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I tried some graham crackers that were unsealed and a year past their best by date. They tasted like the bag they were packaged in. Haven’t let anything get more than a week past its best by date since I moved out lol. ~Lyssa

I finally found the enlightened marshmallow treats and this was a massive disappointment. Absolutely no taste whatsoever. Maybe I’ve been eating too much sugar lately and my taste buds are being weird but this honestly tasted like nothing. Filled me up fine but I certainly won’t buy again. ~Lyssa

I've found I love any and all of the Annie's products. I'm not one that dives into the "I must buy all organic, non-GMO products!!!" mindset, but I have tried their crackers, cookies and mac & cheese. All delightful, though not something I'll buy on a regular basis. ~Lyssa

Okay, I fibbed, I picked up the peanut butter and chocolate cookies, not the toffee. I've seen so many ads for the Dairy Queen peanut butter & cookie dough blizzard that I've seriously been considering blowing a zillion calories on it, but this has scratched the itch! Again, not as creamily delicious as regular ice cream,…

I picked up the toffee one and the chocolate chunk recently - and holy crap the chocolate chunk was awesome! Not AS creamy and delicious as full-fat ice cream, but a really impressive low-cal option. Decent amount of chunks, too. Probably going to try the toffee tomorrow, and then I’ll be trying out the ProYo’s I found…

My boyfriend switched to Krill oil - similar mineral profile, no fish burps. ~Lyssa

Mostly here to offer my sympathy - I see you offering great advice and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling! What about making smoothies? Maybe some almond milk or coconut milk (itself or the yogurts) as a base? Ginger tea/ginger ale has been good for nausea for me. ~Lyssa

I refuse to try them until I'm at a point where I can afford to eat the bag in one go. Because that's what absolutely will happen. ~Lyssa

Me, obviously. ~Lyssa

Every medical professional I've talked to has said the noise alone isn't a cause for concern. If there's pain along with the noise, there could be something wrong. For me, I'm dealing with a shoulder issue and there's some occasional clicking/"grinding" type noises as the muscles aren't stabilizing the joint properly. I'm…

Something to keep in mind....don't feel like you HAVE to eat that often. So, if it's snack time and you're not hungry....don't worry about it! I like Apples and popcorn as lower-cal snacks. A good amount of fat can sometimes do the trick for me, so I will have a half serving or so of nuts or sunflower seeds. For…

I loved my Fitbits, but I wanted something more than what the Blaze offered and I didn't love the look of the Ionic. The Fitbit Versa may be on-par (ish) with the Apple Watch once it's released, and I totally would have gotten it! I found the calorie burn information to be accurate, if not a little bit of an underestimate.…

Zumba takes a while to get used to - try it again sometime! I didn't realize that Amazon had those kinds of videos too. Cool! FitnessBlender is a YouTube channel that has weight workouts if that's something you're looking for. I have a DailyBurn subscription that I start back up periodically. I think it's $10 or $20 per…

Can you share a screenshot of your diary? My Apple watch doesn't carry over information into MFP accurately, and I think it's really an MFP issue. My total calories burned per my Apple watch matches what my Fitbit would report, but MFP is off by hundreds of calories. ~Lyssa

1) Buy better coffee 2) Scale back on the creamer. I use less than 1 tablespoon per cup - just enough to cut the acidity. It's delicious. ~Lyssa

I don't deep fry, but, when I'm cooking I just use less and log it all. If a recipe calls for a tablespoon for sauteing, I'll use 1-2 teaspoons, or maybe none, depending on what's going in the pan. ~Lyssa

Check amazon and groupon, too. I see some 12 packs for $20 each on amazon, some less if you subscribe for regular shipments. Have you tried larabars? They're not quite as great on macros if you're looking for the protein, but they're often cheaper. Plus they're easy to make yourself if that's something you're interested…

Yup. You can easily eat double that and lose weight. I'm five feet tall, 133 pounds and can lose 0.5 lb/wk on 1700 calories. Eat more. By the time you start to see the effects of low calories, it's too late to quickly turn it around. ~Lyssa

Thanks! No - that could be pretty close. What's your height, weight and age? If I get 12k steps, my total burn is around 2000. I'm 5 feet tall, 133 pounds. ~Lyssa

Keep in mind that entries in the database are entered by users and potassium isn't required on labels. You're almost certainly getting plenty of potassium. ~Lyssa

Do you have an Apple Watch? I've found I don't get the proper credit for my steps. I just check the Activity App on my phone to see what I've burned for the day. ~Lyssa

Even though your parents are buying the food, perhaps you could go along to the grocery store and pick out some things? My mom did the bulk of the shopping and was always willing to bring home things we requested - within reason of course. Best of luck! ~Lyssa

Darn! I see reviews there that say it works with an Android if you use the suggested app (ALA Coach). Not sure what the return policy is, but if you can return it without issue it could be worthwhile to get it and try. ~Lyssa

I'm not super savvy about bike tech, but would something like this maybe work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8SJSB8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Have to pair it with an app on a smartphone to see the data, but I found it was easy to set up and it's pretty cheap. ~Lyssa

I find most things in my life are easier to deal with when my depression is under control. I certainly still do have bad days, but the medication has worked wonders. Winter is still tough, but it's better. There's nothing wrong with going to one of those groups and maybe bringing a book along - people watching can be fun…

Bakery goods tend to be high in calories. They’re often packed with sugar and fat, which makes them yummy. This doesn’t make them “bad” or “unhealthy,” but it does land them in the “treat” category for me. For the calories, I’d rather have a donut. ~Lyssa

I second this. Get a handle on your depression first. I tried changing my diet, making sure I was getting enough sleep, keeping a good exercise routine. Those things weren’t enough for me and I’m on an anti-depressant now. Talk to your doctor or a therapist about this. Once you have the depression handled, try to find a…

If I can behave myself and stick to my calories....I can do 1700 for a 0.5lb/week loss. 30, 5 feet even, 133lbs. ~Lyssa

I cannot stand Stevia liquid. There's a couple varieties of Stevia that I end up seeing - sometimes it's Stevia, sometimes it's Stevia Leaf Extract. I often end up with a gross aftertaste, so I just avoid most anything with Stevia. Swerve is a really good no calorie sweetener in my opinion. Like @Cherimoose I also use…

That doesn't explain why adjustments for someone like me who does just walking - and I'm not talking about a dedicated activity, just movement throughout the day - is seeing a less than 50 calorie adjustment for 11k+ steps. With Fitbit, I would see 300 or more. And the projections aren't right, either. The Activity app on…