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I think a protein bar is fine on the days you need to go to school. The protein bar is probably a better choice than the cereal bar. Maybe you could change it up on the weekends. (Try my favorite: Plain Greek yogurt topped with frozen blueberries and chopped walnuts. Yummm!) I'm not expert enough to explain intermittent…

Thanks for posting this - since I was too lazy to read the study! Some people really do have a very hard time controlling themselves when they are continuously exposed to foods high in sugar. Including me. Those of us who are affected like this are not morally inferior, stupid or crazy. There's a biological component to…

That's what I've been thinking. I did really well when I was rubbish-free! I've noticed I'm thinking about those protein bars all day long and I want to return to being craving-free. (or nearly)

https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm407036.htm I found this ^^ when I was trying to figure out why I stopped losing weight. The product I introduced to my diet was Julian Bakery's Pegan Thin Bars (Paleo + Vegan = Pegan) Chocolate Lava. I had a remarkably linear weight loss for nine months, then a…

I just learned that the Julian Bakery Pegan Thin bar I recommended might not have accurate nutrition info on the label. See http://low-carb-scams.com/julian-bakery-is-falsely-labeling-new-paleo-protein-bars-2/ It's hard to know what the truth is, but for now, I think I'll pass on the Pegan Thins.... especially since my…

Plain Greek yogurt sprinkled with chopped walnuts and frozen blueberries.

I looked a long time to find bars that would meet my impossible standards. (No sugar, No artificial sweeteners, no soy, lots of fiber) I came up with: 1. QuestBar Protein Bar Double Chocolate Chunk, sweetened with Erythritol (sugar alcohol) and Stevia 2. Julian Bakery's Pegan Thin Protein Bar, Chocolate Lava - plant based…

Seems like my advice to mull it over later and devise strategies for next time is not the most popular. I hope you'll conceder it though. If you felt "disgusting" and "guilty", your conscience is telling you that your overeating went beyond what is acceptable to you. Shutting down your conscience and glossing over it…

My last binge happened before I gave up added sugar and flour last December. Before that, every day was a binge - I mean eating way too much every few hours. I remember one day eating slice after slice of cinnamon toast - so many I lost count. Once I changed my diet to eating mostly protein and veggies, my urge to binge…

Your story is painfully familiar to me. It almost sounds as though you were punishing yourself with the cream horns - even the first one. You must have been "swallowing" a lot of anger that day, and maybe feeling mad at yourself for not being able to re-direct your mother. There's no easy answer to dealing with these…

I would definitely analyze this incident at a later date. This is what I'd do: Go back to your normal eating for a week and then reflect on what you were thinking and feeling during this visit with your friend. You're probably going to want to avoid this behavior in the future, so you need to understand what your inner…

I stopped eating foods with flour and added sugars.

Thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately, I don't think I should go any lower on my calories. My range is about 1150 to 1300, and it averages out to about 1200 per day.

I don't understand what n=1 means... Thanks for reminding me about the glycemic index - I just looked up Erythritol, and it's a 0 on the glycemic index.

Xylitol does that to me, but not erythritol, which is what is in Halo, Enlighten, and Quest bars. I only eat 1/2 a pint at a time, though. Maybe more would be a problem.

I also love MRM Veggie Protein, Vanilla. It's pea, brown rice and hemp protein, sweetened with stevia, and has a high ORAC supplement, digestive enzymes and fiber. I sometimes add my own cacao powder or pumpkin pie spice. Or sometimes greens or frozen berries.

So I had to look it up: NEAT - Non-exercise activity thermogenesis. How is NEAT different than metabolism? I'm confused. I don't understand how metabolism could decrease more in the break group, and NEAT could decrease less in the break group.

I get your concern about the marinade. Weighing the marinade before and after could give incorrect results. If there is salt in the marinade, it will likely draw out juices from the chicken. And while the chicken cooks, it will leave some oily residue in the pan. How much oil is that? Should you weigh the pan before and…

One more thing: I just read that alcohol can temporarily slow down your metabolism by 70%! Yikes!

When did you begin your diet? If you just started 21 days ago and only lost 1.5 pounds, I would say you're eating more calories than you think. But, if you've been losing for several months, slowing to 1/2 pound per week is pretty normal, unfortunately. Thoroughly investigate how you're logging. MFP has more incorrect…

I would like to politely disagree with "you shouldn't need constant motivation." The rest of the advice is brilliant. I think most of us need a boost in motivation from time to time, no matter how accomplished we've been with lifestyle changes. The bad habits that caused us to gain weight in the first place are deeply…

If you are 100 pounds overweigh, you might lose quickly at first, as I did. I lost 14 pounds the first month, 10 pounds the second month, 8 pounds the third month, then it slowed to 4 - 5 pounds per month after that. My advice is to begin each meal with veggies, and lots of them! Getting enough protein without the…

Maybe you could look at your macros for the day before that craving hit. If your day was low in protein and fat and high in carbs, that could be the culprit. You can also crave carbs when you haven't had enough water or enough sleep. If none of the above sounds right, then maybe you can tell yourself, "I'll have a serving…

If you're eating a lot of juicy fruits and veggies and soups, you might not need as much water because you're getting water from foods. But there are a few reasons to drink more: 1. A lot of people say that once they start making themselves drink more water, they start to experience, or rather recognize thirst throughout…

Well I figured out yesterday that I can't keep leftover chow mein in the house.

I've been a bit wobbly the last few weeks, but reading this thread has been inspiring, so I'd like to jump in! When I began losing weight last December, forming good habits and positive thought patterns was my main focus. After decades of yo-yo dieting, I decided that this will be my very last major weight loss, and there…

My Mother-in-law had her gall bladder out 15 years ago, and I had mine out 10 years ago. She has had problems with fruits and vegetables since, but I don't know if it's related. I can eat anything without a problem. I learned after my surgery that weight loss can be hard on the gall bladder, and many people who lose a lot…

I like Silk unsweetened cashew milk, but it has a lot of added calcium. Regarding taste, my second choice is So Delicious brand unsweetened cashew milk. It's higher in calories, but doesn't contain so much calcium. It's found in the little quart boxes that are shelf stable. I mix a full cup of heated cashew milk with 1 cup…

Saving money for surgery is a great idea. If you end up not using it for surgery, you might consider another cosmetic procedure like cool sculpting or liposuction to improve whatever bothers you. But I'd wait a year and see how successful maintenance is first.

I just remembered something. Back in the '80's there was a cereal called Almond Delight and I ate it almost every day on my diet because it was sweet and a cup was only something like 110 calories. I sometimes ate it twice a day because I wanted something sweet and 110 calories was great! I lost very slowly on that diet…