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Depends on your age, general health level, height, and duration of your "diet."

For folks still looking at this thread, even if the OP has moved on, if a person is keeping data, then they have their answer. Maybe their CICO measurements are faulty, but as long as their methods of measuring are consistent they will know what they need to do to maintain.

I am chiming in to say that it looks like you have it covered nicely. I find it helpful to occasionally weigh my food to see if my eyeball portions are still in the ballpark, but other than that I don't do anything differently than you have suggested.

You could look at the content & timing of those 1500 calories to see if there is a way to have more satiety - a meal timed for when you are hungry? A late-night protein snack? More fat? More protein?

My transition to retirement transition took around 39 seconds, but then again I am generally a relaxed person and don't need structured activity to keep me cheerful. I have friends who are happiest with specific reasons to leave the house every day, involvement in activities that accomplish things or solve problems in a…

I use a fitbit one - seems to be pretty accurate, unless I am lifting iron - then whatever I enter seems to underestimate calories, given that I typically lose a pound or two a month when the #s say CI = CO

I did the home test and slept like crap but it was sufficient to diagnose my sleep apnea. Took a few nights to get used to the machine- it was one that adjusts airflow as you need it, and I can use nasal pillows rather than having to wear a full mask. It took a few weeks for me to get caught up on sleep and once I had, I…

A calorie deficit is superior for total weight loss, but exercise is superior for loss of visceral fat (the dangerous kind that accumulates around your organs). Edited to add citation: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of exercise training versus hypocaloric diet: distinct effects on body weight and…

If you have a better understanding now, you can maybe talk to yourself about staying more on track :)

For what it's worth, OP, I absolutely love how you are approaching this with your daughter. Just keep doing what you are doing. If her over-eating is any sort of compensation for emotional issues, or if she would LIKE to refuse food when she is out with friends or with family but doesn't know how to be skillful about it, I…

I save calorie room for a night snack of greek yogurt (oikos triple zero usually) plus or minus a bit of cottage cheese. I find the protein boost solves the night hungries quite nicely.

I personally would probably be upping protein and carbs slightly to support the physical activity & cutting the fat to make the calorie level work out if 1245 is the goal. If you upped your protein by 20g a day (80 calories) and your carbs by 20 g a day (80) and ate 18 fewer fat g it would all work out. But if you have…

There is some emerging data that artificial sweeteners have a negative impact on gut bacteria that help to regulate glucose tolerance (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25231862/) There is also evidence that real sugar (i.e. "white" table sugar) can contribute to the kind of chronic inflammation that contributes to a…

^^^ This

Lots of things are enhanced with added fat and salt LOL It's all in where you want to spend your calories :)

I buy and grind my coffee and drink it black a lot. But when I want it with sweetness I found that using some of my "pure protein vanilla shake" as a creamer did it for me. Alternatively, I buy lactose-free milk for a family member and I don't like it for a glass of milk, because it tastes too sweet - but it's great in…

This is going to be great! You'll have the opportunity to figure out how to work healthier food choices into an experience that you are looking forward to! My own camping trips have been the sleep-on-the-ground-and-hike-alot variety without the ability to use food that requires coolers past the first day so I am imagining…

I'd be really surprised if the actual *fat* gain was even a pound. See how it settles out in the next couple of days :)

I would advise eating AT LEAST 79 g of protein to help you avoid muscle loss as you lose weight ... http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-every-day-201506188096

Not in my experience.

Leave room for "sweets" in your calorie intake every day, and if you are wanting to have sweet stuff that has helpful nutrients, try fresh cherries or strawberries.

It's impossible to advise you about protein intake without knowing more information, such as what your macros are set at currently (and why you have set them that way), what your current height/weight/calorie level/activity level are, and whether or not you are lifting weights. That being said, one large egg has only 6g of…

Everything I have read on the subject suggests that the goal when dealing with cancer is to eat for nutrition rather than weight loss, as your body needs to be supported through the process and intentional calorie-deficit adds stress. Additionally when it comes to exercise/activity, maintaining physical activity has a…

I think the person means, "wear orthotics?" :smiley:

I think you will be fine adding more food in. Your weight may increase a few pounds right away (due to added water weight and a bit more "waste"). Rather than freak out about it, examine the evidence for weight gain: have I eaten 3,500 calories over what I have burned this week?" Also remember that as your hormones cycle,…

First of all, "working out" is for overall health that's why bother :) In terms of weight gain, how much over what period of time?

These body fat scales - hand held or step scale type - are notoriously inaccurate, being greatly influenced by amount of hydration. In one test I read, the level of so-called fat rose 10% after the person drank a large glass of water.

The accuracy of logging is important, but the bottom line is that, as the original poster said she has not only not lost weight, but has gained weight in 5 weeks, calorie intake has exceeded calorie burn.

After.

This is where "just do it" actually applies :) The water will come off - just keep hydrated and resume your regular eating plan.