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Tried limiting my non-veggie carbs. Ended up gaining constipation weight despite a daily 500 deficit, and I was hungry all the time. Science-wise, carbs will have very little impact on your goals. The trainer has no business advising on nutritional or dietary matters.

I had a binge night as well (pizza, chicken wings, soda, cookies, popcorn) and honestly I don't think I'm going to have trouble getting back on track tomorrow. The one advantage I'm finding with serious binges (rare as they have become) is that I generally don't crave snacks and "bad" foods for several days after and tend…

It is hardly irresponsible or lying, and most people find it encouraging. It's based on a single day's logging, doesn't account for metabolical fluctuations, and comes with a disclaimer on the page saying ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY, not to mention you have the option to not see it by not clicking the "complete" button.…

Work with your doc or a dietician who specializes in prenatal care to develop a plan, and do your best to avoid junk food. Junk food is typically full of sugar and sodium, which will elevate your risk for pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia (both of which are equally dangerous to mother…

I found weening was the easiest approach for coffee. I used to be a 20oz triple-triple drinker, but I gradually cut back to get used to a less sweet/creamy coffee. I now drink 12oz with 2 cream/1 sugar which works out to about 140 calories, so roughly the same as a can of pop, just without the crazy sugar cravings…

I regret quantity, not food or the act of eating. Had a 400+ calorie piece of pie this weekend with thanksgiving dinner, and would do it again. And why not? I only had the one piece, I stayed in a reasonable calorie window, and I worked my *kitten* off all weekend. Catchphrases like "I never regretted something I didn't…

Stress binger here, and I completely get it. I can't count the number of times I've wished I had someone I could call to talk me down from binging. It's not as bad now, but every now and then I have a day where I just want to eat, eat, and eat some more. Developing self control is key, but starting out is difficult. I find…

I switched to coconut oil years ago (only dietary change at the time) and in six months my cholesterol went from bad to near perfect. I also have found that when I consume it a couple times a week my digestive health improves. My doctor and dietician both agree it's a better choice than olive oil or salad dressings, and…

I found starting out was the hardest because everything seems so immense. For me I had to keep telling myself, "It'll stop sucking if you keep at it." Got through the summer quite successfully, and now I'm on to my next challenges: cold weather food and exercises. I've found that there's a degree of masochism involved with…

Actually it's not only appropriate, but necessary to address personal problems that affect the workplace (which drinking or a 50lb weight gain WILL do; I hope the best for the OP, but she's lucky it was someone who is actually concerned about her asking rather than management who has to consider productivity and liability…

Don't "spoon" measurements convert to milliliters? I've never seen grams listed for things like nut butters and cream cheese.

Unpopular opinion time: Replace "fat" with "alcohol" and everyone would be hailing the coworker a hero and telling you not to get so emotional. Your health is suffering from poor decisions and coping mechanisms (the reality for all of us trying to reach a healthy weight), and based on what you shared of the conversation,…

If it was absolutely necessary (as in all other venues including self control were exhausted), then no. If it was elective, then yes, I'd call it a shortcut. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you, but the coworker giving advice needs to remember that meeting her dietary needs is going to be significantly different from…

Unless you're at risk of diabetes, being a little over sugar and fat intake won't hurt. I have ice cream almost daily and a pack of peanut butter cups 3-4 times a week, and it's rare that I go over my sugar or fat limit, and I've had no trouble losing weight so long as I stay under my daily calorie limit or get my daily…

They're not necessarily inspirational by lyrics, but they generally get me pumped up. "Good Luck" Celldweller "Lose Control" Hedley "Uma Thurman" Fall Out Boy "The Walker" Fitz and the Tantrums "Gangsta" Kat Dahlia "Lose It" Little Jackie "Not Afraid" Eminem "Here Comes the Hotstepper" Yuksek "What You Got" Reveille "Hell…

Glad to hear you've gotten in touch with a specialist! A couple coping techniques: Preemptive strikes. I've started logging exactly what I *want* to eat before making it. Seeing counts as high as 1,200 calories in a single binge has so far been very effective in fortifying my will power. Admittedly it doesn't help my mood…

My favorites include slow-cooked chicken breast with fresh lime, cilantro and chili powder, or pan-cooked with a bit of coconut oil and fresh orange zest and juice (a pinch of ginger powder if you want to give it some kick).

The pumpkining began for us a couple weeks ago with pumpkin spice lattes. I hope those cheerios make it to Ontario. I'm looking at putting together some healthy pumpkin recipes this year to compliment my progress. :D

Potato chips, specifically dill pickle chips (or regular with dill pickle dip). I've completely cut potato chips out of my life because when I get started it's too easy to not stop. I thought burritos might also be on the list, but I've somehow managed to keep myself in check with them.

One cup will increase stress (and other things such as irritable bowel symptoms) if you're sensitive to stimulants, and it will increase the likelihood of belly fat if you're drinking it with a lot of sugar and/or cream. Everything I have read (and been told by my doctor and dietician) agrees a cup a day with a little bit…

I typically peek at the scale each morning, although less so the past couple weeks, and always do a proper weigh-in Sunday mornings.

I've stopped tracking ginger and garlic because I don't usually eat more than 10-ish calories worth of each in a day, but everything else gets tracked to make sure I'm staying in a healthy calorie range (high or low). I'll likely ease up once I've been at my maintenance range for a while, but for now I've got too much more…

For me it's a mix of real-world eating and familiarity that drove me to MFP. From what I understand of it, WW is more restrictive in what one may eat, and a couple of friends who used it complained often about their allowances. The other part of it is that while I started losing weight in April, it was in May that I began…

I'm guessing the cake and cookies are what's sabotaging your efforts. I typically drink 4-5 cups of 2% milk a week and have had no trouble losing consistently. It's vital to meaure accurately and carry a calorie deficit. If you're finding you're hungry, increase your vegetables and fruit intake (you can also increase…

Single-serve can of flavored tuna, crackers, cheese (30g) and veggie of choice (I usually go for cucumber). Definitely my favorite meal to go.

I watched my sodium intake throughout the day do I could have a can of my favorite thai soup. Best thing I could have done to my congestion it seems. I generally don't have an appetite when I'm sick though, so that helps.

I use it for baking, stir fries, chicken and shrimp, greasing sheets or casserole, goes great on popcorn with a pinch of icing sugar. I'm looking into trying out some homemade dressings this next time I buy some. I switched to coconut oil years ago when my cholesterol started to creep up, and the change made a big…

I have three coping methods depending on how I'm feeling and how much exercise I got throughout the day. I either go for a walk and listen to a couple chapters of an audiobook, I play a video game that doesn't allow for frequent breaks, or I take a nap. Can't suggest the nap thing unless your bedtime is later than the…

This is actually what bugs me about the other end of the spectrum where GMOs are concerned. Companies pushing for it to not be required, as if it'll decimate their consumer base. The number of people who eat potato chips really ought to demonstrate that labeling isn't a threat to their business, plus the companies that…

I'll start by saying I love junk food, and it's a part of why I got to my worst, health-wise. That said, even before starting my weight loss journey I've always been pro-tax for junk food. Chips are as much a luxury as video games and cars. It would dissuade *some* people, but I don't believe for a minute that it would…