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Alcohol less and less
8-10 years ago I would have brunch with the ladies on a lazy Saturday sipping champagne, eating, and relaxing by the pool. It was an all day thing sometimes leading up to our hubbies joining us for a BBQ in the late afternoon. This was a monthly ritual we enjoyed throughout the summer months. I haven't been a regular…
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Intro, getting diagnosed
I began having random mysterious pain in various places in my body about 3 years ago that didn't come from exercise. The pain lasted off and on for 18 months then stopped for a whole year when I began drinking wine several times a week with dinner. After that one year period I decided I wanted to lose some weight and…
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Mitigating harsh effects of running
I have just recently been able to get back into running, slowly increasing endurance an speed since mid March. I can now run about 2 miles without needing to stop and rest. This past week I've noticed creaking in my ankles when I climb stairs. Usually it's my hips or knees that hurt. My ankles don't hurt but the sound is…
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Officially peri-menopausal?
I think I'm having hot flashes. It's happening now a few times a week. I got home from work today and it was really hot outside. I got the mail, walked in and did a few things. The A/C already made the house cool and was still on, blowing cold air. I sat down to look at some mail and immediately started sweating and felt…
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Uses for Mandoline
I won a Mandoline Professionnelle at a charity event last year and I haven't used it since. I owned a similar product in the past but pretty much just used it to slice potatoes for casserole dishes. The only other thing I could think I might use it for would be to slice zucchinis really thin for various dishes. If you own…
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Weight loss, exercise and fibromyalgia
It's been about 6 months since I was diagnosed by default with Fibromyalgia. Since then I spent some time ignoring all the advice others have given me regarding exercise and the disorder and tried to "beat" fibromyalgia. In the last six months I haven't lost much weight by fighting against it but came to the following…
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Easy avocado toast
I looked up some posts on avocado toast on MFP and felt that people are making it WAY more complicated than it needs to be. Sure, if you're only having the avocado on the bread it's pretty boring and needs some oomph and therefore requires extra effort, but adding other more flavorful ingredients to the toast can make it…
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Do you eat the skin?
Growing up my family always ate the skin of baked potatoes. I can't think of a time when we ate sweet potatoes except for the sweet potato and marshmallow bake for Thanksgiving. We certainly didn't eat plain roasted sweet potatoes. I was preparing some sweet potatoes to bake in the oven tonight, felt like I couldn't get…
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Logging in public?
Does anyone here have hesitation in logging their meals in public? I've found myself at a few group dinners and gatherings over the past few weeks where I'd really like to know after what I've eaten if I can eat more, have another drink or eat dessert. But I can't say for sure until I've logged my current meal and checked…
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Clean eating and digestive issues
I have been clean eating for about 3 weeks (mostly). I haven't give up eggs, coffee, or alcohol yet. I still have coffee and eggs (organic) for breakfast most days. I have cut my alcohol consumption way back. I cut out: fried foods, vegetable oils, gluten, dairy, refined grains, corn, peanuts, night shades, and refined…
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Looking for Anti-inflammatory support
I started an anti-inflammatory diet about 3 weeks ago due to chronic fatigue and pain. It could be a very difficult diet. If I don't want to cook there's very little that I can eat. Looking for supporters who are doing a similar diet, help with motivation, and can swap recipes.
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Running shoe costs, is it worth it?
I have a pair of black Asics that I use for jogging/walking. They are worn out and I went online to purchase a replacement pair. The shoe that I bought a few years back now costs $160. What???? Yes, I have liked these shoes. They have been good shoes for the duration that I have had them, but I'm just not sure I need to…
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Truths about old age
Post your truths about old age. Mine: Whatever you are doing, you better pee first. *As I head off for my 4th restroom visit this morning*
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All this optimism is bringing me down
I keep reading super positive posts like: "We can do this!" "Let's team up and make it happen!" Woah there, tiger. Who put bath salts in your morning coffee? I need to find my people--the ones that consider getting out of bed and going through the motions of daily life a grand personal achievement. Where are the people…
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Having one of those days
Yesterday I came home from work, was tired, but still made dinner, went for a jog/walk, cleaned the kitchen and stayed under my calories, eating well. Today, I had planned to do similar, run a couple errands, go to the gym, make dinner and relax. Once I got home I was down, feeling really ill. There was no chance of me…
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Anyone know what happened?
I just started an anti-inflammatory diet this week to combat chronic pain and fatigue. I made some pancakes with macerated blueberries this morning using the Arrowhead Mills organic buckwheat pancake and waffles mix. The recipe on the package calls for adding honey to the mix but I am not consuming honey unless it's raw. I…
