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Gaining the COVID19...
Ugh! Stress, boredom, monotony during quarantine has me snacking like fiend. I miss the structure of being in the office. Today begins Week 6 of being home and I have gained 10 pounds. Anyone else watching their weight go up? I know what to do, it’s just a matter of getting the motivation. Sorry...needed to rant...looking…
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nightshade-free
So...my daughter has a nightshade sensitivity. Hard for me to relate to, because I can pretty much eat anything. But now that I am aware, it's amazing how many recipes have tomatoes or nightshade spices like paprika, red pepper and curry. Looking for easy dinners / soup ideas that don't have tomatoes---or if you have a…
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Turmeric for autoimmune, inflammation
Our doctor recommended this spice for an autoimmune disorder/inflammation. I just used it on a zoodle and salmon stir fry and it was great. Going to roast cauliflower with it later. Does anyone have experience with it for health purposes? Or take a pill form?
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Reducing meat...need help changing mindset on main dish
I want to reduce the amount of meat I eat/serve for meals. I was raised with meat being the centerpiece of every meal and do my meal planning for my family the same way. Any suggestions for how to switch that thought process or hearty meatless main course ideas? I feel like I’m ending up with all side dishes! (And I’m not…
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Yoga for core - shameless plug for YWA
Hello fellow yogis! Wanted to pass along that Yoga with Adriene has a great core workout. It's part of her monthly playlist--called Core Power Wake Up--and it's GREAT. Only 23 minutes and you'll feel it the next day! Enjoy!
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To ink or not to ink....
Such a dilemma! Ihave a potential tattoo in mind, but I'm somewhat of a commitment probe and worry about buyers remorse a few years out! Anyone have ink that they really regret? Would you choose something different and are there times you choose to cover it?
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Hyperthyroidism - daughter just diagnosed
Looking for someone to share their experience. My 15 yo daughter has had a tough year...just seemed off, was being treated for anxiety and depression, tired all the time, grades suffered second semester...was just falling apart. Anyway, I had her thyroid checked and she has extreme hyperthyroidism--T3 of 17.2 and TSH of…
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Getting a new bike for Mother's Day! Suggestions welcome!
I'm so excited. I asked for new tires for my 17-year old Diamondback mountain bike (I'm so low maintenance) and spouse said it was time to trade up! Looking for suggestions---I'm not a racer but do ride quite a bit in the summer...mostly suburban, sometimes trails...Looking to stay under $400.
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Dry January...anyone else going alcohol free?
This is quite a big step...spouse and I are regular drinkers...6-7 days a week, and with the holidays, we've really indulged. Apparently, going alcohol free in January is fairly common in the U.K...who knew...and there are lots of articles about it...both good and bad. Anyone else want to give it a whirl...or if you've…
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Celebrating Small Successes
Borderline bragging/happy! I'm 50, and had a physical earlier this week. I was happy with the scale, down 8 lbs since January 2, but even more happy with my blood work! LDL 100, HDL 66, total cholesterol 185...down 29 points from a year ago, great blood pressure 116/60 (okay, low) BMI 23....cheers! Here's to exercise and…
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Avoiding CARBage...
Trying to avoid the white, processed "fun" stuff---like pasta, noodles, bread....Any tips for success? For anyone who has done this, how soon did you notice any physical changes...not just the scale, but bloating/fatigue/mood? Is there any real substitute for chips?
