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It's inaccurate because 1200 is the lowest calories. If you're smaller and need fewer calories, you won't have a big enough deficit at 1200 to lose 2 lbs per week. You need to be in a deficit of 500 calories a day to lose 1 lb a week; 1000 calories a day to lose 2 lbs. 1200 calories may not allow you to get that big a…

Probably some combination of all of them. You do have to remain in a calorie deficit so that's number one. But from a sustainability standpoint, if I eat more protein, I won't be as ravenous so I'll be more likely to stick to the calorie deficit. If I eat too few or too many starchy carbs, I'll also be ravenous. Too low…

For those who suggested making my own soup - I have scores of wonderful soup recipes that I make often. I take canned soup in my suitcase traveling in and out of the U.S. (which I do weekly even now) Agriculture will confiscate homemade soup, but in most countries, they will allow most types of canned soup. Also, homemade…

Get properly educated, tested and medicated...which very likely isn't just a TSH test and Synthroid. Get your Free T3 and Reverse T3 at the proper healthy level, one which leaves you feeling good. Find the right medication for your thyroid, be it T4, T3, NTH or some combination. Find a good doctor, which can be nearly…

I have one when I'm low on protein...and I'm often low. I don't really try to enjoy them; they're just for the grams of protein. I don't have a favorite, but I use some variety of whatever I have on hand often mixing the powders with just water. I have Pure Protein, Slim Fast High Protein, Raw Warrior Pea Protein and…

I suspect you get a lot more calories than I do. My meal would be either the chips or the soup, but not both, unless I'm skipping some other meal of the day.

I first wondered if it was mislabeled. I went to their website and it has the old nutrition I was expecting. The front of the can label looks the same online, but the ingredients on the back and NI are different so I think they just changed the recipe recently (or maybe I got some strange counterfeit soup).

How many of us can say we haven't had the same experience of gaining and being disgusted about it? I am certain most of us struggle. Try not to be disgusted with yourself...just do better from here on out. And despite what your doctor said, I know tons of women who have gained from IUD's and almost every other type of…

I think it's become harder and slower with each decade.

I don't think it's fear at all...certainly not for me and I doubt it is for very many others either. Some are in denial. Most aren't. Dolorsit's explanation sounds the most like me, most of the time. I may call it lack of motivation or even lack of interest or having different priorities other than losing weight. I…

I like to do some prep work and have a list of quick meals ready to go. My sister keeps a list of about a dozen go-to meals posted on her refrigerator with a magnet. I am not an advertiser for budgetbytes, but I sound like one. I use a ton of recipes from budgetbytes.com, really every day, I make something from the site.…

It's piqued. You seem quite disturbed that the word tone has been used in reference to a firm body only since about the year 1660 which apparently isn't long enough to make it a correct usage of the word so I'm sure you would like to correct your error.

I'd just ignore the sugar tracker. That said, I don't like fruit because my body doesn't react well to the type and amount of sugar in it. It causes me to be shaky and trembling, and it makes me hungrier. But for most people, I would think 1-3 servings of fruit per day would fit into a healthy diet. As for your claim that…

I'm not a fan of it. I think the government should probably get out of the nutrition recommendation business seeing as they have a poor track record of making good, nutritionally sound, scientifically backed recommendations.

I like collagen because my nails and eyelashes look better when I regularly consume a little collagen powder. My eyelashes do not grow longer with whey protein powder so my body seems to know the difference. And I never wear sunscreen...although I'm not sure why that topic got introduced into this thread. That stuff is…

I wouldn't think loose skin would be an issue unless you were losing hundreds of pounds and were quite a bit older than you are. The most I've lost is about 70 lbs in my mid 40s and I didn't have any loose skin so it seems odd to me that someone in her 20s would have such an issue while losing only a few lbs more than…

My knowledge of Dr. Fung is from reading two of his books. I like him. I think he makes sense, his books are well researched, and he has real world results to back up his hypotheses. My takeaway from his books is that he agrees obesity is caused by too many calories, but that he is more interested in addressing WHY people…

I've only seen them places for much more than the $9 Sprouts is charging you, like at the old My Fit Foods store( I miss that place). In pre-covid days, you could make up some meals from the prepared food buffet at Whole Foods or similar stores. Those are gone now.

As I said, my positive experience with AIP is years old. It works well for some and not for others, I suppose depending on what your health issues and personal sensitivities are. At the time, I was well versed in the minutiae of the diet and the science. I am not now and don't have any interest in spending time becoming…

I have done it in the past and had success with it. It's an elimination diet used temporarily, not permanently. I've never heard of it being vegan as it does incorporate eating organ meats and offal, along with a whole lot of vegetables. I used information from Sarah Ballantyne, Mickey Trescott and Terry Wahls, primarily.…

You'll need to experiment and find what foods are magical to you. I think everyone's magical foods are different. Some find fat satiating; some find protein satiating; for some, it's carbs. Water or coffee may fill you up...or they may make you more hungry. Water makes me hungry, but hot liquids fill me up. I find shakes…

I like SlimFast. I think it tastes good and it is filling. I don't see any problem using it to lose a few pounds or even using it long term to keep your weight off. I've never done the official SlimFast plan, but I've used a shake as a meal replacement here and there. My early and mid 20's, I practically lived on the stuff…

HASfit on YouTube has plenty of beginner friendly workouts.

I'm hungriest earlier in the day so I eat the bulk of my calories early, usually. I'll happily skip dinner. I think the meal portion breakdown is useless for me. It may be useful for you. I don't know.

I absolutely believe in the set point theory. I've just never heard that it couldn't be changed and reset to another lower or higher weight. It isn't set in stone.

I use BioKult. I used to special order it from the doctor who formulated it and pay a fortune, but now they sell it cheaply at Walmart. I've tried quite a few probiotics and I keep coming back to this one. It keeps me regular, keeps me healthy and eliminates my allergies.

I love almost all vegetables, but my most often consumed are probably broccoli (steamed until it is overcooked and mushy the way I like it best), mashed or riced cauliflower, buttered carrots or cabbage, roasted root vegetables, sliced tomatoes, and any kind of lettuce salad.

I either make my own (but I'm out of the oil I use and am waiting for the proper season for my olive grower to have more available) or I use Kraft regular mayo, the best tasting may. If I'm having tuna or egg salad, it needs real mayo.

As long as you're satisfied with your diet and you're consuming the proper number of calories, why would it be a problem? I love carbs. I love starches. I even overeat non-starchy vegetable carbs. And many types of carbs make me hungry and out of control so I limit the amount of pasta, rice and baked goods I eat. But they…

You might look into the AIP (autoimmune paleo) diet. You may or may not find it beneficial to your health. I think it's pretty good, but there's not one size fit's all answer in autoimmune conditions. Sadly, I think steroids are going to make you gain during your flare ups and there probably isn't a lot you can do about it.