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It depends on how lean the meat is when you start. If it's just dropping water (like infused lean chicken breast meat) then the raw and cooked calorie counts are really the same. Bacon that shrinks is probably dropping fat -- you can see it curdle in the skillet -- which is a lot of calories. For ground beef, it's hard to…

I've seen articles that say it works but haven't looked at any non-biased studies. If it helps at all, which I doubt, its impact will be trivial. See my pie chart here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/932085-the-weight-loss-pie-chart

I was thinking the same thoughts as the OP. I came to the same conclusion, that for many people (but for whatever reason especially a lot of ladies) "being on a diet" is primarily a social thing while the result -- actually losing the weight -- is secondary. I don't think it's because they are just putting up a front, I…

"Buffet" is French for "Do Not Enter!" http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/nehushtan/view/-buffet-is-french-for-do-not-enter-71981

both! cardio + calorie deficit = weight loss (actually calorie deficit alone will do it, but cardio makes a bigger deficit) weights + protein = muscle development = fat trimmed

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There are times when I want to eat something I should not very badly... but usually if I tell myself to wait for 1/2 an hour and find something else to do & focus on, the feeling dissolves. I also track my calories on a weekly basis rather than on a daily basis, so I know if I save up some calories Sun-Thurs I can splurge…

Habits help me through my episodes. I think having lost a lot of weight helps though I was never depressed "about" my weight... I think just being in better physical condition helps me avoid the episodes better. Also exercise! I find that if I go a few days without stretching and strength training I will find myself…

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Eat more... but... You need to eat foods that 1) fill you up with 2) low calorie count Stock up on veggies and fruits. Switch to lean proteins. Go light on fatty condiments. Don't fall for fun sugar too often. Avoid restaurants... get into the habit of making your own food. Walk briskly half an hour after dinner. [edit…

Both worked for me at different times. I lost a lot in 1996 on low-carb. Gained it all back a year later, then tried again with low carb in 2004... not so successful. Now I've lost it (and even more) on calorie budgeting. I enjoyed low carb but for whatever reason it didn't stick they way this has... maybe I was just too…

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I'm 6'3" and started at 270 lbs. My goal was to get to a weight within my healthy BMI range. I reached the exact center of that range at 180 lbs. However, people thought I looked skinny instead of fabulous (some asked "are you sick"?) because I reached my goal with no strength training. I changed goals to be more…

I've heard that fidgeting helps, but I think what is meant by that is there is a certain type of person that is always fidgety and because they move around all the time unconsciously they are always burning more energy that a naturally lethargic person. I don't think it's a trait that's easily acquired. If you are not…

I vote for this response. Gatorade and such have "electrolytes" to replace those flushed out when you dehydrate. Basically this means potassium. You probably don't need to supplement with it unless you have cramps or are taking diuretics. "Too much potassium" would be hard to reach. If you need potassium and don't want to…

A waste of time. A computer programmer's OCD problem. A number that is computed for no good reason. I've always ignored it. The really useful number is found at the bottom of your food diary: Remaining calories. IMHO

You're right.... http://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/25/health/95-regain-lost-weight-or-do-they.html The actual statistic is hard to come by because it's hard to determine the boundaries of what the question means and to get good data to answer it. So there will be different studies & results out there based on how the question…

This is the most significant question that can be asked on this web site. I don't have "the answer" but I have some thoughts. Losing weight is hard, and few will do it with significant success. Keeping it off is harder and fewer still will achieve that. But though many have failed, many have also succeeded. Our job is to…

Maybe not exactly what you want, but here are some interesting recipes: http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/556857-20-delicious-protein-powder-recipes-that-are-not-shakes/

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Gary Taubes is a genius

I just HATE vegetables!

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oh yeah it happens... at first my shoes got loose from losing fat in the feet... but then they were too long. I got bigguns, but dropped from a 13 to a 12 in dress shoes

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M/F? Male Age? 49 Height? 6'3" Start weight? 270 Goal weight? 180 Time it took? 14 months Aloted daily calories? 1800 Did your aloted calories change with loss? Yes, started at 2100 and dropped over time. Did/do you eat back your burned/worked off calories? Yes

I mix my vanilla protein powder (whey isolate) with a couple tablespoons of lite cool whip, some water, and almond milk... I shake it up and let it sit in the fridge overnight, then shake it in the morning once again and drink it... it goes down VERY smoothly and it tastes better chilled than room-temperature for sure.…