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An afterthought, one quick breakfast idea is to make oatmeal and throw in some berries. I usually do two packs instant oatmeal plus a quarter-ish cup of frozen raspberries and use my keurig to dispense hot water (2oz per pack of oatmeal). Takes about five minutes to prepare and eat, and I'm usually pretty satiated…

This may very well be the case then. I know someone mentioned in another thread they were having issues with their doctor that sounded like personal bias interfering with the doctor's opinion. In any case, try asking her for a serious answer. If not, seek a second opinion from another doctor or a dietician. From the sounds…

I eat pretty well everything I ate before starting weight loss, just in smaller portions. The only things I have (mostly) removed from my diet are regular sodas, chips, and side dishes at fastfood restaurants.

I don't get them because I always have severe reactions to them and spend up to six months sick. That said, I go through sanitizer like crazy and am hyper-vigilant of breathing on others or being breathed on. This past April was the first time in five years that I've gotten sick, and the only reason that happened was…

Last fall my doctor was happy to hear that I'd lost 60lbs. We talked about activities I want to start participating in, and when I brought up my goal weight (169 or less), he said not to worry about it, just try to reach 200. I can think of a number of reasons why he would feel this way, family history and sustainability…

I weigh every day, but I only log on Sundays since weight fluctuates depending on water retention and bowel movements.

I'm amazed the doctor would disregard the weight loss. o.o In any case, he sounds like he is allowing personal bias to affect his role as a doctor. As long as your nutritional needs are being met, calorie counting is definitely the way to go. Exercise *is* important for overall health, but if your weight is currently…

I'd guess about 450 on account of the avocado and banana.

I ate ice cream every day last summer (sometimes twice a day) as well as fastfood 3-4 times a week and lost 60lbs. As long as you are maintaining a calorie deficit you will lose weight, but make sure you're eating good foods as well for nutrition.

Sounds like either UTI or kidney stones. Either way seek medical attention to confirm and treat. As others mentioned, any time there's blood in your urine you should go ahead to the doctor.

Following up on my earlier post, my normal routine: Wake up, drink a cup of apple juice with my iron supplement, then go swimming. I always have a bottle of water that I work on gradually throughout the swim. Most of my swim is composed of water jogging, with leisurely breast strokes when I need a break. I very rarely am…

I lost 60lbs last year swimming about 90 minutes a day plus 1 hour walking. This year I've been swimming 2-3 hours daily, 30mins walk and I've lost 11lbs in about 2.5 weeks. Still eating junkfood.

Assuming that's even possible. When I was working overtime I was gone 18 hours a day and scarcely had time to pack tv dinners and fruit without sacrificing sleep.

If it was just expired it would be one thing (something about our fidge keeps meat and dairy unspoiled well past the BB date) but if you can see, taste or smell spoiling, chuck it.

False. If Vehicle A goes 10km on a litre of gas and Vehicle B goes 5km on a litre of gas, they are both still consuming 1 litre of gas. Vehicle B's inefficient use of gas will not magically change 1 litre to 2 litres. The same principle applies to calories. If John and Jane have a slow and fast metabolism (respectively), a…

I've been meaning to watch it since my sister told me one of the house guests has gastroparesis. My sister also has it and I've been curious to see how it's being handled by the other house guests as well as the show's staff (especially if there have been any food-related challenges or rewards).

I have my dad's temper when it comes to the kitchen. Unfortunately I was never able to learn french, so I don't get to entertain others with foreign obscenities when I hit my limit, but it at least makes it easy for us to determine when I should warn people to get out of the blast radius (or tell hubby to take over). I've…

Absolutely count them. The average banana has the same calories as a can of pop, and the same can be said for other produce like avocados and bell peppers.

It sounds like it could be either water weight or constipation (maybe even both). I regained three pounds over the weekend despite running a massive weekly deficit. Got up this morning and lost the 3 lbs just going to the bathroom. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water and keeping your sodium intake limited to reduce…

If you're looking for transition bras, discount stores. I actually bought some bras earlier this year ($10 for two pairs) at Giant Tiger. At the time they were a bit small so I used extender hooks until they were the right fit, and I've been very happy with the look and feel of them (they're even more comfortable than my…

Tbh I wish my husband would be just a bit negative about my body once in a while. He likes heavier women and doesn't understand that when I see myself in the mirror it reminds me that weight was the main reason my grandmother and greatgrandmother died young (early to mid sixties) and that I don't want to get to the point…

Volcano tour.

When people say CICO doesn't matter if you're eating fat/carbs/sugar. It's a very simple principle: a pound of feathers and a pound of stones are both a pound. 3,500 fat calories and 3,500 veggie calories are both a pound. Organic/vegan/anti-buzzword nazis. If you want to eat only organic or waste money on non-gluten…

Veggie delight sub at Subway and bacon egg McMuffin at McDonalds (a single cheeseburger or jr chicken also work well for me if I don't get the side). If I got to the city for a day trip, I'll often stop in at the grocery store and pick up a meal's worth of bulk items (a small bun from bakery, 2-3 slices deli meat or a pack…

During TOM I'm normally a pickier eater (more broths, light/high-water veggies, etc) but this month I've been craving more protein and carbs (most likely because I haven't given up on my morning swims). In either case I tend to exercise less due to severe pain and fatigue from bloodloss (I'm iron-deficient anemic).…

Small McDonalds coffee, 2 cream 1 sugar.

I love red wine, but 15 or 20 oz? I'm gone after the first glass. :S It's worth noting though that the drier the wine, the less sugar and calories it will have, so choose carefully. :)

Without meaning to I've been eating less fat than usual. Been constipated for a week now despite drinking more fluids and getting fiber. Looking forward to a butter-fried omlette tomorrow morning and hopefully a subsequent visit to the porcelain throne. Low fat works for some, but I'm not one of them.

A pound of feathers (lettuce) and a pound of stones (candy) weigh the same. One simply requires a greater quantity than the other to make a pound. The same principle applies to calories. Fat is a storage of excessive calories. Too many vegetables *will* add fat, it simply takes a greater quantity to meet the calorie…

I've tried a couple. The best so far seems to be sitting further back on the seat so my spine isn't supporting all of my weight, and it forces me to keep my back straight. I can get closer to 15 minutes before the compression gets painful, but at the cost of fatigue in my upper back (this should resolve as my bust loses…