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123.2# 5'8" 4/9/2011

Today, I have submitted my information to join the National Weight Loss Registry, which marks my anniversary of a 30 pound loss which was 162#. This was my first goal attained. It qualified my to attend WW meetings for free as this was my goal weight as a lifetime member. 162 ...

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Happy, happy birthday TexArk!!! Enjoy your body and your hard work. It takes hard work to face reality, learn something new, then implement it!!!

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it should be really EASY when life settles down

You brought me out of the shadows with this comment. Yes, yes, yes it will be. I started my CC at the toughest time of the year, with limited knowledge, no preparatory systems in place, just an intense knowledge I was not going to be fat any more. I ...

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I think the early 20s is a difficult time for those with chronic diseases to accept their reality and the appropriate responses that are needed.

It really is a difficult age and I try and remember that. However, he lives in our house, I see his meals, and then he says, "I have tried THE diet (i.e ...

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So now I remember why I have to count them out!

Same here. I learned this lesson like you did too. I can chose to measure, chose to not eat them at all, or eat them and hope my body will figure it out in time not worry if I gain during this wishful time.

For me, I find weighing and measuring out ...

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I stand by my statement.

I wasn't disagreeing with you.

We are good. Glad to see you posting.

DS current injections & rx are not working. Today he was put on experimental meds long term side effects unknown.

All of this conversation is personal and relevant. It is not an academic exercise ...

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Smokers in mass did not give up cigarettes just because they might get lung cancer 25 years later. Same for alcoholics. Many negative consequences had to be felt before society changed its mind.

However, I as an individual, do not need to wait.

I actually quit smoking a bit over two years ago ...

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Gary Taubes just may have saved my life.

I too have the same hope for my son and he needs to gain weight. This is why I think Taubes is a game changer or another metaphor would be a watershed moment.

However, otherwise rational & sane people get very irrate when discussing (limiting, reducing ...

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http://www.marksdailyapple.com/health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting/#more-19683

Thinking about it. I normally go 16 hrs from Friday night to Saturday & from Saturday night to Sunday. This generally squeezes a middle meal out on Saturday & Sunday. Glad to see this is good. Nothing I planned per ...

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http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php ... 5&comments

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From another forum

Most people don't understand low-carb. Very few low-cab diets are as high in protein or as low in carbs as you're implying. Even Atkins isn't so low, except during Induction (I do have low energy and other weird symptoms on induction-level, which is why I don't reduce carbs to ...

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my son's plan is to film a YouTube video of me cooking them.

That is a great idea. I searched for some time trying to find a Youtube video on this recipe type. I made a similar recipe using ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese two weeks ago. I used the large griddle that DH used for the family ...

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These were delicious and very satisfying, more so than the oatmeal ones, I am shocked to say. Thank you for the recipe. I reposted it below for other people. I could not find the discussion in your thread with a cusory look. I did sprinkle 1 tbs of oats in mine in testimony to your other recipe ...

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My plates weren't piled up and I thought I was eating rather sensibly.

This was supposed to work for me. I am so angry and frustrated and utterly depressed. I feel awful and I can't stop crying. I just don't understand.

I have no idea what I'm going to do.

because I've always lost weight on ...

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you are less hungry than you would be on the same number of calories of white bread, no?

This is true. Where the calories come from really matters, from many different perspectives. I am not interested in being hungry and coming up with clever cliches to mask it over. Fat also is important to ...

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Question: wasn't the prevalent thought at one point in time that fasting would spur a famine response from your body,

and your not fasting.

Or, maybe this is not the current thinking on fasting.

I do not believe in the Starvation Myth or famine response. BA has the best link I have seen on ...

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Dear friend-
To lose weight one still needs a calorie deficit, IMHO. The question is, "Given our own unique bodies and metabolism, what are those boundaries? What levels of calories & carbs can I eat and lose/maintain my weight?" This answer will not come after 2 weeks of trying, I am very sad to ...

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I think the wheat causes a little bloating--rings tight, etc.

I notice that very thing last night. I also noticed a bit of flushing a few hours later as well. We celebrated St. Valentine's day last night, which included a roll and chocolate cake & wine. Chocolate cake & wine did not effect ME as ...

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I think the wheat causes a little bloating--rings tight, etc.

I notice that very thing last night. I also noticed a bit of flushing a few hours later as well. We celebrated St. Valentine's day last night, which included a roll and chocolate cake & wine. Chocolate cake & wine did not effect ME as ...

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I think I posted in the book section as my comments were relevant to that sectioons. I will go back and look for imaginary friends, I want to join that area as well. It will be later today.

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I have to give you a high five, atta girl, you are on the course for success.

I have to point out how many people would have crawled in a hole and whined about how they would have had to gain weight if they had been in your shoes. How it would have been impossible to stay on course. But not you ...

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Going to use fitday to track my carbs
I feel newly inspired.

I would suggest, that on Fitday, there are several nice features among them being- a journal and mood tab. Use those. Track your calories along with the carbs. You might find out that you can have more calories if the carbs are lower ...

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but then I'm sick. How many colds have I had in the last 6 months? This one's a bit nasty at the moment. Depleting and painful.

This would be a symptom, I suggest you track. Many people report, including myself and various family members, that when their eating of grains is reduced or in some ...

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You rock!

I enjoy reading your outstanding progress. Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the results of your efforts. I can appreciate all of your observations in my own journey.

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My problem is that I don't feel certain that Taubes' simple explanation
addresses the ENTIRE matter.
Even if Taubes is completely correct in his position
that the reduction or elimination of carbs, satisfies the BODY's hunger drive...
At this point, I still believe that even while doing low ...

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I think what made my weight loss easy (never starving, bingeing, uncontrollable cravings,food lustings) is that by cutting out what was the big calorie counts rice, bread, potatoes, beer/alcohol, I also cut out the carbs which produce the cravings. I substitued veggies, veggies, veggies and some ...

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If I might be so bold as to offer some thoughts on my thread take what fits, discard the rest, all meant as helpful.

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TexArk wrote: http://www.paleonu.com/get-started/

I have read much of this site and enjoy it. Glad you like it too.

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I have bounced back and forth between WW and Intuitive Eating, and IE just does not work for me (gain!) and WW makes me crazy. I even worked as a WW leader for a couple of years and that made it even worse.

I eat what I want but record the calories after the fact (it's easy using a computer ...

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The accuracy of how our bodies work is extremely important to me and my family. It has made weight loss and maintenance quite easy and it has helped with inflamation with various tissues in other family members. By keeping food and symptom journals, we have already identified food triggers, relieved ...

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Another article explaining fat regulation.

http://high-fat-nutrition.blogspot.com/ ... ying%20fat

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This is a nice summary of GCBC in 6 pages

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:IIqpyiFkZFgJ:www.proteinpower.com/drmike/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/taubes-response-to-bray-ob-reviews.pdf+good+calories+bad+calories+review+bray&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESg3CNIbj0xIIMeqYXY7E3 ...

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http://www.atkins.com/Science/UnderstandingNutritionAndExercise/GaryTaubesInterview.aspx

(C.H. is the interviewer)

G.T.: The argument Iâ€™m making is that low-carb eating is not just a viable alternative to low-fat, low-calorie diets, itâ€™s that the only way to get fat out of your fat tissues and ...

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I am very glad that things went well. You and yours have been in my prayers today.

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Gosh yes. My head is spinning from yesterdays lecture, listening to the two podcasts on WWGF, and talking with DH about plotting cals (x axis) (y axis) holding weight values constant.

Graham, if you wish to wade through my checkin, you can see my difficulties with Nos as well.

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I will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for him, your sister, children, yourself and all those dear to you.

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The carb trap - once you start on them, you feel ok as long as you don't stop - then you crash. Avoiding the crash keeps you going back for more even when you're longing to stop. That is addiction isn't it?

Sugar is my crack. I plan on having a piece of chocolate lava cake at the luncheon today ...

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The carb trap - once you start on them, you feel ok as long as you don't stop - then you crash. Avoiding the crash keeps you going back for more even when you're longing to stop. That is addiction isn't it?

Sugar is my crack. I plan on having a piece of chocolate lava cake at the luncheon today ...

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I am so happy you are undertaking this. It will be bookmarked. I will visit often and post like I usually do. I am attending a Women's Luncheon today with DD. It is some what of a high profile event. The speaker will be talking about eating, perhaps disorders as she suffered with bulemia, and is now ...

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A post from another forum member who I value greatly. Her experiences have mirrored mine in some ways.

The problem with saying that "a balanced diet is best" is that even the experts in the field disagree on what constitutes balance, and whether there even is a diet that is universally best. It's ...

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that would seem to suggest that "get your carbs down and you can eat as much as you want without getting fat" is a false hope - for some, at least.

What I want is a diet that gives me energy by day and sound sleep by night, that keeps me trim and supplies enough energy for me to want and enjoy ...

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I was wondering, CC, do you stick to No S now or just low carb or is it low carb plus calorie counting or what?

I think the term low carb is not even well defined. So sources say 25 gms, some 72, others a range 50-100,

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-succeed-with-the-primal-blueprint ...

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What gives a bread experience without the downside?

That is a key question and will as you vary. I am fine w/o bread as a matter of course, ordering it out as a treat- like ice cream. But I miss oats, so I sprinkle 1 tbs (+1 tbs of nuts) over my baked apple crisp. I maintain easily, have the ...

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Good news from DH back home. He reports that when he gave blood yesterday his blood pressure and resting heart rate were the lowest he has ever reported

This is indeed good news. So glad to hear your success. Keep your foot up:-) Yes, motel food does grow old. Can you tolerate fruits? I can eat ...

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You are exactly right, I was thinking of the oatmeal ones. I will happily try this recipe too. So embarassed. Thanks for pointing it out.

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so there was room for more carbs, and carbs make room for themselves!

That is the absolute truth and I find it particularly revealing- I never eat just one more something of fat or protein, they same way I do with carbs (and I mean even the "whole, clean" carbs). Maybe I will get anothe small ...

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BA-
Aside from an occasional tortilla, this is my most grain dense meal, and I love them. Many times I have frozen them to take while traveling. I have easily made them in kitchenettes around the country. I always have a serving of berries (usually strawberry & blackberries) on the side with SF ...

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BA-
Thank you for your wonderful summaries. Thoughts is a bit of a jumbled order-

1. I agree with Lutz, there can be a point of no return. 72 grams is a starting much like calorie calculators which are notoriously inaccurate but none the less a place to start. It does not take much time to notice ...

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I noticed that you have read Primal Blueprint. I am curious about your reaction. I appreciate his 80% philosophy and the fact that he doesn't seem to be insistent on a "caveman reinactment" but it seems almost impossible to stay on this regimen unless you have your own farm/ranch. I can find free ...

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NoelFigart wrote:The joke, connorcream, is WHO said that (Simon Pegg) and then the ROLE he went on to play (Montgomery Scott) in WHAT movie (Star Trek 11).

Too funny. I very much needed this bit of humor.

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So glad you are enjoying this time of self discovery. It is priceless in ways you cannot even begin to fathom. At least, I had no idea, how important it was when I began.

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There are many low carb approaches and many different desired outcomes. One might even say, that there as many low carb plans as there are people. We are in the midst of a medical crisis with DS 21 Crohn's. Just back from the ER after a night of pain. His definition of low carb and desired goals of ...

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[quote="NoelFigart"every odd-numbered Star Trek movie is crap[/quote]

True, true. Does not stop me from watching though:-)

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Bauer said that fat tissue in obesity is like malignant tumorsâ€¦.
Quote:
â€œIn those who are predisposed to grow obese,
fat tissue is driven to grow, to expand with fat,
and it will accomplish this goal, just as the tumor does,
with little concern about what the rest of the body might be doing ...

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I pmed you.

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He compares this with cigarettes.
Quote:
â€œNot every longtime smoker gets lung cancer.
Only one in six men will, and one in nine women.
But for those who do get lung cancer,
cigarette smoke is â€¦the most common cause.

In a world without cigarettes,
lung cancer would be a rare disease, as ...

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Taubes says that each successive generation may find
it harder to under this problem.

I think this points to the traditional carb based populations tending towards obesity problems like we do. A pediatric bariatric hospital in Tokyo, is sad. Or some of the pictures of older genereations looking ...

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I am not actually able to present Taubes writings in a
thorough way, and I hope that people who read my summary
and are interested in learning more about his reasoning
will carefully read and re-read his book for themselves.

I have given this task to DH. He kept asking me pointed technical ...

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This is the â€œbingeâ€ behavior that Iâ€™ve had to deal with my entire life,
and it comes from a very physical feeling, which is often totally unrelated
to any positive or negative emotional issues I might be having.

I have never experienced this with foods that are primarily protein and fat ...

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Bauer said that fat tissue in obesity is like malignant tumorsâ€¦.
Quote:
â€œIn those who are predisposed to grow obese,
fat tissue is driven to grow, to expand with fat,
and it will accomplish this goal, just as the tumor does,
with little concern about what the rest of the body might be doing ...

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I wanted to add one more postive reaction to lowering my carbs- I do not get sick or have allergies as much. Cedar fever is in full swing in my fair city and I am not participating:-) I have a closet full of steroid sprays, haven't used them in over a year. Used flu medicine only once and it was of ...

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We had a party at the house this weekend, 2 women came up to me and asked what I had "done". I found out later, a third was too shy to ask. This is a question I still get ferquently. DS, also mentioned me to a friend's mother who needed some help. I thought it would have died down by now.

My ...

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he is figuring it all out for himself!

This caught my eye. I think this is so critical for long term maintanence success. Finding the foods that are good for us, long after we have finished chewing, while still rally enjoying the.

These foods are specific for each one of us and I think a hard ...

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I got a Magic Bullet for DS to make protein shakes with. I cannot remember when (or if) I have ever bought something "as seen on TV". I felt kinda young doing it:-)

What is your favorite use of it?

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My plan is to continue briefing these Chapters one by one,
until the end of the book

What a resource you are. Thank you taking up this important task. I for one deeply appreciate it.

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Many of the females in those studies are very, very thin
but also, some of them are not.
Iâ€™m seen plump cheeks, large (natural) breasts,
rounded tummies, large thighsâ€¦
and in factâ€¦they appear to be â€œoverweightâ€ .

I have seen this same thing, especially at Indian restaurants. The ...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RE4cXeX7Po&NR=1
Blood Sugar: Why you can't lose the weight YouTube

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7 lb. loss from Dec. 2 to Jan. 12
with NO exercise - wheelchair
carbs averaged 60 g. from Jan. 1 - Jan 12

Staying at motel for a week or so, but have microwave and refrigerator. Not sure about weighing in.

Way to go on weight loss!

Whenever I travel, I do not worry about weighing in. I use my ...

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I think it would be good to invite other comments on the book as well.

I would like to participate but not intrude. If that means only reading, that is fine. If that means posting, fine too. Let me know the boundaries so I can respect them.

My perspective is not only maintanence (and weight loss ...

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http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/ims-lecture-with-slides-and-qa-why-we-get-fat-by-gary-taubes/8971

I saw this on Bright Angels checkin and watched it yesterday afternoon, with WWGF read, a highlighter, pen and my notebook. Thank you both for reposting this link. Fantastic information, which I am ...

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Finished Breaking the Vicious Cycle & Primal Blueprint
Taubes Why We Get Fat arrived. Reading by the fire with decaf
Twins enjoying their science project. DD likes watching
DS, finished Vicious Cycle, on to Primal Blueprint

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Bright Angel post I wanted for easy reference

As I understand the Concept,
the idea is that we won't want to eat as much,
not that we have to find a lot of substitutes.

Those who are extraordinarily sensitive to carbs,
eat primarily animal products, like meat, pork, chicken, fish, eggs,
hard ...

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Howdy,
I am very interested in a reduced carb appraoch for optimal health for my family.

DS, 21yrs, Crohns, moderate to severe, $5,000 meds/month before insurance, substantial out of pocket expenses, missed work (Geek Squad), and is going to community college (Computer Engr, 3.7 GPA) instead of ...

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I recently read Gary Taubes' new book
" Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It "
The concepts in this book may be helpful to many of our obese members,
when combined together with the basic structure of the No S Diet.

This could especially be the case for those
for whom "vanilla" No S has ...

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So I could have any combination of the carbs above each day as long as I stay under 150 calories and watch my total 100 carb grams.

I have it now:-)
You will be fine because you are aware of what you are doing. You are monitoring and observing all types of responses, and weight loss is NOT one ...

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Limit carbs to 100g daily on N Days.
No bread, pasta, cereals, potatoes, crackers, chips, rice, tortillas, cornbread on N Days
Limit to 150 cal. daily: Ezekiel bread, oats, sweet potatoes, beans, lentils, zero gluten foods

Just for clarity, does this mean a total of 250 grams of carbs/day?

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Thanks for the review. My book is on order. I too wondered if it would a rehash of topics. I am extrememly interested in this research both for my DS with Crohn's and myself with maintenance. There is a lot of overlap in our needs.

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http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009 ... ntPage=all

Thanks for reposting this article. I referenced it in my personal thread.

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Reposted by TexArk
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009 ... ntPage=all

Outstanding. Thanks TexArk, I missed this article so glad to have seen it. It is fascinating.

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A special hello to you. So glad you have something you are enjoying. The City of Lights at Christmas must be lovely.

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BrightAngel wrote: In fact, I am in the process of...(sometime in 2011)....
creating a Blog at my brand new Domain, DietHobby.com.
which I bought specifically for that purpose.[/color]

Yeah, hallejuah, amen sister, way to go, fantastic, awesome, rock on

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BrightAngel wrote: In fact, I am in the process of...(sometime in 2011)....
creating a Blog at my brand new Domain, DietHobby.com.
which I bought specifically for that purpose.[/color]

Yeah, hallejuah, amen sister, way to go, fantastic, awesome, rock on

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Howdy,
I thought a summary of how I plan during another stressful eating time might be helpful. General principles are good, lived examples are good too.

DD, 9 month pregnant was over yesterday afternoon. We nibbled about 300 cal on sweet treats from a dear friend, while planning the holiday menu ...

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Howdy,
I weighed in at 127# today. Last year on this date I weighed 180#. I had already lost 12#, I did not know where the journey was going except I was glad to be on it at last.

Some Things I have learned
1. I did not need to have it all figured out to start. I did not know about fat cells ...

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It would be funnier if it was not so true for so many. So, I guess I feel a bit introspective watching it.

Gratis.

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Great video. Thanks for posting and the timely reminder.

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Great post by Beck. I remind the grown and nearly grown children and myself:-), that adults devise a plan and execute it, children do what feels good . The thing is, the more I do something good, the easier that thing becomes. I did not say easy but easier.

This morning, I wanted to loaf around in ...

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You are rocking and rolling! Your making excellent choices that fit your life style. I love how you are turning a difficult situation to the good. BAggy pants will be giving way to "pants on the ground".

Wise counsel I received, albeit a bit late in my journaling, was recording a variety of ...

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BBC TV show called "Horizon: Why are Thin People Not Fat?"

I just watched the 7 part videos. Fascinating. Thanks for posting.

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I felt after reading another post that I needed this disclaimer: very few people know I record my food intake. Only if asked directly, as the nurse did yesterday, or a close friend who is struggling, will I speak of particulars. Otherwise, I speak in generalities.

There is no franctic recording of ...

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I will probably be online more often because of all the mobility restrictions.

I love this idea. There are plenty of youtube videos, lectures & articles worth reading. I have found this tactic of turning a potential setback (food wise) into a learning opportunity a valuable strategy in my ...

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Howdy,
I had my IPL treatment for Rosacea today. The nurse was delighted to see how good my skin looked. I attribute it to 1. lower weight & 2. lower grain/carb consumption.

9 mon ago this dear lady was trying nutrisystem. It didn't work for her and told her what I did. I have so many thoughts ...

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Thanks so much for your encouragement. I follow your posts and progress. Congratulations! When you are ready to write your "non intuitive eating" book I can provide many pages of testimony.

Hear, hear to that. Also include one chapter on eating "clean" and gaining. Many pages I could contribute ...

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The calorie counting helps me make sure that I stay within my budget, so to speak (I'm paraphrasing something Connorcream wrote in one of her earlier check in threads). It's a great reality check. I'm 35, but I'm finding that my metabolism has slowed over the past year or two, so I strongly suspect ...

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Great job. Please keep posting. I enjoy reading your threads and seeing your success. Don't invest too much in these new clothes. You might not be at the weight you want to maintain yet. It is a tricky thing to find clothes to fit while losing. Shopping is becoming fun (maybe for the first time) and ...

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I am so sorry to hear about your foot. I will pray that your recovery is quick.

Preplanning food is the very best way to handle problems. I find it brings me great peace and satisfaction. I put my food choices in my pda, look at my meals, and eat happily away. No stumbling in the midst of crisis ...

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Copied from TexArk's thread.

While thinking about how every bite counts, I came across this post from a blog that says it all. I want it on my thread so I can refer to it. I think the podcast on S Days Gone Wild is great, but I never overcame the S day mentality until I admitted that every bite ...

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Research studies have proven that the Human body
will SURVIVE and THRIVE without carbohydrates.

While the Body can USE Carbohydrates, it does not NEED them. .

BA_
I find this very useful. Not only for myself with weight maintanence but more importantly for my son. Carbs in so many forms ...

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Copied from Bright Angel's thread

No So Forum Member wrote:
Gary Taubes said it was carbohydrates that triggers appetite.
The problem with eliminating carbs is you need them so you end up craving them.

The above-quoted statement is inaccurate.

There is a difference between Hunger and ...

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Can you please share how you calculated the number of calories needed to lose?

This is a question posed very often. How I did it, was to go online and find several calorie calculator suggestions, including the LoseIt App average this nubmer together. I did not use exercise calories burned. I ...

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