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Emotions!
Emotional eaters, what do you guys do? As soon as I try to do some real work, I tend to let the reins loose on the calories. How do you guys manage it when you're doing something difficult and comfort eating makes such earnest applications to your tummy?
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Grit
Hello all, These talks aren't strictly about weight loss but about stamina and hard work in general. Just thought I would share these as they have some relevance for perseverance in fitness goals too. TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8 Longer talk but with a great Will Smith bit at the start…
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Vegans: tryptophan
Hello! I was just wondering how people who try to get tryptophan (for seratonin) from plant-based sources go about it. A serving is apparently 380mg, which can be found in about 4 ounces of turkey (about 114g), 2.5 oz (about 71g) of mozzarella and a bunch of other non-vegan sources, at a reasonable number of calories. For…
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Ideas for 1200 calories per day?
I've been averaging about 2,000 - with nearly 4,000 on a particularly bad day - and I think I rather need a little help. Does anybody have any idea how to stick to 1200 and feel full?
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Proper treats for properly low calories?
I'm trying to work out some properly low calorie recipe ideas. I can have lunch be mainly broccoli with some topping, but I have trouble extending a healthy attitude towards dinner. Having something that feels like a treat could help. Here's an idea to start Cheesey potatoes Medium potato (usually around 180 g) Cheese of…
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Hello! Would appreciate some company on this journey
Hello! I'm looking for friends to trundle along this journey together with. I'd be happy for company and willing to proffer support. While you're here, it would be very helpful if you had any advice about the following issue: I have a rather mysterious appetite. It was off last week on vacation and I hovered around 1200…
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Hello! A quick question about 'set point'
Hello! I lost around 12 kg a few years ago, going from 82 kg to 70. The lowest I got is 67, but I can't seem to maintain weight below 70. Over 70, I'm fine controlling my meals. But as soon as I get under it, my appetite ramps up. I tried not looking at the scale, but I can feel the difference because I'm always hovering…
