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Don't get me wrong...I can go to town on a really awesome whole grain artisan loaf, but when it comes to my day to day slices for the occasional sammich, or the sourdough loaves or pie crusts I bake, or the stuff at restaurants that really makes me go weak in the knees, it is all white, and delicious. Pro tip: try them…

Yep, I am on that thread, hence the hedging above to "keep the frickin' peels on, people!" and to actually CHECK WHAT YOU ARE EATING instead of assuming your peeled aubergines or whatnot are going to fit the bill. :D I have never had a problem hitting 25+ grams of fiber when eating 8+ veg servings, personally, but I guess…

If I had to pick one official diet this is the one I would pick, because it's freakin' delicious and I have found the closer I adhere to its tenets, the easier it was to lose and then maintain my weight. It also covers a very wide variety of cuisines. For high fiber, you should be nailing it if you eat 8-10 servings of…

A lot of people, particularly those who are new to the boards, will use "woo" to mean "woohoo." Might that be the situation here? Congratulations on your weight loss!

If anyone wants to read the WSJ article, I was able to access it by cutting and pasting the title into my browser. It links to several studies--I just quickly skimmed things and haven't pored over them. With "nutritional psychiatry" you're getting a mash-up of two very soft sciences, with all kinds of problems with…

I think Cherimoose is referencing this page, if you did not previously review the "must reads." There are several great posts on starting lifting. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300310/most-helpful-posts-fitness-and-exercise-must-reads#latest

I think the *guidance* is excellent, to hit a high amount of fiber. The problem is the educational article, likely written by some low-paid, not terribly knowledgeable hack, is not the greatest. It's not entirely useless, but I agree, it would be much more helpful to point out that fruits and veg can have widely varying…

When I read your comment, I notice two challenges for someone trying to lose weight: 1) You do not cook. 2) You are a stress eater. To address the more serious challenge first, I am not an emotional eater (I am "lucky" in that when I get overly stressed, I don't have much of an appetite) so I might not be very helpful, but…

I like plain white rice with a good slab of raw tuna or shrimp wrapped over the top! (aka, maguro or amoebi at a sushi restaurant). And I like it with an Indian or Thai curry. I am also obsessed with New Orleans dishes (dirty rice, red beans and rice, gumbo, etouffee, etc.) and Cuban/Caribbean dishes (rice dressed up with…

I would say any era in which volunteer work is a significant feature would demonstrate work for the sake of the work itself (because one tends to be passionate about the selected work) and work for the greater good of society. I volunteer with a variety of organizations ranging from history and architecture to gardening…

I have only been on very sporadically, but yesterday noticed that she was gone from my friends list, and was very, very sad. She will definitely be missed.

How long does the urge last after you eat? If you can quantify this--like, know it will disappear in a half-hour-- perhaps you can better manage it with an after dinner walk or some such, just to get away from the food. What happens if you are not hungry and you push back the time that you eat? Does it get worse, is it…

I have quit eating sweets for 6 weeks; although I have quite a sweet tooth, for the most part it was not that difficult. I just resolved not to eat sweets (sweet baked goods, candy, jam, sugar, honey, syrup, etc.), and hence just don't eat them. I do have sweets on Sundays (and also St. Patrick's Day: Irish scones, jam and…

Did you point out that he has been doing this for the past several years (with or without referencing this post?) :D Maybe you should set up a meeting at his desk and actually watch him as he signs up and enters the days workouts and such. Might not make a difference, but at least he would be further along than last year.

Money quote from the second article you posted: CONCLUSION So peer review is a flawed process, full of easily identified defects with little evidence that it works. Nevertheless, it is likely to remain central to science and journals because there is no obvious alternative, and scientists and editors have a continuing…

I don't think anyone in the sciences would disagree with the problems posed in the two articles you posted. There are huge systemic concerns with peer review methodology. But that's why science is science--it's an ongoing debate that constantly has tens of thousands of experts kicking every tire that can possibly be…

Personally I just eyeball it (after quickly weighing out the initial dry noodles). If I HAD to know down to the last gram, I would probably just segregate my potion in a cheesecloth bag or small metal colander or some such. NOTE: this is easier with penne than spaghetti. :D

I used to eat a lot of cereal, but now I tend to save it more as an indulgence or snack, as it has high calories (at least the amount I want to eat does!) and is not satiating for me. Shredded wheat, frosted mini wheats, cheerios, raisin bran and such (also oatmeal) are a great source of fiber, if that is what you mean by…

YMCA Pros: -Multiple branches in the area, each with a unique mix of offerings -Kids really like climbing wall, pool, racquetball, pool tables, foosball, ping pong and air hockey -Plenty of strength training options (although it can get tight at busy times, but the worst thing that has happened to me is that I have to move…

Nutrition wise, as long as you don’t have any special needs or intolerances, it is hard to go wrong with lean proteins like chicken breast, fish, pork tenderloin, etc., whole grains like oatmeal, eggs and dairy like greek yogurt or cottage cheese, and plenty of fruit and veg (as stated above, 7+ servings). You need to…

That's the average number of steps I get in a day (although I consider myself only lightly active, as I have an office job). Pay attention to whether you continue to be exhausted--you need to be fueling your body appropriately for a higher level of exercise, and you also need some time to rest so you are not constantly…

I have picked up some lovely $10 cotton Oxford shirts from the Children's Place boy's section--whatever the largest size is now, maybe 14? I am 5'5" (I apparently shrank an inch over the last year, according to my new doctor's office) and just under 140. I do have to flip the cuffs but they fit well otherwise.

At the office where I work, my older coworkers regale me with tales from the 70s and 80s, the old-timey days when people were still chain-smoking at their desks, and on their 15-minute breaks would whip out the euchre deck and another cigarette. I cannot imagine the amount of smoke that would have been involved. It was…

This is the Debate forum, so just be aware, people might debate you, and would certainly appreciate links to peer-reviewed medical publications and studies that support your contentions. Although also be aware that those might also be critiqued, because there is a lot of medical literature that establishes correlative…

If you are on your feet for that many hours a day, you already have a very active lifestyle. Have you entered your stats in MFP yet? Just spend some time logging, set (presumably) for a higher activity level, and you can see how you are doing with your total calorie consumption, take a look at your overall diet, and start…

Back in the saddle again, with 12 servings to kick off Lent, woohoo! Although I was tested sorely yesterday: I picked up fancy chocolates for my kids and could not indulge in my absolute favorite candy, strawberry-rhubarb chocolates, AND when we went out for dinner last night, there was a large offering of free Valentine's…

It was probably the UK rules posted at the very beginning of this thread. You're right about the people who don't eat a lot of veg: they don't want people thinking chips or crisps or mash are appropriate. I personally count jacket-on potatoes but not jacket-off potatoes, because they are stripped of much or their nutrients…

Smoked paprika that my parents brought me from Budapest, and chopped green onions or chives.

AWESOME!!! What neighborhood are you looking in, or are you considering the suburbs? Feel free to bug away with any garden questions--we can either PM or open a thread on it, as I think there would be a lot of people who could benefit from the discussion (or weigh in with their own knowledge and experience). The biggest…

You're going full on medieval rules this year, huh? Did you do that last year too? I had a huge stack of blueberry pancakes last night (although I was disappointed to make it less than halfway through, LOL), and am cutting out added sugar* with modest exceptions on feast days/Sundays. And also increasing my fruit/veg…