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Guess who didn't shop on the plus rack today?!?
Looks like, over the last 8 months, I've gone from a 3X to a 16! (This was at Sears Canada. Generally around here, sizes 16 and down are on the regular racks. Occasionally they'll shove in some 18s. Plus starts around 18-20). Skipped Laura's Plus and went right into the regular store, where I discovered that I was now a…
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Anyone Else Making Pesach At Home For The First Time?
Just going back and forth between feeling overwhelmed and starting to feel confident. I moved out of my parents' home 26 years ago and I have ALWAYS gone back to them for the holiday. But they're in their 70s and Corona is scary, so... Yeah. Guess I'm just looking to see if anyone else is in my boat and in need of some…
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Interesting article on genetics-based dieting
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/let-s-all-stop-holding-out-for-science-to-find-the-perfect-diet Doesn't sound like it's going to be the be-all, end-all and I can't say I'm shocked.
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Is waist-to-hip ratio mostly determined by genetics?
I've dropped nearly 100 lbs in 15 months and am now about 15 lbs from the top of my healthy weight range. Over time, my waist and my hip circumferences have both decreased, but they seem to have decreased proportionally. My ratio hovers around 0.87. Realistically, is there anything I can do to get it down to below 0.8, or…
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Does a diet high in ultra-processed foods cause deafness/blindness?
...Or is it more that the victim in question appears to have eaten no fruits or veg whatsoever in years? https://www.vibe.com/2019/09/bristol-teen-blind-deaf-processed-foods
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Meeting a physiotherapist for the first time tomorrow
Last month, I went to my PCP complaining of neck pain and some numbness in my fingers. He sent me for x-rays and confirmed that I have some mild degenerative disc disease at at C5-6 and C6-7 and recommended physio and OTC meds (which seem to be enough for the pain currently). So, I've got my first physio appointment…
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Calories in Homemade Vegetable Stock?
I know they're negligible to start with and until now, I've just been tracking it under "Imagine Vegetable Broth" (a brand I've bought when I didn't have time to make my own) when I use it in a recipe, but does anyone have any insights on how to calculate the calories when you basically boil vegetables, strain them, and…
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I can't find whole dried chipotle and ancho chiles in my supermarket
I can get the powders in my spice aisle and found the substitution ratios online (1/2 tsp chipotle powder to the chipotle chili, 1 tbsp ancho powder to the ancho chili). I'm making "Seitan with ancho-chipotle sauce". Since I'm not using the actual chiles, should I add green or red bell peppers to bulk up the sauce, or just…
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So my 5-year-old and 7-year-old nephews have discovered my dumbbells
Right now, they're just into watching me and then trying to see if they can pick one up. As much as I want to encourage fitness, I believe I remember reading that children shouldn't be doing much in the way of weight training before their mid-teens. (I think it was 'body-weight = good; 'weights = wait until bones are…
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Two years of progress!
This was me (with my husband and Eldon Henson) at Fan Expo 2016, just about two years ago to the day: And this is me today (with Rose McIvor): 107 lbs gone and nearly to goal!!!!
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Anyone Going to Toronto Fan Expo and Doing the "Superpower 5K"?
I've registered to walk it, but I'm training to run. (Early registration was February. At that point, I didn't think I'd be able to; I've been walking two hours daily. Then I realized that I was usually walking about 3.5 mph, in other words a daily 10K. And suddenly training to run half that distance started sounding…
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After loads of walking, I'm training to run!
Up to now, I've striven to walk two hours daily, sometimes at a stretch, sometimes a number of shorter walks. I average a walking speed of 3.5 mph. This evening, I'm meeting up with a group run by a fitness club and we're going to train for a 5K to be held at the end of August. It's the first session for everyone; I'm not…
