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Now I am curious about your secret reasons for hating protein shakes. :) If taste is the issue, try different brands. The flavor varies a lot from brand to brand. Something that you can do to make the taste/texture better is to use protein powder to make a smoothie. The easiest way to do this is 1 scoop of protein powder +…

You only need to restrict carbs if you have specific metabolic disorders, such as diabetes. You don't necessarily know what a good combination of foods will be in advance. This is why planning your whole day BEFORE you eat is a good idea when possible. This program will tell you if you are meeting your goals for calories…

Here is what to do: 1. Click on FOOD (top left on the page) 2. Go to a meal, for example breakfast 3. Click on "Add Food" 4. You will see a search bar under "Search our food database by name" 5. Enter the name of the food that you want to eat 6. Click enter 7. Find the closest match and enter the amount that you plan to…

I'm not sure that anybody but YOU can keep you accountable...but if you want a friend who logs and exercises every day, feel free to add me. What are your goals/reasons for wanting to lose weight?

I wonder if working out so late is messing with your sleep patterns. There is definitely a connection between sleep and hunger. I generally work out between 8-10 PM and then have a light dinner afterwards. It works for me, but I think that many people do better with a workout earlier in the day. In your position, I would…

Sunday Goals: 1. 12,000 steps 2. weight workout 3. under 100G carbs 4. do weekly exercise plan (need to resume this old habit)

Get more: -water -fiber -protein -fat Ask your pharmacist how long you should stay on this before trying a different prescription. There are so many BC options available today that there might a better option out there for you.

Stop planning and just get back to work. If you have lost weight before, you already know what to do. Step 1: Track Everything Good luck!

If you have this tendency, staying AWAY from alcohol is probably the best approach. It really isn't going to help your self control.

I often feel like a weirdo around here for NOT being an emotional eater. It should be easy to find others with similar concerns. Mostly I am just commenting to say that your dog is awfully cute. Part Westie?

Why would you give up the foods you love? A more reasonable approach might be to eat a reasonable amount of all of the things you love, in the context of a balanced diet.

Do you mean an INTENSE hour? Are you talking about rhabdomyolysis? It's really rare and often has more complex causes then just overexertion. It's really hard to do that to yourself in an hour. Stay well hydrated, take care of any underlying issues that you have (diabetes?) and follow your doctors' instructions. If your…

Started in size 22 pants...now I am an 8 or a 10, depending on the cut/stretch. This is where TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, etc. come in handy. :)

Raw CAN be healthy--it depends on exactly what you are doing. The "cleanse" part gives me pause. What exactly are you eating? There are several big challenges with raw: 1. Getting enough protein can be a difficult. 2. It involves an enormous amount of preparation. I grow a lot of my own food, can/freeze and cook most…

It depends on your style and how hard you are working. It makes more sense to log performing than practice, especially if you are walking around or dancing. It also depends on whether or not you eat back exercise calories. I don't log playing my extraordinarily heavy antique accordion. I would guess that it's probably…

My thought exactly. This is not healthy behavior. Even regular mate has a pretty strong caffeine kick--almost as much as coffee, depending on brewing technique. If you want to try the natural stuff, you don't need a mate gourd and bombilla to make it-- just use a French press or a tea ball. As someone of Argentine descent,…

Oops, I forgot to set goals for Friday! Just for Saturday, I will do: 1. 10,000 steps (between swimming and working all day, this is a challenge! ) 2. swim a mile 3. 10 freggies

I'm having such a hard time with the winter this year for some reason. All that I want to do is to hibernate! I am not getting in much walking or incidental exercise because of the cold. Thursday: 1. 10,000 steps 2. weight workout 3. under 100 G carbs 4. one self-care activity

This is per board-certified dermatologist at a major teaching hospital. It certainly fits with my own experience as a middle-aged person who has lost significant weight, slowly, with no wrinkles/minimal sagging. N=1, of course. :)

Wouldn't eating 900 calories at once make you feel awful? Just because the meal is requested doesn't mean that you have to make it. If you do make it, there is nothing to say that you have to eat any of it...

It depends on how much you lose, how fast you lose it, your age and your skin. Hydration and weight lifting help. I've lost 90+ pounds. No wrinkles underneath and not much loose skin, except for my belly. I have some unusual issues and scaring from surgeries unrelated to weight loss. My dermatologist says that laser…

I have fibro, but it really isn't bothering me much lately. I tend to only have a couple of flares a year, generally during extreme heat/cold/stress. I use exercise for pain management. When I don't work out regularly, fibro becomes an issue.

Wednesday: 1. 10,000 steps 2. swim a mile 3. under 75G carbs 4. do one self-care activity

Yep yep yep, watch that first TED talk. It's a great one.

How does one figuratively starve? After all these years of trying, if you have finally found something that is working for you, just keep doing it for goodness sake.

Great boobs definitely help. :)

Yes. I never felt invisible, even at my heaviest. I do not hide--it just isn't my personality. Of course looks matter, and weight as well as age...but being invisible is something much more complex. I know someone who was invisible in her teens, when she wasn't overweight. I know larger/older people who are incredibly…

You are probably right, but it is very sad. I've completely turned things around by making a few small changes to my diet and watching portion sizes. I went from being on the cusp of diabetes to consistently having a fasting blood sugar under 70 and an A1C under 5.0. Now I don't have to worry about amputation, losing my…

Your lunch salad sounds great--have it WITH the fish, or with a chicken breast, meat patty etc. and you've got it made. I will add you--feel free to nose around my diary, but you might want to ignore the last 3 weeks or so as I have been off track/inconsistent. I also eat fewer calories than you do. Is there a reason why…

OK, veggies. A lot depends on what you like. Try new things, but don't force yourself to eat veggies that you hate. The key is to pre-prep so that they are easy and ready to go. Here is what I generally have on hand: 1. Green salad, no dressing. Lettuce, spinach and a variety of other non-starchy chopped veggies. I add to…