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My primary care doctor, who also practices functional medicine, recommends that everyone reduce or eliminate gluten. She says there is much more gluten in the type of wheat grown in America than the type grown in Europe. She says that whether you are sensitive to gluten or not, it is unhealthy because it coats the lining…

Maybe what you're feeling isn't so much guilt but fear. Is your self-confidence shaken? When that happens to me, I use it as a springboard for a new burst of determination, go into competitive mode and vow that in three days I can calculate and see that I'm indeed on track. Eat 33 fewer calories per day for 3 days and that…

Either cutting sugar or keeping sugar could be right, depending on the person. For me, cutting sugar is best because sugar stimulates my appetite and makes it harder to comply with my diet. Obviously, I'm talking about added sugar, not sugars found in vegetables and fruits. I'm still experimenting to see what my tipping…

I second the Amy's cheese enchiladas! Also Trader Joe's Chile Relleno, although I'm suspicious of the calorie count listed on the label. Real dishes and silverware might make your meals feel more substantial. Can you pack a plate, bowl, utensils and a covered microwavable dish? Many Ace hardware stores sell the lightweight…

The obvious answer is that you're eating too much, and I know you are reluctant to believe this because you're being so careful. Be a good detective and figure out how you're making logging errors, or perhaps not being completely honest with yourself about an occasional cheat or a few drinks on the weekend. Here are a few…

I put walnuts and frozen blueberries in my plain Greek yogurt. The only fruit I've ever put in cottage cheese is pineapple, but I bet diced peaches would be good.

I'm with you! Seven months and determined to keep at it! I like to share my experience because someone might find it helpful, not because I'm giving advice, proving a point or preaching a certain way of eating. I have no interest in that. I have had success with sugar free diets. (My use of sugar free means nearly free of…

I feel your pain. I know what it's like to start over and over again. I've lost anywhere from 5 - 95 lbs and gained it back. My most recent attempt is going well: 60 lbs down in 7.5 months. It can be done!! I was so frustrated with myself last November that I considered a gastric bypass. When I saw the doctor, he said I…

I spoke only of my own experience. No strawman accusation necessary here. I simply explained what didn't work for me: focusing only on CICO and not macro balance. It was a mistake born of stubbornness and lack of experience on my part to ignore macro balance and focus exclusively on how many calories I was consuming. I…

The ho-ho's and nachos reference came from the post prior to mine from supaflyrobby1. I didn't say a Keto diet was superior or that those not on Keto were eating only "junk" food. I'm not even a "Keto person" and as another poster pointed out, my term "Keto foods" is strange. I agree. Further, my use of IMO should really…

It's harder to overeat on Keto foods than it is on ho-ho's and nachos, IMO. Keto foods are very satisfying and I naturally want to stop after a reasonable serving. But ho-ho's and nachos? Back in the day, I could easily eat 4 servings without ever feeling satisfied. Well maybe not ho-ho's - those are disgusting - but…

That's a tough one. Celebrating and eating have gone hand in hand since I was small. For me, so far, the happy feelings I get from reaching a weight loss milestone are good enough, but I wonder. Eating to celebrate runs so deep that it probably has to be allowed, but only on rare occasion and in a reasonable way, not an…

Hi again! I thought this thread was dead the first day, but all you nice people commented. I love the advice! 1. The idea of NOT losing 3 -4 pounds a month is devastating, but 40 pounds down by next July - awesome! 2. Remembering my WHY - crucial. 3. Not looking like Michelin Man this Dec. - great image, and very…

I haven't earned the right to give you an opinion on a diet break - I haven't reached my goal for 30 years! LOL And I've never maintained a loss for long. I believe this time will be different because I've made some new discoveries about myself. Time will tell. Anyway, I'm chiming in here because your cinnamon roll craving…

Here's something for next time around: You can keep fresh ginger root in the freezer, wrapped in a paper towel and inside a plastic bag. It grates really nicely when it's frozen, and you can use it in tea with lemon and honey, or in soups or stews. I think the fresh ginger tastes better than powdered, and is probably more…

I took a quick look at your diary, and I think you're right to be concerned about your protein intake. I used to always be low too, because other foods were always so much more interesting to me than meat, eggs, yogurt, etc. and as a result, my cravings were out of control. I saw a weight loss surgeon a last year because I…

Are you taking calcium or B vitamins or antibiotics? Are you drinking enough water? DIET: More fat in your diet will help, plus 1/2 cup lentils or beans every day, plus insoluble fiber like All Bran cereal. SUPPLEMENTS: What's working well for me right now is a combination of Magnesium Oxide, Inulin and Lactobacillus…

Please note the Feb 1 date.

I'm resurrecting this thread because I found it on my own search for casein protein recommendations. I was looking for a casein powder without artificial sweeteners. Then I became interested in KeepRunning's comment about potential negatives. According to the Mercola site:…

I recently received some clothes I ordered by mail (three different stores) and realized I'm not a plus size anymore. I packed them all up and sent them back!

Check how much protein and fat you consumed before your snack attack today. If protein and fat are low and carbs are high, you're more likely to get cravings. That's not true for everyone, but it might be worthwhile for you to pay attention to what your macros were before you "needed" that snack.

Resiliency is a wonderful thing. Good for you! Don't let anyone steal your mojo.

What do you mean when you say you lost it? Did you get angry and yell or did you cry or walk out? I think it's rude to talk about weight if someone in the group is noticeably overweight. I was at a party once where I was with a group of 8 ladies at a table. Some of us were meeting for the first time. One of the gals…

People need to use more tact. I personally avoid splenda because the reports about it increasing the chance of dementia scare me. Cancer can be treated sometimes, but not dementia. But I'm not going to go up to a co-worker and tell them they should stop using Splenda or they'll lose their mind! If an opportunity arose, I…

I love my job and never want to retire! It gives me purpose and gets me out with people. I tend to be a bit of a recluse, so having someplace to go with people is good for me. Eventually, I would like some extended vacations to travel though. I have one thought for you: Make a list of all the things you really LOVE. It…

Not just extra salt but also extra carbs can make you retain water. I don't know if this is common, but hot weather makes me gain a few pounds. If you're really determined to see that 136 on the scale again, try eating grapefruit - it's a natural diuretic. Actually, many foods are diuretic…

I'm sorry to hear about your pain issues. I've known people who've had great success with pool therapy. If you're on any medications for that, do they cause hunger? I have a few ideas to share with you. Each one assumes you are eating enough calories. Take what you like and leave the rest:) First, maybe it's not really…

You are doing an amazing job! My weight loss has slowed down too, so I've just decided to be proud of the numbers in my diary instead of the numbers on the scale. As long as I'm within my calorie and macro goals everyday, I can do a little happy dance and be pleased with my success. My body will do what it's going to do in…

Drinking hot herbal tea or doing a 5 - 10 minute meditation can quiet my hunger too. I like the Calm app for meditation. My nutritionist recommended meditation and I didn't believe it would work for hunger till I tried it.

If you aren't getting enough protein, that could cause you to be hungry. Do you have a protein powder you like? I've been on a protein powder search lately for my daughter, who doesn't eat meat and has a whey, soy, and pea protein sensitivity. So I'll share what I've found. Paleo Protein - Egg White Protein: It's good…