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Ahh at least it's not just me :D

I've meal-planned for years, though originally it was more for budget reasons than health. I take a browse through the fridge, freezer and cupboards, note what we're low on, see what needs used up in the next few days and start to structure meals around that. When planning a meal, consider all the ingredients and what else…

As an experiment I tried cutting out snacking entirely, no eating at all between meals. It's worked out surprisingly well. It was an adjustment at first but now I find I often forget about food completely for hours at a time, where before I'd have frequent cravings.

I used to eat giant bowls of instant noodles every day. So delicious...and so high in calories and sodium. And pizza. Sigh. Finding out how many calories was in my Saturday night pizza was a horrifying experience.

'By mistake'. Yeah, no. No, you're not. He's the one with the problem here. He doesn't respect you at all, he treats you like an object and he blames you for things that aren't your fault. These are serious red flags. You need to talk to him and make it 100% clear that this is completely unacceptable.

5% of cals from carbs, 0.8-1.2 x lean body mass (lbs) in protein, and fat until satiation. You'll also need a lot more electrolytes than on a standard carb diet - 3,500mg/day of potassium, 5.000/day sodium, 300mg/day magnesium. Yes. All weight loss requires a deficit. Bunless cheeseburgers with mushrooms. Spinach and…

Along with exercise? No wonder you're starving! Whoever gave you advice that terrible has no business advising anyone.

There are a thousand different diets out there and they all seem to like bashing each other with exaggerated claims and out-of-context scientific studies. It sounds like you've tried to research healthy eating and run into conflicting information at every turn. But don't panic. We're a remarkably adaptable species of…

I used to always drink diet pepsi with my late-night binges so there's a strong association there. I've found it easier to avoid the drink than fight the cravings.

The idea of 'eat what you want and still lose weight' on low-carb is a holdover from the Atkins days, and it's untrue. Whatever diet you go on, there'll be no weight loss without a calorie deficit.

This. Cholesterol is produced by nearly every cell in your body and is necessary for metabolic function, you don't rely on food to supply it. The 'cholesterol' in your blood is actually a lipoprotein, a complex of proteins, fats and cholesterol molecules. They come in different sizes, some better for you than others, which…

Aaaand now I'm hungry.

I gave it up, not for health reasons but because I was developing an unhealthy habit. I still drink socially but I don't allow myself to keep it in the house, and it seems to be working out. Since then I've had more money, better sleep and an easier time keeping to a healthy diet.

Are you taking in fewer calories than you're using? If you are you'll lose weight, regardless of what exercise you're doing.

One day is not going to make the slightest difference. Weight loss is a long process, it won't be hindered by a few blips. Don't stress, enjoy the day.

I think it started as a backlash against the disdain/mockery/dislike/discrimination fat people routinely face and it evolved from there. In principle I agree with the message. But trying to justify it on health grounds has gone beyond self-acceptance and into outright denial.

This isn't necessary. Your issue is junk food and yes, by all means cut that out. But plenty of healthy foodstuffs contain sugar too, exactly the kinds of foods you now need to be eating. Sugar itself is not the enemy here, it's your junk food habit meaning you're eating too much of it. Deal with the actual problem and…

It's computer/internet for me but yes, there are definite times/habits that trigger my urge to snack. I try to substitute: a glass of milk is cold, creamy and sweetish, so a bit like ice cream. If I want chocolate, I make a cup of coffee with a spoonful of cocoa. For salt, it might be crackers or celery with hummus. I have…

It sounds like the 'young lady' in question is impatient for weight loss, and I completely understand the feeling...but it doesn't work that way. There are no shortcuts. Healthy sustainable weight loss takes time. 600-900cal plus exercise isn't a diet, it's starvation. She will do horrible damage to her body.

Bread itself isn't the problem here, it's the habit and eating when bored. What I suggest is that when a bread craving hits, make yourself wait fifteen minutes before allowing yourself to have it. Sometimes the craving will fade in just that time, but even if it doesn't it'll make you more mindful of your eating.

Hot chocolate. It doesn't have any fewer calories than a handful of sweets, but it takes me longer to finish.

Hi, fellow UK'er here and in much the same boat as you, I can't afford a gym membership. I took up skipping instead, in my own back yard. It's good cardio exercise, it's fun and all you need is a bit of rope. Walking is great as well, you can find little ways to work it in, like getting off the bus one stop early or…

Apparently fruitarians often do suffer from bad tooth decay. But I can't say I have any personal experience with the diet.

Fruit has vitamins and fibre in it, so it's worth eating, and the sugar content is far lower than an equivalent amount of chocolate or similar. There are numerous other sources of calories and energy, the body is perfectly capable of breaking down starches and similar into the glucose we need: you won't somehow starve…

I avoid refined sugar, because it's terrible for your teeth and I'd rather my calories come from something nutritious. You can do it without much difficulty if you cook your own food. If you eat a lot processed food and ready meals it'll be trickier.

The problem with getting too few calories is that you also risk not getting enough nutrients like protein, fat and vitamins/minerals. You don't need to eat more for the sake of eating more if you're feeling fine on >1200/day (though I'd be surprised if you do, esp with the exercise) but you definitely need to make all the…

When body and mind have enough but not an excess of what they need. Nutritious food, physical activity, good sleep, mental/spiritual fulfilment.

up to $80 a day :noway: But I'm not at all surprised. Our society has such a dysfunctional relationship with food, of course our kids are going to pick that up. Sad.