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I tried Slim Fast. It about made me crap myself to death. Truefax.

16oz at SB is a Grande.

I like some of the flavors (it can be a little hit or miss), but much prefer the Think Thin bars.

I had three incidents occur within the span of one week that were the catalyst that made me decide to get serious about weight loss. The first was I went to put on underpants one day and I could barely lift my leg to stick it through the leg hole. Putting on my own panties made me out of breath. The second was I went to…

Clean eating may be beneficial if you have a specific health goal in mind (like a "cleanse" or to build lean muscle mass). Beyond that, it doesn't have anything to do with weight loss. Calories are not empty or full, nor good or bad. Calories are a unit of measurement. It's just energy your body uses. If you're eating at a…

I like to keep it simple at breakfast. I'll usually have a couple slices of that really thin whole wheat bread, toasted, with a couple of soft boiled eggs. Some days I'll just do one egg on toast and add some mashed avocado. Some days I have a smoothie. I just buy bags of the Dole frozen fruit chunks and juice a couple of…

I grow herbs (basil, dill, and mint), cucumbers, and tomatoes. Some years I grow green beans and squash, but I've had to relocate my garden plot this summer, as the old one's dirt is spent.

I take a women's multi (Garden of Life MyKind) and a gummy CoQ-10. And I get the rest of my vitamins and minerals through the food I eat.

NOOOOOO!!!!!! *dies*

I swore I'd never eat these, until I realized I have days where I'm going to be super busy and I'd rather eat a higher calorie bar than skip a meal. I picked one up at the local health food store (PB & Chocolate) and I really liked it. I'm used to things like Larabars and Raw Meal shakes, so to me the taste and texture was…

Same here. I give it to my hens every so often when their poo is looking a little runny, but there's no way I'm eating the stuff.

Lack of portion control. Just mindlessly bringing food to my mouth with little to no regard. Eating whole meals when I wasn't even hungry. 3am nachos piled high with melted cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Pizzas (whole pizzas) every day followed by a pint of ice cream and a 2 liter bottle of soda. Baking cookies and eating…

I'm having to wear jeggings until I can buy some new (smaller size) jeans. My old jeans are so saggy they're practically falling down and they look so frumpy on me.

Relying as little as possible on processed and canned foods. Choose frozen veggies whenever possible. Make meals yourself. Avoid pre-seasoned chicken products and season meat yourself with a salt-free seasoning blend, like Mrs. Dash. And if you have a day you consume a little more sodium, increase your potassium and drink…

Your husband may be thin, but eating all of that junk food certainly isn't doing any wonders for his health. To me, nothing flies all over me more than when a person knows their partner is trying to be healthy and/or lose weight and they eat junk food in front of them and pull the 'ol "mmmmmm this is so gooood. You should…

I like jump rope. It's an amazing workout. I know you say running isn't an enjoyable activity for you, but do you enjoy walking at a brisk pace? That's also very good for toning the legs, even more so than running.

There is an eating disorder (though I don't believe it has yet been recognized in the DSM-V) called Orthorexia Nervosa, which is basically an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, or "perfect" eating. Is there anyone you can talk to you can trust who can give you some help? Trust me, I have a background with eating…

Kroger was the only grocery store in my area that carried it. I wonder if it's seasonal? Hmmmmm, I'll have to check this out.

Is it possible that on days you're really craving ice cream you could simply save enough calories out to enjoy a serving of regular ice cream?

Try substituting full fat coconut milk for cream in the recipe. It will make it a tiny bit icy, but it will still have that creaminess to it.

I eat a lot of fruit, so I typically ignore the sugar limit. I do try and keep an eye on my protein (to make sure I'm getting enough) and my sodium (to make sure I'm not eating too much). So long as you take the CICO approach, you should lose or maintain your weight. With that said, on most days I'd rather eat 500 calories…

I have two. Edy's Dreamery Grandma's Cookie Jar and Turkey Hill's Coconut Cream Pie.

Spices without salt, water, and plain green tea. Everything else is tracked. Sometimes I track my multi-vitamin, sometimes I don't. I don't track it for any reason other than to help me remember to take it every day.

There are two types of raw vegan diets - high carb/low fat and low carb/high fat. Neither are inherently healthy or sustainable. One relies on eating your weight in fruits, mostly, and some veggies, nuts, and seeds. The other relies on loading up on coconut, avocado, nuts, and seeds. It is very expensive, very difficult to…

This is just my opinion, but if you aren't diabetic I wouldn't focus so much on the sugar. MFP sets it very low and doesn't account for fruits. Fructose is more readily absorbed by the body, so I don't worry if a banana or some strawberries put me over my sugar limit for the day. So long as I'm eating within my calorie…

True story. My sister was dating a guy who decided to lose weight he was going to do a master cleanse that involved drinking a gallon of distilled water mixed with baking soda, lemon juice, and hot sauce right before bed. He had explosive diarrhea all over her in the bed that night. Trufax.

Whether it's running or jogging depends on your speed. Take baby steps if you've never run before. Go to an actual store that specializes in running shoes to be fitted for the appropriate sneakers. That will mean the difference between an enjoyable experience and absolutely destroying your body. And, if needed, ice your…

I don't deprive myself of the occasional adult beverage, although I don't drink as much as 4-5 drinks per week. I'll have a cocktail or a shot if I'm dining out for a special occasion. I just track it and move on.

I know my apple cores don't go to waste. My egg laying hens think they are a tasty snack.

Chicken I don't let go past four to five days. After that it starts smelling a little "gamey" and I don't want to risk it. Try making some vegetarian options for later in the week if you are concerned about food safety, or freeze up what you can. Planning ahead is a lot of fun, but I've always prepared ahead and frozen…