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My Mom has become the classic "you really need to watch what you're eating...you don't want to gain that much weight and get fat" usually followed (anywhere from a few hours to a few days) by "I don't think you're eating enough". *sigh* I've had food/weight issues all of my life and am struggling with how I look while…

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I eat 1470 calories a day and breakfast is usually in the 300-400 calorie range.

My 68 pound diva greyhound "lets" us sleep on our bed as long as we share it with her!

Pinapple smoothie 2 TBS vanilla protein powder 3/4 cup pinapple chunks 4 ice cubes 8 oz of water Blend till your preferred consistancy

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I don't have any experience with fasting (other than religious fasting) as my doctor stresses the importance of eating within an hour of waking and no more than an hour before bed to maintain my blood sugar level. I do however make an effort to make sure my bedtime snack is lower in sodium and fat. It's usually air-popped…

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sounds yummy!

Count me in! I go back mid-August (way too soon!)

Weekdays I usually have homemade turkey sausage (99% lean ground turkey breast mixed with salt, pepper, sage and poultry seasoning, shaped into 2oz patties and cooked), a piece of cheese and a piece of fruit. Oh and coffee...lots and lots of coffee :-p On the weekends, I usually scramble eggs, make quiche or make almond…

Middle school science in IL here! Feel free to add me! :-)

I have walked away from SO many foods due to intolerances and metabolic syndrome that I absolutely refuse to give up anything else. I will either make room in my total calories or excercise more to earn it but I will not give up any of the foods I can still have!

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Gluten, wheat, sugar, some dairy (cheese is ok), peanuts. I'm also insulin resistant so "white" foods/starchy veggies are out. I've spend the last 2 years overhauling my diet...not fun (I really miss some foods) but I feel better.

Personally, I go with what my HRM says...it's tuned to my specifics whereas the elliptical is working from a "general" model of age/weight.

You and I don't know one another but I am SO very impressed by you. Your courage and bravery are inspiring. Keep working for those new knees...you're unstoppable now...can't wait to see you when the knees aren't an issue!

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Thank you! And to you as well!

To a person who's insulin resistant/pre-diabetic/diabetic it's VERY different. When there's fiber with the sugar (like in fruit) the body processes it more slowly without the insulin spike seen if refined sugars are eaten.

Why are yo u trying to stay under your calorie goal? Isn't that the minimum number of calories MFP thinks you should be eating to maintain your BMR? I get 1515 calories everyday and I eat them everyday...if I have several days where I'm "under" I do not lose weight.

Another thing to consider it that your body might just need a few weeks to adjust to your weight loss. I know that every 10-12 weeks or so I have a 2 week period where I don't lose any weight as my body adjusts

I've been on MM since September. I've lost 53 pounds and my cravings for carbs/sugar/processed foods. I'm not going to lie, the first 3-4 days are tough but if you push through them it gets LOTS easier. I have more energy and several of my food sensitivities have disappeared. I'm currently in phase II with about 24 more…