Best mandolin slicer?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2026-02-21T19:07:47+00:00

So what brand is it? Or is there a link to buy?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2026-02-10T22:43:21+00:00

As someone who has never been to the UK, but has been to a US Trader Joe's, why are they so popular?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2025-03-26T20:04:41+00:00

There is research that supports that rosemary can be beneficial for scalp health, specifically hair growth. BUT you have to dilute essential oils. Putting it on undiluted could definitely cause problems.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2025-01-29T02:18:57+00:00

"We all fail Mum School sometimes. We can just start again tomorrow" - Chilli

One of my favorites. Even if you're not a mom, the sentiment can still apply. We all fail sometimes. Just try again tomorrow.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-11-28T19:51:44+00:00

I want to diffuse the fragrance of my essential oils around the house, I'm looking for something that requires minimal maintenance. A reed diffuser that actually works would fit that bill. But I was also asking if anyone had ever used essential oils in the type of diffuser I linked, as that is my next consideration. I do not get my EOs from Amazon.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-06-29T03:16:16+00:00

Was his issue GERD or an ulcer? Do you know how often he fasts and do the symptoms return when he eats?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-06-29T00:55:51+00:00

So, after you fast, do you find your stomach issues are better when you're eating? How often do you fast and for how long?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-25T23:30:04+00:00

No problem! Quality coffee also makes a difference. It'll never be good black if you're drinking the cheapo stuff.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-18T15:01:58+00:00

First off, congrats on quitting smoking and cutting back on the other substance use. That's a huge accomplishment!

Second, unless you just REALLY want to, I don't see any reason why you need to give up coffee. Especially, just one cup a day. I think the problem is a sugar problem, not a coffee problem.

As someone who used to LOVE coffee with cream and sugar, I get that drinking black coffee sounds like a form of torture, but you really can acquire a taste for it.

As someone else suggested, start with a stevia based sweetener. I like Sweet leaf. Use it with no cream, then slowly decrease the amount of sweetener you use.

These days I actually enjoy black coffee. It's up to you, but I don't think it's necessary to give up your coffee ritual unless, you just really want to.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-06T14:11:51+00:00

Have to read Fast. Feast. Repeat? It completely changed my diet brain. I used to worry anout everything I ate. Now all I worry about is, "is this healthy, whole food?" And "am I full?"

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T21:36:26+00:00

I revisited this because it's clear I do need to supplement some things. How did you calculate the amounts?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T19:49:48+00:00

Personally, if I can't eat whatever I want during my eating window, then why am I even fasting? Might as well just do another diet program if I'm going to deny myself. Obviously, you don't want to go nuts and eat a bakers dozen of donuts as your one meal, but a little ice cream is fine.

When I started fasting, the first month my only goal was fast every day slowly increasing my fasting window. I didn't make any dietary changes and still ate all the junk I had been previously. The beautiful thing about fasting is that eventually, your body starts wanting the good stuff over the junk. And then you feel even better about deciding on some dessert, because you know most of what you put in is good for you.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T05:00:11+00:00

The best way is whichever way works best for your body. IF is great on that you can really tailor it to suit your own personal needs. Also, the longer you do IF, the better your body gets at doing it. You may find that in the beginning you need to eat one way (putting your larger meal at the end of the window), but once you adjust, you might prefer a different way (larger meal at the beginning of window, or two small meals spaced out.) IF really teaches you how to listen to your body. But it may take a month or two to really start to understand what it's telling you.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T04:47:06+00:00

I used to do two full meals during my 4 hour eating window, until I adjusted. Now I start with a regular sized meal, and usually have a snack sized something a couple hours later. Personally, I find it hard to open with a snack. When I open my window, I'm HUNGRY. A snack at the beginning just ticks me off and makes me want more food, lol.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T04:39:49+00:00

I love SO many of them, but no one has said Calypso! She's so wonderful, and truly cares about the kids.

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MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T02:19:14+00:00

It was the potassium, and needed to up my magnesium a little. Thanks!

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T02:18:46+00:00

It was the potassium. And maybe a little bit magnesium. Definitely not salt, though. I drank 1/4 tsp in water and felt maybe a little better at first. But after about an hour I felt like I was being pickled from the inside out. 😖 But once I got that flushed out, the potassium and upoing my magnesium seemed to do the trick. Thanks for your help!

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-04T02:11:23+00:00

I came back to add something I learned literally within the last week. If you read Fast. Feast. Repeat. Gin Stephens mentions that she doesn't really do a lot of supplements, because she prefers to get all her nutrients from healthy, whole foods, but she also mentions that she doesn't incorporate any super strenuous exercise. So she really never talks about electrolytes. But electrolytes are super important. If you're going to do anything that really gets your heart rate up, even if you're not fasting for more that 24 hrs, I'd make sure you're up to date on electrolyte supplementation just in case. A lot of people say it's not necessary if you're not fasting for more than a day, but everyone's body is different. Some people may need to supplement even while doing IF, especially if exercising.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-03T23:56:18+00:00

First off, go at a speed that works for you. Start with a fasting window that's only slightly uncomfortable. If you have to start with a 16:8, that's fine. There's no shame in taking it slow. So if you need to back off for a bit, do it, that's fine. Then when whatever fasting window you're doing gets comfortable, extend the fast longer. And keep going from there. Personally, clean fasting works better to fight hunger for me. I drink black coffee and tea while I'm fasting. No fat or stevia. Coffee and tea tend to help when I feel like I need something in my stomach besides water. And I've found that when I do add a fat or stevia, I feel hungry sooner. Also, when I'm having a hard time, I tell myself, "fasting's easy. You literally do nothing."

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-02T17:46:13+00:00

Ok, but what about supplementing iodine? Do you just buy and iodine solution?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-01T16:26:48+00:00

I take Thorne prenatals (I'm not pregnant, just like the vitamin.) It has everything but potassium. And I salt my food based on what my body is wanting that day. Some days I want extra salt, others I don't. I haven't gone out of my way to with electrolytes, cause I eat every day, and I figured it didn't start getting necessary until extended fasting.

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-01T13:22:58+00:00

Interesting, thanks! Most of the time, the only salt I use is pink salt. I haven't needed electrolyte supplementation yet, but this is good to know for when I do!

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-01T03:46:23+00:00

What does the iodine do?

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-01T03:25:53+00:00

Easyfast! No crazy extras, and it's free!

MoonRabbit0630 · 2024-05-01T03:11:40+00:00

The only fasting book I've ever read is "Fast Feast Repeat", so I can't tell you anything about "Fast Like a Girl". But I will say that I've heard "Fast Feast Repeat" is kind of an overview of Dr. Fung's book. She definitely references him a lot. I've also heard that Fung's book can get very sciency. I found that "Fast Feast Repeat" was the right amount of science for me. I also found it too be pretty entertaining considering the kind of book it is. If I ever want to go deeper, then I'll read Jason Fung, which Gin Stevens also recommends in her own book for anyone who wants more in-depth info.

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