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There is no right or wrong answer here. Ultimately you have to find what works for you. For some people, having a cheat meal would start them down a binge eating path that could quickly derail their efforts. For others, the thought of going forever (or even a long time), without some of the foods they enjoy makes it…

Why not try some more active pursuits? One of the best things you can do to get and stay healthy is to make being active fun. Here are some ideas to try: Archery Backpacking / Hiking Badminton Baseball/Softball Basketball Bike riding Bird Watching Bowling Canoeing / kayaking Dance Fencing Frisbee Golf Gardening Geocaching…

I have 2 suggestions: One, try chair squats. This is a movement you're already familiar with and is good for teaching form. It has the added benefit of having a built in safety mechanism in that if you have issues, just stay seated. Two, try something called a goblet squat. You can do this with a gallon of milk or water if…

Me too. Bacon Grease FTW!

You're absolutely right. And while I'm at it, I think I'll pull out all the smoke alarms from my house and cancel my homeowners insurance since the likelihood of a fire is so remote... Look, I get your point, this isn't something we ought to spend a bunch of time worrying about, but the flip side is, taking reasonable…

Stop trying to change your diet overnight. It's just not feasible for most people. Start small with something you think you CAN change. Maybe it's cut out sodas and drink water instead. Do JUST THAT ONE THING for at least 2-3 weeks until it becomes a habit that you don't even think about. Maybe next, you decide to add one…

For the OCD among us that really want to be grossed out: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/SanitationTransportation/ucm056174.htm US FDA acceptable levels of filth in food...

I'm a bit surprised by the amount of misinformation in this thread. First, kettlebell swings can be both a strength and cardiovascular workout. What makes something strength training or cardiovascular really depends on how that activity is performed. To be considered strength training, the activity needs to be of overall…

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Actually, the answer is really pretty simple, but you have to adjust your thinking a bit. This concept that there's is one single number that is your maintenance calorie level is just plain wrong. If our bodies really were this sensitive to consumption rates, the human race would have died out long ago. Instead, our bodies…

Multiple studies have failed to show any metabolic advantage to working out in a fasted state, so don't do it simply because you think you're going to lose more weight. Whether you eat or not before working out should be a personal choice and be based on how you feel and whether or not your workout is affected by a lack of…

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Agreed. Eat more. A lot more. I weigh less than you and eat WAY more than you and still consistently lose. You should probably be eating ~ 2000 cals a day BEFORE exercise, and then eat back the exercise calories. Don't believe me? Fine. But what do you have to lose? What you're currently doing obviously isn't working.

Less calories than I burn and at least .7 grams per pound of lean mass. Everything else is negotiable.

Actually, I think you're overlooking an important factor: diet-induced adaptive thermogenesis. This, in my opinion accounts for most of the cases we see on here of weight loss stalling out when eating LCDs. Here's some additional info for you if you're not familiar with the concept or science behind it.…

I don't look at such things as demotivators. In fact, just the opposite. I had a similar comment not long after I started my weight loss. It was mean and hurtful, but once I came to terms with it, it was actually motivating to me. It's absolutely true I'll likely never see that person again, but wanting to prove to myself…

So don't. This whole 8 glasses a day thing is a myth. http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

Well, I don't want to turn this into an argument, as generally I agree that cutting carbs somewhat may lead to faster weight loss, but at what price? As far as your protein intake, the 2 recommendations I've seen for dieters from reputable sources puts the range between .7-1g per pound of lean mass, or 1.4 to 2 g per kg of…

I've heard different things here from "it will cause sagging skin no matter what", to "if you have sagging skin, that just means you still have fat to lose". Frankly, I don't care. I feel so much better physically without all that extra weight, I could care less if i end up with sagging skin at the end.

Fat is not the enemy. Dietary fat is fine as long as you watch your overall intake. I think you did great on protein, by the way. Overall, it looks like a pretty good day. If I were going to offer one piece of advice, it would be this: don't be afraid to eat back at least some of those exercise calories. You've got to fuel…

Sorry, I don't get the tailbone thing, but maybe it's time for some squats? If you don't have sufficient padding from fat, add some muscle... ETA: Sorry, I see now that this was already mentioned. Maybe if you're having back issues and feel uncomfortable with weighted back squats, try goblet squats.

Have you ever had your RMR tested? While the tests are not "perfect", they're a heck of a lot better than guessing. I have a feeling the problem may be types of food (you may have some allergies, etc.), or high sodium, etc. Also, for some people, what you eat does matter, but you have to start with an accurate…

Amazing job! You have every right to be proud!

Hey Karen. This is definitely "doable" if you give it a chance. I'm always up for helping others as long as the support's mutual. If you can give support as well as receive it, I'm all for it. Feel free to add me if you're okay with having a guy on your FL!

^ This! Don't give up what you like to eat, it just causes you to crave it more and unfortunately many people end up binging later as a result. Even if you never succumb to the binge, you may struggle once you reach your goal weight when you go back to eating "normally" if you got there by cutting out certain foods. It's…

Exercise is not necessary for weight loss. That said, the "best" exercise is the one that you'll consistently do.

Percentages are hard to do as a blanket rule. I'd suggest .7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean mass. If you don't know what that is, it's easy to calculate if you know your % body fat. If you don't know that either, there are calculators available on the internet, but they'd require more data that you've provided so…

Wow, I loved this article, thanks for posting! It took me almost 50 years to figure out this very thing. I struggled with my weight and tried every restrictive diet out there, constantly looking to blame the kinds of foods I was eating, rather than my own gluttony for my weight problems. Now I simply eat what I like, just…

Stevia would be fine, but I guess i don't get why you'd want to change if you like Splenda. Not all man made things are evil, and not all natural things are good. Don't fall into that trap. Case in point, Belladonna's natural. That does not mean I want to put it in my coffee! Here's some food for thought:…

Let me simplify this for you. I think you'll find each of us have had a slightly different approach. So what are the things we likely all had in common? 1) Using MFP to track calories. Knowledge is power. 2) We all eat less than we burn 3) We probably move more than we used to 4) We all were patient and didn't expect it to…