AuroraGeorge8393 Member

THIS. Eat food that is reasonably high in fiber - apples, lettuce, broccoli, butternut squash, watermelon, black beans and oatmeal work for me - and plenty of water. Just be sure, if you aren't used to eating a lot of fiber, to begin consuming it in moderation. Too much, too soon, can lead to the opposite problem.

I used to get this feeling frequently. It happens less often now that I've lost some weight. I had some blood work done and it came back normal. My doctor told me it was probably caused by episodes of low blood sugar. He advised me to eat a small snack when I start feeling shaky - a piece of fruit or a small piece of…

This is basically my take on the matter. It is easy for me to sit here, as someone who has never been morbidly obese, and argue that these devices should never be used. I might feel differently if I had a BMI of 45 and found it difficult to move, let alone truly exercise. This is meant to be used as a last resort for…

The device was available in Europe first. It is not an "American thing". Though I don't entirely blame you for making that assumption.

When I'm at home I weight around 90-95% of what I eat. Eggs and certain prepackaged items, like yogurt cups, I don't bother to weigh. So far, this hasn't caused problems, but if I ever hit a plateau I'll just get more conscientious about my weighing. When I'm out I usually just eyeball my portions.

I agree. It's not too surprising that creating a daily 3500 calorie deficit might damage someone's metabolism (and general health). The main question, for me, would be does someone on a more sensible - and slower - weight loss plan suffer the same effects.

I think many people have trouble accepting the idea of CICO because it seems too simple. If you've tried every fad diet under the sun, with limited success, it must sound incredible to believe that people could lose weight simply by counting calories. Also, anyone with a TV, computer or tablet is constantly confronted with…

Exactly. I bet @gonetothedogs DOES know people who count calories, they just don't talk about it. My family and a few close friends are aware of my calorie counting and weighing, because they've seen me do it at home, but I certainly don't advertise the fact that I count/weigh. Unless someone asked me, they would never…

Perhaps he has an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)?

Such a great post. I'm giving it a bump.

In my experience this is true. Whenever I change my weight settings MFP automatically adjusts my daily calorie allowance.

There is an excellent thread about just this subject: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear#latest

Opinions on this subject seem to vary. Some posters have had issues with their trackers either over or under-estimating their CICO. I've been more fortunate. My tracker (a Fitbit Zip) seems to be quite accurate. When I fiollow the advice given by Fitbit and MFP, I lose weight. However, most of my exercise is derived from…

You probably aren't doing anything wrong. You just haven't given your diet enough time. Many people who diet do not see immediate weight loss. It can happen in fits and starts, and even with people who experience steady, predictable weight loss, it takes more than three days for that weight loss to translate to reliable…

No, I don't think anyone should have to haul a scale all over town. I certainly don't. If anything, I'm far too lazy to do so. That being said, I don't see why anyone should be deeply offended or "alienated" by someone using a food scale. Unless it's a formal affair, or someone is making a grand production of their scale…

But how do you actually know the porridge is 200 calories? Because it says so on the box? Just as an example, let's say 100 grams = 200 calories. You assume that 10 spoonfuls equals 100 grams. What if it actually equals 160 grams? Then you aren't eating 200 calories, you are consuming approximately 320 calories (200\100 =…

I can't imagine why this got flagged. It's excellent advice - and truthful. Measuring something with a spoon can prove to be wildly inaccurate.

Define normal. If you are gaining weight, you are eating more calories than you are burning. It doesn't matter how normal or small your portions appear to be. Porridge, for example, can contain a surprising number of calories. Especially, if you add butter or sugar to it. Pasta and bread may also contain quite a few…

Add me to the list of perplexed people. Can I see why some people outside of MFP might react badly to a scale? Sure. They've likely never seen one. Perhaps they would assume you were passing judgment on their eating habits. Also, if it was a formal dinner, obviously, it would look gauche. But someone from MFP (especially,…

I don't think it would be rude to bring your scale, but unless you have fellow MFPers in your family circle, they'll probably think it's a bit odd. When I'm out I usually eat light and estimate. That or just write the experience off as a cheat day. However, I don't frequently enjoy large meals away from home. If I did, I…

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't say why you are having this problem, but I know that once upon a time I could cut junk food out of my diet, and magically, the weight would drop off. At some point, this strategy stopped working. I woke up one morning and realized that I'd slowly gained 60 pounds. I came on MFP and met…

If you're not sure what weight is right for you, start with mini-goals. Once you get below 200 pounds, aim to lose another 10 pounds (as an example), once you reach that goal ask yourself if you are happy with the way you look and feel. If you're not, set another mini-goal. Keep going until you reach a weight that you're…

I can understand that, but my sports bra has very firm support (it almost flattens me), and I don't think I could sleep comfortably in it. So far, the Bali Bra - which is sort-of like a medium support sports bra made from nylon/spandex - is working for me. I envy women who can sleep comfortably is nothing. I've actually…

I love that line and I intend to steal it.

I don't wear a sports bra to bed, but I almost always wear a bra. If I were smaller, I wouldn't bother, but I'm a 36DD. At my size going braless can actually be more uncomfortable than wearing a bra. Usually, I wear a wireless bra by Bali from their comfort revolution series.

I'm looking at your profile pick, and girl, you're not ugly. You are very good-looking. And you certainly aren't old. I just turned 33 this week and I'll be damned if anyone is going to say I'm "old". >:) We may not be 19 anymore, but being in our thirties does not make us "old". Obviously, if this man is intending to…

This. Usually, I put away the snack/junk food (out of sight, hopefully, out of mind), and go for a long walk or start cleaning or doing chores. However, if I find my willpower waning, I will try to eat low calorie items like plain popcorn, veggies, or Watermelon. Things that won't put too big a dent in my calorie deficit…

I can understand where you are coming from. I had disordered eating and really worried that weighing would become an obsession (anorexia by scale) and contribute to a relapse. Thankfully, that hasn't happened, but I can definitely see why someone with a history of eating disorders might choose to avoid something that could…

To each their own. I had the same mindset as the OP when I first joined MFP. Honestly, I thought the weighers sounded a bit anal-retentive. Where would I find the time to weigh everything? Wouldn't that be a TON of work? I was wrong on all counts. I'm so glad I started weighing my food. Weighing has not only helped me to…

I try to exercise within 30 minutes to an hour after a meal (usually breakfast), so the cravings aren't as likely to rear their head. I also have a small snack (usually fruit and a cheese stick) after exercising. I usually eat back all my calories in excess of my 500 calorie deficit. I know many people on MFP are opposed…