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I say yes, and not necessarily just as a "one time thing" either. While I agree that eating healthy is a lifestyle change, not a diet, I don't think there is anything wrong with the lifestyle of calorie cycling. Honestly I think most "I've never been fat" people do it! They'll have a day coming up- like a date or a girl's…

Personally I like milk and protein powder shakes, but fluids fill me up quickly, so if you prefer not to drink your calories that wouldn't work so well. Try lean fish. Tuna works well (the sodium might be a problem), but if you can bake or grill, salmon, tilapia, cod, etc work. Most sea meats are pretty lean! But they can…

For what it's worth, I get the cheapest one I can find per gram of protein, and I buy mine online. As long as I can drink it without feeling like I'm going to puke, I don't care much about the taste and consistency... but then again, I really dislike the inexpensive meats and beans so all protein powders I've tried have…

Comparing that to alcoholism is, in my view, ridiculous. Some people are going to be addicted to food, yes, but 1) alcohol changes the way the body and brain function in more detrimental ways than say, sugar or fats. 2) alcohol is the volume that alcoholics can drink it is much more dangerous than even the 200 grams of…

Well, first, are you tracking accurately? Even being a bit off in measurements can add up to BIG daily errors... Now, if you're sure you're tracking EVERYTHING and tracking ACCURATELY... I'd say you probably need to start eating MORE. Seems counter-intuitive, yes, but it's possible your body needs a little *shock*. It's…

I'm with everybody who says nothing. I started eating MORE and then the unhealthier stuff I've found to often times be less worth eating. Random fun psych fact: most people respond with positives better. Don't focus on what you have to cut back. Focus on what you add in. Don't see yourself as cutting out ice cream; see…

I eat what I want to eat. Granted, that's typically like raisins or banana mini-cupcakes (which I make myself), but if I want ice cream, I eat ice cream. If I want chips, I eat chips. The secret is in portion control. Measure out ONE serving, then put the container away, go to a table, and eat. When you're done, go out of…

Volleyball will definitely help you lose the weight! Remember to train even during the off season- it's a good time to do other conditioning because during the season you'll want to be focused mostly on the game. For flat tummies, remembering bloating is an issue. I find that when I increase my potassium intake and lower…

): Do your friends know you are recovering? I think it's so sad that nowadays relationships (whether they're romantic, friendly, or familial) are so focused on food. Like going out to eat is just how we spend time together now... If you have any close friends that you trust not to turn their backs on you, tell them you are…

I find exercise super therapeutic, and typically I WANT to eat more when I work out (like I feel hungry and thus am better able to justify eating what I need), but it's really personal. I don't think stopping exercise is really important unless you are still losing a ton of weight and aren't healthy... Focus on healthy…

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I know what it's like. On one hand, you KNOW you need to eat, but on the other, you're terrified. You're stuck in a battle and either way you win and either way you lose. One thing that I found helpful while in my own recovery was focusing on a particular nutrient, making myself eat the RDA of that, and not allowing myself…

Some people will say no. I say absolutely. There is NO conclusive evidence that your body needs 8 fl oz of plain water. In fact, most people don't need 8 fl oz of any liquid a day to stay hydrated as long as they eat high-water-content foods. I am for 8 fl oz of water-based liquids a day, like broth, water, milk, juice,…

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I swear by milk. Many people say 'don't drink your calories' but if you are undereating and aren't hungry, why stretch out your stomach? As long as you don't have a casein allergy or intolerance to lactose, switching to 3 cups of (skim) milk instead of 2 cups water gives you 250-260 calories, 1/3 of your daily need for…

It's perfectly fine! I know you're probably wanting to avoid the blood sugar spike and crash, and as long as you don't eat too much sugar (I might have a tsp or two of brown sugar, but I'm a sugar fiend), you will be fine! Oatmeal is typically slower-digesting (hence why it keeps you feeling full) so don't miss out on the…

If the macros are 40-30-30 and you have met all your macro goals, you should be close to your calorie goals. Keep in mind that fiber and sugar alcohols don't count towards net carbs. At 1552 cals, a 40-30-30 macro diet should be 155 g net carbs (meaning like 180 g carbs if you get in your 25 g fiber), 116 g protein, and 52…

YES. If you know you're going to run at night, adjust what you eat during the day. Another alternative is to run in the very early mornings (thus still simulating a night environment)... but otherwise, either eat more the day of your runs or eat more the day after. You could log a 9 PM Monday run as Tuesday's activity.…

There are actually many types of "dangerous" I can think of. The first is obvious- doing so much that it poses health risks. This is like if you eat 1,200 kcal and are biking for 4 hours a day. Or you're passing out The second is less obvious and might be debated by some people here- doing so much that you become obsessive…

I took a yoga class at college for a term, and I must admit I LOVED it. I still practice, but due to my schedule, not very frequently (just the sun salutation every once in a while mixed in with random sequences I make up whenever I'm feeling particularly stressed). I highly recommend yoga to anybody- even if you aren't…

Added benefit: high in potassium! While I know that's not your problem... most women love the anti-bloating effects of high K!

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Yes. I've been cheated on... 3 times now? Kind of? My policy is that if it happens once, I talk to them about it. Find out why. The actual act of cheating itself isn't awful. It's really the reason behind it that is irritating / possibly the deal breaker (at least in my opinion). The first one, it was my first boyfriend…

You look so happy in that picture!

It's not fully cancelled out. It's not like you eat a little bit of calcium and suddenly your body says it can't take in any iron. It pretty much all works out by concentration. Typically speaking, if you eat a serving of grape nuts (90% DV Fe) with half a cup of milk (15% DV Ca), you're going to absorb at least some of…

Not to be rude, but I think that's a bit judgmental... I'm aiming for closer to the bottom of what is considered a healthy weight for my height, and unlike what a lot of people think, it's not because it's what I can "get away with" or whatever... Weight ranges happen to be quite expansive- for BMI weight ranges, the lower…

I've had similar interest! When I first started to monitor what I ate, I was told of this so-called starvation mode and had my own experience with it, and then I was told it doesn't exist (only in extreme cases, which mine wasn't THAT extreme), so I set out to find studies. I can't remember what studies I found, but I…

You might also want to check your B-12 levels. My mom has pernicious anemia, which is basically her body doesn't absorb the B-12 very well, causing the red blood cell count to be lower- and I've found that when I'm feeling particularly weak and tired, it's not just from low iron count. Just another thing to check up on.…

I do it. I have teeny-tiny bones (seriously- when I wrap my fingers around my wrist, thumb to middle finger, I completely cover one of my nails). I'm also petite- just under 5'4". I also have a ridiculously high metabolism. Therefore it's a lot harder for me to say "oh, I can never look that thin." I literally have no…