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Me too. I love seeing other people logging so I don't feel like I'm the only person doing it!

That makes sense - I figured that something like bread would average at x calories, and that would be fine to measure. The protein powder I actually did weigh due a friend showing me how off his was (different brand), and is actually correct. I'll start doing it with the rest of my food as well. Thank you for the insight.

I'm weighing my foods, what is making you say that I'm not?

Well, duh. I never said that it would make you magically gain weight. I said there are teas out there that will make you not need sugar in it, and that those calories are likely spent better elsewhere. I understand calories in calories out. That's part of my suggestion.

That's partially why I decided I should finally buy my own. Also not having to wait 3-4 months between weighing seemed like a better idea as well. For me it'll be in the afternoon though, I work nights. Great advice though, I will be following it.

All I've said, and continued to say - is that there are much better options than sugar. It's not complicated. I've also said there are likely options for tea that the original poster won't need sugar for.

30 of 7895 trials and 38 of 9445 cohort studies were eligible. In trials of adults with ad libitum diets (that is, with no strict control of food intake), reduced intake of dietary sugars was associated with a decrease in body weight (0.80 kg, 95% confidence interval 0.39 to 1.21; P<0.001); increased sugars intake was…

I posted off the site you're on, because I figured you'd trust the site you're on. Seems logical to me. Obviously it doesn't matter what I post, you're just going to *kitten* on it. What's the point? Here's one I already had open in tabs. https://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.e7492

I did weigh myself around 6 weeks ago with a scale at my parents house. That's why I'm wondering what to think of 6 weeks with no change.

Ok. So I post an article, you just say it's fake. You post no proof at all, and I'm supposed to believe you? I get it. I guess people on MFP just value post count over legitimate proof. You could try this search engine called "Google" and find many articles about sugar and that it can greatly slow down weight loss.

So you didn't read the article. It's like arguing with a brick. No wonder I was told these forums are unfriendly. You make one comment that someone disagrees with, despite posting evidence, and they just continue to stick their fingers in their ears.

My goal is very close to yours, would love to have someone to have a mutually motivational relationship with.

Thannks Grumpy and Emmies - I sort of had a hunch of this, but wanted to hear it from someone else since reading about dieting / weight loss / strength training online can have a lot of misinformation! I am lifting, and I can't believe I didn't think of measuring myself. I think I have to keep using the scale, but realize…

I am measuring it through weighing my food, and logging it on MFP. I did not have a scale until a couple of days ago, so I'm not 100% sure. My stomach seems to look a bit smaller, but it might just be wishful thinking.

Try not reading into it. I simply suggested to avoid sugar if possible because they are empty calories. Even though I hadn't done it before, a professional in the field told me this as well, cementing my view on it.

You really have to spell things out around here, don't you? Many studies indicate the sugar can hinder weight loss. Sugar is empty calories, and I am under firm belief the original poster can find a tea they won't need to add sugar to. In comparison to one they need to add sugar to, it's going to be the healthier option -…

At the time, I was living on Montreal Quebec. The terms are interchangeable there.

https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/Difference-Between-Dietitian-and-Nutritionist.aspx Not always.

No need to be rude. I did mean nutritionist. I don't see you hounding every other person saying avoid sugar / sweetener, so you can kindly stop harassing me over it.

My wife and I are strongly considering it, but haven't done it yet. We are in the research phase and seeing if it's realistic for us.

Again - going off a statement from a nutritionalist. Also, many people do not log the sugar that they consume. I'll stop commenting on this since this is obviously a sore point for so many people.

The average diet has a lot of sugar in it already. With so many varieties of tea, surely there's one you can find that you don't need to add sugar to. I'm not arguing with you, I'm simply stating what my nutritionalist has told me numerous times.

They are empty calories. At least the apple is giving you other vitamins & nutrients you need. There are also several studies on sugar making you more hungry. Then again, there's a lot of weight loss "science" out there that contradicts each other, so to each their own.

Sure, I'll play along. Work - Penetration tester. Kids - No, never. MFP - to see like minded people and lose weight with them. Married - Yes. Weight Loss Success - not yet, it's been about a month, but my eating habits are much better now and I've joined a gym. Weight lifter - Trying to build up some strength, but focusing…

Sugar can be detrimental to weight loss; and a lot of sugar replacements can be just as bad.

Montreal is amazing! I used to live there. I was 3 months Montreal, 3 months Toronto - back and forth for 2 years.

That's awesome - I wish I lost 14lb in a month. Heck, I wish I lost 2lb last month! What's your goal?

This kind of thing was helpful to me when I really started watching. "I want a whopper, but is it worth 700 calories? Wait, I like this other burger as much, and it's "only" 500." is now happening in my mind.

Sounds like a very doable goal with a little self control. Are you hoping to do it through diet, exercise, or both? I'm hoping to lose 50 pounds by March 17th of next year, though I'll recalibrate that number every 30 days or so to keep it realistic. Our goals are actually pretty similar; just figured out that's about 40…

Technically you could look for a fairly caffeinated one to help your metabolism slightly, but overall, like has been said many times before - none will actively help you. If you're short any nutrients, you can try to find one that will supplement that. Just don't add sugar / sugar replacement in it.