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You must be superhuman then! Normally, sugar doesn't have that effect!

Slow-digesting protein repairs muscles while you sleep, and low-carb vegetables help you sleep.

Don't let your body get too used to an exercise! Switch it up! Keep your body guessing!

Well, cardio has its place as a weight loss tool, but most of its benefits are health related, not weight related. If you do 60 minutes of cardio, you may torch 100 lbs, but then you don't burn any calories after. The trick is finding an exercise that combines both strength and cardio, so you get the health benefits with…

Absolutely! MFP is my bible! I feel healthy as a horse, but sick as a dog if I miss one day!

I exercise three/four/five/six times a week!

First off, congratulations on your achievement! In my experience, there's no such thing as totally static maintenance. Even if it's only a decimal point difference, it's all about gain/loss.

Of course! Natural sugars from fruit, etc, though it still counts towards your daily total, are much better than added sugars!

I think you I think you misunderstand me, I'm not saying high-carbs like white pasta, I'm talking low carbs, like vegetables!

Oh yeah? Try eating 70 grams of sugar a day, and keep under calorie for a month, and we'll see how your weight and health are after!

Hey Hey, I eat after 7 too! Doesn't matter how late you eat, just have carbs later, so it helps you sleep! More than anything, get a good night's sleep!

Yes, but moderation is key! Mesomorphs don't need to worry as much about sugar from a weight loss standpoint! But it causes many other health problems!

In my experience, you're right, but the trouble comes if you consistently outnumber grams, ounces, etc of protein with carbs!

If it is a citation, I'm unaware of the source.

Sugar is the biggest enemy to weight loss! Even more than trans-fats, saturated fats, or even a calorie surplus! So: conquer sugar, and you'll very soon conquer every other diet or nutrition problem!

It really depends Protein keeps you fuller longer, and crushes cravings! If you start the day with high amounts of carbs, you send your blood sugar spiking, increase cortisol levels AKA your stress hormone, which sends signals to the brain that it's time to store fat (primal survival instinct)! Higher amounts of carbs…

Good job, then!

I'm sorry, but you're only half right! A calorie deficit IS important for losing weight, but in order to prevent feelings of resentment and self-loathing, you need to eat the right foods to keep you full, or not craving food. I know this is all confusing, so I've created a simple formula: Focus on protein for all your…

That's fine! You just don't get the necessary protein from legumes alone. Or rather you have to choose between losing weight or being as healthy as you can be!

Eating the RIGHT foods before bed can actually help! Slow-digesting protein like a slice or two of plain skinless chicken, or low carbs like vegetables! If you want to speed up the process, combine them!

I should have mentioned that neither is impossible, but the balancing act between weight and optimum health is tough! What I'm saying is: granted there are legumes, and other non-meat sources of protein, but they are incomplete amino acids; so you have to eat more of them to equal the amino acids in, say, a portion of…

The trick is to eat before bed! But just eat the right foods before bed; slow-digesting protein, like cottage cheese or a piece of skinless chicken, coupled with low-carb fruit or vegetables

It's easier to lose weight if you're vegetarian rather than vegan, but both are tough! You simply have too much difficulty losing weight while remaining healthy!

I want to tell you flat out that workouts help, but they're not essential. Remember this equation; overweight=overeating. Or, if you prefer, calories in<calories out. I said workouts help, and they do! If you are nearing your calorie limit, exercise, and you'll add some calories to your limit. (That is just the way I look…