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Agreed! It's like they cancel each other out flavourwise. The sweet loses it's sweetness, and the salty fry loses it's hot salty goodness.. Weird. Lol, yup even fresh. I don't hate them, I just think they're overrated. I am more of a spice person, curry powder, cumin, paprika, pepper, garlic and onion powders as well as…

Yup, the jiggly stuff; aka jelly if you are in the UK.. It is like a little dessert after eating a meal or snack for next to nothing in calories. I just get sugar free lime jello, cause that is what I like; the Jello brand, Starburst brand, or the store brand, it doesn't matter... But you could also get plain gelatin (like…

Yes, extra water. This is basically my breakfast half the week. Let it sit for a few minutes and it soaks that water up so it's a good sized bowl. Love oatmeal for feeling full!

I have binge eating disorder, so I get ravenous. And yeah, I never understand when people say use water. It makes my belly feel distended, but not full, these are totally different sensations in my book. I still feel hungry cause water is not food, and my body knows it. A few things I do: * I use air popped popcorn when I…

YEEESSSSS!!!! I do not understand this at all! I like my fruit sweet, just sweet, and nothing else. Also, people need to keep their salt away from my chocolate and caramel! They are ruining perfectly yummy desserts..

I don't like to waste my calories on oil either - I don't get why people find it so flavourful... But I don't use those spray cans because they contain propellants and silicone which creep me out. I use a Mysto sprayer with Olive or Avocado oil in it. The calories this way are the same as the store bought cans, but without…

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the ideas! Thanks, this is a good idea. I will try it out. I have heard of people putting ranch dressing on their cooked veggies before but that would be too many calories, and honestly I didn't think it sounded good on cooked vegetables. But just the seasonings on the cooked veg might…

Carbs like bread and pasta are boring, unflavourful food matter, and only useful as holding devices whilst delivering meats, cheeses, and delicious fatty sauces into my mouth.. I also find herbs disappointing as a flavouring agent..

Just as an update, so far it has not happened again. I have been making sure to get food, plus the protein shake. I did notice a slight uneasiness to my stomach on a day that I didn't get that protein shake in though; not full nausea, but I could feel the difference. I think compound movements and an empty stomach was the…

Does this come from an article of some sort which explains it. I can't really fully work out what it is suppose to mean just from the picture. Like is this a level of importance in weight loss success?

Seconded! No, I am not frustrated with CICO. I find it freeing from all the garbage that makes losing weight a cluttered mess. And just for what it is worth, I have binge eating disorder; this is something that every professional will tell you you need therapy for, and it is heavily emotional, and there is an array of work…

Thanks all. As I mentioned in the update above, my last workout went well, and I made sure to eat appropriately. I have another workout today, and will do the same thing, so we will see how that goes. I don't believe my breathing is an issue, as that is something I already pay attention to. Since I am just starting, I take…

I learned from a dentist in my twenties that you should do this after eating or drinking anything. Swishing water to help clear food particles and sugar away. I have done it ever since. But yeah, I think some people find it a little weird that I do it.

Initially I just stuck to regular cola cause 1 cup is under 100 calories and I only drink it like once or twice a month. When I do drink it, I have pretty much about 8 oz. I always hated the taste of diet Coke, since it tastes nothing like regular. But recently I tried a Coke zero and found that was so close to regular…

Thanks all. I am just back home after my workout today and feel fine, thank goodness. Hopefully it won't happen anymore. Just to be sure this time I made sure to eat about 3 hours before, and had a protein shake about 45 minutes before my workout. I used milk so there was some carbs in there too. I kept meaning to do the…

Wow that is odd. I have never seen anyone clothed in a sauna. I have never been in a coed one. So it was always women either nude on a towel, wrapped in a towel or in a swimsuit. I have seen people with phones in them and I find it odd. But then I find the modern inability to sit in silence with ones owns thoughts for…

Have you considered an imbalance with omega 6s and omega 3s? I have issues with inflammation as well that seem to be unknown.. I have been told I have IBS which is basically the, "we don't know what else is could be diagnoses.." I realized I eat a lot of foods that are higher in omega 6s, which can lead to inflammation. I…

I keep my breakfasts really small, like a snack, and aim between 200 - 250 cal myself.* 2 eggs, and 2 turkey sausage links. * 1/3 cup oats (measured dry) with sugar free syrup and cinnamon topped with a splash of milk, and 2 turkey sausage links. (Or just a packet of instant oats if I am being lazy) * 1 whole egg, and 2…

I have the ingredients for the original Ridiculous Brownie recipe and keep meaning to try it, but haven't gotten around to it.

I hope this isn't considered off topic. I thought as this was a discussion on aspartame and it's safety it seemed a good place for it. I recently have started using low cal sweeteners myself, and having been trying several of them out. I am not diabetic, but would like to stay that way, and believe I was on my way to it.…

* Forcing myself to portion control. I used to eat 3 times what I should have. Once I got used to it, it was so easy. * Identifying the junk foods I crave and binge on the most (trigger foods), and finding healthy/low cal substitutes has been a massive help for me. I make sure I have those substitutes at hand always, or…

Thanks for mentioning these. I have been looking for something for inspiration to help deal with my binge eating issues. I know why I do it, but I am hoping to find inspiration in finding ways to deal with it.

Calorie counts are always on packages as before being cooked excepted when noted otherwise. All official sources for fresh foods (produce, meat, etc..) are also calculated before cooking. It is done this way because methods of cooking will result in different total volume/weight from cook to cook. Chicken for instance can…

Sure. But just as fyi, it is a work in progress recipe. I have made 4 batches so far, and enjoyed each, but tweaked it each time too. I am still trying to perfect it. It is just nearly there though. * 2 cups 2% milk * 3 tbsp pure cocoa powder * sweetener of choice to equal 1/2 cup sugar (to taste) * 1 1/2 tsp vanilla * a…

Thanks, I will make a note of these names as well. I find reading and listening to people in this field is very motivating. Very good points to keep in mind. I really appreciate this input. :)

If that is the only exercise you are getting then I wouldn't put moderate. I personally would put light because, while it will burn some calories, it wouldn't likely burn the same as 3-5 intense workouts. On the FAQ for the tdee calculator I use is description to help judge activity level.…

I am doing what you are doing. Trying to shrink my desire for volume. My calorie expenditure is is really low. I actually thought this was going to be a thread for how to get more volume out of calorie dense meals (e.g. how to spread a calorie dense meal further). But it seems to mostly be about just eating loads of…

I am like several others here. I don't eliminate any of the macros. I just know that elimination of anything will not be sustainable for me. I do what SpeakEasy, above mentioned.. By focusing on what I need to eat (for my plan that is protein) it helps just naturally shift my mind without even trying. Because I am not…

I am going to suggest two things I am familiar with, lack of protein, and habit.. But really you have to experiment to find what your body is telling you. Habitually, If I am even a little hungry at bedtime I won't be able to sleep. I also find, I sleep better with something in my stomach. When I started my path to…