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Sodium runs rampant in manufactured food. Also, don't run a calorie deficit if you have to work late.

I'm in! CW: 267 GW (Dec 25): 227 SW: 302 GW: 180

Calories first, sodium second (usually; I've been a bit lazy on this front the last week or so), sugar third. My protein and carbs are normally in a good range, so I don't worry about them.

Started April 25th at 302. Current weight is 267. I *was* at 265 the other day, but retaining a lot of water with this heatwave on and TOM approaching. My first target is 250 by Sept 23, as that will put me 40lbs under what I was the last time I saw my doc. Overall goal is 180. Anything lower has always seemed too low in…

"It'll stop sucking if you keep at it." Keeps me going during more intense exercise.

To each their own. I still eat fast food, but I'm very careful about what I order now and I always make sure I have enough calories left for it. Haven't ordered a combo in probably two months now.

Since I don't see any comments regarding it, your calorie intake is actually very low for a 6' man. Maintenance is about 2,500 daily, and loss should be between 2,100 and 2,300. It's possible that you simply aren't exercising as intensely as you think because your body doesn't have the energy for it. Another thing to watch…

Experiment with different meal sizes and times prior to a work out. I'm the opposite of most of the thread's responses and generally end up nauseated/vomiting if I eat anything but a half muffin or a quarter cup of milk before exercising (usually need 90-120 minutes).

I was just talking to somebody IRL yesterday about Fitbits. I didn't ask which model she had, but she said she's really happy with it, especially the sleep monitor function. The more I read up on it--even the so-so and negative reviews--the more I'm sold on the idea. Maybe start with a more basic model to get a feel for…

I'm a "tester". I'll do taste tests while preparing food, which adds up over time, especially when I'm making soup or baking. I mean come on, who doesn't love raw cookie dough (salmonella risk be damned)? What starts out as a tablespoon to test a stew easily adds up to half a cup over the course of cooking. I also tend to…

Based solely on the people I've known throughout my life, I'm kind of glad that I have to work harder at it. I used to think those who didn't work as hard to maintain their physique was lucky. That changed 5 or 6 years ago. A former friend of mine is "slim" (actually looks anorexic, but that's genetics at play) can eat 4-5…

It sounds like your intake is fine and from what you mentioned for today's meals it doesn't sound like a volume issue. If you previously ate a lot on a regular basis, that might be a contributing factor. When I first started I was hungry quite often until my stomach finally started to shrink. Another thing that could be at…

My Dad. I love him dearly, but omg it's impossible to eat properly around him without a good dose of guilting. I actually used to have a similar problem with my uncle and grandmother x.x

If it were as simple as CICO, there wouldn't be thousands of studies showing that chemical and hormonal factors play a role. The problem is that most people who acknowledge there is more at work often use it as a generalization, or are under the false impression that secondary factors are more common than they actually are.

According to my doctor lifestyle (specifically dietary and activity) changes can initially wreak havoc on a woman's cycle, and I'm certainly experiencing havoc. My normal cycle is 6 weeks with a heavy 5 day period, but since changing my diet and activity levels I'm down to a 30 day cycle with roughly a 10 day period (light…

So I know I already sent you a friend request, but thought I'd drop a line here as well for others looking for more liberal eaters. I generally don't feel bad when I see people on my friends list eating the trendy "good" stuff. There have been a couple times where I've actually been interested in learning more about some…

I can't speak from a study perspective, but anecdotally I and a few of my relatives tend to develop chronic migraines, increased appetite and sugar cravings when we use aspartame-based sweeteners, but I know plenty of people who have no issues whatsoever. As with anything, individual metabolisms and moderation are going to…

Someone mentioned neurological problems related to Gardrasil. Several years ago there was in fact a series of serious and sometimes deadly reactions to the vaccine, however if I recall correctly it was linked to a single batch that was used in Europe. Since then I haven't heard anything beyond isolated incidents that occur…

I've been overweight since puberty. It started with a massive appetite changed in April following a severe bout of stress, which led to about 16lbs dropped throughout May. When I realized how much I'd lost I started officially tracking and running June 1st. There are several reasons that prompted. One of the biggest ones…

I inadvertently started my weightloss journey back in April with 137 to lose to reach my ultimate goal. As of this morning I've lost 27, and I have only 15 left to reach my first mini goal. :)

I'm hoping to hit 260 by my doctor's appointment in September. That will be over 40lbs loss since April, and I'll be 29lbs lighter than the last time I had a checkup. If I'm able to hit that (which is looking promising; as of this morning I've lost 27lbs), hitting the 50 mark by xmas should be a breeze! (And what luck! I…

Mexican and (recently) indian cuisine are my kryptonite.

I sooooo wish restaurants did this everywhere! I mean, I know some people would be scared off, but knowing that info would actually make me more willing to eat a larger dish if I had the opportunity to plan ahead.

Referring strictly to the second question as I haven't seen the show, it's possible that metabolically she's doing okay now, but the additional weight WILL impact her joints and skeleton eventually. Once that happens her physical activity will be grow steadily limited, which will make it harder to maintain the rest of her…

Add calorie-rich produce like avocado if you want to keep to the "right" stuff. There are also protein powders and etc., which should give you the boost you need. For me, my calorie intake is supposed to be about 1860, but I have trouble reaching it, so I add treats like one chocolate bar a day or I have an extra meat or…

I'm not the only one! :D Can't stand cold water unless it's a mist after gardening or running in the sun.

The usual: Multigrain toast (one slice), a tablespoon of almond butter, and a cup of grapefruit juice.

Moderation. Cut back portions, or consume fewer calories during other meals. A while back I ate mexican all weekend and lost three pounds between Friday and Monday. It's all in the servings and exercise.

1/2 - 1 cup of other drinks throughout the day (protein drink in the morning if I miss breakfast, grapefruit juice before every exercise session, I tend to like soy milk with my dinner, etc), and then water for filler throughout the day. It's a lot easier since the temperature jumped so high, but having a bottle of water…

Biggest symptoms I've noticed are fatigue and more prone to depressive moods if I'm under 1,200.