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  • Be mindful of your micros. Skinny does not equal healthy. If you regularly eat junk but small enough portions to give you a calorie deficit, you are not likely getting nutrients you need.
    in Flexible Dieting (IIFYM) Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • Protein. Turkey or chicken slices work well. I also slowly eat 1/2 cup of almonds through the morning. They do have a good amount of fat, though. Also, try drinking hot tea or really cold water. Liquid can make you feel fuller and keep your hands occupied.
    in Foods to Get Full From Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • Walden Farms calorie free syrup. Or tomatoes. Let's go with tomatoes.
    in favorite low cal food? Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • I live in California and don't think marijuana is legal. Not yet, anyway. Unless you have a prescription.
    in Dieting during medical marijuana smoking Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • Just writing it down is a powerful motivator. I'm like "wha!? how many carbs?"
    in Letting go of booze! Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • I wouldn't say it is not OK to have carbs. The further they are from exercise, the more complex they should be. Try some casein pudding instead. Casein is a very slow absorbing protein that will fuel your body overnight.
    in Carbohydrates in the evening is i Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • One other trick that comes to mind if you like wine. Get a soda stream or buy seltzer and put a splash of wine as a spritzer. You get a little taste and the ritual without drinking too much.
    in Letting go of booze! Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • I run barefoot on the pavement every day. :smile: No shoes, except for rope climbs.
    in Shoe recommendations Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • As far as one beer leading to four, that is a problem for me, too. I've found a non-alcoholic (<.5%) beer that I actually like. It's called Clausthaler. It's the only NA beer I've ever enjoyed. When I get home from the gym, I crack open an ice cold one and it satisfies the craving. Without the alcohol, I'm much less likely…
    in Letting go of booze! Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • I haven't had any in a week and a half, since I started precisely logging my calories. A few times I've scanned the bar code on a beer and have been shocked to the analysis.
    in no more booze Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • My girlfriend uses the Polar pulse because it can be used with or without a heart rate monitor. She wears it all day. It's nice because it will track your movement without a heart rate monitor then if you are doing work that does not require a lot of lateral movement, like stationary bike, you can strap on the monitor and…
    in Best calorie counter? Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • Because of its bulk and lack of digestibility, fiber could pull nutrients along with it and prevent their absorption.
    in Fiber Comment by edwardetr July 2015
  • Doctor's Carbrite chocolate brownie tastes good and has 21g of protein.
    in What are your favourite/least favourite protein bars? Comment by edwardetr July 2015
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