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Low Carb Struggles
I started a low-carb diet nearly 3 weeks ago. Weight loss has been steady but I'm struggling on several points. I'm early 30s, 5'6", 279 lbs, female. 1. I never feel full or satisfied - always hungry no matter what/how often I eat. 2. At what point will my digestive track acclimate? Every other day seems to bring a…
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Iron Supplement/Alternatives
Warning - there is a bit of TMI in here for those that don't like poop talk. I found out months ago that I'm slightly anemic. My doc said it isn't bad enough for scripts but I should adjust my diet and take a supplement, then suggested a slow-release version. Most people experience constipation when taking Iron…
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Feeling Hungry and Unsatisfied in the Evenings
I've been fighting the good fight and holding my own the past 6-8 weeks. I've managed to start eating breakfast (a serious challenge that I am proud to have conquered as I get easily nauseated most mornings). I'm aiming to make lunch my biggest meal and am hanging in 75-80% of the time to make that happen. I have a snack…
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I am worthy.
I'm down 10 lbs since the first of the year. I'm having some personal struggles and I have to keep reminding myself I am worthy. I am worthy of my focus. I am worthy of my attention. I am allowed to feel my emotions and not let them dictate my reactions. Food is not my comfort and ally and it isn't my enemy; it's fuel. Not…
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Macro Diet
I can't find it on the desktop version but on my mobile MFP, there's a pie chart that shows percentages of fat, carbs, and protein. Is there a meal plan associated with the ideal breakdown?
