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Red Meat "Intolerance"...is that possible?
I have been keeping a food journal for my dietician. Part of my motivation was that I noticed that when I eat any sort of red meat particularly well marbled meat, regardless of how little of it I eat (usually on a couple ounces since it is so calorically dense compared to leaner meats), I experience bizarre symptoms about…
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Food allergy preventing weight loss?
Did anyone discover they had a food allergy then eliminate that food and find they lost weight more easily? Suzanne Sommers swears eliminating the eggs helped her lose 10 pesky pounds after she discovered she was allergic, Im thinking about getting tested as I suffer from random bouts of inflammation
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I simply CAN NOT cut carbs! will I STILL lose?
I found out my cal total to LOSE weight is 1700/day. Sometimes I go over sometimes under BUT I am never above 2000 calories. My meals are like this: I eat 3x //day of pretty balanced meals & drink 100oz of water/day: grilled protein (chicken, lamb chops, steak), fattoush salad (olive oil & sumac & lemon on lettuce), TBSP…
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Do I have a food intolerance?
So I have an appointment for an ALCAT food allergy/intolerance test in 2 weeks. But I am pretty positive I have a food allergy/intolerance. What do you think? For the past week I have been eating pretty clean: lots of chicken & pork (grilled) with brown rice, veggies, and some tofu . I eat A LOT of grains ie brown rice,…
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ALCAT test
Has anyone ever had an ALCAT (food intolerance blood test) test? If so what was your oppinion/experience? Did you find it helpful? I am scheduled to have one in 2 weeks
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Why am I sore ?
Why am I always sore the day after a workout? Do I really need a rest day if I am working out the same muscle groups. I love love love power walking and my trainer showed me how to engage my core during a walk so I am not just working my legs and lower body but also arms (and core). Anyway I love it. I get outside, I get…
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Am I the only one who gets fatter on low carb diets?
Ok so here's my most recent experience: I was doing find on my weight loss journey, slow and steady, but eating a high grain diet with plenty of green veggies, some whole fruits, and lean meats. But my trainer and dietician (who are in biz together), who I just started seeing INSISTED that I cut out the grains and up my…
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how am I doing?
I just started working out after being sedentary for over a year. One thing I like to do is power walk / hike. My only issue is, no matter how well I pace myself, I can only really do it for about 4500 steps/ 2.6 miles. Yes it is lots of hills and gravel/sand but 2.6 seems like so little. I usually do take a 10 minute…
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30 Day Shred Shame
OMG Im terribly embarrassed, but thats why I joined this forum for support! So instead of crying myself to sleep Im posting :) I haven't worked out in over year but I have been watching what I eat for the past month so I decided to try Jillian's 30DS, the first level. My goal is to actually complete all 3 levels and keep…
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Cortisol causes weight gain?
A story: My friend Jen was in a bad car accident and broke both ankles. Her recovery and recuperation took over a year as she needed multiple surgeries. Physical therapy was also painful. Over that year she put on 30lbs even though she was barely eating. She felt like everytime she ate something it stuck to her. Granted,…
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Must I starve to lose?
All the online tools tell me to eat between 1600-1700 cals to lose. Seriously, I cant even get through one day on that? I weigh 200lbs, but also have a ton of lean muscle. Im quite thin at 150-160. I dont work out much, but I have a pretty active lifestyle. I eat lots of lean protein and fresh produce and high fiber…
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What did you eat to get heavy?
A lot of weight loss forums/success stories focus on what to eat to lose weight. But I'd like to switch it up and talk about what people ate to get to their heaviest? And how did they change that and what is different now? I've noticed on weightloss shows they often show overweight people, pre-diet, gorging on junk. I know…
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does exercise help release fast?
We all know that exercise is wonderful for fitness and overall health. We also know that weight training helps build muscle which helps burn fat. But my question is, does regular exercise actually help us release fat? For example, if I eat 1500calories and dont exercise, does my fat loss respond the same way it would if I…
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whats your perfect breakfast?
Well Ive only been on this journey for a few weeks and one major change I made was incorporating breakfast in my daily life. A meal I was guilty of skipping . But, it took me a bit to figure out WHAT I liked to eat for breakfast and Id love to know what everyone else likes to eat for their breakfast. I can not do much…
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calling all 1500-1700 calorie people
Different sites have suggested my weight loss cals are around 1700. Id love to hear from anyone who has a similar weight loss number and who follows it. What was your experience? was it painful? did you lose on it? any adjustments?
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What's your keynote advice?
To those who have had weight loss success, what is the #1 piece of advice / lesson you credit with your success? For example, I have had friends say for them it was "eating a lot more protein", "cutting out alcohol", "eating breakfast". Ive also heard more emotional things like "not succumbing to social pressure to eat…
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mission:possible
Hi my name is Mel and I need to lose 60lbs. Id love to hear your stories! How did I end up here? I spent most of my adult life trim- at 140lbs, size 4-6 w lots of lean muscle w no extreme dieting. I do not drink alcohol and that always seemed to give me that extra edge keeping my weight down. I have a healthy relationship…
