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Nah, I'd say Monday is great. Use this week to learn how to log. I wouldn't change anything in particular, just log accurately. Then you'll have some actual data to make informed decisions on what you can sustainably change. I'd recommend grabbing a food scale this week too if you don't already have one. Good luck, and…
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Not me, imagine how slow that time must go. If I was so bored at work that I could *kitten* chat online, I think I'd keep looking for a job, lol
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Hard to say. Your diary is closed. A few possibilities: You are not logging accurately and are therefore eating more than you think. You are logging just fine and are retaining water for any number of valid reasons. Your exercise burns are overestimated and you're eating those calories back, thereby overeating. It's…
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I mean, I think we all know that cream isn't milk. I'm just saying that even at McDonald's you can buy a small carton of milk for pocket change. Not that it's the best option, just that it's readily available if you really want milk for your coffee. I've also been to upscale restaurants and I've never once had an issue…
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What states? The states of the United variety? Milk is practically seeping out of every place that accepts cash check or debit card. Well, granted I haven't been to every corner of the US, but I've never heard of any place where milk is a precious commodity here, in fact the price of milk has fallen so low that many dairy…
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I just started using this. I've got 16.8 miles the encounter with black rider :D Feel free to add me: hippysprout
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Definitely get a food scale, it's worth every penny :)
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It will typically pull up one serving of whatever you scan. You should be able to adjust the serving or weight before you confirm the log.
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Nice to meet you too, welcome to MFP. I'm on the CICO plan cause I prefer to chew my calories. It also retrains you, teaches portion control and builds lifelong habits, and we all need those skills to maintain after loss. Anyway how are the shakes? A lot of people I know have tried various shake replacement meals and many…
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LOL <3 Mine is also unapologetically open, and I do log accurately. Also, I eat sandwiches from time to time, it's riveting.
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For you. And that's great, you've found what works for you. If you're losing weight, it's because you're in a calorie deficit - not because you eat a magical combination of macros. If fat satisfies you, it's likely to be a great help to keeping you in that deficit and that's wonderful. Not all people are alike in this…
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It's like you're speaking my life right now :D
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I freeze and reheat rice regularly. I cook it in a rice cooker, let it cool completely, then weigh it out into freezer bags and flatten them out to freeze. I reheat it directly in the freezer bag and it comes out perfect every time without having to add water. I've done this with brown, jasmine, basmati and flavored rices.…
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I'm assuming that you've been logging for at least 4 weeks (hopefully more) when I say this: There is only one thing that could be slowing down your weight loss. You're eating more calories than you think you are. Even if you weight everything you eat, it's very possible to select an inaccurate entry from the database when…
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Good habits are built by discipline, and without discipline, you are unlikely to break old habits and replace them with your preferred habits. That said, no one can "help" you do that. Absolutely no one here (or anywhere) has the magic phrase designed to suddenly assist you with saying no to a particular type of food that…
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Same! Why oh why can't we just have a nice celebratory fruit tray? LOL When they plan these things, I always pipe up and offer to bring an entree and a dessert. I always make something tasty but healthy and usually a sugar free (not because of the sugar, but because of the calorie count) cake. This way I can indulge with a…
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You need to step back and think about this realistically. If eating at 1200 had you losing, then 1700 (ish) is maintaining for you. Eating 1350 can't possibly make you gain. It's the nature of the roller coaster that is weight loss - water weight, TOM, bowel movements, weight of the extra food, the ever fickle human body.…
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Well everyone is different, obviously. For me, it was a matter of what I can do forever versus what I won't do forever. A pro-con list, if you will. 1. Not gonna give up carbs forever. Nope, not about that lifestyle. 2. Not gonna give up sugar forever. Hurts my heart just thinking about it. 3. Still need to eat ice cream,…
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Why do you think it's odd to eat dessert every day, or have a croissant every day, or any other food on a daily basis? Healthy people who eat intuitively and have no need to count their calories in order to maintain their weight eat these things regularly. I watch one of them (my daughter) do it every single day. She seems…
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I'm saying, HP is 365 days a year, not just fall :p (That Errol got lost again, I'm sure) Meanwhile, laugh if you will, but I've had an eye on this situation since July. Candy, fall-themed treats, hot drinks - these things do not scare me. I eat candy and treats with regularity and impunity so I simply have to swap which…
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I've been in the same position as many of you, and like many of you I have valid reasons for having stopped/paused my quest for a healthier life. I find the "why" of my loss-gain-loss-gain spiral less important than the reason this time is different for me. This time, I'm not making any change (no not a single one) that I…
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It kind of depends on your calorie goal and how the rest of your day is planned. Maybe if you can give an idea of the calorie total you're looking for in the meal, you may get some usable suggestions. I'm also curious about the "not too heavy" description. What is it you're trying to avoid? That info will help determine…
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Start small. Just log what you eat and do it accurately. Do it for a week or so and then look over your log. Find something small and sustainable you can change. Make another small change each week until you are hitting your calorie goal. Don't be too aggressive. Just because we have a long road to travel doesn't mean we…
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You don't need a "keto calculator" to determine your calorie needs. Your calories for losing weight are the same regardless of how you choose to reach your caloric deficit. The Keto choice will come in when you determine your macros to reach ketosis, but your daily calorie goal to accomplish fat loss has absolutely nothing…
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Why are you taking Duromine? Suppressing your appetite artificially will teach you nothing about portion control and fueling your body properly. Anything you lose, you will likely regain as soon as you stop taking drugs. It's a pointless ride. "Side Effects: can cause restlessness, insomnia, agitation, increased heart…
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Yes. I would make very sure you're weighing and measuring your foods properly and choosing accurate log entries to make sure you have a genuine deficit. Give it 4-6 weeks before you call it a problem. Just so you're aware; if you are not losing weight over that period of time, then you are not in a deficit.
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Easy Mongolian Chicken Slice the breasts into bite sized strips, toss them in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and cook in a pot with a tablespoon of olive oil. Remove from the pan and add one cup of chicken broth, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, some minced garlic and ground ginger and bring to a simmer. Toss in fresh…
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This is it. Man I hate that there is so much white noise out there that people approach losing weight with trepidation, like it's going to be some insurmountable thing that will take part of their soul in payment. I don't blame anyone who starts out thinking that way, that's what's being pushed around out there. It's far…
