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The OP is Obese Class I, they don't fall under the same needs as you do, with an alleged BMR of 1200. They are carrying around enough extra weight to be causing strain, and in the short term they would be approved for a VLCD with doctor guidance. Someone who is 5'7" and 207 lbs has a BMR of 1776. 100 calories off of that…
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Actually, that's from the MD, not me. But I'm sure you have more education than them. Hence, #5.
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Alright. The following advice comes from myself, with a biology degree; my personal trainer-a certified strength & conditioning coach, also certified in nutrition, with a degree in kinesiology; and my terrifyingly fit doctors, one of which is also a fitness instructor at the CC. They are all things I've learned over the…
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I tried allowing friends, but in the end I found it de-motivational. So, my good, real-life friends that are on here, the ones that can see everything and anything on all of my social media, are the only friends I keep here.
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I agree. The Panache underwire sports bra was awesome. Sadly, only for about a month and then the wires busted free. But, I haven't found anything better. 36G
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You've got this!
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Take a deep breath, accept the mistake for the day, and start from scratch in the morning. Never ever use fasting as a punishment-it will lead to another binge, and food being punishment can also lead to eating disorders. Ask yourself what triggered the binge. Are you emotional? Were you hungry? Did it just taste soooo…
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Any "doctor" that sells you something like a cereal bar is a certified Dr. Oz-type quack. Someone with an eating disorder is never "cured," and no good doctor would be making these suggestions to a recovering bulimic. Just like an alcoholic, eating disorders are a life-long struggle. You should NOT be dieting without…
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I made a checklist on my google calendar tasks for each pound I was losing. -in every 10 is a countdown to my goal. -BMI cut offs. Obese II, Obese I, Overweight High, Middle, Normal high. -major milestones. 1/4 way, 1/2 way, 3/4 way. -BMR projects, so I remember to readjust my calories and lbs. For example, 45 lbs in, I've…
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Breakfast Quick Go To: 2 eggs, 1 cup baby spinach, 2 Tbsp coconut milk, 1/2 cup jimmy dean turkey sausage crumbles or 1 chicken sausage link chopped, 1/2 Tbsp red chili flakes. Scrambled. Lunch Quick Go To: 3 oz. ready to eat, chilled shrimp (about 6 mediums), 2 Tbsp. cream cheese, 1 wasa hearty crisp, and horseradish to…
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Use your BMR and then the Harris Benedict Equation to figure out how many calories you really need. I'm 5'6 176lbs and to maintain a loss of 1.3 lbs a week I take in 1200 without work outs included. If you're working out, there's no way that's enough calories for you, and it might be why you're having trouble. Also, check…
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Take measurements rather than relying solely on scales. Choose one time of day, once a week. Don't rely on your BMI, but use it and other fitness measurements, such as your waist to hip, and waist to height ratios to see where your body fat composition is likely to lie. Together with your BMI they'll give you a better idea…
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Doctor Oz isn't a doctor. Your system cleans itself just fine unless you are malnourished.
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On Pintrest I have a board of Bento Box ideas! https://www.pinterest.com/agirlcalledrinn/foodie-healthy-eats-bento-box-bon/
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So many. I have a whole food blog based on it. rinnskitchen.blogspot.com Some of them are a bit ambitious, but a lot is easy-peasy.
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Can I just tell you all, you made my day by analyzing the science. I see it so rarely on these boards. And I have to say, we know it affects CICO, the issue is more of the exactly how's. I agree with the others though-the protein should not have been adjusted so greatly, however, the reasoning makes sense. The method's…
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42-45lbs depending on the day since Halloween. So, about 1.5 a week, although at the beginning it was closer to 3 and now it's about 1.25. I'm at my halfway. Pretty close to what MFP calculated along the way.
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I put all of my snacks in a TARDIS cookie jar. Now, any time I want a sweet, the sound of the TARDIS swoops in to shame me into thinking. Also, it alerts everyone in the house as to what I am doing. That thing is loud. But, I keep my fridge full of berries and apples and other snacking fruits and veggies. I figure if I'm…
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Alright, I know you're not going to want to hear this, but reading all of your comments I have to make a suggestion you're not going to like. You might need to seek counseling. I know, I knowwwww. There is such a taboo on it. But, I say this as a life-long friend of someone with an devastating eating disorder. You've…
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I would check your BMR. As you lose weight, your BMR decreases. Your deficit needs to be reflected in that decrease. In addition, if you're counting your exercise calories in, you will go over calories-none of them are very accurate because calorie burning is an individual process. You are also, likely, basing your goal…
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The biochemical reactions that result in sweat burn energy, or calories. So, as I said, if there is no other energy source, you could burn fat. It would never be enough to result in significant weight loss-you would likely die first if the proper conditions ever existed for such a thing. Your brain fires a signal to…
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Fat gets converted via lipolysis into heat, water, carbon dioxide, and ATP. ATP acts like a cellular carb loading, or provides the energy, the water is sweat out, and the carbon dioxide is breathed out. So, sweating will make you lose some fat, after the easier forms of energy are burned off, as it is a system of…
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Treat it like the addiction it is, and see your doctor. They'll pass you on to a nutritionist that can work with your needs as well as your wants and help you expand your palate. In the end, it's up to you to decide to do it whether you like it or not. You can lose weight without eating healthy-you just don't gain as many…
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THIS I ignore the calories it gives me from exercise per my doctor's recommendations. She stated right from the first that they're untrustworthy.
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Motivation comes from within grasshopper. But I can tell you a few things that the first 40 lbs have brought me. As you can see in my pic, I started at 221 and I'm 5'6". By 200 I could do a 40 minute yoga session without breathing heavy. At 200, I realized I could run half a mile without stopping. At 190 people started to…
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I don't know about your state, but in NY you are required to report neglect. Giving a second grader an energy drink isn't just neglect, it probably falls under child endangerment as well. Energy drinks have been tied to several adolescent and teen deaths in the last 5 years. "NCANDS defines neglect as “a type of…
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No. My doctor recommended this specific tool. I didn't start it on my own. However, she did also warn me that I would have to keep myself in check, because some people do become food obsessed when pursuing as large of a goal as we are. I had a little over 80 lbs to lose. I'm 43 in, and I'm not food obsessed, and I'm eating…
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Listen to your doctor. Tell them your fears and your ideas. Make a list to take with you so you can get them all out. Print a page or two of the boards to take with you, so they can refute or explain. I'd also ask them about the hormones you're taking. Some women do lose their periods from certain HRT's and BC's…
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2 eggs, 2 tbsp coconut milk, 1/2 cup spinach, sprinkle of pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup jimmy dean sausage crumbles is my fave right now. I'll use any poultry sausage (I make extra when I cook chicken feta sausages for dinner just to use in my breakfast scramble), but they're easy. Takes about 4 min. I'm also big on fresh…
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My first from 221 to 201 took me 1.5 months. I was Obese Class II. My second from 201-181 took me 3.5 months. I'm expecting the next 20 to take closer to 4 months now that I'm close to the halfway out of Overweight class and gain more muscle mass. No loose skin yet.
