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I use PepperPlate and Paprika - I like different things about each of them and wish I could combine them together into one app, but they are both pretty good.

I do 1800 calories per day: Breakfast 150-180 cals Lunch 350 cals Snack 175 cals Dinner 550 cals Evening snacks 500 cals I get hungry at night so I have the majority of my calories then! It works for me.

I wasn't on as low of a calorie intake as it sounds like you were, but I did start at 1200 per day (based on what MFP recommended and not knowing any better) and lost down past my goal weight with exercising 6x per week. I was down to 97-98 lbs and my period stopped. I increased the good fats in my diet and have slowly…

I pretty much do the same thing as above. I weigh my bowl empty, weigh all the ingredients I add in. Then, after cooking (since cooked weight is different), I weigh the total result (before anyone digs in - this is the hard part!!!), subtract the weight of the empty dish/bowl, and set it in the recipe as 10 servings so 1…

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Thanks everyone. I don't think depo is an option for me. I was on Loestrin / Gildess for 2 months and saw maybe a slight weight gain, nothing I was concerned about. I switched to Seasonique / Jolessa and that is when I saw the gain. I just switched back to the Loestrin. I suppose it is the pills and is probably water…

Thanks! It sucks because I have no choice but to be on the pill due to my hormonal issues. I was on a different pill for 2 months and was doing ok, and I just switch 2 weeks ago. I'm switching back to the old one today!

If it were me, I would order the Salmon, and ask for it to be prepared without any butter or oil (simply grilled) with a side of steamed vegetables (again, specify with no oil or butter). I do that all the time. Also, if you want more than that, order a house salad without cheese or dressing (and either get balsamic…

I'm dealing with trying to up my fats and I've been looking for foods that have a good fat:calorie ratio to add to my diet. I've come up with: - Avocado - Hard boiled eggs - Hummus (different brands are different, I love this one from Whole Foods that is called Cava Mezze) - Almonds - 100 calorie bags - Nut butters - Full…

My burn is higher than I expected. I've slowly upped my calories and so far, haven't gained at all (I'm in maintenance).

Thanks - that is helpful! I'm definitely taking this seriously and trying to do most if not all of the things mentioned in the article. I know that I've added having avocado to my sandwich at lunch, having nuts and a hard boiled egg for a snack instead of carrots and a laughing cow cheese, and I've switched to full fat…

Hi everyone, Just to update - I met with a registered nutritionist yesterday who agreed/confirmed that (1) I'm still a healthy BMI, (2) I'm not over-exercising, (3) I'm not undereating at 2000+ calories per day and (4) the most likely problem if my hormone imbalance issues are indeed due to lifestyle is that my healthy…

I'm seeing the registered nutritionist on Tuesday so I'm looking forward to seeing what she has to say, while I wait for the endocrinologist appointment. In the meantime, I've upped the healthy fats in my diet - added almonds, avocado, starting cooking with some healthy oils, eating higher fat yogurt. I don't mind not…

Thanks everyone for the support and experiences. I'm meeting with a nutritionist on Tuesday to review my diet in more detail. In the meantime, I've upped my calories and am focusing on adding good fats - nuts, avocado, olive oil, whole eggs, coconut oil, full fat yogurt. I'm hoping I can get my period to return without too…

I eat fish frequently so on those days, my fat level is much higher. I think I will try to incorporate eggs, nuts and higher fat yogurt into my diet daily. I just made an appointment with a registered nutritionist for next week so hopefully they can review my diet further and give me some additional insight. Thanks!

Honestly, I don't really ever focus on the macro breakdown of my diet but I was starting to wonder if maybe the low level of fat in my diet might be the culprit as opposed to the amount of calories. I think I will try to increase the fat in my diet. Right now, I was just eating what I liked, not picking it because of the…

Try using this recipe (I skip the oil and just saute in broth): http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-cacciatore-pressure-cooker-265711

I have a pressure cooker and love it! I've made lots of good things in it -- 1. Dried beans - which I then use to make a veggie chili usually 2. Steamed vegetables - broccoli, green beans, brussel sprouts, etc... 3. Butternut squash or acorn squash - quick and easy, sometimes just use as a side side in pieces, sometimes…

Ok, I made this for breakfast this AM - lots of protein! Egg Mug Burger-rama PER SERVING (entire mug): 175 calories, 0.5g fat, 995mg sodium, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars, 30g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4* Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) One slice fat-free American cheese,…

p.s. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. It really helps to get input from people using MFP who are used to analyzing this stuff. I've bounced ideas off of my husband but he didn't know the answers. I also really appreciate the lack of judgement. I realize that my weight is at the low end of normal at this point and I want…

Thanks! Using my HRM, my burns are 200-400 per day from exercising and I work out 5-6 days per week. The 600-700 thing on my diary which is making it look weird is from the bodymedia fit which is accounting for the burn it is determining for my whole day, but since I also put in my exercise calories, it is double-counting…

I'm not overweight - I'm at my goal and in maintenance. According to all of the calculators I've used, I have a healthy body fat % (right at the minimum of healthy) and a healthy weight (again, right at the bottom end of normal). From CDC:…

I thought I was eating more - I calculated my TDEE at around 1800 and have been eating close to that. I thought that when you did the TDEE method, you ignore exercise since it is factored in. Or should I be over-riding my TDEE with the bodymedia readings?

I'm going to try that and see if I get similar readings!

Hoping you have the time now to come back and explain more - this was a very interesting post and I keep seeing my HRM calories burned go down slowly over the course of several months.

I'm going to try that - I'll switch to a Hungry Girl egg mug starting tomorrow and see how that is!

I calculated my body fat percentage several ways and I believe I'm right around 15-16% and the very low end of healthy. I'm definitely not trying to be unhealthy. But I'm also definitely trying to maintain and not lose any additional weight.

I started on 1200 calories and lost to my goal weight (18 lbs), increased to 1350 for a few months, then to 1550 for a few months and now I'm at 1750 calories. I definitely don't want to go back!

Thanks! I actually drink a *ton* of water. In terms of breakfast, I find that I tend to bank my calories during the day so that I can have a lot to eat in the evening. Again, I think it is a mental thing.....

It definitely sounds like I might feel fuller with the protein and fats, but how do you get over the psychological aspect of it. I look at a small handful of nuts or using a tsp of oil vs. having an entire bag of broccoli florets --- and I always choose the broccoli!