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At least one rest day per week is a good idea. If you want to throw in a 6th day of lifting - give it a try, but if it's too much, just scale back to your usual schedule. :)

Probably coincidental. There are lots of studies showing that meal timing and meal frequency don't really matter when it comes to weight loss. I prefer stacking my calories later into the day so I can enjoy a nice larger dinner in the evening. When I have many small meals spaced throughout the day I tend to feel hungrier.

I just drink when I'm thirsty, I don't really keep track. I do drink a whole bunch of tea - I like how it makes me feel warm and cozy in my cold office!

I think shifting your diet to focus more on gut-healthy foods would work much better than trying to "cleanse" your stomach. Boost up your veggie intake, incorporate some fermented foods (pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi) and perhaps some pre- and probiotics. Greek yogurt or kefir can be great too.

How long do you cook it for? High pressure? QR or NR? :) I need details lady!

I love broccoli and cauliflower so this is good news for me too!

Hmmmm, I was curious so I checked Examine. Their section on "brassica vegetables" is very incomplete but mentions anti-cancer properties. https://examine.com/supplements/brassica-vegetables/ It does look like there are quite a few scholarly studies too:…

Unless you have a medical condition preventing it, you can play with your fat and carb macros to find something that works for you. Focus on hitting your protein goal, as that's the important one for muscles and organs. Some people like to eat high carb / low fat, others like to eat low carb / high fat. Both options are…

I love to meal prep. I simply choose a protein, veggie and carb (sometimes) and find recipes that sound appealing AND will reheat well. Fresh fruit and veg don't tend to reheat well, so I stick to soups, stews, chilis, curries, steamed/roasted veggies, pastas, rice, etc. I bought 150 microwavable meal-prep containers on…

Congrats on your progress so far. That's all there is to it - "Playing with the numbers" and finding methods that work for YOU. I'm also a big fasting fan, both intermittent and extended. It's just another way of balancing calories over time. Working with a weekly calorie goal instead of a daily calorie goal opens up a lot…

I do - I've dabbled with most of the protocols but always seem to settle back into 16:8 (skipping breakfast, eating at noon and 6pm). I enjoy having a large dinner and don't get terribly hungry in the morning so this system really helps keep me in a calorie deficit.

Did you recently start a new style of eating? I personally found that my appetite disappeared when I first started keto a couple years back. I just enjoyed the extra calorie deficit then my appetite returned to normal quickly.

You genius! I've been making large batches of homemade Greek yogurt but never thought of whipping it with PB2 and protein powder. Sounds delicious!

I'm 5'7", 140lbs and my TDEE is 1700. To lose a pound a week, I have to eat 1200 net calories. "Net" is the key here. You need to eat back the calories you earn through intentional exercise.

Nice! I'm too lazy for that so I just use the Libra app to trend my progress. It's nice to see the big picture!

That's pretty tricky. Maybe just eyeballing would help. Here's what I'd do: - Skip breakfast all-together - Enjoy one plate of food at lunch with a good balance of protein, veggies and carbs and pull a number out of my head for the calorie count (anywhere from 500-900 cals depending on what you choose) - Log dinner, trying…

Another option: Assuming this is chicken thigh meat - find a cooked chicken thigh meat (boneless skinless) entry, enter your gram weight, then add maybe a tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of sweet marinade.

They almost remind me of teriyaki chicken. I'd try to find a restaurant teriyaki chicken entry in the database with an option for grams. You can also do a quick Google search to find chain restaurants that post their nutrition info online to cross reference.

Sounds like a miserable, unsustainable way of eating. You know your brain needs dietary fat to function well, right?

Here's a good breakdown on how much protein most individuals need: https://examine.com/nutrition/how-much-protein-do-i-need/ I'd recommend prioritizing hitting your protein intake, then take a general balanced approach to the rest of your diet. Fruit and veggies are your friend. There's nothing wrong with carbs - some…

I think you'd be awfully hungry and have some digestive issues. Why would you want to do that?

Thankfully I don't have this problem! My fiance has been along the weight loss road for me for a long time, he's lost almost 100lbs since we started dating 10 years ago. We manage our weights together and support each other. Very thankful for him. <3

Butter chicken is my default when I'm sick of chicken. Butter chicken makes everything better.

Putting on 4lbs in a month seems like a good pace. I'd try to work in some strength training while eating at a surplus to gain some nice muscle to keep your body looking toned.

I like the time savings and the lack of smell. If I'm braising meat in a curry stew, I'd normally have a pot on the stove for a couple hours and my whole house would smell strongly of curry for days. In the IP, I get the same result in 20 minutes with very minor lingering smells. I haven't had any issues with lack of…

"You wear the fat you eat"? Did your grandma tell you that? Total myth. Dietary fat ≠ body fat. Report back when you make a grilled cheese sandwich with water instead of butter. I'd love to know how great it tastes! Fat = flavour. Many great chefs will tell you that. I don't want to live in a world without my butter and…

Lovelovelove my Instant Pot!!! I like making broths, curries, yogurt, rice, braised meats, hard-boiled eggs. This butter chicken recipe is the bomb: https://twosleevers.com/now-later-butter-chicken-pressure-cooker/ I've made two huge batches of Greek yogurt following these instructions and it turns out amazing:…

Depends on your idea of what a "cheat day" is. Do you mean a full 24-hour period where you eat a bunch of junk food, above your maintenance calories, without tracking anything? I don't really do that. I enjoy small treats almost every day. A cookie here, a small bag of chips there... if I'm craving something, I'll work a…

Fat is good for your body and brain health, I wouldn't try to drop it too low. I'd ditch the Orlistat too. It sounds like you're just a bit impatient. Losing about a pound per week is the perfect pace for most people. Sure, you've only been losing .5lbs a week but a loss is a loss. There's no need to overcomplicate things…

All over the place? I've been around 150lbs for most of my adult life (5'7" woman). My ultimate goal weight is 130lbs. I'm currently at 140lbs. Hopefully that clears it up.