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I don't think that frozen dinners are necessarily always bad but you definitely have to check out the ingredient label. I feel like a lot of them have a ton of sodium and way too many weird ingredients, so that's my main issue with them. My favorite frozen dinner is a mixed shrimp and vegetable stir fry from trader joe's.…

How much fruit are you eating and do you feel like you're still hungry afterwards? I wouldn't be concerned about going over the sugar recommendations in MFP if it's coming from fruit. However, if you are truly always hungry then there may be some adjustments you can make in your diet to help with this. There have been a…

I'm not a mom but just wanted to say good for you!

I would think it is for the dry weight unless otherwise specified.

Was the documentary Forks over Knives?

I like eating either plain greek yogurt or cottage cheese. I put it in a Tupperware, top it with some frozen berries, and refrigerate overnight. The juice from the berries mixes in with yogurt/cottage cheese and it's a lot cheaper than the single serve yogurts (plus no added sugar). I also like almonds with a piece of…

I have several thoughts but can't give solid advice without know what times you're eating (in related to lunch, snacks, dinner and dessert). But for breakfast, I'd look carefully at the portion size of your sausages and maple syrup. Sometimes that can quickly add up, especially with the syrup if you have a heavy pour. If…

What are the times that you eat your meals and snacks? I agree with PP that going grain-free does not correlate to weight loss or even eating healthier. As a side note that has nothing to do with your diet- I struggled with knee pain for a long time and had no success with a cortisone injection or physical therapy. I even…

I completely relate to you! I have never been much of a runner. I slowly got into it but then had surgery last year. I was able to bounce back eventually. I did a sprint triathlon last year which includes a 5k run. Now I'm training for a half marathon (not sure what I was thinking when I registered for that one!).

That's crazy that one meal was almost 1,000 calories. Were all of the meals like that?

In general, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will have fiber. Protein would be meat, fish, beans. nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese sticks etc.

I like to make something in the slow cooker (like chili, a chicken dish, etc.) and save it for lunch on Monday and Tuesday for work. You can even freeze part of it and pull it out later for lunches.

I don't think it would negatively affect your premiums. You could always contact the health program or your insurance if you have concerns. Try not to be scared about getting your labs drawn. It will be great to know your starting point, even if it is not where you want to be. You may also find something you were unaware…

How are you figuring that you need 180g of protein? That sounds like a lot.

I'd check the ingredient label first. I like La Croix and it does not have added artificial sweeteners.

I agree with this. Sometimes you will see a gym partner with an RD and I'd go this route. I'd avoid anyone who just has some sort of certification and is not a dietitian. You could also check with your health insurance to see if nutrition counseling is covered.

I recently looked into their products and I personally would not use them. They seemed very gimicky.

I think you misinterpreted what I was saying. I was really just alluding to the people who only care about calories.

I have one. You'll find that once you measure things a time or two that you can learn what a serving size looks like. After that, you can eyeball things.

I'm an RD and I do diabetes education. I agree that your doctor should refer her to at least an RD, if not a diabetes class. Absolutely do the class if that's an option. Usually friends and family are welcome to come to classes. Insurance will usually cover everything. Start out by cutting out sugary beverages- soda, sweet…

What types of foods do you like to eat normally? Don't feel like you need to cut out carbs and all fat to be healthy. Look for balance. Do you like fruits and vegetables? Make 1/2 of your lunch and dinner plates non-starchy vegetables. That's always a good starting point.

Will you have access to a fridge? I like fruit with a string cheese stick, nuts, peanut butter, and yogurt for breakfast. Have you ever tried RX bars? Great for on the go without a ton of weird ingredients.

Good for you! Your weight might be more about calories in and calories out, but your overall health is not solely dependent on that. There are lots of studies out there associating added sugars and added sodium (most of which are found in processed foods) to chronic diseases. Something could be low in calories but still be…

I was wondering as well if you're cutting your calories back by too much. I would increase that some. Make sure your carbs are from fiber-filled sourced as well.

I agree with kelhea. I would set a 90-day goal as your long-term goal and then break that down into weekly goals. Instead of making your goal be a number on the scale, break things down about how you will get there. Some ideas would be making sure you are drinking enough fluids daily, eating XX servings of non-starchy…

Congratulations! I find that just from preparing meals at home and not eating out, I can easily make healthier food choices. What type of training sessions are you doing? I'm trying to change up my workout routine these days. Thinking about trying to take barre classes for strength training!

Protein, fat and fiber are all 3 things that will help to make you feel full. You could consume 200 calories of several different foods and they might all make you feel different levels of satisfied depending on what those 200 calories consist of. I would look at the nutrient content of everything you're eating and go from…

The EPA has some information about this. At a glance, I found this document posted on their page about fish consumption: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-06/documents/technical-factsheet-2011.pdf It looks like it's from 2011. Not sure if they have more updated stuff posted elsewhere!

I'm not sure I would say good sugar vs. bad sugar. I was just recommending to limit added sugars, which even the World Health Organization has recommended. Also, cane sugar is only made of sugar. A sugar cane stick has other nutrients, like fiber, protein, calcium, potassium and iron, in addition to the sugar.

I'm 5'2 so I feel your pain! One great advantage that you have is that you're a chef!!! I've tried to make so many things and wish I knew the best ways to season them :)