Lillymoo01 Member

I was reading today that too much caffeine can cause constipation. Maybe ease up a little on the energy drinks and coffee and see if that makes a difference. In saying that I also read that going cold turkey from caffeine can likewise cause constipation so if you did cut back you would be better off doing it slowly.

I may be wrong but it would not surprise me if the writer of the blog cherry picked things the doctor had said to suit an agenda, mainly because the article itself is so incomplete.

The only way zero calorie drinks can cause weight can is if they stimulate your appetite and you overeat as a result. On their own, they have no impact whatsoever as it is all about balancing energy in and energy out when it comes to your weight.

I really don't like foods that are high in saturated fats. The taste and texture isn't for me and never has been. However, in recent years I have found that adding just a few nuts to my meals throughout the day, really makes a difference with satiety. We are all so different but I have found that a macro split of 40 C/25…

I know someone that had it done. She had a hell of a time with recovery, which required two emergency surgeries and a tummy tuck. She was in so much pain for so long. 2 years later and she is almost back to the size she was before the surgery. I think she will say that it wasn't worth it.

I never complete my entries because the only thing you get from it is this inaccurate prediction of what you will weigh in 5 weeks time and a post on your newsfeed. I don't care about either so don't see the point.

Are you sure you entered those stats correctly as 2450 calories for 2 pounds a week loss does seem excessive for most females? That is maintenance calories of nearly 3500! Also, safe weight loss is recommended at 1% of your body weight so double check that 2 pounds a week is a realistic goal. You really want to lose the…

Scrap my idea of seeing a dietician. You really need some professional counselling instead. This is something that you can not do on your own as your mindset is unhealthy.

The 500 calories consumed is of much more concern than a day where you ate 1400 calories which is probably still well below maintenance and averaging out those 2 days combined is well below the minimum of 1200 calories which no one should ever eat below, unless under medical supervision. Unless you start eating a decent…

I don't meal prep as such but when I cook it is often enough to last 3 meals. That way I am only cooking dinner a few times a week rather than every night.

At 4'11 I doubt a less aggressive goal would make much difference. I am that height and it didn't matter whether I put 2 pounds or 1/2 pound loss a week, I still got that magic 1200 calories.

Never mind. Should have read ahead!

I am not overly keen on a plain egg either. I just grab an egg, add some chopped up vegetables (you could also add meat if you wanted) and whisk it with some turmeric, pepper and paprika. Whack it in the microwave for a minute and presto, a quick and tasty snack.

I'd guess that most people are overweight because they don't follow the recommended guidelines, rather than because they do! Psst You won't find any expert in the nutrition field agreeing with you in regards to fruit and vegetables. They are jam-packed full of essential nutrients. I kind of get the feeling that you are…

If I don't like it, I don't eat it. If I do like it, I make it fit within my allotted calories.

It doesn't calculate based on how active you have been already through the day but the activity level you set with MFP. Just pulling numbers from thin air, it will calculate based on you doing 300 steps every single hour, including when you are asleep if you are set to sedentary. If you have negative adjustments enabled…

That is hardly a surprise when you can not accurately log the number of calories you eat with restaurant food. While you believe you are eating at maintenance, it is most probable that you are eating more. Otherwise, you would not be gaining weight.

I found the bad carbs!

I have a feeling that many who claim they gain weight if they eat more than 1200 are probably eating more than they realise.

I realised I put the comma in the wrong place which would have caused confusion. It should have been, as long as you get enough fat and protein, macros are for satiety. Simply that calories are for weight loss but what percentage for macros are is really about what you find most filling. I agree that it would be nice to…

I suppose you can get away from carbs but I don't know why you would. They aren't bad boys. Bad boys are boys that do the wrong thing, which causes harm to themselves and others. Carbs are merely a macro group which gives your body wonderful energy to do these amazing things.

Cardio won't aid fat loss unless you are eating at a deficit. It is impossible to outrun a bad fork which is why weight loss occurs in the kitchen and not the gym. Boy, oh boy though, do I love the extra calories it allows me to eat :D

Reread my comment. Not quite sure what part of macros are for satiety you didn't understand. Psst you should also be eating the minimum amount of recommended fat. Your body needs some fat for survival.

Yep. As long as you get enough protein and fat macros, are for satiety and calories are for weight loss. Macros affect weight loss simply because the ratios that keep you most full are the ratios that mean you are more likely to eat at a deficit.

I'd hate to think about the sort of world we would live in if we all took the approach that we would not do anything we didn't like doing.

As you have so little to lose I'd go back into settings and change your goal to 1/2 pound a week loss. This is a much healthier weight loss and much more sustainable which means a much higher chance of long term weight loss success. If you keep it as it is, remove that buffer as you don't need it.

Slow and steady wins the race. I'd aim closer to a 250 calorie a day deficit but definitely no more than 500. Being short does not allow much leeway for a large deficit, especially when you get close to goal weight. If you find you are losing more than 1/2 kg a week then you really need to eat a little more. Ideally 1/4 kg…

How in the heck could anyone that works a 9-5 job, get home from work, prepare dinner and eat dinner before 6 pm? What is meant to happen to your body after 6 pm that will prevent it from digesting food as it did at 5:59? The only reason meal timing is at all relevant to weight loss is in how it affects your satiety,…

I am a student so study from home. My husband simply made a stand that I can place my laptop on so it is a comfortable height when standing. I then have a foam block I place my text boos etc on. I actually have not used my chair in a year for anything but dumping work on. I am aware that standing for long periods is not…