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Coping with cluster migraines
I'm not sure where this might fit... but this seems a starting point - feel free to move or recommend. Recently, I have been suffering a recurrence of my cluster migraines and I am incredibly frustrated. So, I'm reaching out to see if anyone else has any good ideas on ideas on how to cope with the exhaustion and the pain.…
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The Orange Chef Prep Pad
I found out about this amazing little device in a Tom's Hardware article and thought I would pass it along: http://theorangechef.com/products/prep-pad This is a kitchen scale that integrates with your Apple device to weigh and measure foods for you. I'm not sure about integration automatically with MyFitnessPal yet, but I…
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Body image issues start in childhood - Scooby Doo Edition
Really, guys? Going from a size 2 to a size 8 is a curse?!? And we have to wonder why we are now seeing PSAs about dads talking to their daughters about eating disorders. This would be why! http://www.today.com/health/scooby-doo-film-frankencreepy-puts-fat-curse-daphne-1D80097187 This infuriates me so much. The trailer…
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Trader Joe's finally opening in Denver Metro tomorrow!!!
After many many years, and so many trips to ABQ or California to beg, borrow and steal goodies from Trader Joe's.... 3 stores are opening here in the Denver Metro tomorrow for Valentine's Day. One is in Boulder, one is in Cherry Creek (this one will have the liquor section for all of your 2 Buck Chuck needs), and the other…
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12th Doctor Revealed Today?
I was just setting up my DVR to record Broadchurch starting this week on BBC America. APPARENTLY, there is a Doctor Who Live special airing at 12pm MDT where they will announce who's playing the 12th Doctor! I may be out at the gym at this point, but I thought I would throw this out there for anyone who may be around. It's…
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Checking intake vs goals - plateaued for 3 months
Good morning... I've been following and reading many many posts about targets and macros and such, and have made adjustments slowly. I have seen a little bit of progress in appearance, but it seems that my bodyfat percentage still sits around 23% and I consistently waver between 135 and 137 pounds. I dropped below 135 once…
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Help with comfort food that's 'good' for you
I need a little bit of help here. I have a kitchen full of makings for good food, but due to an excessive amount of grief, I don't feel like anything but comfort food, and would just rather not eat. But that's not much of an option, as I'm trying to make keep my calorie count up to the 1500/day, but not just slay that…
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Kicking the comfort food binge
It's been quite the year, hasn't it? I found this app on my phone and it's even better online. I joined because it's just been a really difficult time and I've lost a lot of my strength and motivation to care about myself, and of course, eating is the first thing to go. Especially when everyone around you is providing the…