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Racing and Pregnancy
Hi All--I am a long time runner, currently running about 4 days a week, and planning to run another 1/2 marathon in April. my husband and I are also trying to get pregnant. He doesn't think I should be racing....and I do. I guess I am just looking to see if anyone else has trained for a race while trying to conceive, or if…
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Help! I'm addicted to Sugar!-- Sweet little video.
Check out this link: Very helpful! http://www.dailybitesblog.com/2013/02/06/addicted-to-sugar-video/
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Sugar Addiction is REAL
Great job everyone who has been doing this challenge! I aboslutely think sugar can be addictive. Here are some links: This is a youtube video from Dr. Roger Lustig. It's a long video but worth the watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM here is a short artcle and video from ny daily…
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cancer cells thrive on processed sugar
Not to scare anyone-- but perhpas to provide some further motivation..... Cancer cells love processed sugars!!! http://www.naturalnews.com/041232_cancer_cells_processed_sugar_research.html
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How did the first day go?
How was the first day or no added sugar? What were your challenges-- and how did you overcome them? I really think the first few days are going to be the hardest. I am sure it is going to get easier after this! My challenges: baking cupcakes and not eating them, going to whole foods and not getting so delicious ice cream…
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Questions Clarified....
A lot of people have been asking about honey, molasses, agave etc. for this challenge. The idea behind the challenge is cutting out refined and processed sugars for sure. But if we replace a 1/4 cup of white sugar in a recipe with a 1/4 cup of maple syrup, it's not really decreasing the sugar intake at all. my suggestion…
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20 Tips to Curb Sugar Cravings and Kick the Addiction
From Huffington Post: Mostly good stuff! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-frank-lipman/sugar-addiction_b_783203.html#s183041&title=Have_A_Piece
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How to Cook Chickpeas in the Slow Cooker
If you are trying to avoid canned beans it is super easy to make beans in a slow cooker. Here are the basic directions for chickpeas. I also tried it this weekend with black beans and it worked really well! Much better than the BPA and sodium in canned beans, and actually much tastier too. Ingredients: 2 cups dried…
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Running makes you fat??? Really?
Just saw this when I went to check my email on yahoo this morning: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/yahoo-spotlight/why-your-cardio-routine-making-you-fat I really get annoyed with gimmicky stuff like this. Running burns tons of calories and boosts your metabolism. This was the line that irked me the most: "There truly is…
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http://veganforher.com/
Attention Vegan friends! I just got a book called "Vegan for Her" yesterday and so far it has been very helpful--they also have a website veganforher.com. I recommend you check this out in addition to the forums here! Super helpful! xo
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Vegans: do you 80/10/10 or go with mfp recommendations?
Hi there Vegan friends! I have been trying to eat a higher percentage of carbs, and lower fat and protein as I have seen recommended by many raw vegans. I am not fully raw, but aiming to eat raw for the majority of my meals. Problem is-- I don't feel full when my fat and protein are so low. Any tips or ideas on what I…
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Eating while Cooking or at the Counter: Ideas Needed!
Hi All, I am in need of some ideas to stop compulsively eating while cooking, standing at the counter etc. I am trying to eat more mindfully, and I have noticed when I get home and I am super hungry, I am eating while preparing the food or grabbing little bits from the cupboards while waiting for the food to cook. If you…
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Malodextrin: Good, Bad or Neutral?
Opinions or thoughts on malodextrin anyone? I just learned that the protein powder I've been using contains malodextrin but I have heard it is just as bad as sugar in terms of glycemic response--and that it may or may not cinatin gluten. Anyone know if this is true?
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Fatigue in former Anorexics
Any other recovered/ recovering anorexics who are struggling still with low energy? I get plenty of sleep, but still often feel low energy. Not sure if it is stress or just a long term side effect. Would love to hear what others are experiencing.
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New to the group;)
Hi I am new to this group, I decided to join to get extra support in my continued recovery. I was diagnosed with AN in college, and have struggled with my weight going up and down since then. I hope I can be supportive to others here as well. I am in a mostly healthy place--but work still to be done. I think this group is…
