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My resting is 48 bpm. It's called bradycardia which is really nothing to worry about unless you have other issues. I got an echocardiogram and was told I have mitral valve prolapse which is a leaky valve with a murmur, but it's nothing to be worried about. Symptoms include palpitations...

This is key to treating addiction- understanding that feelings do not have to turn into actions. Just because you have a feeling of fear does not mean you have to continue into a thought process "If I drink I will feel more at ease/less afraid, therefore I am now going to drink" You can...

I don't nag for him to do something, but I sure as heck ask if it got done. "Did you take your pills (18 pills throughout the day), did you pick up milk, did you take the dog for a walk, did you call XYZ about ABC"- blah de fuckin blah. I make my self sick sometimes with micromanaging things...

When I was 14 I was a part-time runaway, and when I was at home I wasn't really going to school so I had to get a job to make money. So I got a job at a second hand clothing store so I could get cheap punk clothes like plaid pants that I tapered and sewed zippers all over. I was sort of a bit...

It's not unusual for me to gain or lose up to five pounds in one day due to: carb intake hydration levels amount of food ingested strange but true. good luck on the progress

Well it sounds like you made the right decision- that's great :) just a thought about the 135 vs 140+ thing. I know when I am at my thinnest that I am more anxious and irritable due to constantly thinking about food. Maybe that's why he liked you bigger because you were mor erelaxed/ Not sure...

I like this quote for when I need extra resolve: "A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality" Winston Churchill

I've never had a dumpling :( It's like a roll or something with gravy on it?

It's not the food itself, it's the policy around it that is the real issue. I can personally think of about twenty better policy making ideas than banning food inside food creations. People aren't getting fat because they go to a party where there is a cake with three pies in it. People get fat...

jennifer778, I'm in Canada- far far north of you :). Jen10, for OH press I use a barbell but not on the smith machine as the movement does not go in a strict straight line. There is a curving movement to it, where I have to move my head a little bit and tuck in my chin to get it past my face on...

I don't usually like icing, but I see no problem with it other than that. It's not like you have to eat the whole thing, it's for like 100 people probably. I have more problems with Twinkies than this.

We had our thanksgiving in october- lol no idea why it's different

I think it's better to keep the peace too. It's pretty rude to go to somebody's house and be super picky and not eat anything. Besides, turkey or other meats, mashed potatoes, vegetables and a lil gravy- that's not bad at all really... Happy Thanksgiving!

It's a long explanation. www.wheatbelly.com for all the details. However, processed and pre-made gluten-free food is not good for you either due to added sugar, sodium, etc.

Number one I suggest you call in sick at work for at least three days out of the week. On the first day go shopping and buy a couple new outfits and sunglasses Then call up your buddies and go party for a couple days nonstop (those brownies and some drinks ) Eat the worst junk food imaginable-...