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More than likely it is a refined sugar. The only "natural" sugars are those found in whole foods like fruit. If you read the label on the yogurt it will probably list some form of refined sugar, the most likely one is HFCS. Now, with that being said...a six ounce yogurt with some refined sugar won't hurt you. Yogurt also…

I agree. When are we going to put a stop to this kind of nonsense. Why tie the courts up over something so trivial. READ THE LABEL. It's not as if this stuff is a secret. The ingredients are on the label and so is the calorie count.

The problem with weight watchers is the concept that certain foods are "free". Those free foods do have calories and if you eat enough of them, they can put you over on calories and stall weight loss. Here's an example: If you have a goal on MFP of 1500 calories a day to lose a pound a week (500 calories a day deficit) and…

Wow, there's a lot here to think about. I don't think it's reasonable for your father to expect you and your boyfriend to lose weight before getting engaged or married unless you honestly have a concern that either of you is not emotionally equiped to handle a marriage because of the problems with your weight. I certainly…

And that's ok too. A lot of us make the trade-off of convenience for healthier choices. My only objection is for those who make the choice but refuse to acknowledge that it was a choice and try to place the fault on the restaurant. It's insane for someone to sue McDonalds for making them fat.

Is it that you don't think the session went well or that you're afraid that she wasn't happy with it. I would just ask her for feedback and modify going forward based on her expectations. If she absolutely wants to do HIIT I would explain why you don't think she's ready but offer to take her through a session if she really…

I agree. I've been counting for a long time but seldom eat pasta anymore. I wanted just plain macaroni last night and couldn't beleive that 1/2 cup was about 200 calories!!! That's crazy. Don't even want to think about what it is for mac-n-cheese.

I would talk to your Physical Therapist about what exercises and at what intensity would be good for you. First thought is that swimming is great for just about anyone with joint issues. It burns a lot of calories, works pretty much every muscle in your body and has no impact. Short of that, I'd think elliptical since it…

The short answer is "NO". None of the drinks, shakes or pills will help burn fat. There's only one way to burn fat and that is to have a calorie deficit. There is absolutely no scientific evidence that you'll burn more fat with any of these pills or supplements. And the anecdotal evidence is highly suspect. There are some…

There's no such thing as a "good" or "bad" food but there are better nutritional choices depending on your needs. The beige or white reference is to highly refined sugar and flour products not to whole foods. So, to be clear, potatoes are highly packed from a nutritional point of view, but white bread is not. Milk, cheese,…

Wow. That is one of the greatest illustrations I have ever seen. It made me feel much better. Thanks

The reality is that sugar is addictive. The more you have the more you want. Some people have a higher tolerance than others. If you really want to stop the cravings then you need to cut it out of your diet almost entirely. This can also include refined carbs like crackers and pretzels as well. The withdrawels are pretty…

Yes, he's one of my favorites too. Common sense and no double talk.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo read this post and it will explain.

It can be if you're making it yourself. Double the veggies, half the meat, no msg and control the portions. Also, fried rice has a LOT of hidden calories. However, there can be healthy chinese options, I like szechuan green beans or asparagus with steamed rice.

Yep, I tried cutting them out for a while but it really made no difference. I drink one or two a day and have not had any problems. In fact, if anything, I have less cravings for carbs and sweets when I drink diet sodas. And, as someone else said, there's no clear evidence that they are bad for you....just a lot of…

In my opionion, if there were a weight loss supplement out there that really worked we would not have an obesity epidemic. We would all know about it and be taking it. I've read and read and researched and have come to the conclusion that it is all HYPE. Although some of these fat burners and other supplements have some…

I whole heartedly agree! I won't give anything up completely but I've certainly learned portion control and to only have treats every now and then.

There are a lot of people on this site that have lost over 100 pounds with just diet and exercise. I expect to lose that much eventually.

1st as others have said, basic everyday activities are covered in you activity level so you don't have to log everytime you walk to the bathroom or something. Here's my philosophy. I've always done things like iron clothes, clean the house, go grocery shopping etc and I still got fat. Logically, doing them now isn't going…

I would suggest getting a body fat measurement. Someone who is trained properly at a gym could do it with calipers. I'm sure your doctor would be able to give you an accurate measurement.

I used to love yogurt but something changed and I just can't eat it anymore. It tastes strange to me. I actually prefer to have fat free cottage cheese with fruit in place of the yogurt. Just a thought......

Seems like you've been blessed most of your life with a really high metabolism. As we age, that metabolism does slow down. Although I don't have the exact numbers, as we get older our bodies lose muscle. Since muscle is more metabolically active, that means that you can weight exactly the same but burn less calories. Which…

A lot depends on your body. Someone who is 100 pounds overweight with a BMI in the morbidly obese category can handle a much larger deficit than someone who is 10 pounds overweight and in a normal BMI range. It also depends on if you are talking about one or two days of a high deficit or and extended period. A single day…

I would love to know what I really look like. When I look in mirrors most of the time I think I look ok. Not skinny but not obese either. Every photo I see of myself I look HUGE. In fact, look the way I THOUGHT I lookied 75 pounds agao. I just don't get it. I know what size I wear and see other women in larger sizes who I…

I agree, you'll be more successful it you take small steps and establish new habits rather than trying to make one huge gigantic change all at once. Also, feeling guilty is counter-productive. Beleive me, any one who has been doing this for a while will tell you that there are going to be days when you slip up. Just accept…

I tried the ones that are about 20 calories a serving and they were awful. I tried them in several recipes and they never tasted good. It looks like the 0 calorie ones are a fiber filler. I guess you could use them to make a dish more filling. But they are expensive and not easy to find in smaller areas. I had to order…

Check Applebys, OCharleys, or Ruby Tuesdays. I would be willing to be that there's not much difference in their menu items. I ate there recently and I think they are very similar to O Charleys. Oh-avoid the Alfredo. I had the "LUNCH" portion at o"charleys once and then came back to add up the meal and found that I had…

I understand both sides of this particular issue. When I first started on this journey I found it to be relatively simple. I was ready to take the step and I saw very steady progress for over a year. I started exercising and eating properly and the results just came. I was proud, my friends and family were proud and…

Read the label. If there is a high percentage of spandex the pants will stretch out a lot when you wear them. I can wear anything from a size 8 to a size 12 depending on how much stretch they have. And I have one pair that might have been ok in a size 6. If the pants have spandex they should feel snug to the point of being…