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Interstitial Cystitis (long shot!)
So I know this isn't likely, but does anyone on here have Interstitial Cystitis (IC)? I was diagnosed a few years ago, and after lots of medication and a surgery I'm now able to control it with diet alone. Unfortunately, my diet is very restricted because of it (I can't have acidic foods - citrus fruits, coffee, tomatoes,…
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Lowering cholesterol through diet?
I have really, really high cholesterol (total is up near 300). Even when I was pretty thin and in good shape it was high. I used to eat a lot of dairy and meat, which I'm sure played a big part of it being so ridiculous. Now my doctor is threatening to put me on medication if I can't lower it myself. I've been eating vegan…
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A sperm whale's brain and a guinea pig.
A fun way to visualize what you've lost! I'm down a sperm whale's brain and a guinea pig. Or a bald eagle and a human's skin. Or almost 4 Chihuahuas! 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5…
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Need some Summer Songs!
Hey all! I'm hosting a luau/beach themed party soon and need some ideas for beachy or summery songs for my playlist. Modern and "oldies" are all welcome, as long as they are happy and fun and sunny! THANKS!!!
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Chubby girls with navel rings?
Any of you have your belly button pierced? I had mine done ten years ago when I was much slimmer, and I left it in even through weight gain in the hopes that some day I'd be able to enjoy its cuteness again one day. I'm finally slimming down now and looking forward to that day, but in the meantime I seem to be developing…
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HELP! Need party game ideas for adults!
I'm throwing a surprise party for a friend soon, and I need some ideas for party games for adults. If they can somehow relate to her turning 33, that's even better! I have one game idea so far - I make a playlist of songs from either the year she was born, or one from each year since she was born, and have guests pair up…
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Share Your Funny Work Lingo
My boss just reminded me to send STDs to all of our alumni, then wanted to know if I could help her navigate her new PMS. I am clearly a four-year-old and had to giggle. STD = save the date PMS = project management system Do you have any funny job jargon that would make no sense to people who don't work with you? When I…
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Homemade Vegan Ice Cream in 5 min
My friend showed me this a while ago, and it's something that I LOVE to keep stocked in my freezer. Here are the ingredients for one serving: - 1 banana - 1 TBSP coco powder - 2 TBSP almond milk It's probably the easiest thing in the world to make. Take the banana, and mash it up in a bowl until it's smooth. Add the coco…
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Feel like an awkward moose at the gym?
Because I sure do! I love my morning and afternoon walks to work (a mile each way, which I try to walk briskly), but I know I need to get back to the gym and do some serious cardio and add in some strength training. The only problem? I feel like an awkward flailing moose trying to use exercise machines. Ever see that…
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Lose 35 lbs eating only McDonald's
Science teacher lost 35 pounds in 90 days eating ONLY at McDonald's. This interesting video points out what we all know on here - you can lose weight if you stay within certain caloric and nutritional guidelines (even if what you're eating is from McDonald's). It's all about the choices we make! This guy stayed under 2,000…
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Mom's advice to son... Seriously?
http://us.cnn.com/2013/11/26/opinion/jones-sex-consent-texting/?iref=obnetwork Does this CNN opinion article rub anyone else the wrong way?? It starts: - "Watch out for the stupid girls," I tell my son. "They are trouble." You know the type -- the party girls, the girls who thrive on attention. The girls who will do…
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Really dumb question!
I just got a heart rate monitor for my birthday, and I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I have no idea how I'm supposed to use it (lol..). It didn't really come with instrutctions aside from how to turn it on and off. It measures calories burned, but what's the point of the heart monitoring piece? Just to see how high my…
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The best scale?
Hi all! I'd like to purchase a new scale as a gift for myself for Christmas (exciting, I know). The one I have now is super old and banged up and always gives a reading that's different from what my doctor's says. It also only gives reading in half pounds, and I'd like a more accurate read. I'd like one that also measures…
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Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol!
Hi MFPers! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving (and for you non-Americans, hope you are having a great weekend!) So here is my question - have any of you cut out alcohol as a part of your healthy eating / weight loss plan? Like, COMPLETELY? I know a lot of my weekend calories go to drinking socially with friends, and I…
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Logging on Thanksgiving
How many of you are actually planning on logging everything you eat on Thanksgiving? I've been pretty good about logging every day for almost a month now, and I want to keep it up, but I think I might drive myself crazy if I try to log every single thing on Thursday... Thoughts?
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Quiet workouts you can do at home
What are some workouts I can do in my small apartment? I used to be really into cardio kickboxing and Tae Bo, but I live above a sweet older lady now and don't want to bounce all over her head for an hour every day, haha. (She works night shifts, so she is usually sleeping during the day) Any ideas for quieter exercises? I…
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Sci-fi books
Hi all! I lead a book club, and about half of the members really want to do a sci-fi book for next month. They've been patient through mysteries and dramas and sappy feel-good books, so I think they are overdue for something they love. I always send out a survey with 3-4 choices for group members to choose from and we read…
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Need some potato recipes!
I bought a huge bag of potatoes a while ago (they were majorly on sale, don't judge me) and now I don't know what to do with them all! I've had baked potatoes galore and I'd like to get a little more creative. Anyone have healthy recipes that use potatoes? Like.. a lot of potatoes? I live by myself so it's just me trying…
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Dating and Weight Loss
Does anyone else have trouble keeping up their weight loss while trying to date? I've lost a good amount of weight and now that I'm feeling better about myself I'd like to enjoy dating again, but it's so difficult!! Dating seems to be all about dinner and drinks and it's a huge test of willpower every time I go out. Part…
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What's for lunch?
I'm wondering what all you lovely MFP people pack for lunch to bring to work. I'm a fan of salads, mixed veggies with pasta, and veggie burgers (I'm trying to stay vegan). I used to buy lunch often, but that was getting pricey, and I've also found that I make better choices and stick to my plan if I bring my own lunch from…
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Vegan Cupcakes!
Hi all! I started eating vegan about two weeks ago to try to lower my ridiculously high cholesterol. My office is having a Halloween party today, and I always make cute cupcakes for our parties (I love to decorate cake!). I wanted to still make cupcakes but had no idea if there would be a tasy vegan option. Well... THERE…
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What's the deal with soy?
Okay, so what is everyone's opinion on soy? I thought it was a great option (I'm eating vegan) and it's so versatile, but my coworker keeps commenting about the "estrogen in it" and how it's so unsafe to eat. I know there isn't literally estrogen in soy, but rather something that can act like estrogen (isoflavones), which…
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New to Veggie/Vegan - Need Help!
Hi all! I just had my annual physical, and my doctor is getting ready to throw me out the window if I don't lower my cholesterol. He says he's finally done with the threats and that if I don't get it down within the next month, he's going to put me on medication to lower it. I may not know much, but I do know that being on…
