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My advice would be to not feel guilty. It's food, not a moral issue. You didn't murder anyone or torture puppies. There's not reason for guilt and therefore no reason to do penance for your sins. Then my next bit of advice would be to eat and exercise as you normally would. Eat a normal healthy diet in the calorie range…

I'm not the person who posted this, but I suspect the message you might take from it is to consider increasing your calories up from 1200 so you don't get into a situation where you have damaged your body and have to keep increasing the exercise to maintain losses.

I noticed a significant difference in my thighs when I got into my 40's. My hips and thighs didn't change, but my self image did as I got older and I began to accept/appreciate my natural shape. That's not to say I'm pleased when I'm overweight, but I've learned to be happy with my shape, even the shape of my thighs, when…

If I start a new intense exercise program, I will gain a couple of pounds the first day or two. The initial fluid gain will remain, as best I can tell. Then, if I'm dieting to lose weight at the same time, I'll continue to lose weight at my normal rate If I'm doing something like heavy weight lifting every third day, for…

I have hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and a host of other illnesses that are accompanied by fatigue. Most of those illnesses also have depression as a symptom if they are left untreated. If you're that fatigued all the time, you probably have something causing it, too. See a doctor. But be aware…

If you're that exhausted, it could be from the very low calories you are consuming. Or it could indicate a health problem. Get a physical from your doctor and ensure that in the blood tests ordered, he/she tests your iron/ferritin and B12. Also ask for a thyroid test and demand a Free T3 thyroid test in addition to a…

For losing weight, I don't think it matters. For making you feel healthy and satiated, it matters a lot. What makes you feel good? I like higher fat, but not super high keto fat. Someone else might feel best on higher carbs. We're all different.

I had a couple of running skirts back when I used to run. They were in style at the time and easy to find everywhere. I loved them. They were so comfortable and I loved that they covered my "lady bits" as you say. My favorite one that I wore for most of my races was from One More Mile. I don't know if they still make them…

This has actually worked extremely well for me over the years and I think it is great advice. I also tend to set rules for myself. If there's something you do every day that you really, really love, make a rule that you can't do it until after you've exercised. Back in the olden days, I was a soap opera addict. I was not…

I would never comment on anyone's weight loss (or weight gain). I've lost significant amounts of weight at least a dozen times and I find it absolutely humiliating whenever someone says, "Have you lost weight?". Yes, I have. And the next time I see you, I probably will have gained weight. But thanks for pointing out what a…

I would start experimenting with lots of fresh herbs. And I do think after a few weeks, your taste buds will adapt to the low sodium diet and it won't seem so bland.

I once lost 35 lbs while traveling and staying in hotels 18-22 days a month. Hotel room cooking isn't exciting, but it's cheaper and more controllable than restaurants.

I like it. I used to make my own. I like it plain with about half water/half kombucha, but most people like flavored. My scoby died when I moved into my apartment and I can't grow another one despite repeated tries. I also can't make sourdough here. I'm a little afraid as to what that says about my apartment that cultures…

My rice cooker is a pan on the stove. I like Cal Rose rice. I boil 2 cups water. Add salt if desired. Put in 1 1/2 cups rice. Stir. Put on the lid. Turn stove to low. Cook 20 minutes. Turn off stove. Wait 10 minutes. Take lid off pan and rice is perfectly cooked. Most rice is 2 cups water, 1 cup rice, same other steps. I'm…

Sodium doesn't have any calories and won't effect your fat loss. If you eat more or less sodium than your body is used to, you may find yourself retaining fluid for a day or two. If you have a medical reason to eat a low sodium diet, you should do so. If you have a medical reason to eat a higher sodium diet, you should…

It's kind of a personal decision. The USDA recommends the percentages that are the MFP default, I think. Athletes or bodybuilders may want quite a bit more protein than that. Keto dieters probably want quite a bit fewer carbs than that recommendation and quite a lot more fat. I just go by what makes me feel best. My…

I'm not sure I understand the question. You can set the macros to be whatever you want them to be. So you've eaten 50% of your calories from carb and 32% of your calories from protein and 18% of your calories from fat, right? But MFP only wants you to eat 20% of your calories from protein, is that what you're trying to…

I'm guessing about 2200 for the whole meal. I added standard pecan pie calories to Red Lobster calories then added a couple hundred calories just because. I actually don't think that's too bad for a huge splurge. Red Lobster's Cajun Chicken Alfredo is 1390 for a full serving. I suspect that estimate is a little low for the…

I did all the traditional things to try to fix mine. Nothing worked very well. When I finally got my hypothyroidism diagnosed and got on medication, it was one of the first symptoms that went away. Plantar Fasciitis is a very common symptom of hypothyroidism.

I get this every day. First, follow Ck103084's advice. I usually carry my house keys in one hand when I walk. The hand holding the keys doesn't swell, so now I just switch the keys from one hand to the other halfway through my walk. They still swell a little, but it isn't so uncomfortable.

Assuming no refrigeration, but with a way to heat water: Breakfast: oatmeal packets and boxes of raisins/other dried fruit/nuts. You can add a scoop of protein powder to it. Add hot water. Lunch/dinner items: cans/packages of tuna, shrimp, crab, oysters, sardines, clams, chicken. Soy sauce or hot sauce flavors these nicely…

Garlic and Goat Cheese Spaghetti Squash, although I don't use nearly as much olive oil as called for in the recipe and I usually use an herbed goat cheese. The fresh parsley and lemon really make this dish delicious. http://www.theprimalist.com/garlic-goat-cheese-spaghetti-squash/ Or for something a little lighter, the…

I love the taste of it. I don't put 3T in, but I like a dash of it in a glass of water. It's refreshing. I am not aware of any weight loss benefits.

I spend about $210 per month on groceries/toiletries/cleaning supplies. If I add restaurants, and food eaten in hotels/other countries (multiple days a month), that total food figure is closer to $550 for one person each month. Yes, it's a lot. For a cheaper grocery bill, review the sale flyers that come in the mail or…

Pockets!

I don't think we have either where I live, but we have local donut shops just about every block. Dunkin Donuts is definitely by far the best of the two. KK tastes like a hamburger bun with glaze on it...ick.

I loved My Fit Foods, but they went out of business and closed down. I've also used BistroMD. They have tasty meals, good portions sizes with plenty of protein and vegetables in the meals and smaller amounts of starches. Most pre-made meals seem to be starch based with tiny bits of meat and veg, but not these. Their…

I would say that if you were maintaining at 1900 and. you lost .6 lbs at 1600, then you should eat 1600 to lose weight. Online TDEE and BMR calculators are just estimates. Everybody is different and real world experience is more accurate than a generic calculator I would also suggest that you ensure you are weighing all of…

I like them a lot now and use them pretty often. I didn't when I first tried them. I found that if I dry fry them first (after rinsing very well), before adding them to any recipe, they take on a whole different consistency and are very nice. Without the dry frying, they're similar to eating rubber bands, or what I imagine…

How many calories would your preferred menu of eggs/fruit/sandwiches/vegetables/dinner have in them? How many calories should you be eating to lose weight?