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If you would like sound, personalized, nutritional advice I suggest that you consult with a Registered Dietitian. I would not expect well-qualified experts to spend their days answering questions on MFP or any other website for free. They have to earn a living like the rest of us.

As others have pointed out, you may be eating more calories. You might also be eating more salt and therefore retaining more water. Often chicken meat is injected with salt water to make it weigh more. Also, rather than eating meat to attempt deal with migraines and fatigue, you might try finding a good book on vegetarian…

Don't. Just don't. Also, don't email/call/etc. at this point asking for more extra credit.

Great advice! Side note: Whether it is legal to give nutritional advice without proper training/certification depends on the location.

Ask your trainer what specific training they have in nutrition. The answer is likely none, or only what they read in their personal trainer's textbook (a.k.a. basically none). Taking nutritional advice from someone with no background/training isn't a good idea.

I'm vegan, and I hate to discourage anyone from going vegan...but...being vegan does not necessarily weight loss. I'll give you the same advice I give anyone else considering a vegan diet, read the book Vegan 4 Life by Messina and Norris. Both are Registered Dietitians and long-time vegans. The book provides information…

I would worry less about how old you were/are, and more about whether the weight goal is generally reasonable for you. Your goal is in the "healthy" range, so if you are able to meet and maintain it while eating a reasonable/healthy diet then great, if not, well then you know it's not reasonable for you right now. I was…

If this works for you, great, but it will not work for everyone. Many people find that it is useful to continue logging calories, at least loosely, in order to maintain their weight. I lost weight 8 years ago. I have found that I either need to log calories, or keep a diet that is very consistent (so basically I know how…

Given how little nutritional education many MDs have, it's entirely possible that an alternative practitioner has more training, BUT that still doesn't mean they're well-qualified to give advice. If you need help managing your diet to help control complex medication problems then the best qualified professional is someone…

Steam or lightly saute. Never noticed it being bitter. It's really good with onions and garlic.

I periodically take pictures for myself, because I find its one way to document how my body is changing. But for the most part they're private, I'm documenting my change for me, not for anyone else. If someone else wants to post their pics, that's awesome, I just prefer not to.

I use shampoo once a week or so. Otherwise I rinse my scalp really well, use conditioner, and go. I get pretty sweaty, but this seems to work well enough that my hair doesn't smell or anything. I have dry skin, so getting oily is never an issue, and I don't use any hair products (spray, gel, etc.) that I need to wash out.

This. The more you try to do now, the more you risk a longer recovery and long-term issues. I too speak from experience.

Even if you think someone is an ugly human, that does not mean you have the right to assault them. If you think it does, and you think it's okay to go around bragging about it on the internet, it might be time to see a mental health professional.

You mentioned "taking [me] serious". Perhaps I should rephrase... but I'm sure you can manage the word substitution. Strippers provide a service people are eager to pay for and they don't hurt anyone. There is absolutely no shame in their game. That said, I've never stripped for money--I have too little patience for men's…

If you'd like a few more to help you along I confess I have a few I'd happily send you.

Statistician. I know, I know you hated that class.

You try that particular pose sometime and then we can discuss respect.

That's *kitten*ed up. Your boyfriend is the one who made promises to you and broke them, not her, so why physically attack her. Hitting people isn't a good way to deal with conflict but someone who doesn't owe you a *kitten*ing thing. Get help.

She did nothing to you. He's the one who cheated. Save your hostility for him.

RJ is still around? Clearly I haven't been spending enough time in the forums.

Women come in all different shapes. Some have big boobs and thin hips. Others have a big booty and are small on top. Some have both. Others have neither. Most are somewhere in between. Fortunately there are people (male and female) who will find you attractive whereever you fall.

You mean he doesn't even trust you to know what needs to be done around your own house?

Story of my life. 5'7, 155, size 10-12, usually large or xl tops (and I have tiny boobs so the top size isn't for that). I'm also fairly strong and fit so the issue isn't fat vs muscle. I'm apparently just huge for my weight.

It's just one meal. Leave the scale at home. Unless you have a specific reason for asking (e.g. food allergy, vegan) don't ask a million questions. Eat reasonable portions and log as best you can. As others have said, try to fill your plate with veggies as much as possible, as long as they don't have a high calorie sauce…

As others have pointed out, if this was a "real" paid job, the lack of breaks and the requirement to eat their food would be illegal. There is a reason these things are illegal for paid labor--they are unreasonable. You are not asking to be "catered" to, you are asking to bring your own food and have a few minutes to eat…

This gives me hope.

If you signed a contract, pay the cancellation fee and be done with it. If you didn't sign a contract, just tell them you want to cancel. If you don't want to say why, just say it's personal and be done with it.

Dates are basically added sugar. Edited to add that I enjoy Lara bars, and even make my own at home, but I am realistic about the sugar content.

I turn into a sweaty, very red faced mess 5-10 minutes into a workout. I've always been like this, it doesn't matter how fit I am at that time, it's just what my body likes to do. I pole dance, so the sweaty part means I slide right off if I don't keep myself wiped off, but other than that it's never been a big deal for…