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Short people...when 2 lbs makes a difference!
How do other short women (I'm not quite 5'1") cope with the fact that a couple pounds of fluctuation makes a huge difference? If I weigh 108 lbs, I have a 6-pack and barely any cellulite dimpling; if I weigh 110, my stomach is flat and you can sort of still see the contour between my quads and hamstring; at 112 my face is…
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Fructose problem?
I have fructose malabsorption, which basically means that if I eat more fructose then glucose my intestines get bloated and painful and I get tired and nauseous. I used to eat tons of fruits and vegetables, and I am having trouble finding a good way to get a good substitute for these, in terms of fullness and low calories.…
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Swimming confusion!
I have been in the pool most of my life and currently swim 2 miles every other day. Swimming was literally my only activity for years, and after I went through a massive weight gain swimming every day just stripped it off. Although my lower body has a ways to go my upper body has always had a small amount of subcutaneous…
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Short and need to lose a little
I am 5' 1", generally between 111 and 113, with 20-25% body fat, and I am having a hard time losing the weight (5-10 lb) to be where I want to be (BMI and BFP just under 20). I swim three times a week and do cardio on land three times a week, each for 60-75 minutes. My main focus is cutting down on sweets (read: SUGAR) and…
