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Nestlé coffemate chocolate chip cookie creamer is also 35 calories per Tbs of awesomeness . I never substituted my creamer, everything that I tried that was less calories just wasn't worth it. I'd rather have 35 or 70 calories a day of something that tastes good, than suffer through either nothing or something gross. That…

Fair point :P

Cardboard lies!! Save calories for real ice cream..like Talenti! ;)

"have discovered that skipping meals can actually cause you to gain weight, specifically in your midsection — that’s right, the dreaded belly fat. " I guess I'll get mine...some day /shakes fist at years of skipping breakfast eventually coming to bite me in the butt. Or should I say belly.

Don't worry, I'm totally calm. I didn't get the tone of joking, as this is the Internet and MFP has yet to install a sarcasm font. What I did see was a possible miscommunication to the OP that because mushrooms had protein, they weren't necessary to log. It's not so much being super corrective as putting context behind a…

Just make sure you log it and stay at your moderate calorie deficit and you'll be fine ;)

Okay....you're missing the point of the post then. This isn't a debate about people getting their required protein...it was about whether or not one should track the calories from vegetables or not. Which they should. If they're tracking macros, they wouldn't be seeing the protein they're getting from it if they don't log…

Which still = calories

Sounds like Freelee's daily banana intake. Super ripe nanas too or she'll have yer bum. But yeah, sounds like a wrong entry. I've never eaten a banana more than 140 calories? I think. I weigh mine on a digital food scale and take the usda entry though. Have to be careful of people who put wrong entries in there or ones…

Unless you have a medical condition that requires you to monitor it, I'd ignore it. Especially when it's coming from fruits that have awesome nutrient profiles. I consistently go over my sugar goal, so I chose to track fiber in its place. If you're getting a balanced diet, I wouldn't be overly concerned.

There's a lot of silly, confusing things on the internet. Foods in a deficit result in weight loss. Now, macros can aid in body composition. Getting about 1g per pound of lean body mass in protein aids in muscle retention, getting a proper amount of fats for nutrient absorption and overall health, fiber for digestion.…

And this! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

Any food eaten in a calorie deficit

It's water weight. It comes back when you stop using it. You can't spot reduce fat. Waist...of money haha...bad joke

The mainstream? How long have you been here? I've seen more snake oil starvation diet peddlers than I could fit in a celebrity pool here all claiming you'll lose zero Muscle as long as you do "xyz" . They're all peddling magic. MFP is the only place I've seen sensible people take a no *kitten* approach to weight loss

You lose water, fat, and muscle when you lose weight. The faster you go, the more muscle is lost. And muscle is not easily regained. It takes a lot of time and effort to build muscle.

You realize that by starving yourself, you're sacrificing a great deal of muscle in going quickly. Muscles like your heart, not just your legs and arms. You realize your metabolic rate lowers as you get smaller but even more so by having less muscle (which you are likely sacrificing a great deal at the speed you're going).…

Science is neat.

I always have a day (that I still log) but I go a little over. Maybe instead of having all those things maybe pick the one you want the most or, portion out a smaller version of what you want. After all, I think it's beneficial to try to incorporate things you love into your life. It'll make it so much easier after you've…

Hmmm yes, this superhero breakfast is white Knight approved.

Yes, track them. And if you find issues losing, I'd invest in a digital food scale as well and take the usda entries in the database to log. If it has calories, log it! It might surprise you how things add up. Things like quinoa, avacado, potatoes, corn, etc are all good for you but add up quickly.

^this is totally me, too. If I eat a big breakfast, there's no stopping the hangry Train for me. I've lost 53 lbs back in 2013, so I'd say it's personal preference. Stay within your calorie goals and eat when is best for you ;P

I buy cellucor because it's good protein vs calories and is tasty.

Honestly, the greatest gelato I've had (and I'd never had gelato prior to MFP and adventures in fitness lol). There's not a single flavor I've tried and disliked. Hehe. Paying attention to what I was eating made me appreciate foods better. I've done more food experimentation controlling my intake than I did eating whatever

Yes, it's difficult at first. And it absolutely does get easier. You'll find foods you enjoy that can help you meet those goals and still fit in foods you love. Protein had always been my most difficult to hit, as I love carbs. Being able to track macros and micros has helped me tone it down and make sure I'm hitting all…

I think if this is a normal habit, consuming such low calories, I'd get help. If it's one day, do what you want. And finally, no one's going to babysit you so you need to be able to make conscious decisions on your own regarding your health and nutrient intake. One day, no big deal. Regularly choosing to eat dangerously…

This is why I stopped measuring myself to others. The effort put forth to succeed, that's half the battle. Those that continue to succeed don't always do so. I lost 53 lbs but were there times I backslid or disappointed myself? Absolutely. Remember failure is not fatal. And the only reason you're in this is for YOU. The…

Let's say 2000 calories is your maintenance (the level by which you'd maintain your current weight ). To lose 1 lb a week, you'd eat 1500 calories every day. How much you need to eat to maintain, depends upon your age, height, weight, gender, genetics, and activity level. So, everyone's number will vary. I lose at 1650…

I mea technically, higher activity does mean you can consume more and still lose. But if you're essentially doing TDEE (not eating back exercise calories), if you were to up calories, I'd do so at no more than 100 calories a week and see where the weight trends. Fluctuating calories means fluctuating weight, typically.…

I would just reign in today the best you can and move forward. Depending on how much cardio you do, you might be fine where you're at, if not a little more Depends on how much you're losing per week, when you are in a deficit. About 1 lb per week is the general recommendation. Don't let the scale discourage you when you…