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Agree. When you first pour your pasta in the boiling water, stir it up to prevent them clumping together and it should be fine. After cooking, reserve some starchy pasta water for your sauce and immediately mix your pasta with your sauce after draining it. If you leave your pasta drained and uncoated too long then it will…

This. I tend to get scale obsession and so I only weigh in once a week or every two weeks. I track in great detail and exercise a few times a week so I know for certain I'm losing. I think I'd be annoyed at day to day fluctuations.

Long-time vegetarian here! Feel free to add!

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/meal-planning-for-beginners/ I don't plan very much, but there is a good blog post along with comments from users to get an idea of how to start. Also, try Pepperplate if you're looking to use a free app.

Weight loss is not a linear process and there are lots of factors that may be affecting your readings. Make sure you are drinking enough water and logging accurately using a food scale. Just keep at it and the results will show!

This. You are working out heavily! Log your workouts and start eating back your exercise calories (around half is a good place to start and experiment). Also make sure you allow your body rest too.

There is no surefire way to get rid of them, but you have a better chance of reducing the appearance of them if they are new! The most popular product on the market you can purchase is bio oil. People also rub coconut oil and cocoa butter and a plethora of other things like potatoes on themselves; just do a quick google…

If you want to work them in, eat a smaller amount of pasta/potatoes with a high fiber, low carb vegetable. I like to eat whole wheat pasta with lots of broccoli and eat zucchini with my linguine. I also eat roasted sweet potato/carrots in portioned amounts if I'm craving more richness. However, meeting my protein and fat…

You'll never be 100% accurate in logging your calories, but the point is to get as close as possible. Even considering the margin of error, you can know for certain you are in a deficit and losing. The trial and error just comes in figuring out how much and what works best for you, and you're right that it all takes…

I agree with this. Is there a reason you are trying a one meal a day?

Wait, how did you get a girlfriend without knowing how to ask questions?

Second this. You are making changes for health and good friends will support this. :) If you do eat, just fit it into your calories!

Same. I would say protein and fat are more of a priority. Meeting your protein goal is important for maintaining muscle mass while you lose weight! Fat is important for brain health. Carbs are important too, but they are just so much easier to fill up on that you will probably have less trouble meeting those goals. As for…

I would say it's like doing anything important and necessary in your life--I just made a decision to commit to it because it's valuable to me. If something interferes with my commitment to it, like I exceed my calories a lot one day, I evaluate why and try to strengthen my commitment in the following days. Also, I'm…

Yep, agreed with the above. Calibrate, but precision on a scale is more important than accuracy overall for weight loss.

I usually go commando. Super comfy and you don't get as sweaty in the bum region. I also personally don't like built in liner running shorts for the same reason. Just make sure the material isn't sheer. If I have to wear underwear, though, I just wear simple bikini brief style/short booty shorts. It's not like people don't…

I've done this a few times and it's pretty helpful especially when trying to meet macros. It's nice not to have to think about what you want to eat too much sometimes.

Mango with lime juice and sometimes tajin. Roasted seaweed snacks. A handful of roasted chickpeas.

I second that you should try talking to someone. I think it would help. That being said, 2 weeks is not very long. You've already made progress from where you were originally and you should be proud of that. Breakups suck. Allow yourself to feel emotions, but remember that overeating only results in negative feelings for…

This. Perhaps you are cutting too aggressively? If so, try adding some extra calories in for a few days and see if it helps with the food thoughts. Or make a list of foods that you miss or feel deprived of most and try to fit those in your calorie goals for the week.

5'5.5" here! My goal weight is currently 135, but I'll adjust as needed when I get there. I haven't been that weight since I was a kid!

Hi! Looking for new friends who are active. I consistently like posts and will offer support and motivation! Also, I log IIFYM and I'm a vegetarian. Feel free to add!

Congrats for your longest streak! I'm on mine currently. I've used MFP a few times before but this is the first time it has been sustainable for me. I agree with others that getting a food scale was the thing that has helped most; there is no guessing measurements anymore! Also learning forgiveness and respect in regards…

You're right that it doesn't matter for weight loss. The only effect it has is that you will be missing out on other micro and macronutrients you could get from eating other foods. It's a trade off. For example, you could alternatively be increasing your fat intake for more vitamin E and fatty acids. Or you could be eating…

I second this. You can make your own drinks and monitor the sugar amounts or just use artificial sweeteners and drink diet beverages. Alternatively, you can just plan for these sodas and Starbucks drinks in your calories for the day and make sure you don't go over your daily total. The first option saves you more money…

I know where you're coming from. I spent lots of my life before and after vegetarianism eating only junk and lots of it! I finally have a better relationship with food and I'm just working on making it a habit for life. Feel free to add!

Yum, I love the idea of an avocado dressing! I usually make vinaigrettes at home too. Vinegar (rice & balsamic are my favorite), olive oil, mustard, some sweet component (honey, jam/preserves), and s&p. I've also been meaning to try adding minced shallots for a more savory dressing.

I think it's best if you plan your treats ahead of time. Decide what days out of the week you'll have a treat and log it the night before. Therefore, you've already decided what and how much you will have. It will also allow you to see realistically how much you are consuming and how it affects your calorie goals. Then…

I'm vegetarian! Feel free to add. I hardly consume eggs anymore. When I consume dairy it's in the form of nonfat cottage cheese and nonfat Greek yogurt (few calories, lots of protein). I also consume sliced cheese, but I get lower fat versions to moderate my saturated fat intake. I'm not on a low-fat diet by any means, I…