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I dont know where you live but, being the patient - you have the power to choose a different primary care physician. You also have the right to seek the advice of a Specialist as well. Unfortunately, there is not enough time in the day for any doctor to give the psycho-social therapy to all patients because of the demands…

25 individual pistachio nuts: 4.5g carbs, 1.5 g fiber, 1g sugar, 3g protein

You have to be really good at looking for the sales. If the fish is 'fresh-frozen', without any preservatives and chemicals, that is just as healthy as fresh. You can get tilapia, whiting, salmon, etc... Take the cost of a package, divide it by the number of pieces in the package.. and that is how you truly break down…

I have metabolic issues - the nothing-after-7pm is a must-do for me.

We all have things we do not like, hate, despise in our jobs - even in the most professional jobs too! Do not quit until you have another source of income lined up for work. I worked two jobs (different industries) for almost 15 years, and now with an empty nest, I no longer have to. If you do consider the route of…

This would be a more appropriate question directed to the Pediatrician overseeing their care... Kids are not a one-size-fits-all category...

They are highly processed foodstuffs - they will not grill at all, in fact they will fall apart. You are much better off purchasing real fish, using some foil, fresh herbs and seasonings, some sliced lemon and lime and doing a pouch and grill the real thing.

This is what I purchased: http://www.amazon.com/World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade-Vegetable/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?=UTF8&qid=1347525073&sr=8-1&keywords=spiral+slicer The only thing you will run into with it is 'what do you do with the core piece left?' - you simply add it to a soup, or munch on it! The only waste you have…

I am often asked why I dont participate with our department's functions.. This Friday, the 14th, they are throwing a department BBQ filled with absolutely CRAP. Boxed burgers that you could use as a hockey puck. Some no-name package of hotdogs whose salt content is so high you could melt the ice off of a windshield...…

Sorry Kathy - I hear nightmares about healthcare in your neck of the woods - we have our own! LOL!!!!!!

BINGO! The more fiber-rich foods you eat in its most natural sources, you will definitely get the typical lower gastrointestinal-related bloating... Exercise and water will definitely help 'move' things better... Your body will need some time to adapt itself to the healthy food choices you are making (bravo by the way!)...…

Breathe woman! LOL!!!! Otherwise Im going to have to do an O2 Home evaluation on you! I do hope you have DME coverage? LOL!!!!!

Hold on.... No one said you caused any problems... please.. its ok.... Your original post did not say "temporarily, like as a day or two"... ....thats why I had to post what I did. No one accused you of being ignorant either....... Unfortunately MFP has their rules, and Im just simply posting what I had to post... Because…

Real butter has 0 carbs.... its all fat.... If you are concerned about caloric and nutritional data, check out www.calorieking.com http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-chicken-broilers-or-fryers-wing-roasted-meat-skin_f-ZmlkPTEyMzcyOA.html By the way - Alton Brown did a GREAT show on making the perfect Chicken…

Lets put it this way - MFP has guidelines that target people who willingly chat about eating below the 1200 calorie mark. So I would like to advise you to be extremely careful on how often you discuss this... Laura_beau and I still have to follow MFP rules and guidelines with this very topic. While you are truly asking for…

Lets not jump to conclusions of people over reacting, the OP was not over-reacting, it was a valid question. To the OP though - Its definitely not something detrimental - in fact we are all accustomed to what we 'used to do' - from either habits, behaviors, or simply just being caught in the moment.... I would just keep…

You can promote clean eating all you want - because I said so! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! You are right hun - processed foods can in fact be a detriment.... in any health-related circumstance really.

That requires the individual to consume fresh vegetables and to push hydration. Fiber is the "lubricant" needed by the colon to move fecal material out of the lower GI tract. The water also help keep the fecal material moist (along with the vegetables). Getting a well balanced variety is key to relieving constipation. The…

Yeah - not many people are aware of how very sexy a compound butter really truly is as it melts its wonderful-goodness on your steak or chicken. My gawd - I need a cold shower! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *****looks around innocently

I definitely second the note-thing. There are days that I am so dog-tired that Im falling asleep VERY early, or sick as a dog and the thought of eating anything would make me feel like I have to bow to the porcelin goddess...

I...dont...have...to...associate....with...that... its not a bad thing. If you go back a couple pages, I made an additional comment that said I would rather have like-minded people around. I dont accept the help from people here because they are not my doctor...and the people in my friends list understand that I will not…

Its not judgemental at all... which is why I only stick with like-minded individuals... those who make realistic decisions that are not counterproductive.

you really need to read my post again... I did not say "all of them are doing it on purpose".....

If the advice is asked, then the receiver really should take it to heart. When its unprompted, that is when all hell breaks loose to be honest. I simply wont associate with anyone who does this. I dont comment on anyone's intake but I wont keep them around if they willingly make those bad choices... I dont want to be…

I wont comment on anyone because Im too busy trying to concentrate on my own health. I have enough medical problems that I am actively focusing on myself and no one else. On the flip side though, I do work in healthcare and completely aware of what is considered healthy and what isnt - but that does not give me a free…

With all due honesty, I dont associate with people who eat well below the 1200 or net below 1200.. it is not a healthy management of weight loss or health. Yes, there are people who willingly do that, but I personally find it to be self-destructive... Id rather lose the weight gradually and do it the right way...

Nothing personal but, I dont eat foods from a box. But, Id rather mound down on some fresh pumpkin though! Damn near got excited at the grocery store when I saw them! LOL!!!!!!!!

I would not consider that exercise at all because that is part of the normal course of the day. When you set up your account, you have the ability to choose your daily activity level which MFP calculates based on the data you have selected.

Honestly speaking here - the food database is not 100% accurate. Some of the foods you have listed on average, are definitely not accurate... that is not your fault. Too many people put incomplete food-data, or net-only, or worse: just flat-out all wrong information. I took the time to build my own database and avoid MFP's…

I try to average about 400-450 calories per meal give or take. This allows me to have a protein shake for recovery when I want it. I also am a big fan of hardboiled eggs as a quick snack to tie me over until the next meal. I make sure my meals are filled with fresh vegetables to bulk up the meal where they are naturally…