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That is the logic on which MFP is based, yes. MFP already builds in a calorie deficit, so the idea is that you "eat back" your exercise calories. A lot of folks do, and a lot of folks don't. It's up to you whether to do it. I say go by whether you're hungry. Be aware that MFP can estimate calorie burns higher than they…

Drink more water, weigh less often and on a consistent day and time. And weigh *before* you work out, not after.

I never have been able to get mine to lose the excess moisture. 2 hours is my limit of patience. So a question for everyone who has made these... Have any you tried a dehydrator? Is that even a good idea? I saw one in a catalog and got to thinking, so thought I'd ask. Thanks!

I looked this up ages and ages ago because I am O. If I recall O is high in grains, low in protein. Totally the opposite of what works for me, which is higher in protein and balanced grains.

I have to agree with this. Form is very important with squats and such. But get the knee looked at. I ignored my pain for ages, thinking I would just "train around it." Not good. Now I wear a brace every day and care barely walk some days. Get it looked out now. It might be nothing, but better to be sure. HTH

How much whole grain were you eating? A serving size is pretty small- 1 slice of bread, 1/2 cup pasta, etc. If you suddenly start adding a lot of whole grain and it's high fiber, that will lead to stomach aches. Mind your portion sizes on this stuff and go with 1 serving at a time. Meanwhile, dress your carbs-wrap them in…

Thanks for posting this thread! I'm going to have to go back and check it out again. Haven't used it much since I had the kids. I would have to take my ShopSavvy app with me to make sure I'm getting the best deal on stuff, but it sounds like the meat and produce is a definite save. Since they take coupons I'm in.

Hm. For mains you'll have to investigate the actual calories for those. I have no idea. I would go with chicken tikka masala and work around it 'cause I like it. Skip the starter if you can, otherwise, just go light. Skip the fried stuff and go healthy. For sides, take the dahl. That's pretty good for you. How are the…

Harney's & Sons makes a fantastic Hot Cinnamon Spice tea. It is quite spicy, but fantastic if you're looking for something with a little fall flavor. Last I checked you could get it at Starbuck's and Caribou, too. I just order mine in bulk and make it at home. That way it satisfies my late night sweet tooth. ;)

I checked your diary, but it's pretty inconsistent so I can't say based on that. I can tell you what I tell others who have been there. Track your fiber on the food diary. Know how much fiber you're getting on a regular basis. If you're not getting at least the recommended amount, start eating higher fiber foods. More…

Eating high fiber fruit or vegetables will probably work better. And they're proven. Just be safe.

I'm sorry to say you're not going to get a warm reception on MFP posting about any kind of diet aid. Most folks aren't even nice about it. I took a minute to google these Gummy Owls. The actual fiber content, according to the nutrition label, is 1 gram. You can get more from a fiber chewable (4gm) or almost any fruit.…

Are you using dried beans for canned beans? This is important. If you are using dried beans, make absolutely sure that they are cooked all the way through. Beyond that I can't help. If you are using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly before you cook them. This gets rid of most of the junk that causes the issues for most…

"You know, I saw a great home on the way here today that you'd love. I hear they have a few vacancies left for extreme cases." "Wanted to thank you for being such a great role model. Now I know everything not to do." "So what poison did you drink to make you look like that? "

You can always go for a smoothie. Make it at home and bring it with you in a shaker cup. Takes very little time and if your lunch gets invaded by a student or other teacher, you can still have it without issues.

I switched when I realized I was having adverse effects from regular milk. It tastes fine to me. I use it in smoothies and on cereal-I'm not a "drink a glass of milk" kind of person. My kids absolutely love it for that, though. We drink the regular unsweetened Almond milk. The main health benefit I've noticed is less…

Since I'm now the one who cooks Christmas dinner, it gets to be the way I want it to be. I'll make the traditional Christmas ham for the family. Followed with mashed potatoes for my son (he loves them), which I probably won't eat 'cause I don't like 'em that much. Then I'll have roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, and…

The one I read recently that I found most interesting right off the bat was Hunger Games. It hooked me right away and I found it an intriguing read. Much better than the movie, which I also liked.

The best brand is the one you like the taste of. I prefer Silk when it comes to Soy milk. They offer original flavor, light plain, vanilla, chocolate. Probably other flavors too. Read the labels to know what you're getting.

Don't weigh every few days. It's not accurate. If you don't drink enough water, or consume more salt than usual, or any number of things, your weight will appear to be up. It's an illusion. Step off the scale, track your food. Pick one time per week, the same time every week, and weigh yourself only then. All other…

Cutting out excess sugar is *hard*. At our work place they had an article today that might be helpful: Dress Your Carbs. The gist is to make sure that all your simple carbs-the ones that easily turn to glucose in your system-are consumed with added protein. So apples with peanut butter or cheese, figs with ham, nectarines…

To any of you who have had your company say no: If you are in the US, talk to your doctor. Get a note from your doctor that states that you NEED this setup. Your company cannot legally deny it then. If your doctor prescribes it, the company MUST comply.

I have to be honest- I don't blame the console system for this problem. We own a PS3 and a Wii. My kids do love to play games on them, but they don't get free access to it at will. They have to earn it. When they have had a good day at school AND at home, and all their homework and chores are done on time, then they might…

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If you really want some variety, throw some fly in there and really work your shoulders out. Then add some water jogging before your cool down.

Don't worry about it. Right now she is obsessed with her moment. It's hers. Don't worry-she should get over it in time for you to get married in the spring. Just don't go talking details about your wedding while she's having hers. Just remember-if you're planning to include her in your wedding that you don't want your…

I made this over the weekend and it totally rocked! Thanks so much for posting. I'm going to pin it when I get a picture. :)

I'd actually recommend checking out the Recipes forum here. It is very helpful to me. :)

Another thing is to pay attention to *what* you're eating. I tried to eat healthier when I was nursing and it backfired. If I didn't keep plenty of carbs in my diet, my production went way down. So plenty of carbs it had to be. Sigh. How do you sleep and does the baby nurse overnight still? (Mine did at 3 months.) I…