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Oh boy you just opened a can of worms... 1. I personally eat my exercise calories 2. Unless you're burning over 300 calories during exercise, it probably won't matter too much whether you eat them or not. If you are burning more than 300, I really think you should eat them as you could go into starvation mode. 3. I've…

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Talk to your doctor... if it's 75-78 and you're freezing, something could really be up...I mean, that's really warm. Often people with underactive thyroids tend to be cold....

I go more than I used to (WAY more lol), but that's probably because I completely changed what kinds of foods I'm eating. I almost always go over the recommended amount of fiber you're supposed to eat. I know you said you aren't concerned, but keep an eye on how much protein you are getting and see to it that you are…

After a person has lost around 10 pounds, the weight loss process naturally slows down as your body tries to reach equilibrium. Expecting to continue to lose 2 pounds a week at this stage is unrealistic. If you haven't already, go into your settings on MFP and change your goal to a weight loss of 1 pound a week. You'll…

I have in the past, like when I was in high school, and never saw results (other than racing heart and shaky hands). Now I eat nutritiously and moderate my portions and healthy eating has become a habit that I really don't have to think about. I'm so glad the pills didn't work because I learned how to live a healthy and…

I know you said you can't workout every day, but if you could just find a half hour or so 5 days a week, giving "Chalene Extreme" a try might be a good option. However, a thin waistline starts in the kitchen. You can be obese and have a six pack...but no one will know it if it's hiding behind fat from eating too much.…

I weigh myself every day, but I stay emotionally detached from what the scale says. I definitely get your point about people obsessing and then getting fed up, but it's not a problem for me. For example, I gained a pound since yesterday, and I kind of laughed thinking about how many other people would see that inexplicable…

I weight myself everyday, BUT I enjoy it. I have no emotional attachment to what the scale says. Today I somehow gained a pound since yesterday. I know I had some Valentine's Day treats yesterday, so even though I wasn't thrilled, I wasn't surprised either and I know that if I put it on one day, I can get rid of it in a…

why is this question being asked here and not at your doctor's office?

In my oatmeal (plain old steel-cut, rolled oats), I put a tsp of flaxseed, a tsp of millet, 4 blueberries, 4 raspberries, 4 blackberries (I don't know why 4 lol), a half a banana, a tsp of honey and quite a bit of cinnamon... cooked in hot water. I also have a half cup of scrambled egg whites on the side.

There is absolutely nothing any of us can do to help.

So you think that if they are banned from here they'll be cured?

I used to suffer from eating disorders and go on pro-anorexic sites for tips and ideas. I was hospitalized, medicated, and even almost had a feeding tube shoved up my nose (if that doesn't make you start to eat, I don't know what will), but honestly, the sites didn't make me anorexic or bulimic or any sicker than I already…

Well, not that you should do this again, but 1) You're back now and THAT is a big deal, some people would never get back on the wagon again after 10 days. Pat on the back deserved! 2) You'll probably lose weight pretty quickly now! Any time I've had a long period of time of not eating healthily, the pounds just fell off…

Like I said, the only thing that's really going to work is if you get more sleep.

Don't shower for 30-45 minutes after you're done exercising (this would be a good time to have a light snack). During that time period, your body may be experiencing the "After Burn," which is an AWESOME thing that happens when your body is still burning calories after you work out, and thus, you're still sweating. As to…

If you're looking for a good "guide"... Consider reading Tosca Reno's "The Eat Clean Diet"

My advice is still going to be the same. "Nothing too extreme" is a great motto! Just give yourself a caloric deficit of 500 calories a day in order to lose one pound a week (1000 to lose 2 per week, but I don't recommend it unless you are obese). Exercise 3-6 times a week. Watch your intake of sodium and refined sugar (as…

It sounds like you're experiencing just one of the less pleasant aspects of working the late shift. It's just the nature of the beast... you're going to be tired! The sun is down, so your body releases more melatonin and you feel sleepy. Try to stay in bright lights whenever possible during your waking hours. I also take a…

nutrisystem and Alli are completely different things. Alli works by making any fat you eat come out of your butt (well, that's the gist of it) causing anal leakage and other lovely phenomena that in my opinion are far worse than being overweight. Nutrisystem is a diet in which you mail-order certain foods to eat all day…

Yes, I have heard this too, but this was from a friend who was seeing a nutritionist about what and how she should eat after her gastric bypass surgery. Doesn't seem to affect me that way. I fill up when I drink with meals, despite the advice that it would do otherwise.

If you have your goal set to lose 2 pounds a week, you can eat an extra 500 calories EVERY day that week and still lose one pound that week. If you have your goal set to lose 1 pound a week, you can eat an extra 250 calories EVERY day that week and still lose a half a pound. It's safe to say, that going over your calorie…

How much weight have you already lost? If you've already lost more than 10 pounds, your weight loss will start to slow down, and thus, you should adjust your weight loss expectations. In the beginning, (especially if you are very overweight to start), it's normal to lose 2 or more pounds a week, but after a few weeks, that…

no way! I consider it a success when I go over in protein and fiber... lol I'm only halfway through my day and have gone over in my fiber by 15 grams!

I consume... Plenty of carbs Some, but very few, white carbs Very rarely do I eat refined sugar (only on spike days) No alcohol Fish on rare occasions, but otherwise no meat Some cheese and dairy, but not much (due to Gall Bladder problems) No twinkies, but I'll have homemade baked goods on special occasions or spike days…

lol I literally JUST posted this recipe to my blog: http://lifeafterlazy.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-new-favorite-fit-and-healthy-lunch.html I also sometimes enjoy a salad with walnuts, apple (or pear slices), raisins, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, bean sprouts, chopped onion, and feta cheese with Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette.…

Name: Amanda Age: 26 Birthday: March 19 Family: single, no kids, and living with a very health conscious roommate Motivations: Anything health and fitness related motivates me. I transformed my life over the past year, and now health and fitness are non-negotiable parts of my life--as necessary as oxygen and as automatic…

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Great! I have good days and bad days when it comes to water, but even my good days should be better. Thirst is just not something I seem to feel except for when I'm working out or while I'm eating. My skin is SO dry this time of year, and that's the main reason I really want to be better about drinking water. Hopefully the…