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  • This is the problem with posts that provide little or no context and are only a line or two long. I tend to want to give the OP the benefit of the doubt and assume they were trying to make an overly-broad statement about how we should allow room for what we enjoy, but without context, who knows? And the OP hasn't…
  • Very valid points^. An RD would also be better versed in how to look up legitimate information and research regarding your specific problems. From my experience, they don't employ the "one-size-fits-all" philosophy to their clients.
  • Seconding the advice to take care of yourself right now. I would continue to focus on your goals; this might give you a way to focus your grief as well. One thing I would advise, though - don't be too hard on yourself during this period. Our bodies are affected by grief and stress, more so than a lot of people realize.…
  • I think this wins the prize for oldest necro'ed thread I've seen so far.
  • It's a good thing you distinguished that an RD is not a nutritionist. People often get these two terms confused as being the same. It is possible to end up with a bad dietitian, just like it's possible to end up with a bad doctor or dentist. Just because they pass an accredited program doesn't mean they're able to use what…
  • I think you're failing to see the forest for the trees in the original post. I just read it as a generic "if you don't have room for x food..." x=something you enjoy. It doesn't have to be pizza. I could "fit" a piece of Cheesecake Factory cheesecake in, if I only eat a few bites and am willing to cut out a whole meal from…
  • Lol! It wasn't quite that bad. If I ever resort to actually licking the plates clean, it might be time to consider decreasing my deficit a bit. X)
  • My BF gave me grief about scraping a plate 100% clean one night because what I'd eaten had amazing sauce. I responded, "The meal has been logged. If all of its calories are going to count against me regardless of how thorough I am, then I'm going to enjoy every. last. one."
  • It's a good thing to learn from experience. Sustainability is key - and recognizing when a plan isn't for you is an important step for long-term success. Depending on your height, it may not be necessary to go down to 1200. Do you mind posting your height and how many lbs/week you've set your MFP loss goal to?
  • Really? For all the stuff I've seen fly in these forums, you got a warning for that? I'm guessing it was for the relatively innocuous acronym you used in the original title?? Good attitude though! It really does make me wonder about what my doctor calls me. I have asthma, so that may qualify me for the level up since…
  • Yep. Old Navy's not going to cut it for shoes. There are running stores around that will help. I went to Boulder Running Co. in Denver. They took a video of me running, tested several shoes and several more inserts. I ended up buying a super nice pair that has spared me of ~90% of the knee pain I was experiencing from my…
  • I save up calories because there's just not much you can eat that will help you keep under goal. Once upon a time, I thought eating those giant turkey legs was healthy because, well, it's turkey, right? NOPE. Those guys are anywhere from 700-1200 calories a pop. (I did order one after learning this, but I split it with my…
  • I still won't tell my SO how much I weigh... but I did open up to him last night about how heavy I have been in the past. After I said it, I actually felt a little regretful; it was weird.
  • Seconding this. The person who taught me called it the "heel lock" lacing technique. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it's completely changed my performance on runs.
  • Stay away from high-sodium foods and drink plenty of water. That will help you lose water weight. If you're retaining a lot of water, it will take about a week to shed it. I'm not so certain why you're so hung up on water weight though, unless you have a special event or some sort of weigh-in you're trying to get down for.…
  • Wow - 147 posts and you don't know better than this?
  • I don't know the science of it, but I would toss the sweat suit. (I do know that whatever you lose comes back when you re-hydrate) I've heard quite a few stories of people ending up in a bit of trouble because of them.
  • Did the doc give a time limit? If I were going into surgery next month, for instance, and my doctor just wanted me to lose as much as possible for that short waiting period, it would seem more reasonable to me. If he put me on such a restrictive diet and then said "...and we'll see where you are in six months or so," I…
  • Weening yourself down was a good idea. The one time I really went on caffeine withdrawal, it really knocked me over for a few days. I wasn't productive at work at all due to the fatigue and headaches. You might be feeling thirsty because you found the cold bubbles to be refreshing and now they're gone. I might have missed…
  • There are so many variables that could've influenced that gain, but the tl;dr of it is, that's still a normal fluctuation, and is likely water. Between your period, the fact that you indulged in some salty snacks that you don't normally indulge in, and considering you weighed in after a "big" workout, you could've easily…
  • I lost my first chunk of weight without any calorie counting. I just ate less and moved more. When I got around a certain poundage though, I stalled because I wasn't continuously lowering my intake to match my lower weight. That's when I started actually counting. Knowing what you burn (based on height, weight, and age),…
  • Confirming the water weight statements. When you have a significant amount to lose, the first week or so will give you a nice "woosh" of water weight to inaugurate your efforts. The more you have to lose, the bigger this effect can be. However, you should probably be aware of what I call the second week stall. Around week…
  • ScoobysWorkshop has some pretty harsh criticisms for Bodybuilding.com. Here's what they say: "I am inducing their whole company into my Fitness Hall of Shame for their continued pushing of untested supplements and their incredible greed. The FDA fined bodybuilding.com $7,000,000 for selling laced supplements but its still…
  • If you're planning on eating back and are a little nervous about it, 1/2 the lowest reading. That way, you'll get a little nutrition - and the chances of going over what you burned are slim. Ellipticals can be all over the place as far as calorie burn goes.
  • The "morbidly" part is technically wrong, so take solace in that. Unfortunately, the "obese" part is still correct. But you are soooooo close! Trust me, I'm 5'4, so I'm very familiar with those numbers.
  • Elliptical machines are notorious for being all over the map in terms of burn. I think it might have to do with the different stride lengths that every machine is calibrated with (just a personal theory). Not having a Fit Bit myself, I usually 1/2 what the machine says. MFP is always going to be way, way too high, so I…
  • Except, if you buy a new scale, that one will be calibrated differently, and will likely be different. Don't put such a huge emphasis on one weigh in. As it's already been said, it could be that you happen to be retaining water and wearing heavier shoes, or maybe your doctor's appointment happened at a different time of…
  • As dumb as the name is, I might agree with the poster who said differentiating between the two will possibly help narrow down treatment and make it a clearer diagnosis. On the other hand, it might just be one of those really weird names the media comes up with to make things "catchier". ETA: and while the article did focus…
  • If you're eating that much and you're not exercising obsessively (which it seems like you're not), then there's nothing to be concerned about (barring any medical condition you haven't mentioned). If the person is close to you and you feel comfortable, you can clue them into this fact. You're feeding your body properly. If…
  • Except, unlike other jobs, they didn't begin those crazy routines to obtain employment as a fitness model. They gained employment as a fitness model because they were doing those crazy routines.
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