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Also, we naturally need fewer calories as we lose weight, even without taking AT into account, so between that, AT, and metabolism decreasing as we age, we all need to watch our calories and decrease them accordingly if we don't want to gain weight over time.

You can't scan your dinner, but do you accurately track everything else you eat?

Also, lack of exercise can lead to "skinny fat," AKA a high bf% on a person with a normal or low BMI. Have the candy bar if you want it and it fits into your calorie goal, but remember that deficits alone won't get you the toned, healthy body you want at the end of your journey, just a smaller one.

You can have a social life without going calorie-crazy. Stick to low-calorie drinks and limit yourself to only a few, especially if you just had a cheat meal. Your average drink is going to be at least 100 calories, so if you're drinking enough that you don't remember the next morning, you're probably looking at close to…

Because people advertise keto like it's an easier way to lose than it is. On paper, it looks like your body is going to immediately start burning YOUR fat stores for energy. In reality, it's going to first burn through all the carbs you consumed that day (which will be very little), then all fat that you consumed that day…

Not me personally, but my best friend has PCOS and has found that a ketogenic diet helps.

This. Also, who is making these guidelines and based on what science?

Do they even really track while on the ranch? I mean, in theory they do, but so much is done for them by their trainers that I don't think they ever really learn how to track calories themselves.

Hormones. Depending on my TMI, I can get exhausted just going about my day, meaning I move way less and burn fewer non-exercise calories. Also, stress can affect hunger levels. Some people stress eat (me) while others lose all appetite and lose weight during periods of high stress (not me).

I think we should have Medicare for All, and I think that there should be a flat tax % for that health care, and that people who fall within a healthy weight range should get a tax credit for being in that healthy range. That way it doesn't punish overweight/obese people strictly speaking, but does reward those that are…

What are you stats? Gender, age, current weight, goal weight, etc.

I make my own in the "continuous brew" style. I thought it would be hard, but it's actually super easy and forgiving. Just make sure to use unchlorinated water for the best results.

You can do this! One thing that has helped me in the past is writing my goals in dry erase marker on my bathroom mirror so that I see them in writing several times a day. You could also make a column there or on the fridge/snack cupboard/wherever of your weight(s) in descending order (465, 464, 463...) and cross off the…

I'd suggest meeting with a dietician who works with diabetics to help you with a low-carb diet that focuses on lowering your blood sugar. Your doctor should be able to recommend one and possibly give you a referral. If you can't see a dietician (not a nutritionist!), look into foods that have a high fiber to carbohydrate…

If you're able to work out now, even just going for walks, you could walk for 30 minutes a day, burn 100-200 calories (depending on speed, age, weight, etc.) and then eat closer to that 1200 goal without reducing your deficit from when you were eating 1000.

February was going well until my vacation last week. I knew it would blow things up (I'm not spending that much money on a vacation and not indulging), but it's still disheartening to see. Bright side, I re-start my summer job in mid-March, which requires a lot of physical activity, so things are bound to be easier for the…

Tweak it by consuming fewer calories. It doesn't matter what you eat less of, only that you eat less. Start by reducing your calories by 50 or 100/day until you are losing again. If this starts to take you under 1200/day when you know you are accurately tracking, you should see a doctor because you might have a medical…

Get a DEXA scan. A lot of major cities have places that offer them (at least here in the U.S.) and they usually run between $50-$150. I'm planning to get one this fall.

The only way you can "bulk up" and build muscle is if you are eating at a calorie surplus and consistently following a progressive weight lifting program. The most you can do at a deficit is preserve muscle and make some newbie strength gains. If I were you, I'd eat 1500-1700/day, go for that walk around the block 3x/week,…

Love this. I'm stealing it...with a caveat that I'll replace it with indoor yoga if it's raining or a blizzard (both possible in March where I am).

Yes, you are. Nutrition labels and servings/package aren't exact. A protein powder I have says that 1 scoop=30g, when actually 1 scoop=20g. Another supplement powder I have is the opposite, with each scoop being more than the supposed weight according to the package. If you're buying and cooking just for yourself and know…

There aren't "good" or "bad" foods, although there are some foods that are healthier for you than others as far as nutrients go. Is there a reason that you are avoiding carbs? Unless you have diabetes or are insulin resistant, there's no real reason to avoid carbs and they are actually a nice way to boost mood and satiety…

I can get behind the turkey bacon and sausage, but egg beaters are so unnecessary when whole eggs are so delicious and cheap.

I would live off of that omelette if it was right. Eggs, two kinds of breakfast meat, AND cheese for <300?

Nope. I just added them as a healthy snack or an easy breakfast (otherwise breakfast would be a piece of toast or something). No idea why they had that effect on me.

When I used to eat bananas every day, I would always get tired. When I cut them out of my routine, I found I had a lot more energy.

I agree that a month or so of eating at maintenance might make that final push a little easier, and will also give you some practice with what it takes to maintain your weight instead of gaining it again later.

Where do you land when you run? Heel strikers tend to have more shin problems, so if you try to land more mid-foot that might help. Also, shoes with more cushion in the heels helped me, as did strengthening my calves.

I weigh in daily and use the Libra app on my Android to help smooth out the fluctuations and show me my overall trend.

He (or she) wasn't being rude. You said the reason you don't shave them off is because the males in your house wouldn't like it. If you buy your own razor (whatever the color) you wouldn't have to worry about that. That said, don't shave them off, it's not a good solution.