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We've had a whole debate thread over this particular article: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10392679/the-sugar-conspiracy/p1 If you're really interested in what people think, there's 31 pages to wade through over there.

The guidelines said to limit fats, but based on the data posted above, people didn't actually do that. Also as mentioned above, people didn't eat whole grains or more fruits and veggies. Instead, people bought the low-fat cookies and ate them ON TOP OF the other stuff they were already eating. People consumed more in…

If you're eating a bunch of sugary foods, you're not going carb-free. If you're serious about going low-carb, you need to tough out the cravings and give yourself 2-3 weeks to adjust to your new way of eating. If the idea of giving up sweets is messing with you psychologically, you might do better practicing moderation by…

She'll do it if she wants to. The best thing you can do is model good behavior by sticking to your exercise routine and meal plan. Invite her for walks and cook healthy meals for you to share, but don't nag or pressure her. If she really wants to lose weight, she has to choose to do it. You don't want to say or do anything…

Quoting you because you provided the article quote - I really wonder if people are actually "unaware" that alcohol has a lot of calories. I find it more likely that they don't care. Just like most know that drinking too much is bad for their health, and that drinking and driving endangers lives. People do it anyway because…

I'm in. Not to fit in a wedding dress (<--- obviously that already happened lol), but my 10 year high school reunion is next year and I'd like to look hawt. Just 10 lbs to lose, but they're awfully stubborn. Or I've been awfully lazy. More like the latter. CW: 130 Waist: 27.5" GW: 120 OR 2.5" off my waist Also, not posting…

So because you went looking for insults toward fat people in general (not specifically you!), you think it's appropriate for a random person to negatively/harshly comment on someone's weight out of the blue, when the overweight person is not soliciting advice and not in a job that requires them to be physically fit? And…

This is so depressingly, painfully true. I have a friend who was diagnosed as pre-diabetic 6 months ago. She's "changed her diet" - wheat buns on burgers instead of white ones, sweet potato fries instead of regular fries, whiskey instead of beer. It hasn't made a lick of difference to her weight or her health. Which she…

"Have the potential" does not mean "will," and it's more a point to the questionable privacy of activity trackers than employers' true intentions. I think the people concerned about that are a bit paranoid and blowing things out of proportion. I genuinely can't imagine activity trackers being a mandatory component of any…

The OP seems like a big stretch from a couple of articles about employers giving out Fitbits and starting optional wellness challenges. https://www.fastcompany.com/3058462/how-fitbit-became-the-next-big-thing-in-corporate-wellness…

True enough, and several here who are opposed to the junk food tax have also said they oppose taxes on alcohol, that no matter the item it comes down to personal responsibility, and it's not fair to burden those who drink moderately with taxes just because some people are alcoholics. (I'd quote if I could, I know I've seen…

I'm not as anti-tax as some on here, but here's my personal reasons for being more accepting of an alcohol tax than a junk food tax: -Alcohol can be immediately dangerous. Making it more expensive deters some (unfortunately nowhere close to all) from drinking to the point of intoxication and driving, or getting raging…

My husband weighs twice what I do and runs at the same pace as me, so he usually gets almost twice the burn on a treadmill counter. Running calculators say he burns 1.5x what I do instead of 2x. So while the treadmill readouts aren't really accurate, heavier people do burn significantly more...

I stayed on a treadmill until it said I burned 1000 calories once. I went 8 miles in 85 minutes. My iPod died after 2 miles. It was an exercise in self-torture, and I've hated the treadmill since. (My real calorie burn was probably 700-800 cals.)

118g of protein sounds pretty spot on. More won't hurt. MFP's default calculations set protein goals too low for most people. Don't worry about going over that number. Also, you don't need to stick to salad. Eat what you like, just stay at your calorie goal.

Australia pushes for women up to age 45 to be vaccinated. The age limit in the US has more to do with the likelihood of the vaccine being fully effective and what insurance companies are willing to pay for. If you've never had chlamydia and have a history of normal pap smears, the vaccine would probably offer full…

I'm not diagnosing her. I'm saying there's red flags that have some consistency with a known eating disorder, and she should talk to someone. Why is that such a problem to you? And regardless of what she's eating, she's not at a healthy weight and she needs to figure out how to get there.

Not every eating disorder is anorexia or bulimia, not every eating disorder involves fear of weight gain, and not every eating disorder involves fear of food. There's a broad range of behaviors and severity - not every eating disorder falls neatly into the category of anorexia or bulimia. While we are not qualified to sit…

Another vote for pre-logging your day - play a little calorie tetris so you know what you can eat and when to make everything fit.

1% will be lower fat and lower calorie than 2%. Skim is fat free. Carbs will be about the same, perhaps 0.5g more per serving in skim milk. Keep in mind you do need fat in your diet and should be aiming to hit your fat goal every day. There are other options for your shakes - nut milk, soy milk, juice... I even make a…

Go buy a whole chicken and roast it. You barely have to touch the raw meat if you're careful (open bag, dump in pan, use silicon basting brush to add seasoning), and you can eat off of it for a few days. With the holidays coming up, turkeys and hams will be available too.

I know I'm late to the party here, but I wanted to chime in on a few things. Hannah, it's GREAT that you reached out and got help. It sounds like you've got a solid plan that fits the way you like to eat and a good support system. Your target weight gain pace is appropriate, and I'm really glad to hear you're going on the…

But in the OP he said he's losing while eating 2500 a day. If he's losing 1/2 lb per week on average, wouldn't that put his TDEE at about 2750, so 3000 cals would be a good gaining target?

You're wearing a loose size 6 and have 30 lbs to lose?? But to answer your question, yes, I feel like this a lot. I feel slim at 120...because I am. That's where I can start slipping into size 2s, so it's a pretty big difference on my body. I don't feel so good at 125. I'm sitting at 130 right now, and I actually feel…

Gearing up for a 10K, so my workout schedule has been overhauled. M: Short run T: Rowing + circuit training + glute work W: Mid-length run Th: Rest F: Rowing + circuit training + glute work S: Long run S: Rest When I'm not in race training mode, I usually run 2-3 times a week and lift 3-4 times a week. I'm a firm believer…

She's not going to back out. She thinks she'll look bad if she makes an excuse to not run. And she's freaking out a lot more than you think she is. Tell her today that it's totally ok to walk and focus on the orienteering part (which is the fun stuff anyway, and that's a learning curve for her too). Or make a date to teach…

This isn't a man/woman thing, this is a conditioning thing. There's very, very, very few people who could just get out there and run that distance if they haven't been exercising. As someone who frequently ran 5K distances and had worked my way up to 10K distances for a while, then had to stop running due to an injury and…

Stuff them with manchego or cheddar, wrap them with bacon, and broil them for a few minutes on each side. Possibly the most delicious thing ever.

You're talking about a recomp. The only way to successfully accomplish that is to incorporate strength training. You have to use your muscles to prevent loss while in a calorie deficit, and you have to progressively overload them to build them back up. Protein provides the fuel for your muscles to recover or grow, but it…

I just looked Dothan up on TripAdvisor at it looks like you can...run around town and find statues of peanuts. I am so sorry. There's a brewery and a Massage Envy? Beyond that I got nothin'. Online shopping!