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I didn't get a chance to read everyones responses so forgive me if this has already been said. Your sugar addiction is no different from any other addiction. There is newer science that says it is much easier to to quit something when you replace the bad/old habit with a new one. So when you have the urge to grab something…

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Great job! Great shoes!

It's a little bit complicated and I've learned that we are all not created equal when it comes to metabolism, weight loss, weight gain, and your question alcohol. The best way I can explain the booze scenario is that when you drink alcohol you're essentially giving your metabolism a "time-out" from burning food calories…

The last 10 pounds are the hardest…it's a marathon and you just have to stick with it for the long haul! Don't give up :)

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll stop weighing myself every morning and transition to a weekly weight-in. I agree maybe it's time to adjust the goal/expectation to a 1 pound a week. I appreciate your thoughts.

I haven't but heard cutting back/out sugar is a healthy choice especially when trying to lose weight.

Soda = Liquid Sugar (even diet) Beer = Liquid Bread

I recently read some studies on coffee. Almost all of them found no effect or a small benefit to drinking 1-2 cups a coffee per day. There were also results that drinking 3+ cups a day had no effect to small negative effect. In other words, drinking coffee in moderation isn't going to hurt and it might help…drinking extra…

P.S. Dr Oz is an idiot and has almost no control of his show. He has multiple producers that "produce" these segments and he's just the puppet. Over the years he has been the face of misinformation countless times. Don't believe everything you see/hear/read.

Doesn't matter. If you eat 2000 calories a day the time is irrelevant. There are some studies that say that eating smaller meals spread throughout the day will speed things up a bit, but I don't think that's necessary either. However, don't underestimate the importance of a good nights sleep which could be disrupted if you…

I couldn't see your diary…but I can tell you this has happened to me twice. The first time I realized my body had gotten used to the elliptical machine because I was doing so often. So to shock my body I rotated the cardio between several different exercises. Also, if you can try and not eat all you exercise calories back…

Beyond the calories to count you need to keep in mind that when you drink alcohol your metabolism will focus on removing the alcohol before food calories. Your body is actually protecting you because alcohol is literally a poison to the human body, but it's also fun :) Just keep this in mind you're actually giving your…

Couple thoughts/questions: - Do you drink? Alcohol consumption can give your metabolism a "time out" - Lift weights? If you're just doing cardio you may want to add weights too - 1700 calories? Might be worth trying a 100 calorie cut to see what the scale does…

Check this out: If you use a non-stick pan and start your dish with fresh cut onion and garlic the oils from the onion and garlic pretty much are sufficient to cook just about anything. Not adding a tables spoon of an oil (120 calories) allows me to eat more of the filling things i like: Pasta! Also, Trader Joe's sells a…

Impressive!!!

Running and me have had our issues. I've experienced cramps like you mention. I've had pains from my toes all they way up. I even had hematuria once after a really long strenuous run where I pushed myself too hard while probably being dehydrated. In order for it to be perfect you have to train your mind, heart, and body to…

BMI was created a LONG TIME ago and really is not valid anymore. It's called evolution. We all know ourselves best. You know when you're at a healthy weight. Avoid comparing yourself to others who may have a different body type or one-size-fits-all historic charts from the 1920's.

At your age and only 30 pounds to lose you can turn it around pretty quick, especially not drinking. Cut your portions down and add some exercise and you should start seeing results. Good luck!

Thanks for sharing and the tips...

No big deal. You can get back on track…start right now! Not having a job is scary but on the flip side this could be your chance to really lose the weight and regain your health. Think of the time off as a gift and if you worry about money remind your self that you're investing in YOU! Just like college or any other self…

I can attest alcohol takes the wind out of my metabolism sails. I hate that it's true because I LOVE wine/drinking. I weigh myself every morning in a very calculated/controlled way. The 3 times I drank alcohol over the past 50 days I noticed a delay in my weight loss the days that followed: 2 to 3 days. Once I remove the…

Listen to your body. I looked at your diary (just today) and you're eating extremely healthy and nutritious. I noticed that when I I'm eating more like you I feel less full. I think part of it is that fruits and vegetables "fill up" the stomach turning off the hunger and also eating that way provides the body with all the…

A spoonful of organic peanut butter.

Shi****o pepper (獅子唐辛子, Shi****ōgarashi) Edit: not sure why it things Shi****o peppers is a bad word. S.H.I.S.H.I.T.O.

Garlic and onion have natural oils. If you start with chopped onion and garlic in a non-stick pan you will not need to add any fat: oil or butter. I add chili flake, salt, pepper, or other spices to add flavor.

My go to evening snacks are raw cauliflower and broccoli.

Once I started counting calories I became super aware. Now I don't cook with olive oil anymore. I've found that by starting each dish with garlic and onion their natural oils are enough. I was just using oil because that's what I've always done but you really don't need it. And at 120 calories a tablespoon that's a big…

I think it's more important to just exercise and not worry about the time. Celebrate just getting in some exercise regardless of what the clock says!

I'm actually following a similar diet. I eat a mostly organic whole foods plant based diet. I've lost 19.5 pounds in just 48 days. I can attest that eating a plant based diet makes me feel satisfied, happy, and healthy.