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OK-- Another one on the TOM thread
OK: arguing about whether TOM syndromes are excuses or not isn't adding much value. It just makes me angrier and crave fried food even more. But after >10 yrs of struggle, I've summarized some "home remedies" to cope with TOM mood swings, pains and cravings. No scientific proof, just simple tricks that work on my mom and…
Interesting read
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptin Interesting points: 1. This hormone promotes the synthesis of α-MSH, an appetite suppressant. 2. Several studies have shown fasting or following a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) lowers leptin levels. 3. Leptin levels change more when food intake decreases than when it increases (so if we…
Self Esteem...
Not sure if it belongs to this topic but I'm just gonna throw it out here... The past two decades of my life I struggled with weight, school performance, work performance; trying very hard to be the smart and fabulous daughter my parents could be proud of, the healthy and strong sweetheart granddaughter my grandparents…
Bulky but low calorie foods...
Yes food like celery, apples and tomatoes are filling.... But sometimes I get this "my stomach is stuffed but I'm still hungry" feeling, especially after eating 200grams of celery as a mid-afternoon snack..... The feeling is really awful. Is it just in my head (that I'm hungry), or is it some sort of physical need? Does…

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