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Yup. I'm a terrible binge eater. Not so much anymore as I don't eat the things that trigger binging (which interestingly are also not all that satisfying anyway). For me that is sugary stuff (I can whip up a box of cake mix and eat it with a spoon), bread and non-legume based pastas. I've found that those things also do a…

Not proven scientifically. Certain herbs etc are said to help. B vitamins for energy. Cayenne for metabolism. Cinnamon to lower blood sugar. And so on. Take a stop in any drugstore and you will see the variety. The key is, you can have something safe but not necessarily effective and visa versa, so its in my interest to…

Do you have PCOS? I know Metformin is used oftentimes for that. If she said high protein she probably didn't mean ketogenic, as keto is a moderate protein diet. The carbs you list does not look high for keto. Carbs can vary for person to person. I can do 50 or even 60 net carbs and stay in keto. Some people have to get it…

I wear compression shorts when I run because I have junk in the trunk (they're like a butt bra for me) and that means I get to run with muffin top and sausage legs. Mini goal one is when they hold things in place without making me have unnecessary bulges lol.

Pretty normal. Weighing daily not a bad habit unless it causes you undue stress. I prefer to weigh every day as it keeps me accountable and on track. I log it into an app called Libra. You should see the graph. Its like a rollercoaster. Perfectly normal. Salt, water, backed up poop, so many things can cause you to…

I would save it as a meal not a recipe then you can adjust things, like add or subtract or otherwise adjust ingredients if you need to.

I'm 5'4". I have a six pack and good overall muscle definition (slightly more than bikini level) at 127, estimated 16%bf. Do you know your bf% so you can tailor your goals and training?

The bag doesn't say how many servings it is? That should help you figure it out. Wings are tough even when labeled per wing, as some seen to count both wing parts and some only one. So it's hard to even get info to compare. For comparison, the wings in my freezer say 220 Cal's per 112g, 7 servings (totaling 784g) in a…

Explore Asian pasta. It's low net carbs high fiber high protein.

I don't think this was a debate on what calorie intake should be but on the semantics between "deficit for weight loss" and "starvation." That's just what it is, semantics, although with starvation I consider it more along the path to death with a weight loss deficit having a pre-death end point in mind, so to speak. The…

^ This. Pick something. Stick with it for at least a couple of weeks. Measure your food and activity accurately. Gauge your energy levels, cravings, etc accurately. Don't put anything off limits, unless it is a trigger food. For instance, I eat low carb, but this is not to restrict me but because I know that (for me) many…

The poo itself isn't the problem persay, its the bacteria/viruses/parasite eggs. Also if the animals are consuming high quantities of certain substances, such as arsenic, and then urinating/defecating into the water sources...well, you get the point.

0 of both. I'm not going to pay for water. It's a waste of my money and a waste of resources. There are already enough people contributing to the # of plastic bottles in land fills and recycling does not result in 0 net energy/pollution. I have a well at home, which I test annually, and the water reports for the nearby…

^ Great read!

I recommend tracking your weight in an app called Libra. It lets you see the trend without getting overwhelmed by the day to day fluctuations. I can gain/lose 2# from one day to the next, apx 5 around my period. I weigh daily, as it keeps me accountable and on track.

I am 5'4". I have ~20 pounds to lose (my real goal is body fat percent, not weight, so that is flexible). I use a Zip and have preordered Alta.

If you are eating low carb high fat (which you may be with those numbers, since they are similar to mine), then try adding some nuts (almonds,walnuts), eggs, cheese, sugar-free protein shakes, and of course, meat. If you need something convenient to have on hand, I like the Atkins shakes and bars and beef jerky. Tofu is an…

I really like Misfit. The points system takes some getting used to coming from Fitbit, but in the end I prefer it to just a 10,000 steps goal, especially since part of my activity is biking. A 3 hour ride can still leave me short of my Fitbit goal but is fully accounted for by Misfit. I have been having some problems with…

I used the ultra then one for several years. I switched to misfit when my last One died last spring. I ordered the new Alta but plan to use it in conjunction with a zip for when I don't want anything on my wrist. I would use a one for that purpose but the zip was given to me for free. That's an option... You can get a zip…

I should add that I've used Fitbit, Misfit, Jawbone, Garmin, and some of the no-name generics. Fitbit has a great app. Misfit could use improvement in the app and Jawbone is my least favorite app. Garmin has updated theirs and it looks very good but their devices are still limited in capabilities and looks, to me. Oh, and…

Look at the apps that are compatible with MFP first off. The iFit Vue looks really good, and inexpensive, but I'm not sure it syncs to MFP. Other things to know are what is important to you: sleep tracking, move alerts, call/text notifications, waterproof, wristworn or not, etc. Fitbit is obviously really popular, but not…

I love Fitbit, although for the past 3 or 4 months I have been using Misfit instead. I started out with the Fitbit Ultra a few years back, then when that died switched to the One. Went through two of those within a year, though (lost one and the second one died - Fitbit offered to replace it but I couldn't find my…

Clarify if you mean not syncing to your phone or not syncing to mfp.

You have to select the option in mfp for it to show steps.

AFAIK flash doesn't have one, only Shine 2 and the upcoming Ray do. Update: I just checked the misfit site and I'm right. It does not list am alarm as a feature.

You need your weight to calculate your body fat percent, which is how you will know if you're gaining or losing lean mass/body fat. Overall, though, go by your progress in your workouts and the fit of your clothes.

Restart your phone. Double tap it before syncing. Mine has been a PITA the last few weeks.

I'm with you on that. I started back on Sunday and can't wait to have that "feeling" you get with keto... the energy, lack of cravings, and movement on the scale in the right direction!

If I'm just a bit sore, then yes. If I feel achy and tired, I consider it a sign I might need a break. You'll learn the difference eventually. Like others said, sometimes a workout will help with the soreness and any tightness.

I, too, agree with Capt_Apollo. My training greatly improved once I learned more about designing heart race based training schedules, and conforming to those would be difficult without a HRM. I have the 920xt and love it; its my first Garmin after using Polar for about 10 years. I love that I have everything I need all in…