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RN ready to get in shape
Hello Everyone! I am new here and could use (and am willing to give!) support in starting up my fitness and weight loss plan! I am a 25 year old nurse and spent the last year yo-yoing due to medical problems (I've had to keep 4 different pants sizes on hand). I want to get healthy and sustain it. I work long and unusual…
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Protein Shakes/Smoothies
I bought soy protein powder today and was hoping to gather some new recipes to use it with! If anyone has some recipes they would like to share, please do. I'll start the ball rolling with one of my own: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie 1 medium banana 1 cup LF chocolate milk or chocolate soymilk 2 tbsp…
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HELP- Gallbladder, what fat% should I be eating?
I just found I have a poorly functioning gallbladder and until I have surgery to remove it, I was wondering what % fat I should be setting in my goals to maintain a low fat diet to help control my gallbladder issues. I set it to 20% fat, 30% protein, 50% carbohydrates for the time being since I wasn't sure and am still…
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Colitis
So I was diagnosed with colitis about a year ago and am wondering if anyone on here has some good tips for maintaining nutrition and diet during a flare? I am having my first true "flare" that isn't related to another infection and having a terrible time getting adequate nutrition. I don't wanna go into starvation mode,…
