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I just checked a tablespoon of sugar. It weighs 0.5 ounces or 14 grams.

I wrap up the little ones (gherkins) in low-fat cream cheese and deli meat and eat as snacks. My sodium is usually within limits unless I use soy sauce for a meal, so I don't worry. Not any worse than salted popcorn I wouldn't think.

I'm 63, 5.6 and am down to 185 pounds (started at 200/196 when I started logging again). I chose sedentary as my activity level because I don't work any longer and have some sedentary days-like today. However more often I babysit 2-4 toddlers, clean the house, buy the groceries, cook the meals, etc. etc. so I add these…

My previous doctor called me obese at about 170 pounds (overweight but not obese for me) and rather than being a wake-up call it ticked me off. He was obnoxious in other ways as well and I eventually changed doctors about 10 years ago. My new doc is a D.O. and like his demeanor better. He did eventually tell me I should…

Thanks everyone for your support and insight. I too noticed I've been more active since starting logging, so there is hope for more calories out there someday.

I bought my daughter an Instapot for her birthday (it was what she wanted), and she loves it. Says she uses it almost every night, but she does have a large family now.

You are welcome to look at my diary which is based on 1200 calories. I'll send a friend request.

Yes....at least would log them the next day.

I have the same problem even in my own kitchen. The other day I must have been hungry while starting dinner and ate ??? much hamburger as I was seasoning it for the chili. I ended logging 2 oz of extra hamburger, but it could have been more.

Party at Shakey's. I started out well. Then had to try 3 different types of pizza, a piece of fried chicken, Mojo fries...all looked so good and was. Then of course had to have beer with the pizza....3 mugs. After that I figured a piece of birthday cake couldn't make it any worse. I was double my calories that day, but…

Night time snacking (and wine drinking) is what put on most of my weight....plus just slowing down in general. I used to eat about 4-5 snacks a night plus 2-3 glasses of wine, sometimes including another "meal" like waffles or pancakes. Now I save 200 calories for after dinner (which isn't much). However it will let me…

I use recipe builder when it requires a lot of little measurements, but I think it is a pain having to weigh the whole meal to calculate how much a "serving" is. I end up guessing and eating less so cheat myself. For 3 or 4 ingredients, I use the meal feature which allows me to pick the amounts and therefore is accurate,…

I don't get out enough! I grew up in LA area and have lived here again for the past 10 years and must admit I've never tried any of the places listed (other than In-n-Out....I still remember the first store in Baldwin Park) in the above posts. I do recommend Olvera Street which someone mentioned, and China Town right down…

I'm a retired person and days am pretty sedentary, watching TV or reading. However, other days I babysit 2-4 little grandkids who keep me running, take care of my elderly mother who needs lifted, clean the house after the kids and family of pigs, do the laundry and put it away for Mom & me, buy the groceries, put them…

Number one focus will be staying within your allotted calories which is what accounts for the weight loss. I assume you're probably at or close to 1200 calories because as we get older (I'm 63) our BMR's drop (accounts for lower metabolism) and we need less calories to maintain our bodies. You will probably have a deficit…

Glad to hear you got a clean bill of health. Did your doctor discuss why the high uric acid and give you a list of foods to avoid? As I'm sure he told you uric acid levels are elevated in gout and you wouldn't want to suffer with that. What percent of protein do you eat? Here are a couple insights. Purines (specific…

Enjoy what you are eating or it won't last long. I eat a variety of foods as I always have. I eat a different breakfast every day, variety of lunches, and a different dinner every night going for weeks without repeats. I try to use as many unique vegetables as possible. We eat plenty of Mexican food as well as Italian,…

I eat a piece of bread and butter (with low-cal jam if I need sweetness).

True. For instance USDA has 252 mg in a 4 oz. rib eye steak, but I couldn't find a steak in the MFP database that had any listed.

I too have had numerous abdominal surgeries which has left my muscles very compromised. I do yoga to build the core muscles. Wish you the best.

Any muscle loss? As we all know amino acids are the building blocks of strong muscles. This article states hair loss is part of it. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/protein-deficiency-signs Here are some others: Eating too little protein can result in these symptoms as well : A sluggish metabolism. Trouble losing…

Mine is old and not expensive, but I like it because it isn't just a coffee maker. The other side makes small pots or cups of espresso and cappuccino. I assume they still make these....I hope. My daughter has gone through 3 Keurigs in less than 5 years and I think the cartridges are ridiculous in price.

As a second time a rounder, I'm already concerned about maintenance and what I can do now to make it easier and effective when I get there. I read the above and was not that familiar with "adaptive thermogenesis", so looked it up. Found a very interesting, but long, article from NIH. What really caught my eye was this…

Nothing wrong with bread. Most of the time I choose breads that are whole wheat, high in fiber, high in protein, and 60-80 calories per slice. Usually, even on sandwiches, I only eat one piece of bread so that it doesn't become a calorie hog (but I only get 1200 calories). However, if I went to a restaurant that had fresh…

I am older, 63, 5'6, and started around 200 pounds. I want to lose 2 pounds per week, but at 1200 calories I'm only at a deficit of 600 calories. I try to do a little exercise every day like aerobics or yoga, or sometimes just an activity like cleaning or yardwork. That gives me about 250 extra calories above my normal…

Your BMR (which you can calculate under tools) is 1947 which is how many calories it takes to keep your body functioning at your current weight. As you lose weight your BMR will drop and so will your calories needed to maintain you. If you are sedentary you will burn 2433 calories per day (more if you are more active). You…

Eat a variety of healthy foods you like and that fill you up. Your goal is to stay within your deficit and the pounds will come off. Do some Google searches. Here is one I found from NEMDIS National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service - A balanced diet is recommended for people with hypothyroidism,…

No it is tenths of a pound. 0.5 is half a pound.

You can calculate yourself. Use the BMR calculator and put in your "new" weight. Times it by activity level and subtract deficit calories. If you haven't seen it here is the how to the MFP uses. https://us.v-cdn.net/5021879/uploads/editor/76/8kn2ubmrqx6s.jpg