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I suppose it depends on your interpretation of dairy. I (out of habit) associate dairy with calcium, so automatically think when you say you cut out dairy you also cut out calcium (stupid I know haha). Just be careful in stating things directly, many people take the posts people write as though they are 100% accurate, and…

This is actually the first time I've heard this! Can you elaborate a little further? I'm just not quite sure why dairy specifically slows down your progress

haha we keep it simple on the farm, whiskey and diet coke (the diet balances it out right ?) Though, once in awhile I'm a sucker for a good palm bay

definitely trying this !

this look absolutely delicious, Im totally making it when i go home this weekend :)

EMOTIONS. When I'm sad or feeling discouraged I feel like I just want to "give up, because what does it matter". Stress is another big one for me, the second I feel like there's something I can't do (i.e. school) foood seems to "calm" me. Though tonight, I beat a stress binge... the first time I can say that in oh, 3 or so…

I don't think its complicated research, lol the way I look at it.. If it was taught in my first year bio class it's as basic as it gets ;)

Theres a group for anyone who wants to join :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I cant see your diary, but maybe providing what an average food day is like might help ? ETA: I forgot to quote the original post, sorry! But I guess I could also share my own story here. Im 18 years old, and have been diagnosed with a thyroid condition since I was 11. I did gain a substantial amount of weight in the…

I'm from a farming community, almost everyone in my school was bused from out of town... so I can very much imagine a town where the nearest proper grocery store is half an hour away :) And if many children are only provided food at school (I'm not quite sure how the US caf system is set up as I'm Canadian) wouldn't it be…

once a month maybe? I USED to weigh every morning. But I've decided I need to be more in tune with my body, and not make weight loss an obsession anymore. If I feel unhealthy, I re-evaluate.. If I barely lost in the month, I try something new. This also helps me from getting discouraged with lack of early results in a diet…

I think what we really need to focus on is these recess snacks. Don't they know eating more frequently does nothing for you? Actually, lets take out lunch time all together, they can just eat when they get home. Obviously joking, but it goes to show there are different opinions of what is "right" and what is "healthy". As…

Nuts in general :( I know the fats are good for you, but I always want to keep eating! But I don't think any "addiction" is healthy, no matter how good the food ;)

In a way you've "shocked" your body. It still attempts to maintain homeostasis and thus burns off all these additional calories. Do not expect the weightloss to continue and do NOT temporarily "quit"... switch to maintenance go for it, but do not consume more junk. Do your body some good.

This thread makes me laugh a little (or a lot). I think a lot of people become stuck on "diet myths" that were created years ago to help people lose weight. And while they may not be true, they are not necessarily bad. For example: Not eating past a certain time. Realistically it doesn't matter. BUT lets imagine the…

My uncle runs a dieting program and my cousin decided to try it out. Basically it encourages you to switch your healthy eating habits before you incorporate exercise. She lost about 75 pounds without exercising and is now slowly starting to add in cardio and weights. Its the first time I've ever seen her lose a substantial…

Try not to take too much offence, generally the people who think education is merely regurgitation are uneducated themselves. I could memorize like there is no tomorrow, if it were that simple every average joe really would have a PhD. They also seem to forget that diet crazes come and go, and do not work for the…

:laugh: I think in this case its "what has more calories" ;) trick question: a calorie is a calorie! lol

Me and my friend were actually just discussing pig farmers and the decline in sales of pork (don't worry, they've gotten better :)) Buut, I don't see why its one or the other! Eat both, variety is key to a successful long term weight loss( at least for me anyway!)

Definitely!

I'm sorry to intervene, but : LOL. You've taken every potential logical and factual point and turned it into a "the world is out to get us, don't trust anyone" piece of information. You can't prove a point by saying it hasn't been disproven, you can't use religious belief as defense (there are too many, and its too…

haha definitely to all of the above! Muscle weighs more than fat is a bit of a frustrating debate, everyone knows the right answer people just wither away on the technicalities of it ! I'm also thinking starvation mode, and whether or not it exists

:laugh: x's infinity! I think there are a lot of people who do this too. After all, a university degree means virtually nothing to the "know it all"'s on mfp.

I don't think they're "so bad" in the sense that some people imply. But just because they aren't going to kill you or make you gain weight does not mean its "healthy". I love diet sodas, but I don't drink them as part of a healthy diet. I drink them because my will power sucks, and sometimes I need something sweet.…

You cant just cut out the second part of my post so it looks like I'm trying to be a snob. lol I agreed with you, I personally find it easier to maintain than to lose. I just simply said you cannot say one is easier over the other simply because a vast majority of people have had problems with it (because in the weight…

If that's your reasoning it could work in the opposite, look at the thousands of people who have lost tremendous amounts of weight (or even small amounts) and gained it all back if not more. That being said, I find it harder to lose weight. I lost about 30 pounds and have maintained for well over a year an a half. I still…

Hey everyone, I'm a first year student majoring in mathematics. My classes right now are: Calculus Linear Algebra Cell and Molecular Biology Neuroscience and behaviour And introductory chemistry :)

anything chocolate! I'll never stop at just one

butternut squash soup! yuuuum :) OR if you wanted something a little more filling spaghetti squash

While you do have to wonder why they don't get the shot, you also cannot use that as reasoning against getting the shot. The health care professionals in your area may be against receiving the shot, but there could also be thousands of other health care proffesionals that would strongly suggest it. To put it as my crazy…