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This is not true. I wish I could flag people who offer their "certified" services to people on MFP. (Unfortunately, the have to be a bot to earn the spam flag according to MFP rules.) I'm curious as well though, what education did you receive that taught you the rules of thermodynamics don't apply to fruit?

If you ordered through Amazon (and not a 3rd party), they'll sometimes ship a replacement before I can get my return mailed. Here's hoping your replacement comes much more quickly!

About a year or so ago, I moved from CO (one of the fittest states) to MO (one of the fatter states). The difference in attitude is amazing. Culture is definitely a defining point. I was single in Colorado, and all of the men I spoke to online wanted someone who was into camping, long hikes, rock climbing, skiing, sky…

If you don't have a food scale with a TARE function already, definitely get one. Since you're used to having extra calories available due to your workouts, you will need to tighten up your logging to make sure you're keeping yourself in check. ETA: Maintenance is a great idea. You need energy to heal once this is done.…

I had a box of fresh, warm donuts less than four inches from my hands during my three hour meeting this morning. They looked and smelled delicious - and holy cow, do I ever have a sweet tooth. I didn't take one. Was I tempted? Absolutely. And for that reason, I would never judge anyone for venting about how difficult it is…

That's the excuse I notice the most on MFP. "I'm so afraid I'll get loose skin!" Well, okay you might, if you've let yourself get big enough and your genetics haven't blessed you with great elastin. But seriously... skin can be hidden. Fat is out there for everyone to see. Skin doesn't (usually) affect your health. Fat can…

Love his wall of shame. I wish he would update it more often, but one could probably set up a website simply orbiting that one topic and it would be huge. I find his calculators to be a really good tool. I still don't treat it as a "bible" for knowing exactly how much I should be eating, but it definitely seems accurate to…

I have a friend who went on the Keto diet last year. She is an example of what psulemon was talking about. She has a bad set of genes for the diet - and ended up with a cholesterol level of more than 300. Like I said though - that's not the diet itself. That's a likely combination of the diet with genetics. Even with the…

I wish I had a good way to solve this, but I'm sort of in the same boat. My participation on MFP fluctuates depending on how busy I am and I've been on a lot in the last couple of weeks. (I don't check the forums at all at home.) It's one of the only websites besides The Weather Channel that our firewall won't block. I do…

That is a super good idea! Luckily, they returned it to me last night, but there are a lot of fun things I can do with the old stamps aside from just sticking them in a box.

Thanks all! :)

Fitness videos are a great suggestion. Getting a piece of equipment might help too (just avoid Gazelles). If you don't have downstairs neighbors you could also do jumping jacks, jump rope (no actual rope needed), and intermix those with burpies.

It's kind of difficult to compare yourself to others with decent accuracy in this department. Well, at least it is for me. I'm only 5'4 and have a very narrow gait, so I feel like I almost have to run at 3.5 mph. It'd be tough for me to find a running buddy unless they were significantly short than I am. My boyfriend is…

I gain before and for the first couple of days - then my monthly whoosh happens and I usually lose more than I'd gained (if I've been good on my deficit). Three to five lbs is a pretty standard fluctuation for my TOM. You also have the unfortunate timing of beginning your workout routine 10 days ago. A lot of people will…

Have you had your blood glucose tested recently? What your describing could just be extreme hunger - in which case, yes, a handful of nuts, some cheese, or some wholegrain crackers could probably help you avoid the hunger feeling. ETA: Also make sure you're staying hydrated. With this kind of extreme reaction to hunger…

My firewall prevents access to Amazon, but here's a tip. Make sure you get one with a TARE function. This will allow you to put weight on the scale with portion A, zero it out, then weigh portion B without having to get separate plates for everything you're eating. It makes life so much easier. One other tip: Don't spend…

Ah, good catch. I kind of skimmed their explanation section. I was more interested in the usability and clarity of the tool.

As someone with chronic asthma, I'd gladly keep the 40 lbs I have yet to lose on my body forever if it meant I could have healthy lungs.

I like putting powdered green tea on some vanilla ice cream for a sweet/earthy mix. As you can tell by this response, that's a matter of taste and I don't use it for weight loss.

Get down on one knee, stroke its hand... Sorry, I have a sarcastic remark quota to meet. To me, "engaging" has always simply meant "get them involved." When you do a bicep curl, you know the difference you feel between just throwing the weight up your arm and moving it in one, controlled, slower motion? In one scenario,…

It seems a little friendly (they put me at 100 calories more than Scooby's did), but it's close enough to think it's pretty accurate. I like its usability too (once I figured out the numeric value of my activity level - that was a bit odd). It seems like it'd be a great tool for the many newbies who come here complaining…

There are about 1,000 threads with people posting scientific evidence and support that processed foods are indeed not bad for you (with the possible exception of being a little more calorie laden and salty). That's not even addressing the fact that "processed" can mean anything. Please do a search. This is not a cold, hard…

I love my current trainer. She has a masters degree in her field, is a dietitian, and has years of experience. I've lost a lot with her. That being said, I've also had a number of trainers who have really hurt me with bad training and did quite a bit of damage with poor nutritional advice. Is your trainer a "dietitian"? If…

Interesting search results. Cortisol is a stress hormone - but I usually feel less stressed after a good dose cup. I wonder if that's a reaction that different people might experience differently. (I'm also wondering if this is more about the 200 calories of additives some people put in their coffee than the actual coffee)

I have lurked through every corner of this message board (except ChitChat) and I've never seen anyone from "the caloric deficit crowd" assert that exercise isn't good for you. But if the question is "How much exercise do I need to do to lose weight?" the answer is, "Zero," plain and simple. If the question is "How much…

There are some theories that excessive diet drink consumption can upset one's gut bacteria, which can affect weight. However, the studies out there so far have been referring to people who consume waaaay more diet soda than what is necessary (a six to twelve pack every day). Other than that, diet soda is a calorie-free…

The "predicted result" MFP gives you after completing your food journal for the day is notoriously inaccurate. It's really to the point that a lot of people (myself included) don't even complete it at the end of the day because it just gets obnoxious. There was a post the other day where it actually gave them a higher…

Scooby's is a reputable site, but it still has its flaws. Both sijomial's calculation and Scooby show a slightly lower burn, so regardless, I'd probably only eat back a fraction of those calories (just in case).

Agreed with the thought that you need to give it time. Does the job that requires you on your feet keep you moving though? I fell into that trap when I was a bank teller. I thought a standing job would burn more calories. While that's technically true, it's not a significant enough burn to up one's daily activity level.…

Okay, laugh if you want, but the image is entirely accurate for what I was gearing up for. X)