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True. I had just meant that it's worth checking that you're inputting the actual item that you're using (whether you scan it or type it), rather than using a default one that someone else has entered.

Sounds like you'll be well-prepared. I would also add to the list: bear defense, and food storage (e.g. a bear canister, or a method of hanging your food from the trees). And I guess that since you might be going alone, a bear bell couldn't hurt, to let them know that you're around and keep them away. Also, a tonne of…

1400 is the amount that you are logging, but without weighing your portions, it is very unlikely to be the amount that you are truly consuming. (No one is saying that you're lying about what you're eating, we're just saying that as humans, we are all pretty lousy at estimating portions, and certainly can't be as accurate…

That's great :) Good luck with your weight loss journey. Have patience and know that if you stick with your calorie goal to lose 0.5 lb per week, you really will lose those seemingly stubborn pounds. And don't be disheartened if you don't lose weight every single week - weight loss often happens not at all and then in big…

True. But that doesn't make them bad to eat, as long as she starts weighing the avocado she eats so that she knows how many calories she's consuming and can plan accordingly.

It's definitely achievable for you to lose weight. Your metabolism is not dormant. If your weight is not changing, this means that you have a perfect balance of calories in vs calories out at the moment. To lose weight, you would need to eat less calories, or do more exercise (or a combination of both. It can feel like a…

Firstly, it's good to have patience - don't expect to be losing weight every day (or even every week!) :) Secondly, you might like to try to log your food/drink intake more accurately. For example, you often have "Generic - Green Shake With Pineapple, 1 glass" for 181 calories. But the amount of calories in this item can…

That's strange that the numbers can be so different, but I guess it makes sense if you are changing the recipe considerably. Something like adding more of an ingredient can clearly increase the calories, but sometimes we don't realize how much of an impact it can have to make swaps for different ingredients too. This is…

For weight loss, focusing on the amount of calories you eat should be highest priority. So if you feel that you can't afford to change the types of food that you are eating, you could certainly reduce the portion sizes of everything you eat. You would only *save* money in that case, because you would be eating less food!…

Your graph explains a lot. If your -2lb per week goal gives you a calorie intake of 1500 per day, then that means that each time you eat over 2500 calories in a day, all of those extra calories will begin to undo the deficit that you've worked on. So it's great that you've lost some weight over this time, but not really…

The awesome thing about keeping at the same weight for 5+ months is that now you know your maintenance calories. You have worked out that if you eat how you've been eating and keep up the same workouts, then you will maintain your weight. This means that if you want to lose weight, you'll need to make a change to your…

Your weight will fluctuate during your monthly cycle, as your body holds on to more water at certain points in the cycle. So you may not be doing anything wrong at all. Just be patient, your body will likely drop the weight as you continue sticking to your calorie goal :)

Also, keep in mind that hormonal fluctuations can mask weight loss. It's common for people to retain water and then suddenly drop a few pounds at once, at certain points in their monthly cycle.

Hi there, I also sometimes use my backcountry skis on groomed trails around the town I live in, and mine definitely don't fit in the classic tracks! It's considered bad etiquette to go in the thin tracks with our wider skis here, so I think you're probably right to question them welcoming it where you live now. Since I…

That's really great :) I've had a similar realization when I was backpacking with a 35lb pack - wondering how I was going to get it all the way up a mountain. But I used to carry twice that amount on my body every day. No wonder things were so hard when I was overweight! Fat is heavy!

Men usually need quite a few more calories to maintain their weight, compared with women. So it would be kind of unreasonable for you to expect him to eat the same portions as you. For whatever you're cooking, you could give him a higher portion of the meats/carbs that he likes, and dish yourself up a smaller portion with…

Yep, that's right. Meal timing is just personal preference; eat when you're hungry.

Weight loss happens when you are in a caloric deficit (ie, you eat less calories than you are burning). The awesome thing about that is that you can lose weight without exercising at all. Exercising is for health/fitness, but doesn't contribute all that much to your caloric burn compared to how many calories you burn just…

I understand that feeling of being motivated by your own personal progress, it's great :) (and then not-so-great when it seems like progress isn't being made - even though we know we can't expect progress every single day or even week!) For when you're not seeing your weight change, you might enjoy measuring your progress…

You might benefit from watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA9AdlhB18o

Weight loss occurs when you consume less calories than your body burns. Eating less carbs doesn't necessarily mean that you are consuming less calories. It's entirely possible that you are eating too many calories, even though you are making an effort to choose nutritious foods. Make sure you stick to the calorie goal that…

When I started eating at a deficit, I didn't get my period for 7 months. I wasn't eating at an extreme deficit (1400 calories each day gave me about a 400 calorie deficit per day) but I was eating super low fat accidentally, since I was choosing the lowest calorie foods I could find, to try to get the most food for the…

It sounds pretty miserable to be hungry all the time - and so it's extra-incredible that you've been able to lose weight and maintain. That's purely down to your own willpower, so you're awesome. I can definitely relate to those ravenous times. For me, it's become manageable by figuring out what things fill me so that I…

As others have said, you can indeed eat whatever you want, and still lose weight as long as you burn more calories than you consume. (Personally, I feel much happier choosing less calorie-dense foods though, so that I don't feel hungry all the time!) I also just want to mention that most people here recommend that you eat…

Hi there, Something that helped me get started was to start by changing what I ate before I added in a big commitment to working out. I found it much easier to be motivated to work out once I started seeing the changes in my body from eating less calories. If weight loss is your goal, you also might benefit from changing…

Weight loss happens when you are in a caloric deficit. This means that you will lose weight no matter what you eat, as long as you are eating less calories than your body burns. Your body burns calories just by living, and you can burn extra calories through exercise, if you want to. Put your stats (age, height, weight,…

I agree with everyone else, that there is no miracle way to "tone up" suddenly. However, you might consider drinking plenty of water and avoiding high sodium foods in the lead-up to your special date, so that you minimize the chances of you being bloated (having high sodium foods can make your body hold onto excess water)

Fat comes off different body parts at different rates for different people, so anyone else's experience may not necessarily be the same as yours - but rest assured that as you continue to lose weight, it will eventually come off your calves! For me, my calves slimmed down quickly and I was wishing my thighs would slim down…

You don't need to do that; your body won't just shut down from not eating for a few hours.

Hi there, It's great that you're overcoming your feelings of depression, stress, anxiety and loneliness - already, that is such a huge step you are making in the right direction, for improving your health and your life. Especially if you already feel stressed, it can be overwhelming to make a tonne of lifestyle changes at…