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I want to friend you based on this gif alone. Perfect in both source and application :)

Bingo! They only give you information based on what YOU enter. They may give the minimum healthy exercise amount provided by the CDC or whatever, but they certainly don't tell you that you'll burn fat doing this, gain muscle doing this, and they don't tell you what foods to eat. They simply give you a generic calorie cut…

There's no way it could provide that. Saying it's lacking seems silly to me. Body composition change is a VERY individual thing, and MFP's generic matrices would have not be able to appropriately advise individuals on these types of goals. How are they supposed to know if you even CAN follow a bulking cycle? If it's…

I was just about to make this comment. MFP cannot, and will not ever, make suggestions on specific ways to change your body composition either way, because doing so would mean they are potentially liable for any negative consequences resulting from those suggestions. I don't really understand the attitude or expectation of…

"RESULTS: Sixty-six patients (17 male, 49 female) gave informed consent and were enrolled in the study. Forty-six patients did not lose 5% of initial weight (group I, weight loss 1.4 +/- 2.5 kg) and 20 patients lost weight (>5% of initial weight; group II, weight loss 7.1 +/- 2.6 kg). In group I, active ghrelin levels…

Just thought I'd add in... After looking at the OP's original forum post... They are labeling overeating for a week on ice cream sandwiches and junk food due to sort of giving up due to a plateau as a refeed, most likely because another respondent stated they saw similar effects of a refeed by overeating at that level. I…

For the record here... You need to get a good grasp on what you actually need to be eating on a daily basis, calorie wise. The reason I say this... I struggle with undereating, all the dang time, because my body stature and weight requires an intake of 3300-3500 a day. That is BEFORE exercise. I cut 1000 off of that for my…

I suppose this is a matter of semantics, but I didn't say there were a bunch of kinds of refeeds. I said the term is used in a variety of ways by people on MFP, to represent various dietary practices, and that without more information from the OP, it would be hard to know what they really meant. Also, for the record, heavy…

I at least assumed that OP wasn't referring to bulk/cut cycles, based on their given information and apparent understanding... But refeed is a term used in a variety of ways on here. Some use it to indicate spike days, others for fasting/fed cycles, others still for days on which they calculate their extra calories for the…

False.. I kinda wish I was... TNP sometimes pretends they are in a music video while singing in the car

I'm not sure where you're getting 2000 calories of burn from but I highly doubt you are getting that. Are you wearing a monitor for this measurement? While I definitely disagree that just because you are "that heavy" that you could eat nothing but supplements and be fine, I don't really understand where the concern is if…

A lot of plans do indeed have discounts for healthy living. Most of the ACA coverages have wellness plans built into them so that you can get free counseling for various wellness topics, discounts towards certain programs, etc. While the rate on the coverage is potentially the same, you can get a decent amount of benefit…

Dude, I weight 430ish pounds right now, was 485 at the highest, and the very highest guess I've ever received for my weight from a visual assertion was 290. It's very possible you carry it well, or it just melts overall. If the boyfriend is telling you he sees it, don't write him off as just being nice if you can get…

I'm about 6'1" and overall have lost approximately 70lbs. I haven't been able to change to new clothes, and have received very few comments outside of MFP friends regarding my appearance and how it has changed. I disagree that people do not say anything because they are jealous or whatever a lot of people like to say. The…

According to my calculations, based on estimations found on nutritional websites, 350ml of "singapore noodles" made traditionally is around 503.2 calories. The preparation of it can vary widely, so you really have to be specific to what YOU are using, and not necessarily what has been logged by someone else on the MFP…

My doctor looks at the trend more than the number for the most part. He said to go by my scale at home, because I can weigh first thing in the morning and naked. By the time I've arrived at his office, I've eaten and moved and he flat out told me that he doesn't assume for a second that my weight in-office is an accurate…

Your doctor is discussing a prescription that is not intended for someone of your stature. Phentermine is a very serious medication that is intended for people with a BMI of 30+ or weight-related health issues. Being "heavy for a dancer" would not qualify you for either of these. The height/weight you provided puts you at…

I love having cover songs like "Gin & Juice" by Phish and "Baby Got Back" by Grasshopper Takeover on my driving mixes... I get an enormous amount of glee when I see realization wash over other drivers who hear it, and feel like I score bonus points if they subsequently roll up their windows. My sister and I, since we were…

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Agreed... And while coffee can be a stimulant, drinking so many cups a day can have the opposite effect. I'd try cutting it back a little bit and replacing with more pure water...

Sounds like you're not getting enough fiber. That, or if 22g is a major increase from your normal intake, you can have constipation due to increasing suddenly, and it'll release eventually. Not exactly low carb but it does the trick almost always, Fiber One peanut butter bar... 14g(?) of fiber per bar. I recommend chia…

Definitely agreed here. I think a lot of people mistake having bowel movements and being able to get up in the morning and all that as their body functioning "normally," when really, the only way to know for certain would be to have a full blood panel on a weekly basis to ensure that this sort of habit was not causing any…

See, and that's where we have to consider portions and daily recommendations to understand what we are eating (this is no judgment mind you, as I am a huge colby jack addict, and have to limit its presence in my fridge ;)) What I mean is, 1oz of cheese is one serving of dairy. In that one salad alone, you accomplished all…

I also wanted to add that another sweetener option that some people are not familiar with is agave nectar. Usually found around the honey section. It's still sugar, so you don't want to go crazy with it, but it is quite sweet and some homeopathic peeps say it has health benefits (what exactly, I'm not well-versed in). All…

Keep in mind that a little Stevia goes a LONG way. It is much sweeter than standard sugar, so what looks like equal volume will likely get you at least 2x the use. You can get some samples from Stevita by writing them via the contact form, requesting it and including your address... http://www.stevitastevia.com/contact-us…

I'm a little late here, I just wanted to say that I appreciate the fact that you were willing to be candid like this, as I know that you were hesitant during your post. I hope you didn't feel pressured in anyway. I tend to respond in ways to give OP response as well as info to others that come to the thread seeking…

Depending on what kind of "cheese" it is, American "cheese" slices can pack a punch. I haven't had it since I was a kid because I think it's gross, but it's definitely not one of the better options... 40g of an average American cheese is approximately 143 calories, and packs a huge punch in saturated fat and sodium... The…

Everything I'd say about the food choices has probably already been said, but I want to say, as others have, that I agree... That's a LOT of sugar for 20oz of coffee and a large glass of tea. Coming from someone with degenerative disc disease and severe fibromyalgia, there is a certain level of pain you have to be able to…

Definitely glad to read that you have opted to buy in-store. Much of the price differential could very well be the consultation (if they, of course, did that for free). I think it's especially important to do it in person when you are planning on using them for running on a regular basis. Think of it like this... if you…

Here's a way to save some money that a lot of people don't realize exists... You know your local chain grocery store, like a Kroger? The ones with "value cards" or membership cards? Many of them can be linked to digital coupons online, many even through the store website itself. It's a great way to plan some purchases and…