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...and Italy especially would have a much, much lower percentage of overweight people.
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Yeah, but if they're selling it, they likely got looped into it because they use(d) it. That's what happens to a lot of MLM salespeople. So when it comes to Herbalife, I like to go ahead and post the information anyway. I have gotten PM'd by OPs in different threads after doing this though. :P I don't know why they…
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Personally, I used ScoobysWorkshop to figure my TDEE and then subtracted 500 cals for a ~1 lb/week loss. BUT there's absolutely nothing wrong with using MFP's figures as long as you don't set your goal too high (which it seems like you haven't). If you're using the MFP food logging system, going by their numbers does make…
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Well, if she listed her credentials on TV, then she must be completely qualified. Just look at the integrity of Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil. I am glad to see then that it means you're not paying this person. Because if you were, I'd be recommending getting your money back.
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Wow - for what height, out of curiosity? I had a friend who was 5'4 at the time of getting down to 88lbs (from an intestinal disease, not an ED). Because her parents waited forever to take her to the doctor, he (very angrily) told them than if they'd waited just another week, she would've gone into organ failure from the…
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"Highest level," says... who or what? Is there an unbiased accredited agency who rates them, and if so, who is it and who granted their accreditation? Once again, nutritionists/dieticians don't have levels. This term makes no sense in this particular field and if that's a term they use for themselves, then that's very…
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No, they don't flag. MFP puts the warning there to avoid being seen as an aid for ANA's and other people with starvation EDs. (Unfortunately, people still use it as one). Just don't complete your diary for the day. It really does nothing. And the "expected" loss figure it gives you is inaccurate anyway.
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I know you've already received a ton of replies on this - but the "intimacy" section definitely struck a chord. My bf argues that we have this issue too. He really wants me to lose weight - so much so that I think he might be hinging his decision on marriage on if I can lose more or not (just a theory - he's never…
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Herbalife has been linked to liver and kidney damage. It's also been found to contain high amounts of lead. Herbalife also refuses to disclose a full list of their ingredients. Normally, I'd just post about the loss of money on this very obvious MLM scam, but this stuff deserves more information; it's just dangerous.…
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My bf and I have had bouts about some of the things he says that he thinks are motivational when I'm not being good (pointing out other women and saying "see - you're going to look like that some day" is not, in any way, shape, or form, a good idea, guys. Just a protip, there). BUT he's amazing at celebrating with me when…
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It kind of depends on context. I've told people they should consider the fact that they don't need to lose anymore weight, but I never would've volunteered that comment if I didn't think I had the appropriate kind of relationship to say it. I've told two separate people to stop losing because I was concerned about their…
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Well, nutritionists don't have "levels", so that is a little curious. But this is why "nutritionists" shouldn't be given the time of day. They have so little training, their only certification comes from a two to twelve week course, and many of them jump on the latest trends and rumors and then regurgitate them to their…
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Jumping in with the "log it and move on" crowd. Maybe drink a little extra water too, since eating out can sometimes cause a little bloat due to the extra sodium (especially if you haven't eaten out in a while). I would recommend their freckled fruit salad next time as an alternative to fries as a possible way to cut a few…
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Can we have a female example that shows the 50 gal tank that magically appears every month? ;P
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Another thing to consider is that she didn't want to lose weight. Maybe that one spot was just bothering her for some reason - like it affected her balance or posture, but not so much as it became a "medical" issue. Just like having the tag of a shirt bother you until you finally take the scissors to it - it was just a…
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IMO - I wouldn't read it as "anti-protein shake". A lot of people here do shakes after working out, or in my case, as a quick meal supplement when eating is just not an option due to time/logistic constraints. However, there are a lot of people (noobies) who just don't realize that you can do it without the shakes. Meal…
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Wow - you took stock of everything she ate. You're like a walking MFP. I'd love to have that kind of time and energy to waste tracking someone else's diet.
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That's not too bad a drop for 20-90 minutes of your day. (IMO - any "nap" over 90 minutes is just "sleeping".) Easy to make up for with a good walk or one less snack during the rest of the day. Granted, it's not preferable, but there are days when I'd happily make that trade.
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No, actually it's about the calorie deficit. Keto is just a way to achieve said deficit. Carb diets will allow you to lose an initial burst of weight, which is a combination of water and glycogen, but at your weight, that won't be much, and it's all going to come back anyway. After that, it's the deficit that Keto helps…
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Are you sure you're hitting ketosis? (Using a ketostick?) Disclaimer: I've never done Keto because CARBS, but my roommate tried several times. By trying, I mean failing, which means he went through Keto-Flu a LOT. With him, it was always three days. Three days of utter exhaustion and flu-like symptoms, then he was in the…
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Tip 1: It's fine to set a major goal (100 lbs), but set baby-goals too. When I had a lot to lose, I set my next goal at every 10 lbs and allowed myself some self-pride every I hit the next 10. Now that I have less to lose, my baby goal is every 5 lbs. This allows to take smaller bites out of the larger number and celebrate…
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That is the kind of old-wives tale my grandmother would've believed.... in the 1950s.
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What?! LOL!
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I did ask my dentist. He told me to swish a little bit of water around my mouth after I've finished and I'd be fine.
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I'd legitimately be interested in knowing the metabolic difference between slouching in an office chair, typing and clicking (without fidgeting), and napping. My impression is that it wouldn't be a very big difference, but it would be cool to know for sure. On the plus side, you're not going to nap all day long, so in the…
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A: be careful about signing up for a personal trainer at a gym. Those trainers are (usually) the worst and have very, very little training besides whatever tools their employer gives them for orientation when they first start. If you do go with a trainer, look for one who is a dietician (not a "nutritionist" - those are…
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You've already received 100 replies, so let me just add (or repeat?) that the silver lining is that you found out about this now. It's so much better than finding out after investing physically and emotionally that you're not what your partner really expected (something I'm kind of dealing with, to an extent - after two…
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Admittedly, I have no knowledge of this particular instance, which is why I'm calling it a blanket statement - because I see the same reply in every post that dares use the term "addict" in their text. For some, this is going to be more apt than others, but when someone's asking for help/tips on giving something up that…
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@senecarr You certainly aren't the only one who does this, so forgive me for making it seem like I'm calling you out or making this a personal thing because this is really more of a blanket statement. But this argument of the semantics of addiction really has to stop - especially in a forum where people are asking for…
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Absolutely, you need to seek help. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) can have several underlying emotional triggers and causes, which you may need professional help to work through. Until you can, however, and because you feel "out of control," you can begin making smart choices outside of the binge that will help you when you…
