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How Do I Stop Mental Hunger?
I keep blowing through my daily calorie goal and want to get it under control. Physically I am full, but my mind tells me "Eat more! Clean your plate! Isn't there some chocolate in the pantry? Ooh you better eat that cheese before it goes bad!" For breakfast I just had a 5-egg omelette with a whole onion, 5 slices of deli…
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Potassium-Rich Foods (Other than bananas)
Do you know of potassium-rich foods that are not calorie/sugar dense? Alternatives I found are leafy greens, but I would have to eat 30 servings of romaine lettuce to get the equivalent of one banana. "Ain't Nobody Got Time Fo' Dat!" According to MFP food diary I am consistently lacking in potassium and blowing through my…
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Why Does My Friend Look Skinnier Than Me?
This question stems from frustration and dissatisfaction with my appearance. Despite losing 15lbs, I see no changes and am disappointed that all the hard work produced no physically discernible results. I am 5'5.5" and weigh 131lbs. My friend is 5'4" and weighs 120. With only an 11lb difference, she looks immensely…
