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Seriously? I though this stuff was yanked from the shelves by the FDA. I would say it's helpful in cleaning out your wallet. http://staggline.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-droxycut.html

I'm guessing your answer is in this part of your post. I don't know exactly what you eat, but you still have to make sure you have a good balance of protein/fats/carbs. I can eat 5 donuts and meet my calorie goals, but never lose weight (not saying you're doing this) You don't have to give up your favorite foods, but you…

That's the choice? Fried shrimp or fried fish? Are you asking which one I would like better or you would like better? I really don't know how to answer this one....hmmm..

I wear my cheap polar F4 in the pool. Anything that is "water resistant" can handle around 10-20' depth. I'm not going to guess on some generic sliding scale calculator, I can speak only from my own experience. I am a triathlete and swim train regularly (usually in the ocean though), and if I'm in my 70%-80% heart rate…

It would be nice if every week was like the first, but it's just not going to be true. You've lost 5 lbs in 3 weeks, 1.5+ lbs per week. That's very good. Keep working at it, don't get frustrated. You are doing what you're supposed to be doing.

In addition to "wow only 400 calories per day," what you may be seeing in other's diaries is due to consuming their exercise calories which can really bring up the daily total. After I ran a triathlon last weekend, I burned nearly 4,000 calories and tried to eat half those along with my base 1400. Believe me, I am proof,…

It's not really about temptation to eat more. It's all about giving your body proper fuel to generate metabolism. Please read this post and decide for yourself how you might approach exercise calorie intake. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

A large jug in the sun for 4 hours... does that qualify as a "maker?"

There are plenty of great brands, but if you can, you should go to your local running shoe store and have your gait analyzed (for free) and if they are reputable they can recommend various shoes that will work well with your situation. It's easy to go spend lots of $$$ on a popular shoe that people say they like, but if…

Unless you are the one bringing up the topic, most people (ME) are uncomfortable commenting on another person's weight. I'm afraid the other person will hear "wow you've lost a bunch of weight" as "Hey you don't look so fat anymore". It's a dilemna for sure. At least you know what you've accomplished and great job. Keep it…

more drinking! Oh, wait you said healthy.... I got nothing.

Do you mean it adds exercise calories or takes away from your overall total? I'm not sure I fully understand what happened.

http://www.highproteinfoods.net/fruit

ah that's where I put that microwave...

please don't take medical advice from a message board. see a doctor.

14 pounds in 8 weeks is stellar. Keep up the good work.

I don't understand -- you are ready to work out at night? Why don't you just work out then? Seems like a simple problem to solve.

I'm a 165 lb male and it's triathlon season and I eat nearly 150 gms per day.

I used Optimum Nutrition brand WHEY protein for right after workouts (since your body will process whey proteins quickly--within an hour or two), and CASSEIN protein for meal replacement and/or late night protein (the body takes 7-8 hours to process this protein. Both WHEY and CASSEIN are derived from milk. There are so…

This is not always true. Being self employed, insurance is dictated through a massive "group plan" for all self employed in the area, thus giving all those enrolled a "decent" rate. My insurance goes up every year because the cost of health care rises, where a large portion of the cost is associated with obesity. Using…

They also are trying to add a health tax to fast food. I would be in the "agree" column for that anyways. I have to provide my own health insurance and I had to pass a physical to prove I wasn't "high risk" or I would have to pay more. If I was a smoker, I would have to pay more for insurance. Much like car insurance, if…

Wow I agree with stylist, if you can produce those kind of results, why would you want to risk your life with expensive surgery?

hmmm, emphysema or diabetes... what should I choose? I think you know the right answer. If you want me to say it, I will...

You first have to post the photo on an online board, such as "photobucket" (there are many free sites you can do this with). Then copy the http:// address to where the photo is located, bracketed with [ img] and [/img ] --- see sample of the proper syntax below EXAMPLE: […

If you don't want to do it for yourself, it will never be a long term success. I think you understand that, but your entire post is backwards thinking. When you decide you want it for yourself, it is so much easier to accomplish. Good luck...

1/2-1 gram of protein for each pound of body weight (i.e, 150 pounder can easily handle 150 grams), especially if you are exercising.

You're not allowed to walk? That sounds extreme...how do you get around? Anyways, I would personally reevaluate swimming. You can purchase ($10) a leg buoy which you squeeze between your thighs and it will elevate your legs so you do not have to kick -- you can burn significant calories swimming with your upper body and…

search under cardio for "strength training" and then there are some options for weight lifting

This question comes up every day on this site, so instead of just a generic answer, follow this link and decide for yourself how to deal with your situation. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

what kind of protein powder did you buy? If it's whey, you should use it right after a workout. If it's soy (ummm--there is some hostility on this issue and some would recommend throwing it away), other proteins take longer to process and you can take any time of day.