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Non-Food Coping Mechanisms and Rewards - Halp?
I have some deeply-ingrained habits that are quite common, but desperately need changing. Like many I grew up in a culture where treats and rewards were food. Good grades equaled ice cream, a good concert was a dinner out. Along the same lines, food was set as a coping mechanism. A hard day was rewarded with tea and my…
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Food tracking revelations - Share your ZOMG moments
We think we have a good idea what kind of food we eat every day. At least I did. I thought that I was eating somewhat well, with the occasional indulgent day. Then I started tracking my average noms for a while without really changing my diet. 'Cause I was eating somewhat okay, right? Holy gods was I ever wrong. The first…
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Green Grocers/CSAs - Who here gets produce deliveries?
I've been getting a weekly box of delicious produce from a local green grocer and while it's a little pricy, the added fruit and veggies have done wonders for my health and well being. I mean, I NEED to cook and eat it lest it go bad and my money go to waste, so I do. To delicious result. (usually. we won't discuss the…
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Eggplant - A delicious enigma
Hello all! I've recently gotten an eggplant in my green grocer delivery and although I tend to think of myself as a deft hand in the kitchen, I have no idea what to do with this tasty thing. I've never cooked one before. For those in the know, do I really have to salt slices of it and let them sit for hours? Can I just cut…
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What supplements do you take, if any?
There's only so much balanced eating that we can accomplish. Throw in long commutes, busy work days, thin wallets and stress and well...you might need to fill the nutritional gaps a little. I'm only taking 50,000IU of Vitamin D per week, prescribed by my Doctor. However I think I need to add a few more things in to my…
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Cyborg seeks to upgrade - 80lb loss in my future?
Hello all! So, I'm not REALLY a cyborg, but I like cyborgs as a concept (I may watch a lot of anime). I mean, a malleable form only limited by technological advancements and biological tolerance? Sounds kind of awesome. In reality I'm an admittedly weird human who suddenly gained a lot of weight (50lbs+) after a traumatic…
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Who is your healthy lifestyle template?
Do you have one? Mine would have to be Darya Pino-Rose, of Summertomato.com. I love her concept of a healthstyle and the way she eschews dieting in lieu of eating healthier fare and transforming your lifestyle permanently. http://summertomato.com/ I also have a bit of a soft spot for the Fat Nutritionist. Some of her posts…
