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How long have you been in a plateau?

I'm guessing the temperature is too high and the cooking time is too short. As stated above, the key to good pulled pork is low and slow.

Not unless you're more than ~150-200 lbs overweight. What are your stats (height, weight, goal weight, etc)?

Boditrax, like all "smart" bathroom scales and handheld body fat measuring devices, uses bioelectrical impedance to determine BF%. This is widely known to be both an inaccurate and imprecise way of measuring BF. I wouldn't put any stock in the Boditrax readings you're getting. Body calipers, in the hands of someone who…

As you get closer to your goal weight, accurate calorie counting becomes extremely important because your margin for error diminishes significantly. And in order to count calories accurately, you need to weigh all solid foods, including packaged foods and "pre-protioned" foods like slices of bread, bacon, etc. and yes,…

This. OP, at 1200 calories/day, how far below maintenance is that for you?

If you log in via web browser, you can create additional measurements to track.

Was just about to post the same video. There are tons more like it on YouTube.

Did eating that croissant put you over your calorie goal for the day? If not, then what's the point of getting upset over it? And even if it did, it's not going to erase your deficit from the rest of the week.

Just to clarify, did eating that meal (sounds delicious, by the way!) make you feel physically or emotionally terrible?

If you can eat all of it in one sitting and it fits into your daily calorie goal, then it's not "too much".

This. The answer to your question depends entirely on your daily calorie goal. I love a good 600 calorie lunch for example, but that might be half of someone else's daily calorie allotment.

They're also great roasted with bacon! But to be fair, everything's better with bacon.

Fellow TJ's shopper here. I buy both the squeezable Multi-Floral and Clover Honey (pictured in the top right corner of your photo) and the Organic Raw Honey. I use the squeezable for things like Greek yogurt, toast and marinades because it's easier to work with, and the Organic Raw for tea. The Organic Raw has a deeper,…

Your stated goal is to lose body fat. But just to clarify, do you want to lose weight at the same time, maintain your weight while decreasing your BF%, or decrease your BF% while gaining weight/muscle mass? I'm assuming it's the latter because you posted this in the Gaining Weight and Body Building forum, but I just wanted…

Do you have any free weights or resistance bands at home? Fitness Blender and Nerd Fitness are two popular YouTube channels that offer a variety of at home workouts that involve both body weight exercises and resistance training with free weights and/or resistance bands. With regard to dietary suggestions, weight loss is…

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic, or judgmental...

Because you were eating too much. I think you need more patience. As others have pointed out, one week isn't nearly enough time to gauge whether or not your weight loss plan is working. If your workout routine is new to you, your muscles are likely retaining water to aid in recovery and repair. That, coupled with the facts…

You're referring to non-scale victories (NSVs). There's an entire thread full of them and it's pretty inspiring, IMO. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1275030/whats-your-most-recent-nsv/p1

For me, it's protein. And to a lesser extent, whole grains (especially popcorn).

Can't wait for the new season to start!

This is a "program", and it's the one I followed to reach my goal weight. I didn't pay attention to carbs, though. I just made sure I was staying at or under my daily calorie goal and that I was meeting or exceeding my protein goal. I let all the other macros fall where they may. And yes, this is all you need to do. Weight…

A body scale is very useful, but not necessary. Some prefer to track their body measurements. Both work, but having a method to check your progress so that you can make any necessary adjustments to your weight loss plan is important. As for a food scale, that's absolutely essential, IMO.

I just looked at your food diary, and it seems like you've been having a difficult time meeting your calorie goal of 1400. I'm guessing reducing that down to 1200/day will prove to be unsustainable for you. It certainly won't be easy, given your activity level and the fact that you're already at a healthy weight.

If those four foods don't fit into your preconceived notion of "healthy", then don't eat them. There are two dozen other foods on that list. You need to consume more calories to maintain a surplus. How you do that is up to you.

Are you asking about a food scale or body weight scale?

Your friend's doctor sounds like a moron.

Agreed on all counts.

I don't speak for @psuLemon. You'll have to ask him that question. But speaking for myself, I don't view individual foods as healthy or unhealthy - I view overall diets as healthy or unhealthy. If you're eating a nutritionally balanced diet, you're consuming enough protein for your muscle building goals and you're still…

I think it'd probably be a good idea for OP to verify her BF% before considering a specific BF reduction plan. I'm having a really hard time imagining what a 5', 112lb person with 29% body fat looks like. Not saying it's impossible, but that number does sound pretty high to me. The only method I can think of at the moment…