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I read the discussion. The Daily Mail, along with countless other news agencies, are sensationalizing and taking research out of context to sell their news. I can only shake my head when I see articles that promote eating lots of saturated fat. Yes, they are saying "saturated fat could be good for you" and that translates…

This is a recurring problem for me. It gets frustrating but it's a common problem. There's a Fitbit group with suggestions for fixing the syncing problem at http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10484773/fitbit-still-not-syncing-to-mfp#latest

Cake. My favorite is Italian Cream Cake. Nut butters and granola are also calorie dense but I like cake when I don't know what to eat to keep from losing more weight. Since you're an active person you may need more calories than MFP suggests. I have a muscular build so I eat 500 or more calories over what MFP suggests.…

Your goal is not unrealistic. Age has nothing to do with the ability to lose weight. Your daughter seems genuinely concerned and worried that you will be crushed because she thinks you've set your goals too high. Reassure her that fitness and a healthy weight are more important as we age and you will stay flexible in your…

I ate more to lose more after a few months of consistent effort and success in losing weight. I set myself up to lose 2lbs/week. That meant a 1200 calorie diet. I was aggressive because I learned from my doctor that I was at risk for metabolic syndrome and weight loss "could" lower my blood pressure and cholesterol…

1kg is 2.2lbs per week. MFP's suggestion was right if you want to lose the weight aggressively. To lose .5kg or 1lb per week you just change your goal in MFP or add 500 calories to the 1214. That would give you 1717 calories each day. I started in the 1200 calorie range and adjusted it as I got closer to my goal. Some days…

I didn't have weight loss surgery but many have. I suggest joining one of the groups. I'm sure you could find a weight loss pal there. Here's one that I saw but the members don't seem too active. You could try finding someone there or search for other groups. Just type in the search box under groups either gastric bypass…

One cup cooked is about 200 grams. It's far more accurate to weigh the rice before cooking because the weight varies after cooking due to how much water is absorbed. It's about 218-224 calories.

I found this My Fitness Pal app and lost 105 pounds without weight loss surgery. I have lowered my blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides all to healthy ranges. I can now walk and run without pain (most of the time). I just finished my first 10k run. Still, I know that every person is different. Please don't let…

There are two big secrets. CI<CO and taking a multivitamin to keep from getting sick. The CI part of CI<CO took time to figure out. The MFP app gives you the calories you need to eat to lose weight but you must figure out how many calories are in your food and drinks. I used a food scale and measuring cups for this. The CO…

In this documentary Nola was given a liquid diet of 800 calories. She was on a very low calorie diet of liquid. Of course she would need fewer calories than another person of her size when she started maintaining on solid foods. I've lost around 105 pounds in less than a year eating good foods but ensuring I burned more…

I agree mostly with @cerise_noir and I'm sorry there's so much negativity in your thread. You are right about how eating too much causes weight gain. I was pointing out that fruit is high in calories and eating too much of it can cause weight gain. This and too much of everything else. When I started my weight loss I had…

Worked for me and I'm happy and hope @Kaysteroni can be happy too. :)

The banana adds a lot of extra calories. I eat some now but cut them out while losing weight. An apple a day is good, even if it has lots of calories but the margarine is something to cut to a bare minimum. Steak is also fine but you need to know how much it weighs so you don't go overboard. Cheese is something I almost…

1200 calories is manageable. I am 5'5" and started at 245 lbs. That was morbidly obese. In the beginning, I ate only 1200 calories with very little exercise. I lost over 100 pounds this past year and have increased my exercise to where I will be run/walking my first 10K in the next few weeks. I can now eat 1700 - 2000…

I stop at Arby's for their Turkey Gyros. Absolutely love it!

Possibly. I have extreme reactions to Nutri-sweet. Horrible migraines. I used to drink one or two sugary Cokes per day but needed to cut my calories so I tried a Diet Coke with aspartame. That caused me to have digestive issues so I switched to Diet Coke with Splenda. I am having some joint pain so I will drop the Splenda…

You said you weigh almost everything you eat in grams. Does that include mayo, ketchup, gravy, sauces, butter for cooking vegetables, fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc. I know people who do not weigh these things because they're considered healthy yet they have a hard time losing weight. A lot of liquids have the…

It sounds like your daughter is all legs. I'd love to have longer legs but they are what they are. That's why it's so important to try things on.

Nutrition needs vary from person to person. I prefer the higher protein and calcium that cottage cheese provides over the extra fiber that oatmeal provides.

I'm semi retired but ride with my daughter from time to time. Do you have a fridge to store cold food in or something to cook with? A microwave? There's a lot of crock pot cooking going on in trucks but unless you're a team it's really not worth making that much food for one person. If I were a solo driver I'd invest in an…

I had horrible knee pain and problems a little over a year ago. I have some arthritis in both knees and at least one torn meniscus. I was very careful not to run, kneel on the floor, or make sudden knee movements. As I lost weight and paid attention to my diet, my knee problems gradually disappeared. After dropping a…

I was never successful until I found this app and actually started counting how many calories I consume and how many I burn. With only 10kg to lose you should have no problem getting started within the month. Start by going to settings and click "update diet/fitness profile." Enter your information then click the green…

For casual you could try the girl's department. I can wear a size 16 XL in girl's pants comfortably and I'm between 5'4'' and 5'5''. They're the perfect length. That equates to a size 5 so a girl's 12 or 14 medium or large might fit if they're long enough.

I have always eaten my exercise calories as those extra calories give me extra energy. Still, do not ignore the "when." When I start feeling sluggish, fatigued, or hungry I snack or have a meal. It has an impact on my TDEE. I bounce around and am more energetic after my snacks and meals. I use more energy which means my…

Didn't mean to sound so harsh but I'm stuck doing housework on a beautiful day. I'd rather be running or biking. I also take care of my daughters' adorable babies. :)

I just can't fathom rewarding myself with food, the very thing that got me in this fat mess. Too much food caused me to become morbidly obese. I couldn't get the job I wanted because they put me on medical hold. Something about requiring sleep apnea tests before my application could proceed. The weight caused injury to my…

I love their Hot & Sweet Cherry Peppers (pickled), Chevre (a pure goats' milk cheese), Sour cream & onion corn puffs, and their whole wheat Pita bread pockets. These are treats that are easy on the pocketbook and fit easily into my calorie goals. I like the peppers halved and stuffed with the goats' cheese. Two halves and…

No, don't worry about it becoming an obsession. While you are losing you must be somewhat obsessive about it or you'll make too many mistakes, get frustrated, not see progress, and lose motivation. Sometimes you'll have to estimate and that's okay. I still build my sandwiches and weigh or measure most of my homemade meals…