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Tuesday was the first time I planned a cheat meal/treat instead of going over on accident or for whatever reason. I didn't really save extra calories over my deficit, which isn't a large deficit anyway. Some friends from college and I decided the Friday beforehand that we should go on Tuesday to a local shop and get…

I'd try the exercise forum for this question. I have absolutely no idea, I enjoy lifting weights too, but I'm trying to cut and maintain having three lifting sessions per week. Good luck. :]

I agree about checking into thyroid blood work if you don't see an improvement with other changes. You mention taking a multivitamin, does it have good levels of iron? Magnesium? Potassium? B vitamins? From my understanding a deficiency in any of these could cause fatigue. Another possibility- flu? The flu strand I caught…

I also dislike the Jif brand. I'll have to give PB2 a go after I finish off the Jif. Lately I just drink a protein shake of Quest peanut butter flavor, and it seems to really hit the spot. I keep thinking I may try to make it into a peanut butter substitute by using a lot less water.

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I was diagnosed as prediabetic (and hypothyroid, PCOS with metabolic syndrome) somewhere around 13-15 years old. I started taking metformin and xenical (over the counter allie/ally or whatever now) for being prediabetic. I did high intensity interval exercise before knowing that's what it was. I cut carbs way down and ate…

Culver's butter burgers are incredible! I miss Wisconsin- and the states inbetween that have them, lol. I recently dealt with this. I gave in and allowed myself to eat more. I don't always feel like a bottomless pit before my time of the month, so I figured I would just go with it. Unfortunately I have PCOS, so wonky…

You can add from under cardiovascular, then go to strength training. I have no idea how accurate it is though.

Another aspect to this equation is that your body needs the rest to repair and rebuild the muscle stronger than before. That being said, I personally don't wait 48 hours usually. I tend to do a general whole body strength training day, rest a day, go again, unless I start my workout and find I have no energy/something…

I'm curious, peppers as in capsicum peppers/nightshades? I ask because I'm allergic to them (I carry Epi pens)- particularly hot peppers. I have accidentally ate bell peppers that are cooked in something without major effect, I just end up feeling rather strange. Although I'm not much help for the recipe part, I can…

You may want to look into another doctor if you feel that this one is dismissive of your symptoms and desire to know your other thyroid lab numbers.

I also love peanut butter and almond butter. One of my greatest discoveries was Quest Peanut Butter Powder, it's a whey/milk protein isolate/micellar casein mix. If you've ever had a peanut butter milkshake you'll love this stuff. It's 110 cals per serving, 23 grams of protein, 2 grams of carbs, less than a gram of sugar.…

Interesting to hear everyone's opinions on this. I've wondered this as well. I'm usually up late so I log it on the day I woke up to.

I'm going to college and this often occurs in the student lounge among my group of friends. It is difficult, but learning to say no is important. Also, if you bring a healthy sugary snack (i.e. bananas, apples) you can say "no, thankyou, I have bananas.. would you like one?" ;) works well for me.

Lots of great advice here, now I need to go buy a digital scale. :) I'd like to add to make sure you're eating enough protein since you're lifting weights. The only other thing I'd add is to read up on how the menstrual cycle effects food cravings and calorie needs-in particular women burn more calories during the luteal…