It is possible…
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Yes. If you are cooking with it, not ALL of it will be absorbed into the food, but a significant portion probably will be. So, just log it all to be safe.
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"Everybody" doesn't say that...it was a marketing slogan to sell cereal. You can split up your meals and calories in any way that works for you. All that is important is the total for the day.
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I'm not sure why you assume the OP is not 18? They mention "the freshman 15" which is a term generally used by university freshman to refer to weight gained in their first year at college. Anyway, OP, while you are already a healthy weight, your goal still keeps you in a healthy range, so that's not a problem. But, with…
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Just because we're not commenting doesn't mean we're not reading! I think you have a bigger audience than you realize. Keep it up, please!
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For sure, if you are travelling internationally, make sure you can bring fresh produce. I got busted trying to bring a banana into the terminal when flying home to the U.S. from Canada. I wasn't going to take it on the plane, I was going to eat it before boarding, but it was a no-go. I also had a sandwich with me that they…
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Definitely not muscle...that doesn't happen in 2 days...or 2 months. It's water retention from muscle repair. Drink water, be patient, and it will level off soon. Just know that it's not fat gain unless you are way over on your calorie count.
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I also have a Concept 2. I don't use it to help me lose/maintain weight...just more for fitness and to be able to get a workout in without leaving the house. I love it.
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They are just trying to find a way for the Mars colony to have a nice steakhouse without having to bring cows up there. Seriously, it's probably not something that's going to be mainstream any time soon, but if the planet keeps dying at the rate it is, we may need it in a few hundred years to sustain the population that's…
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Yeah, free food.... At my workplace, all the food is free and unlimited...hot breakfast every day, catered lunch, catered dinner when we have to work late, snacks and drinks available throughout the day. All of it is freshly prepared by our in-house catering company, so it's good quality and a ton of variety. On top of…
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As everyone has said, if you are losing about a pound a week, then you are on track and there is no reason to change anything.
