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FISH
I really hate fish - all seafood actually, except shrimp. My dr has put me on a very strict diet to lower my cholesterol and he would like for me to start eating fish, so I was wondering if anyone can recommend a fish that I might be able to tolerate, and a way to cook it? I have zero experience. Never purchased it, never…
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metformin
i am starting metformin tomorrow for weight gain, high cholesterol and PCOS. i took it in the past, but it's been about 15 years. anyway, just curious if anyone else takes it and how your body is responding. my dr put me on a strict diet - no bread, no rice, no potatoes, no red meat and adding 4 grams of omega-3 per day.…
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10 pounds in a month
i have a goal of losing 10 pounds this month, and i was wondering what everyone else has as a goal, and if 10 pounds is too lofty a goal? someone reminded me that today is the 1st of the month, so it's the perfect time to set a new goal. plus, my wedding anniversary is august 1, so that is a great time to have a new weight…
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measure pasta before or after cooking?
the pasta i bought says that 2 oz is a serving size, but it doesn't specify if this is pre-cooked measure, or after cooking. which do you use? most of my other foods will indicate.
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can't afford wedding
this is a bit o/t from weight issues but i got an invite to a wedding of a son of a friend. the wedding is black tie and on the invite, it states, "adults only." so now, we are facing tux/suit rental expenses (my husband has nothing even close to dressy) plus gift, plus babysitter. i'm so old-fashioned!!! what happened to…
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mood meds + weight gain
i was recently prescribed seroquel by my dr and have gained a significant amount of weight. just curious if anyone else is on this med, and how did you manage your appetite? (i gained 9 lbs. in one month) i am doing hydroxycut right now and it has really helped to decrease my appetite, but obviously i can't stay on that…
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it's working! help for those on seroquel (or other drugs)
i was having a difficult time losing on seroquel - as a matter of fact, i was gaining no matter what i did. i had reached-out and found others having the same issue. i think i might have found something that is working for me and i wanted to share. i set my long-term goal, which is to lose 48 pounds in 8 months. i divided…
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food makes me hungry
just curious if anyone else has this happen? i have been experimenting with fasting & intermittent fasting. i have noticed that if i wake up and eat, by 10:00 a.m., i am starving and i eat more during the day. if i don't eat upon rising, i feel fine for most of the day and can usually not eat until dinner. it's already…
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subtracting from BMR?
how do you subtract from BMR to see how many calories you should eat per day to lose weight? do you take-off a certain %age, or do you subtract 100 calories, 200 calories, etc.??? thanks
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water consumption
I read that drinking ample amounts of water can help with weight loss as well as keep you healthy. I am having trouble with bloating since I've started drinking alot of water. Can the bloating be from the water? I drink about 72oz water per day. I feel like I'm about to float away! And I HATE feeling bloated! Should I…
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essential oils
my daughter's dance instructor has recently started using essentials oils for menstrual cramps or headaches, etc. the lady who "mixes" her oils also has some for weight loss. i am going to an "oil party" next week. has anyone heard of this, and has anyone tried it? just curious. i think i will definitely be buying some of…
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metamucil foods
has anyone tried the metamucil foods, such as biscuits or cookies, etc.? i am trying to increase fiber intake (yes, i know whole foods are better) and thought i would try some. just looking to see if any one tasted better than another? TFS