Hm, yes 🙄 I’ve started reading labels on everything I buy. If I spot E330 or something like E124, I’m not touching it.
Rachel Brooks63, could you explain what "modified starch" actually is when it shows up in things like chocolate pudding or other snacks? The word "modified" just makes me feel uneasy.👎
so, what’s actually better for me—healthier or whatever else? Making a Nestlé or just squeezing an orange (from a farmer's market, obviously, not from my own garden😉 ) I need some expert advice here🙂
That Kraft stuff—just some neon orange powder... God knows what else is in there. 😲 Chugging massive amounts of Kraft definitely isn't as healthy or safe as just grabbing a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice.
A truly beautiful and compelling film, based on an autobiographical work. It follows a German Jewish family fleeing the threat of Nazism to relocate to Kenya... The winner of the Academy Awards 2003 for Best Foreign Language Film 👍 👍 👍
At some point, you just have to face the music. I’ve been a smoker—having a cigarette with my morning coffee, out at bars, etc.—since high school.
After more than a decade, something just clicked, and I finally walked away from such a pathetic, disgusting, and toxic habit. I believe people need to focus on self-improvement in general; once you truly realize how pointless smoking is, that clarity will drive you to quit. 🙂
Anthony Wood54, It is excellent that you are seeing a doctor regularly. You have taken a major step forward. Now, proceed slowly and without fear. Pick up a few books regarding your condition—specifically about eating disorders. Understanding the mechanics is vital; you will likely uncover insights you haven't realized before, bringing clarity to things that once felt unfamiliar, which will be beneficial for you. There are surely many such books available—choose whichever resonates most. Additionally, try reading about other subjects or find a hobby. Visit an art supply store, buy some paints, beads, or wire, and just create. It will be yours alone, and you can either keep it or gift it to someone dear to you. 🙂 Also, consider some mind-body exercises like Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, or similar activities. You have every right to ask your boyfriend to learn more about this issue, but YOU are the one who must prioritize helping yourself. If you cannot rely on him, do not try; it will only serve to exhaust and frustrate you. Focus on yourself and do what is good for you. Love yourself and love your body. Remember, just like any other human body, formed by the union of two people, yours is, as it stands, entirely perfect in this world. 😘
I recall my aunt dealing with frequent inflammation of the Bartlett gland in her 40s. I believe she even considered having it surgically removed, but just as she was preparing for the hospital, the inflammation subsided, making the procedure impossible. It was quite a struggle for her, though things eventually settled down on their own. That’s all I know. 👋
Look how self-aware you've become, laying everything out in such vivid detail. (And feeling that sense of relief 😉 along the way). There was a period where you couldn't put any of this into words— in fact, you weren't even aware of half of it. But now? You are. It’s a process. Now, it's going to take more time—maybe three years, maybe five, or even seven—to fully process everything you're carrying inside. Unfortunately, nothing just vanishes overnight.
Of course, you have to be an active participant in your own recovery, which means-- seeking professional help (do your own research to find a high-quality specialist), reading motivational books, studying for your college exams, graduating, staying active through sports (find something that actually resonates with you—whatever might bring you joy), spending time with people who make you happy, finding a job—whether part-time or full-time—setting goals, or just starting to think about them, making an effort to find a hobby, signing up for a class, and so on.
All of this requires real energy and resolve. It isn't easy. It's much easier to just post on the Forum 😉 ,but even that matters—SOMETIMES.
The only thing you can do right now is fight and try to enjoy life. Gradually. With total commitment. Day by day, month by month, year after year, you will break free from this cycle.
Start eating more fruits and vegetables, pick up some Centrum at the drugstore—just one tablet a day, (vitamins and minerals), get outside for some walking or running, do whatever makes you happy—reading, dancing, hanging out with friends, etc. avoid smoky rooms (you don't smoke, right?) and your immunity will improve, guaranteed. 😉
shadowgardener12, I’ve been doing yoga for a month now; I've attended four sessions. The beginner course runs for three months, so there are two left. 👋
especially when they promise a beautiful day, when the sun is just peeking out and the sky is still glowing pink and red over the horizon, or when I look through the window and see tree branches dusted in snow 👍
BUT—there are days when getting up feels impossible, like my ankles are weighted down by iron shackles and all I want to do is stay tucked under the covers... the longer I delay getting out of bed, the worse it gets; I just feel more sluggish...👎 on those days, I just force myself to move into a new day—there’s no other way
We actually just ran through our entire repertoire yesterday: starting with the ankle rotations, moving to wrists and neck, then hitting the spine exercises.
I can never seem to finish the full sequence at home....🙄 I haven't quite mastered that level of discipline (yet)😁
On Monday, we’re starting a new set—honestly, I have no clue about those 'weird'😲 names; I've only managed to memorize our Swami's name so far.😉
We kicked things off with some light mobility work to loosen up the ankles, knees, and hips... next, we moved on to wrist, elbow, and shoulder rotations... then came the leg lifts—alternating legs, then both together, followed by clockwise and counter-clockwise circles... we finished with side-to-side swings and forward-back motions.
We practice Satyananda yoga—an internationally recognized system that stays deeply rooted in tradition while being perfectly adapted to modern life. It incorporates Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, and more.
A three-month beginner yoga course at YogaWorks. I paid $1,100 at a certified teacher training center. One hour and a half, once a week, just to cover individual topics. The exercises are there. The rest is up to you—whether you actually commit to them daily or not. Or not. At least, that’s what our Swami says. 😎
quince said:The lead actress is actually his wife, right? And that little girl at the end—she’s definitely his child, judging by her name... makes the whole movie feel semi-autobiographical.
Exactly. Katie Couric is George's wife, and the little girl, Zala, is their actual daughter. When I first watched the film, I felt like something was missing—it's a sensation I get from many "local" movies— but seeing it again on ABC, the film felt 👍...like I said before, the portrayal of the mentalities of neighboring countries and their daily quirks is really spot on. George is 🙏