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Sodium Overload!
After going to the gym today, I went to the grocer's. I was hungry so I decided to get something I could eat in the car that was high in protein and low in carbohydrates. I got a 1 lb package of lunch meat, which I ended up devouring. I wasn't too worried since I was able to fit it into my calorie allowance. That is, until…
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Horrible constipation
I've only pooed one or two times this week, and each time was pretty pathetic. I've taken miralax, fiber supplements, ex lax max strength (not all at the same time, but over the course of the last several days with increasing strength). Although I took ex lax fifteen hours ago, I haven't had a bowel movement. However, I am…
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Measurements
Today was the first time I took my measurements. I was shocked when I learned the circumference of my waist, hips, and neck. I used a cloth measuring tape. My measurements were: Hips: 38 (measured at the widest part) Waist: 34 (measured at navel) Neck: 13.5 (measured at middle, where the Adam's apple would be) I'm 5'2" and…
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Difficulty smiling?
For some reason, I have difficulty maintaining a smile. After a few moments of it, my muscles begin to hurt and I tend to favor one side of my face over the other, creating a lopsided expression. Do you have any suggestions on how I could strengthen the muscles in my face?
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Binge Eating at Night
I have a terrible habit of maintaining my diet throughout the day, but once night falls, I become ravenous and eat everything in sight. I tell myself, "Oh, I still have calories left over," but once I start, I can't stop. Like, two days ago, I decided that I was hungry. Ate a peach and told myself that was all. Then I made…
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Curried Shirataki Noodles
Ingredients: (I encourage you to experiment with different veggies and proportions. I was just trying to use what I had.) - 1 packet shirataki noodles, drained and rinsed, patted dry - 200g onion, sliced thinly (red or white, doesn't matter) - 100g roma tomato, diced - about 225g mushrooms, washed thoroughly then sliced…
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Delicious meal! 500 calories or less!
Here's a suggestion for a meal: .5 lb mushrooms (about 50 calories) 1 medium peach (about 40 calories) 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (20-40 calories estimate) 1 ounce blue cheese (crumbled) or brunost (sliced thinly). (120 estimate) 1 hearty chunk of rustic bread or 1 flatbread. 1. If you're using button mushrooms, skewer them…
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Should I disclose to personal trainer...?
Lately, I've been going to see a personal trainer. Each time, I feel so sore for the next few days that it hurts to even move. My personal trainer thinks that I'm a guy but I'm actually a female. Therefore, I have more body fat than a male of my size and weight. I'm also very unfit and have about 20-15 lbs to lose before I…
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Feeling Very Nauseous After Workout
Today was my first time working with a personal trainer. I am very unfit and about 20-25 pounds overweight. I am eighteen years old. We worked for thirty minutes, doing various exercises. About fifteen minutes in, I began to feel very ill. It was hard to breathe and my stomach was upset. By the time we finished, I still…
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Calories help?
I've been slacking these last few days and have decided to get back on the wagon. But I'm still uncertain of how many calories I burn daily. Maybe you can help. I am a female, 5'1" and 144 lbs. I live a pretty sedentary lifestyle; I go on walks maybe 2 times a week. How many calories do I burn each day and how many should…
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Is crystal light bad for you?
I don't drink much, but ever since I found the apple flavored drink powder that Walmart stocks, I've been guzzling it! I fill a gallon container with water, add a packet, and add a cup of light apple juice. Is it bad to drink 1 large packet a day? Is it better or worse than soda?
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Calories in, calories out; is it so simple?
I have a daily goal of 1200 calories, which makes it difficult to eat the things I like while dieting. Say I replace a meal with a dessert. For example, instead of having a 400 calorie breakfast of a smoothie and omelette, I have a 400 calorie breakfast of ice cream with whipped cream. It's the same amount of calories, and…
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What to buy at ethnic grocery?
Tomorrow I'm going to a large international food store. They specialize in Asian foods, but they have food from every continent. Among the things I'm getting are: - spices for curry - tofu - fresh produce but I also want to get some other foods there. I have no restrictions on my diet and I like to cook. Can you suggest…
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Uses for small fresh anchovies?
I have a whole bag of fresh anchovies in my freezer, but the majority of them are an inch or less than an inch in length. It's too time consuming to gut and behead all of them (I was originally going to make gavros tiganitos with them) so I need another recipe.
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Does temperature affect calories burnt?
Today, I went on a midday hike. I walked for an hour and thirty minutes in 102 °F weather. Probably not a good idea, I know, but I'm adjusted to the heat, I wore sunblock, and I brought plenty of water. Along the way, it occurred to me that perhaps the heat has an affect on calories burnt. Which is why I ask you this:…
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Testosterone effects 4 females?
I'm taking a large amount of (prescribed) testosterone each week for HRT. My body isn't producing much estrogen anymore because the testosterone has shut down my ovaries. I was wondering how quickly I will build muscles with testosterone. I hope this is the right subforum.
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Went hog wild
These last two days I probably lost a week of progress in my diet. Yesterday I had 1/2 a large loaf of bread and 4 cheese enchiladas, while today I had a large S'mores Blizzard from Dairy Queen and the remaining 1/2 of bread. I feel really defeated and really disappointed in myself, because I'm already 5 lbs down. I've…
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affects of testosterone on female weight loss?
Due to reasons I don't feel like disclosing, I take 3CCs of testosterone weekly. I'm wondering if it will negatively affect my weight loss.
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Delicious & Low Calorie Smoothies
I've recently gotten hooked on smoothies. Below I will post the base recipe, and below that I will have some good combinations. This will make a whole blender of smoothie, which can be divided between meals or used to replace a meal. 3 cups unsweetened almond milk (30 calories per cup) 1/2 cup ice 1-2 packets spenda OR…
