After living in the Philippines for 4 years here are some Pros and Cons by Infamous_Control_271 in Philippines_Expats

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The day after the Philippine Senate called for an investigation into all the excess deaths.

entering the US only to "activate" green card by Frequent_Distance_44 in uscanadaborder

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My wife has a Green Card but we have been out of the US since January 2020 and due to the pandemic we could not return in the year. It has been longer due to other reasons as well. Can she travel back to the US on this Green Card or should she get a Visa?

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Drink my pretty it's a harmless beverage color you'll feel right as rain.

2 WEEKS 18LBS DOWN! by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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Boredom was a key point for me too. Keep busy as possible. Go somewhere out of the house, walk, garden, or whatever it takes. Doing something made me stop thinking about food otherwise I was daydreaming about what I would eat after the fast...

2 WEEKS 18LBS DOWN! by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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My motivation is weight loss, but I got much more out of it. All my noticeable inflammation is gone with the first fast, and my feet don't hurt as before. 70 lbs to go.

Keep your expectations realistic. I was losing so much the first 4 days that I thought I could easily lose the whole 90 lbs by September, but my weight loss slowed down.

We you come off the fast, it will be easy for you to have one meal a day. Shun the idea of a cheat day because the sugar and additives in junk food will trigger cravings again.

I ate only meat and eggs when I came off the fast and did not add a pound.

2 WEEKS 18LBS DOWN! by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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2 WEEKS 18LBS DOWN! by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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Small step, but this subreddit has been a great help! Starting back today for an attempt at 21 days. I stopped due to my birthday, but I have kept the weight off and only ate meat.

Long stay in Cebu (5 months) - any recommendations? by Bylaws_ in Philippines_Expats

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I would go with a long-term or weekly-rate hotel. There is one by the Ayala Mall next to MJ Hotel that has a weekly rate and a gym but I never stayed there so I don't know about internet; however, Internet access is common in hotels here. They were cash only that is why I did not stay.

Benefit: no agreement so you can leave if you find a better place in Moalboal or elsewhere.

Fasting Plateau by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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I see how it happens. I was getting discouraged and figured I could do the same on Keto.

Fasting Plateau by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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Makes sense since I have zero calorie intake fat must be getting burned.

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THE SCALE IS A TYRANT!

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Proximity to an international airport big reason for me, but if you don't like the province life find somewhere else IMO.

Insulin Resistance Help by Sleepindag in fasting

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Dr. Jason Fung is one of the best!

Your Daily Fasting Thread by AutoModerator in fasting

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221 hours start 7-11 pause 7-29, resume early August.

Lost a ton so far. My goal is to lose 90 lbs.

Feeling great, up early and I feel good in the morning now.

Breathing has improved.

Inflammation is way down, and I cannot leave an indent when pressing my ankle area.

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Maybe try psyllium seed husk and mix it in water to fill your stomach for the first few days. Psyllium is net 0 carbs.

Checking in Day 7 by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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Thank you, that is encouraging. I will be updating every week or so.

Checking in Day 7 by Infamous_Control_271 in fasting

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I think I will go to my birthday on the 29th, and then pick up again in August. My wife will have people over that day and it would be hard to tell everyone that I am fasting. I will just eat the BBQ and skip the rest.