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If your weight has changed in the 5 years since you got your shoes fitted, you may need a different shoe now. Heavier runners and lighter runners sometimes have different shoe needs. Additionally, the style of shoe may have been redesigned, your gait may have changed for some other reason, etc. I would go back to the…

For the purpose of weight loss only, all calories are exactly the same. There are no carbs or other foods that are inherently good or bad for weight loss. For nutrition, of course, one needs to get all the necessary macro and micronutrients. For specific health conditions or personal preference, one may need to restrict…

It's almost certainly water and/or waste, likely due to normal water retention from your increased workout. Weight is going to fluctuate every day and the scale is not going to go down every single time you step on it. That's normal. However, if you only weigh once a week, it can be harder to see and understand those…

There are some "high capacity" scales out there, including some I found on Amazon that go up to 550 or even more. Some of those cost a lot more than you probably paid, though. If you don't want to invest in a more expensive scale, then I might just find a scale that you can use on a routine basis. If you have a gym…

If we call ACV 4 calories per tablespoon/15 mL, maximum (since that is legally as much as it can be in the US and still be called “zero calorie”), then that would be roughly 750 mL of ACV per day. If I drank that, I’d throw up, which would probably make me lose weight...just not in any healthy or pleasant way. Maybe just…

Most of what you’ve lost is hopefully water, not fat. 11 pounds of fat loss in a month would be a very unsafe pace for someone who sounds like they are at or near their optimal BMI range. It’s common to lose a lot of water rapidly in the first few months of calorie restriction. I would agree that recomp is probably the…

No wonder you’ve been losing too fast. You’re averaging over a pound a week, which is too aggressive for someone with 35 pounds to lose. 1 pound per week would be the maximum you should target; 0.5 lb/week would be reasonable too. MFP is designed for you to eat ALL exercise calories assuming they are calculated accurately.…

Upping your cardio may lead to water retention that can mask fat loss. How long have you been exercising at this level? There is a big difference between 1200 and 1500. Why the range? Does it include exercise calories? How are you measuring exercise calories, and what percent do you eat back?

Does that mean you stopped taking your medication? Did you talk to your doctor before stopping it? GERD is a common cause of sleep problems.

I'm always skeptical of "common sense" because it often means "not supported by evidence." Many people appeal to common sense when they do not have any proof of their claims. Quite a lot of the things in the linked article are myths, not supported by evidence, that people believe because they "sound right."

That only happens if you break your metabolism.

Did you only start feeling tired in the afternoon when you started eating this meal? Were there any other changes in your life around the time that you started eating this way? Are you in a calorie deficit, and if so: what pace of loss did you select and how much are you trying to lose? Are you exercising, and if so: what…

Yogurt and soup are great if you like them. I eat yogurt every day. It helps me meet my protein goal, and I enjoy it, so win/win. As I mentioned, though, the idea that probiotics following antibiotics "can't hurt" may be incorrect. I would guess you feel like crap because you were sick, and maybe due to side effects of the…

If you're exercising close to bedtime, that could keep you up. Exercise energizes some people and makes others tired. I do cardio and lift early in the morning; evening is for my yoga. If you've changed your caffeine intake--either more caffeine and/or caffeine later in the day--that could do it too. I cut out all caffeine…

All of this. ACV does not cause or promote weight loss. Your best bet is to set a more reasonable (i.e., slower) weight loss goal, rather than looking for "shortcuts" that supposedly cause faster loss. Any substances that are claimed to promote faster fat loss either do not work and/or are not safe or legal.

My hands get cold and numb very easily, like when I'm in a store with the air conditioning on too high. (I also live in a place where the temperature rarely gets above 75 degrees F.) I have gloves and a coat year round, though the gloves do nothing after the numbness has already set in. They do help prevent it. It seems to…

There is not conclusive evidence to show that probiotics are necessarily needed after taking a course of antibiotics, nor is there any evidence that demonstrates exactly which probiotic strains are needed. Recent studies have also found that probiotic supplementation might hinder, rather than support, the body's natural…

MFP is intended for you to eat all exercise calories assuming they are calculated accurately. You risk undereating by not doing so. Fat loss is 100% caused by consistently eating fewer calories than your body burns, not by how many carbs you eat, whether you eat fast food, etc. Your increased exercise can cause water…

What evidence do you have for this? OP didn’t say anything about how much they’re eating. OP, how long has it been since the scale moved down at all? Your weight is not going to decrease every single week. That’s normal. You will lose fat if you’re consistently in a calorie deficit, but you shouldn’t expect the scale go to…

Appropriate pace of weight loss is mostly determined by how fast you can safely lose weight, rather than how fast you want to lose weight. Your stats do not support a faster pace of loss.

This, definitely. Since you’re on the shorter side, though, you may not get a ton more calories with a slower pace of loss. Additionally, I’m not sure how olive oil “helps” unless you aren’t getting enough dietary fat. Oil is very calorie dense and many people do not find it filling. If you’re getting enough fat, there’s…

I wanted to post a relevant zombie meme and did NOT want to search for one. You have done us all a service :)

A "straw man argument" is defined as refuting an argument that one's opponent did not present. It is not a straw man fallacy to request evidence or expertise in support of others' claims. It is entirely appropriate to ask for your credentials if you want the OP to message you privately, rather than corresponding with you…

Are you a registered dietitian, or a mental health professional trained in treating eating disorders?

Yeah, but I we have no Winco down here...I only get the brown butter caramel bars if we happen to be in a place where they are :(. I love Winco and I wish we had it.

What proportion of your exercise calories are you eating back, and how did you calculate them? MFP intends you to eat back all exercise calories assuming they are calculated correctly. If you’re not eating them back, you may be undereating. Depending on your starting weight and how long you’ve been trying to lose weight, 5…

You resurrected a 9 year old thread to post incorrect information? Why would you do that?

Go get fitted at a running store. Don’t buy shoes just because somebody on the internet liked them. Those people’s feet are not your feet.

We go out 1 or 2 times a week. I save a few hundred calories in the days before for those larger meals, so I still hit my calorie goal for the week.

You should eat the number of calories MFP tells you to eat. For weight loss, that is the only thing that matters. For nutrition, you should make sure to get enough protein and fat. Fiber is also important, but don't increase it too quickly--that will cause stomach upset. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are good too,…