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Is it possible to lose a sweet tooth?
I struggle so much with my sweet tooth, even to the point of eating more tomatoes or carrots than I would have just to find the "sweet one" to finish my snack off with. It's crazy! And when we've got unhealthy stuff around, it's even worse. I know from past history that I can't go cold turkey with anything and I really do…
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Wheat Allergy/ Egg Allergy
Hi everyone, I was told this morning that I have an allergy to egg whites and wheat (along with bananas of all things) so I'm looking for some support and recipes and things to help with this shocking transition. Is it okay if I'm here? Or is there another group that would be better for me? Tina
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ankle question
A month or two ago I posted a question about ankle exercises to strengthen my weak ankle (sprained it over 20 years ago and it still is noticeably weaker/tighter than the other one.) So I've been doing mild basic rotations and stretching but somewhere along the line it started to swell up and has stayed swollen ever since.…
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Madder than a Hornet
So... a little about me. I have a family history of high cholesterol but an inability to take statins due to the side effects. I battle high blood pressure and am pre-diabetic. I also have a very low functioning thyroid that my primary care physician has refused to treat but since I also suffer from anxiety and depression…
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Ankle stretches?
Back in college I sprained my ankle and have re-sprained it again along with multiple strains since then. The last doctor I saw said walking would help keep it stable but I really want to be able to jog without pain and swelling. I do ankle circles and stretch my calves by flexing my foot forward and back but is there…
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Holiday cookies ~ tracking?
How do we track holiday cookies or other treats when you don't know what they are? There were cookies and donuts after church today and my daughter brought me one home as a surprise. It was chocolate with a whipped cream topping (like a nest) and a couple choc. chips on top of the cream. I've never had one before so how do…
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Help me find options...
Tomorrow my mom is having surgery and I am traveling out of state to be with her. I will be eating out for close to 2 days if all goes well and maybe more. I know the hospital has a cafeteria in it and I know the hotel has a restaurant but I usually don't eat out unless it's McDonalds, Pizza Hut or Subway type places, so…
