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Hello, I am a 37yr old female, have gone through some health challenges in the last 2 years since having brain surgery. A lot of medications and antibiotics have wreaked havoc on my gut health. Since, I have had severe brain fog and chronic fatigue amongst other things. I am overweight and really struggling to find any motivation. Do you know much about leaky gut? And how to heal through diet?
Thank you

My work schedule alternates between days for a week and nights for a week.

Is it better to keep my meals at roughly the same time or should I be shifting my meal times?

I stay away from caffeine on nights and only drink water.

I eat 90% of my calories from clean food and never consume (junk food) while working.

I find that I always feel bloated while working nights. Any tips?

Thank you.

I started in January and I've lost 6 kilos (13lb) since, but recently my weight has plateaued at 74kg and isn't falling any further. I'm still on the 1,500 calories a day target and exercising hard. What can I do to break through this barrier? My weekly exercise targets are 28 miles walking, 2 hours 30 weight training and 3 hours exercise bike, these targets have risen slowly but steadily throughout the process.

I've attained my goal! How do I meal plan to ensure I don't regain the weight I worked so hard to remove? I'm over 65, vegan, and used intermittent fasting. I've trained myself to drink coffee until noon and eat my first meal shortly after noon. I work out 5 days a week and hope to make strength training a goal for the year. I've conquered cardio. I am not averse to protein powder (in my coffee, or added to a meal). I'd love to learn to use macros, but not certain how to begin.

What is considered too much protein? Are there any risks with eating too much protein? Should I increase protein on weight lifting days? How about cardio days (running for over an hour, or so)?

Is it healthy to eat 3 eggs everyday? Is the cholesterol in eggs correlated to the cholesterol in blood?

I'm 5'6" at 164lbs and consume between 160-200 grams a day depending on my activity. I'm losing weight as planned, with a goal weight of 150-155lbs.

My diet is designed to lose 2lbs or more a week, with 45% protein, 35% fat, 20% net carbs.

I am very addicted to sweets. I crave sweets after meals and in the evening hours! 😩 Please Help!

I am 32 years old and need to lose weight from 82 kg, to around 60 kg, so 20 kg
I am starting a gym program and working on a calorie deficit, how would my macros look like?
I will start on 1200 / 1400 calories. Thank you

I see that there are a few questions already about eating enough proteins without blowing up carbs and fat - I have that same issue. I have also been working out alot - eating clean foods just less than 2000 cals per day but weight loss is minimal. I am now looking closer at macros. How important is that in conjunction with watching calorie intake?

I have Autoimmune Encephalopathy. What tips do you have for eating well with my illness?

I’m in perimenopause and feel I eat fairly healthy, but I constantly feel like I’m bloated, especially in the morning. Wondering if adding a probiotic to my daily routine would help with this and if so what kind?

What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting and/or two/three-day fasting? I am on a reduced carb diet since January, I have lost >10kg - do you have any suggestions on how I can reduce the intense cravings I often experience? Thanks!

Hi..
I always have heard cal in calls out.. you should have a calorie deficit to lose weight.. then you hear you are not eating enough.. you are starving your body.. I have tried WW.no luck.. Adkin's diet.. lost then gained..

I lift 4 days a week. HIT 3 days a week. Average cals burned 350- 400.
I have been tracking my cals.. which I see an average 1100-1200
I am 61. And weigh 171. I would love to lose 20 lbs.. just can’t seem to find my balance.. what am I doing wrong??? PLEASE HELP

Any tips for us protein hungry vegetarians? I love my carbs just really struggle to hit my protein goal unless I plan with military precision. Any advice or ideas for quick and easy vegetarian protein boosters? Thanks

I have GERD. Some of my triggers are fatty foods and meat, even lean meat. My doctor has also told me losing weight would help. I’ve worked with a dietician, who advised me to increase my protein but suggestions were lean meats and nuts. I could really use some suggestions for proteins that aren’t meat based or high in fat.

I am 60 years old, work at a desk all day, am about 60 lbs overweight,
and have moderate/severe Osteoarthritis in both knees. What are some good exercises that will help with muscle building and weight loss but won't negatively impact my Knees?