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while "good" and "bad" may be stigmatizing labels, I do think that someone who is eating at a deficit needs to prioritize nutrient dense foods so that you can properly fuel your body while eating fewer calories. That said, for me it is important to leave some room for 'empty' calorie foods which satisfy me in other ways…

I do this. It's very easy for me to log accurately and hit my calorie goals during the week, but on the weekends I don't always eat in a way that's easy to log accurately, nor do I want to. I essentially eat at a 500 cal deficit during the week, and then to maintenance or a little below during the weekend, plus I'm…

I recommend looking up the numbers for the types of things you tend to eat (say spanikopita or pigs'n'blankets) ahead of time, so you have an idea as to the quantity you can allow yourself. And of course, they almost always have some type of crudite - if you stay light (or avoid) the dressing/dip, that's a great way to be…

The food industry conspiracy theories aside, I completely agree with the authors that for someone who is obese exercise is minimally important to losing weight. The numbers don't lie - if you're trying to create a 3500-7000 weekly deficit, and you are currently sedentary, it's highly unlikely that you are going to make…

You lose weight through changing your diet, you improve your fitness through exercise. In the past I had always thought that I needed to embark on a massive life change of adopting a rigorous exercise routine, eating 'better' foods, and eating less of them to make a meaningful change. And it was so overwhelming and…

that's if you do it once per week. The OP suggested once a month, so that's less than 1/4 lb. And again, that's assuming no change to your eating habits as a result of it, which I find unlikely.

I fully back the Nespresso. I have a regular espresso machine as well, but they're difficult to consistently get a great cup - I really only use it on weekends now. Nespresso is better quality than Starbucks for sure. The pods are expensive, but still cheaper than buying.

I'm doing the math and I can't figure out how this can make a meaningful difference. And that's assuming that you don't let the fast day affect your eating immediately before and after (unlikely) or the rest of the month (again unlikely). We do full day fasts twice a year for religious reasons, and several other minor…

To start out with - what type of coffee drinks do you currently get from Starbucks? They sell everything from black filter coffee to a 1000+ calorie Frappucino. Are you primarily focused on saving money, or time or calories? There are multiple ways this could go.

In this particular article, the almond issue was referencing work done by the California Almond Board, hardly an impartial source - just something to keep in mind.

From high school through my mid 30s I was relatively skinny and within a range of 155-160lbs. Then I slowly gained weight over the past 5 or so years with an acceleration the past couple and I was at 180lbs. That round number, and the fact that I had gained a shirt size and 3 inches at my waist triggered me to lose 15lbs…

We've all been there - the good thing is, 'time flies' so before you realize it you'll be planning for the holidays, and if you've stuck to your eating plan you'll be over 20lbs lighter and amazed at the progress you've made.

[/quote]Also, burnt ends. [/quote] Too late - I snagged them already!

or maybe it has something to do with frozen/unfrozen weight, or the packaging. The machines are very well calibrated - they are unlikely to have over-filled by 30%.

It's a lifelong solution in the sense that it undoubtedly works - for weight loss, maintenance or gain. Whether it is feasible for you to count for your whole life is entirely up to the individual. I don't think I can do it for my whole life, but I'm getting to a point where I can informally measure how much I'm eating, by…

That while pre-logging meals sounds restrictive, in fact it is liberating

2 things I always keeps in mind when eating fast food: 1) because of the high sodium you'll retain water, so don't get upset that week if your weight doesn't behave as you expect it to based off of your CICO - it'll work its way out when you eat more normally. 2) Personally, I always assume that the calorie counts are…

well, if you're James Harden it would be highly active (offense) sedentary (defense). ....I jest - I know he's improved his D considerably this year.

It sounds to me like you are a little burnt out. Instead of letting the frustration build up and burst in the form of bingeing, why not give yourself a release valve by going back to 1500 cal for a bit. At worst I'd guess you'll maintain (I haven't seen your ht/wt to have an idea as to your metabolic levels), but at least…

Someone starting an exercise program from flat is probably doing something moderate, like a brisk walk for 3*30. That's burning maybe 3-400 calories per week. Which translates to about 4-6lbs per year, which is probably less than they'd been gaining. And that's assuming they don't up their intake, which is unlikely b/c…

Same thing here. I found that no matter what I ate for breakfast it didn't reduce my hunger later in the day. I'd much rather have those calories for later in the day to eat meals which really satisfy me.

Not a question or hypothesis, but it amazes me how little we actually know about nutrition and weight loss. Take virtually any topic and I can go out and get studies which offer contradictory results.

To go from sedentary and mindlessly eating above maintenance, to active, calorie-counting and eating below maintenance is a big change. And many are overwhelmed with the belief that they have to do it all at once, so they either don't start at all, or get frustrated and quit quickly. You can start with either one, but I…

I generally eat a little light for the days heading into it, and then try my best to focus on eating the proteins - there is only so much hidden calories that can be in those, as compared to desserts and carb heavy sides which can pack ungodly amounts of calories with the added sugars and fats. But of course I usually have…

That's great. And you had a fun night out with your husband, so double great!

OP here. It appears this thread has gotten away from me! And whetted my appetite for skittles at the same time!

perhaps sacrifice is too strong a word, but it's clearly a measured change. If it weren't you wouldn't have had to make the changes to begin with, as you would have been doing this all along. My point of this post was that 1) It is necessary to add the modifier 'in moderation' when one says they still eat all the foods…

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First, I think most people would say 'if it fits in your calories AND macros' then eat it, so right there it means you are eating a well-balanced, 'healthy' diet. Second, the whole concept of 'chemical laced' is far from clear, outside of known carcinogens, and the knowledge is changing all the time (e.g. saccharine). A…

Yes. What changes have you made in the quantity/frequency of certain foods that allow you to still include them while still losing weight.