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Toaster oven solves that problem nicely - and faster than a regular oven ;) Always pizza. Always. ~Lyssa

If I drank to thirst, I'd probably drink all of 24 oz of water a day, which really isn't enough for my body. I think my thirst cues are a bit dodgy, lol. I have found that 60 oz of fluid per day is a good goal for me. I don't drink just water - I count coffee and soda, too. Obviously if I'm exercising hard or it's hotter,…

I think I've seen others say pasta about doubles in size once cooked. So go with 4 oz cooked, maybe a little less. If you have the chance sometime, try weighing out 2 oz dry, then cook it up and weigh it after. If you get the same kind of pasta and/or find that it's fairly consistent weight after cooking, you'll be able to…

@DJ_Skywalker Are they being held hostage by the pizza? Do we need to send a rescue team? @ndj1979 thanks for this, and for continuing to remind everyone that it's AOK to have that dessert with your dinner ;) ~Lyssa

I can get a thin crust pizza from a local place and it'll have around 800 calories for the whole thing. I usually save calories so I can eat it all in one go, but 400 calories is absolutely doable. OP - My recommendation would be to look for a nutrition calculator on the company's website and explore a little! Play with…

Just like losing weight, gaining doesn't happen overnight. You still logged, which is good - many people just say "oh, heck with it" and stop logging. I'm going to agree with the previous posters that suggested you determine WHY you ate so much. Perhaps you need to raise your calorie goal or play with your macros. If it's…

The halo top is correct when you subtract fiber and the erythritol. Pretty sure neither of those gets "used" by the body, so whatever caloric value (and I think erythritol is less than 5 cal/serve) they may have doesn't count. ~Lyssa

If you're drinking more than a can per day, I would work on tapering - cut one out for at least a few days, then another, until you're down to nothing. Going cold turkey may leave you with headaches, which are not fun at all! ~Lyssa

You might find it helpful to go lower on the starchy carbs/grains and sweets. I found reducing those, eating more veggies and red meat seemed to have a slight positive impact. Sticking to a routine is helpful for me too. Try to find self-care options that meet that happy place of still getting stuff done, but also let you…

I liked the chocolate ones. I've also tried the chocolate chip and wasn't impressed. Haven't tried any others yet! ~Lyssa

I've had the birthday cake and the mint chip. They were pretty good taste for the calories. If I want lower calorie frozen stuff, though, I try to go for frozen yogurt. Still really yummy, but lower calorie and generally no weird aftertaste. ~Lyssa

If you can get in a decent amount of activity, you should be able to lose on 1500 cals (or more). I got in just over 15k steps today, which should be a total calorie burn of around 2000. I'm 5' and 120 pounds. Not actively trying to lose but will hopefully be doing so in the summer. ~Lyssa

It'll keep for a few months in the freezer. I generally put it in the fridge the night before I plan to use it. I generally pair the chicken with pasta (You can drop a frozen portion in the water and boil it with the noodles) or use it for wraps with some ranch sauce. ~Lyssa

I would bet it's the Stevia in it that's making it taste terrible...I suspect it'll be more palatable in a smoothie with some fruits to counter it. I've got a tub that I'm going to pawn off on my mother since she doesn't mind stuff sweetened with Stevia. ~Lyssa

If you feel like the suggested serving is too much, start weighing out half of whatever the company recommends and see how satisfying it is. I'm pretty short and fairly light (5 feet tall, 120 pounds), and my calorie needs aren't terribly high unless I get a lot of activity. Eating a half serving of most things has been a…

It can take 20-30 pounds or more before you go down a size. Even measurements might not have changed much. It depends on how much weight you have to lose! You've lost 10 pounds. That's nothing to scoff at. Keep it up! ~Lyssa

I am by no means an expert on the matter, but here's some things to consider as well: 1) Are you fueling your activity properly? This can be where what you eat may be more important...making sure you're hitting your protein/fat goals, getting enough fluids, etc. 2) How do you feel after working out and on off days? Little…

Do you weigh your solids? If so, and you're consistently under your calorie goal, eat more! Add oils to your cooking, have some nuts, eat an avocado, etc. ~Lyssa

Make the recipe that serves 6, cut in half, cut each half in thirds, freeze the rest. Also voila. And check out the recipes on skinnytaste.com - lower calorie yums there! ~Lyssa

Hmm, I'm on Lexapro and the documentation actually mentions loss of appetite! Funny. Anyway... If your doctor prescribed it, he/she believes it will help you. Monitor how you feel (both as far as appetite/hunger goes and mentally) and continue to log your food. If you find you have an insatiable hunger and/or are gaining…

If you're getting a good balance of macros, it's fine. I pretty much eat the same foods for lunch/snacks during the work week (breakfast and dinner vary). You do you :) ~Lyssa

@Ruatine I seriously considered picking up a package of these...but I've heard mixed reviews on whether people like them. What a shame! ~Lyssa

Anything that's legal doesn't work...and the illegal ones can kill you. Save your money. ~Lyssa

Coffee (or tea), getting exercise (ideally outside) and being kind to myself help some. I take an anti-depressant in the winter, which levels me back out so I can make better choices. I second the suggestions to make sure you get sufficient sleep. And, if making these adjustments doesn't do enough, consider counseling -…

I'm guessing you can't sync your pedometer here? If that's the case, following @jemhh 's suggestion to leave yourself as sedentary for now and give it 3-4 weeks to see how things go. If you're losing faster than expected, switch to lightly active :) ~Lyssa

Log your gym workout but not your job. If you can keep your phone on you, tracking your steps might be worthwhile - some people think they don't move much, but they really do and vice versa. ~Lyssa

I would start by double-checking your database entries to make sure they've got the correct amounts of A. Since the database is mostly user-entered, there's a high likelihood of errors. If you're using accurate entries, might be worthwhile to call your doctor and/or have bloodwork done to see if there's cause for concern.…

Have you eliminated or cut back on your caffeine intake? Have you drastically lowered your salt intake AND upped water? That could be playing havoc with your electrolytes and causing issues. ~Lyssa

Oh - was going by your profile on that one! Do you eat back any exercise calories? If not, you should start doing so - MFP figures your calorie intake goal without deliberate exercise. If you've been eating back a portion, consider eating back more. Also, if you've been eating low fat, that could be contributing; I believe…

You're vastly undereating. Males need a bare minimum of 1500 calories, PLUS whatever you're burning in exercise. What calorie goal did MFP give you? What is your height and current weight? ~Lyssa