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Sciatica
Hey y'all! I was diagnosed with sciatica. I was ran over by a car 3 years ago, and now I have 6 bulged discs, scoliosis, a hip that is completely out of alignment... blaaaah blaaaah blah. I have a disc that is lovingly nudging my sciatica nerve. I don't have a lot of pain (thank god), but I had some burning, tingling,…
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Your favorite CHEAP meal!
What is your favorite cheap meal that is nutritious?
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Military wives and girlfriends?
I'm not sure where to post this, but I'm wondering if there are military wives and girlfriends who would like to become friends and support each other?
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Meals for when you don't have a gallbladder?
I do not have a gall bladder, and my surgeon never gave me any diet help whatsoever. I have acid reflux, IBS, and gastritis. I cannot eat a lot of fat in one sitting (eggs and avocado sometime hit me), and I should limit dairy even though I've never had a problem. Can anyone give me any ideas? I'm running out, my old…
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Do you exercise when you have an active job?
Do you exercise the days that you work your active job? If so, do you do light exercise? I only have 1-2 days off per week, and I'm not sure if exercising more would be over kill. I am always so tired after work, I don't want to work out. Thanks!
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Smoothies that are good for gastritis?
Hi, I don't get enough fiber in the new diet I have to follow. I can't seem to be able to eat enough calories, either. But smoothies I can handle for some reason. Does anyone have any suggestions? I can't eat anything too acidic, no pineapple and berries might be ok. I can eat leafy greens, rice milk, bananas, that type of…
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Gluten free breakfast that doesn't involve eggs?
Hi, I am on a gluten/dairy free diet due to allergies. I have no idea what to eat for breakfast. I don't like breakfast in general, and I'm allergic to eggs. Do you have any suggestions?
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Gastritis?
I was diagnosed with gastritis, and my doctor gave me no direction whatsoever with what to do for it. I'm very overwhelmed with what foods to eat and not eat, how long this will last, and if I can take my probiotic that contains ascorbic acid. Does anyone have any suggestions? My health insurance is a mess and I won't be…
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Portable snacks for gastritis
Hi, I was diagnosed with gastritis yesterday. I am a FT college student with a job. I need portable snacks/meals options for gastritis. I have no access to a refrigerator or a microwave. So something that won't spoil would be nice. If I have to, I will buy a lunch box and ice packs, but I don't want to have to carry extra…
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A dollar a day challenge
Hi, My class has decided to embark on the "dollar a day challenge" to become more educated on food insecurity. It's a month long challenge. So 30 dollars for one month. The rules are: Eat three meals a day (maybe 2 snacks too) on 1 dollar a day No going out to eat No asking or begging for food No dumpster diving No…
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High protein Breakfast ideas
Hi everyone! I'm looking for high protein breakfast ideas that don't involve eggs? Eggs make me sick (and by sick, I mean so sick that I cannot leave the house!) so I'm trying to avoid them. I am anemic and I'm trying to lower my carbohydrate intake, so low carb ideas would be great also! Thank you kindly!
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Meal prep?
Hello! I've just caught on the trend of meal prepping (making meals in advance), and I have found a lot of tools/ideas so far. But, a trend I keep noticing is pretty much chicken, rice, veggie. That's boring to me... So does anyone have any ideas?! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack are ALL welcome! Thank you!
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Fat free/low fat meal ideas
Hi y'all, I am not jumping on the fat free/low fat diet bandwagon by choice. I had my gallbladder removed and if I eat anything high fat... it does not turn out well for me! I am having a hard time figuring out things to eat! I eat a lot of yogurt, fruit, veggies (not as many as I used to, they're hard for me to digest…
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What to eat after gallbladder removal?
Hi all, I know some people have already posted this topic, but I could not find the answers that I was looking for. Recovery of my surgery has been less than pleasant, I had gas and extreme pain for a week after surgery. I couldn't even get out of bed. 9 days post op and I am starting to feel better. I still get gas pains…
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Anti Inflammatory Diet Grocery list
Hi all, I'm going to go on an anti inflammatory diet for health reasons, and I was wondering what's on your grocery list? Did any of you find eating a no dairy diet worth while? (besides greek yogurt and other high quality cheeses) Thank you!
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Vegan meal ideas and recipes- I need help!
Hi everyone! My friend and I are going to go vegan for a whole month... the problem is... I have NO idea what to eat! I eat mostly vegetarian as it is (I eat fish often when I have the money for it), but I do eat/drink a lot of milk, cheese, sour cream (I add sour cream to some pasta dishes), honey, butter, etc. I enjoy…
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Meniere's disease?
Hi all, I was wondering if any of you have Meniere's disease, and if so, has your Meniere's disease gotten better now that you have started a healthy life style? The symptoms had me bedridden for almost 6 months, and now I'm noticing that these symptoms have gotten better now that I am starting my new life style! I often…
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Dairy and Gluten free diet!
Hi everyone, I'm going to be starting a diary and gluten free diet soon. I am very unfamiliar with the gluten free diet. Does anyone have any tips on being gluten free, for example; recipes, what to eat, and how to be on a budget while doing this? (I do not have a lot of money and only spend about 50-80 dollars a month on…
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Constant anxiety?
Hey all! I know everyone has anxiety, I completely understand that but I've always been a “worried wart." Now my anxiety is so bad that I wake up at 330 or 430 am and can't fall back to sleep! I grind my teeth, I have a constant feeling of stress/anxiety/worry, etc. Is this normal or could there be something wrong? Is…
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How to survive on 40-50 dollars per month on food.
Hi all, I'm really trying to cut down my budget on food, extras, gas, etc. I can only spend at most 50 dollars a month on food. I usually spend about 100; I'm trying to cut it as close to half as I can. I eat pretty healthy (most of the time) and I eat mostly vegetarian. I'm trying to come up with ideas of what I can buy…
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Tinnitus? Am I the only one?
Hi all, I have tinnitus. I have no idea why, the ENT said my hearing is perfect. He said something in my ear (I don't remember exactly) is loose, which causes me to have tinnitus. I am wondering if I am the only one! I feel very alone with my friends and family. I feel like I can no longer go to movies, concerts, etc.…
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Slow metabolism?
Hi ya'll! I'm 22 years old, and I once weighed 220 pounds when I was about 13 years old. I said enough was enough at 15 or 17 and ate less than 1000 calories a day and worked out A LOT. I dropped down to 150-145, and was in very good shape! I started to eat a normal amount of calories, around 1600-1700, I gained weight…
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Soft food diet... need suggestions!
Hi all! I'm on a soft food diet until Feb; my doctor put me on one. I have no idea what I can eat with this diet... all I can think of are smoothies, protein drinks, milkshakes, oatmeal/cream of wheat, soft bananas, pudding, yogurt, applesauce and soup. I was also thinking spaghetti or any pasta dish... Does anyone have…
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Too much stress!
Hi all! I am under constant stress, and to be honest... I don't even know when I have not been stressed. Even as a child, I was always stressed out! My parents favorite saying was "you worry too much, calm down!" I was just wondering if any of you have tips on how to stay "stress free"? I would really appreciate the advice!
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Not loosing inches in my stomach
***I meant to type losing not loosing, sorry! **** Hi all, I have lost almost 30 pounds, and my stomach will NOT go away(It's gone now .5 inches so far). I do crunches, sit ups, etc all of the time. 100-500 every other day. I do cardio 5-6 days out of the week for 40-90 mins a day) I've always had a little bit of as tummy,…
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30-45 g of fiber a day
Hey all, I know for women it is recommended that we eat 25 g of fiber per day and 30 g for men, am I eating too much fiber if i eat 30-45 g/day? I know if you eat too much fiber it can cause stomach upset, GI problems (diarrhea/constipation), and you can expel nutrients. Thanks!
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Vegetarianism
Hi all, I've never been a big fan of meat, I hate beef, unless it's ground beef, I don't like ham or turkey that much, and I only eat chicken if I have too. I would really like to be a vegetarian, but I have NO idea what to eat. I don't want to be a "strict" vegetarian, like I will eat meat occasionally, just not all of…
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FREE exercises to do at home... any ideas?
Hi all, It's going to be raining here for most of the week, and I usually go on a walk for my exercise. Do any of you have any ideas of home exercises that I can do? I already do stationary bike, weights, crunches/sit ups, push ups, cleaning, etc. Thanks!
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Is Body Fortress Super Advance Whey Protein any good?
Hi all, I used to drink A LOT of protein powder, I love it because it keeps me full for about 6 hours and doesn't spike my blood sugar... I used to buy EAS Whey protein powder, and it expired on me so I bought the Body Fortress brand, does anyone know anything about it? I'm unfamiliar with it, I read the ingredients and…
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Is it bad to eat protein shakes if you don't weight lift a l
Hi all! I'm starting to eat protein shakes as a meal replacement in the morning (EAS by itself or with peanut butter and banana), and I've heard if you don't "use up the protein" in your work outs, it could store as fat? I am starting to drink the protein shakes because I don't get enough protein in my diet, it keeps me…
