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Wanting some ED recovering friends
Hello there! I am (after tomorrow!) two weeks into recovery from an ED of three years. This is my second attempt at recovery. My first attempt failed terribly after I was discharged from the inpatient and pHP program that I was enrolled in. I believe that I will be more successful dealing directly with my treatment team. I…
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Running tips? Back pain?
So, I know that running is not a passion for most people, and that it isn't even the best for weight loss. However, I am only looking to lose 5-10lbs, mainly shape my body. I am 5'7 and 135lbs after getting back from vacation a few days ago. I started running this week on the treadmill, and really liked it! The first time…
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Pale Skin - Is it really that bad?
I would just like to throw this out there - I get a lot of hate for being pale. A /lot/ of people say "Oh, you look so pretty, but a tan would make you look amazing." No, it won't. I'm from Scottish and Norwegian blood, with red hair, and I like being pale. Stop telling me to tan. I wouldn't tell someone from Hispanic or…
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Canned coconut milk?
I discovered I have an obsession with this stuff! I could literally eat it right out of the can by the spoonful. I am looking for both full-fat and lite milk recipes, and wuld prefer recipes on thr lower side of the calorie spectrum. I also only cook for myself, so any single-serving recipes would be loved! I am looking…
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Calorie Intake Help, Please?(To Raise or...)
I was eating 1250-1300 calories on average. I am a recovering EDNOS patient, and am 5'7.5 amd 121lbs. i relapsed slightly, hence the low calories. I realize that I cannot continue losing weight, and was losing about 1.5-2lbs a week on that low amount, however I would like to maintain close to this weight, hopefully within…
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Pasta?
Hello there! I always see how people talk about how bad pasta is for you...I never really liked pasta until recently, like two or three days ago, amd now I love it! However, I'm worried because of people complaining about how they can't stop eating it. I have whole grain, high fiber, high protein pasta that I eat. I am…
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Weight Gain?! Help?
Hello, I'm desperately in need of some help. I have recently recovered from an ED, and weighted 121 at 5'6.5 about a week and a half ago. Since then, I have been steadily gaining DAILY, and am now 125 i am pretty sure my stomach pooch looks much bigger, and I can't understand why I am gaining on the amount I was eating? My…
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Figuring out maintenance ?
Hello there - I am trying to figure out my calories for maintenance. I am 5'7-5'8, 125lbs. I have recovered from an eating disorder recently, and have been losing weight through recovery. I normally eat about 1150-1300 calories a day (I know, too low. That's why I'm trying to figure this out). On this amount, I have lost a…
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Getting a running start?
Hello there! I am looking to start exercising, but there are a few roadblocks... I've always wanted to run, but I don't really know anything about it. I'm also not very good at it. I am within the healthy weight range for my height (I'm 5'7 and 122) but have very little endurance and strength due to an eating disorder that…
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French menu?
Hello there! I am going to a nice French restaurant for lunch, and am wondering what my (healthier) options are. Here is the menu, and thank you for your help! I was thinking of ordering the Langue de Veau. Would that be a really bad option? I know in general salads and soups are better for you without tons of dressing,…
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Help with upping calories?
Hello there! I am currently looking to up my calories after under-eating for about a year and a half due to an eating disorder. I did receive inpatient treatment and was consuming probably 2000 calories a day, however my weight never stopped fluctuating before I was released. I went through a rough patch recently and have…
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Crab Shack?
Tonight I'm going out to dinner and having steamed blue maryland crabs. I tried looking up the nutrition information for crabs, but every entry was very different. Assuming the crabs are about the length of a full hand, how many calories would each crab without butter or tarter sauce have?
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Gaining weight?
Hello there! For the past week or so, my weight has shot up and I don't know why. Could it be the increase of 20-25 grams of carbs per day that was happening? I don't think it is just water retention, as my stomach feels bigger and I think my thighs are chunkier, as well as my back. What might have caused this?
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Out to tea - Help, please?
For Valentine's day, I am taking the older women in my family out to a nice tea. I am going to a nice tea place for lunch. Here is the menu : http://www.moulindeparismd.com/tea.html Which parts of the tea foods should I avoid at all costs? I do not eat meat or poultry, so I will probably not be able to have the sandwiches,…
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Favorite cookbook?
Now, a lot of people post their favorite recipes, but what about your favorite cookbooks? Mine are: Hungry Girl, 300 under 300 Sweet amd Skinny (would recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth. Most recipes are around 175-200 calories) Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook
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Which is the best option?
I'm going to a ski-lodge tonight with some friends, and we'll be there for dinner. They only have a cafeteria-esque food place set up there, with the standard cafeteria fare. Which option would be the best to go for? I don't think they sell salads. I'm also a vegetarian, so I couldn't get a hot dog or burger.
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Skinny and Fat shaming. Please.
Now, I know this is a topic talked about a lot, but I think a lot of people forget that all bodies are shamed. Thin bodies, average bodies, larger bodies. No one can be happy in this world without someone thinking their ideal is ugly. It seems that nowadays there are two 'extremes' in the normal world - those who value…
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Better-For-You Milkshakes! Give me yours. :)
Hey there! I am on a milkshake kick, and I'm rather new to them, so I want more ideas. Here's my favorite recipe : 1 Cup Unsweetened Original Almond Milk 1/2 TBS of Preserves (I like Raspberry the best) 1TBS Hershey's Chocolate Powder 1tsp Sugar 5 ice cubes Blend together and enjoy! Depending on ingredients, this is around…
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I don't understand...gaining weight?
Hey there. I've lost a little under 100lbs, and am only looking to lose 5-10 more lbs...but the past three or four days I've movedupwarlds on the scale daily! Last Saturday, I was 145. Today, I was 146.5! I've stayed within my calorie budgets every day, so I'm not sure why this is happening? Can someone please help?
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Want similar friends!
Hey everyone! I'll just get right down to this...I started my weight loss expedition (let's be honest...bit more than a journey) at 243lbs last February, A few months ago, at around 180, I slipped into an eating disorder and fell to 141. I've been in the hospital and have gotten back up to 156 before My body stabilized.…
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Staying on Track on Cruise?
Hey there! I'm going on a Carnival cruise next Saturday, and I want to know how to keep on track while I'm there. I can't work out, as I'm recovering from an eating disorder and amnot allowed to exercise heavily for the next 3 months. I am not the best with self-control, and am nervous about the buffets. Can someone give…
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Want new, healthy friends
Hey there everyone - I'm currently in a partial hospitalization program for people who are recovering from an eating disorder. I spent two weeks of October and November in inpatient, and have been in the partial program for the past 3-4 weeks. I am currently looking for some healthy friends who are either maintaining their…
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Getting to a normal calorie intake - looking for friends
Hey there - recently, last weekend, I decided I want - no, need to break the cycle of my undereating. The idea of having to be around food all the time and never enjoy it makes me sick, and O need a better outlook on food. I'm looking for friends to help me achieve this. I went from eating 100 calories a day t about…
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Help me find recipes for 'normal eating'
Hey there! I'm trying to get used to eating a normal amount of food again, after eating 100 or less a day for a few months. As you can imagine, that's really warped my perception of food and recipes. However, I love to cook. I don't want to rush into things too quickly with eating, so I want some recipes that you all love…
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How to boost upper arm strength?
Hello everyone! I started doing contortion practice a few weeks ago, and my flexibility is decent, but I've noticed my upper arm strength is terrible! I am looking to (hopefully) start trapeze next summer, when my weight is under control, but to do this you need a good amount of upper arm strength. Any help would be…
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Having a spot of trouble? Losing motivation?
Hello there, MFP. Two days ago, I was 191 and went out to eat at a Chinese food place and only had seaweed salad. The next day, I was 195. Today I was 193.6. I noticed that my motivation was seriously hindered today, to the point where I didn't even exercise today, which is abnormal for me. Does anyone know how I can push…
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Contortionists/Gymnasts?
Hello there! I just began contortionist training and was wondering if there was anyone one here who had the same interests, i.e. flexibility training, circuses, contortion poses, etc.
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Looking for New friends - possibly similar stats?
Hello! I am looking for more motivating, active, helpful friends that are healthy. I've tried losing weight the unhealthy way, and now I had a wake-up call that this can't continue. Here are my stats. If you are similar, that's fantastic. If not, I'm still fine with being your friend, and would love it! 203 ibs, started at…
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Looking for friends - vegetarian/vegan preferred
Well, I've been eating way too few calories - 600-800 per day, and recently I've been having a hard time hitting my goal of 1000. I'm a vegetarian, and since I usually don't have access to tofu, I have issues trying to up my calorie intake. I would like some friends that are vegan or vegetarian so they can help make…
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30 Day Shred Question?
Hello! I was wondering if people who did the workout and had it work for them did any additional cardio/light lifting outside of this workout? If you could answer, it would be very much appreciated, as I want to lose at least 6 pounds this month.
