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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
