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If they know that, then why did they start a threat about how healthy being vegan is? Furthermore, I fail to see the difference between someone who tried to be vegetarian and got sick commenting on a thread like this, and someone who tried going low carb with disastrous results mentioning their experience on a thread about…

The thread is about the health benefits of veganism. We're saying that a vegan diet is not necessarily healthy, and that not everyone can be healthy on an ideal vegan diet. That hardly meets the definition of "talking crap." Unless, of course, YOU feel threatened by anything less than fawning adoration . . .

Do you have a roasting pan? You can roast a whole chicken in an hour and a half. Baking brussel sprouts in olive oil and garlic slices is always good as a side.

I see you're in the US, in which case, I strongly recommend going to the NAMI website to find a low-cost therapist in your area. Honestly, self-esteem issues are pretty common, and it couldn't hurt to see a therapist, even if it's just one or two sessions to develop some tools to help you deal with it. You should be able…

Could be. :) In all fairness, my small sample set is all genetically related to each other (but not close enough to be passing on bad vegetarian advice, just "small ethnic group" close).

Well, if you're going to be finicky about what counts as vegan, organic produce is fertilized using the manure of domesticated animals and animals are still used in many places to perform agricultural labor. I respect the right of people to say, "I want to be vegan, but I don't want to have to check out every single item…

They were doing it under the guidance of doctors and dietitians. Getting enough protein, taking multivitamins, everything. Not to mention that there is a lot more data out there now about how genetics impact the ability of people to go vegetarian.

Is it possible to gain 7 lbs of water weight? Yes. Is it possible to gain 7 lbs of fat? No. Weight can rise temporarily due to: -Starting or changing an exercise regimen -Eating extra sodium -Fluctuations of the amount of food in the digestive tract -Menstruation

Sometimes it takes a bunch of experimentation to find the correct meds for you. Don't give up just because the first few weren't the right ones.

There are two methods here: 1. If you use the MFP system, you should eat back your exercise calories. 2. If you are using TDEE minus [number]%, you should NOT eat back your exercise calories. Under both systems, you need to set a weight loss goal that will not have you eating below your BMR. In MFP, you can readjust your…

Odd. And sad because I totally wanted to link the thread into the meat-bashing discussion whatshisface who isn't the OP started.

Senna is a harsh laxative and can cause damage to your intestinal tract. In any event, your colon is self-cleansing. If you are constipated, make sure you are getting enough fiber, water, and fat in your diet. If you are just thinking that your colon needs cleansing because a bunch of weirdos are talking about, rest…

By the way, with processed foods, the milk ingredients can sometimes be hidden. You can save yourself a lot of agitation if you familiarize yourself with kosher labeling, which will tell you immediately if there's any dairy in the product. Usually there's a D by the kosher symbol if there's any dairy.

Oh, man. Don't even joke about that. I have eaten vegetarian at a Brazilian steakhouse. It was awful. But full of delicious cheese puffs.

Isn't the beaver *kitten* vegetarian because it is excreted by the animal, just like milk? Also, I do see why pescatarians call themselves vegetarian. Because most places have very few fish option, so it's easier to just ask for the vegetarian option than to have the "I'm a pescatarian" "A pescawhat???" conversation every…

Usually, if someone has trouble eating enough at 1200 calories, it means that they aren't getting enough fat in their diet. Olive oil and nuts are both great sources of healthy fats. You have to understand that some of the people here have been on yo-yo diets for many years, and screwed their bodies up something good in…

-The absolute minimum number of calories you should be eating is your BMR (basal metabolic rate) as these are the calories that basically keep you alive. As long as you are eating fewer calories than you burn each day, you will still lose weight. -What are the percentages you have for carbs/fat/protein? In general, you…

12 kilos in 3 months is 4 kilos per month, is about 2 lbs. per week. It isn't really healthy to lose more than 1% of your body weight per week, so if you weigh more than 200 lbs., that amount of loss is doable. HOWEVER, under no circumstances is it healthier to eat below your BMR for such an extended period of time, and I…

Are you eating your exercise calories? If no, then eat them. You could also try eating at maintenance for a week, and then reducing back down (expect temporary weight gain from this). Alternately, since you are already a healthy weight, it may just be time for you to transition from losing weight to changing body…

It could mean that, though it's hard to tell since most people have messed up hunger signals by the time they show up here. Do you know what your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is? Basically, everyone knows that you have to eat less than you burn (your total daily energy expenditure, or TDEE) in order to lose weight. However,…

Every time you slip up, do a review of what happened and how you can handle it next time. Is the problem that you didn't go for the walk? Next time, agree to go for a walk after dinner. Is the problem that you ate more than you wanted to? Learn to either leave extra calories aside for when you eat out, or to order…

You can absolutely eat. Just make sure to log it and count it towards your target. When you eat during the day has no impact on your metabolism or your weight loss.

Not to rain on your parade, but there are also plenty of people who report negative health effects from being a vegan, even doing everything correctly. Not to mention that oreos, potato chips, french fries, and soda are all vegan.

Everyone else has pretty much addressed the exercise = temporary weight gain angle, so I'll address the eating healthy on a budget angle. 1. Frozen vegetables are as healthy as fresh, and can often be much cheaper 2. You can buy meat on sale and keep it frozen for several months 3. Certain healthy items can be bought in…

::Does the "ask your orthopedist or your physical therapist" dance::

I stop eating when I am unhappy, so I might be able to give some support. Hang in there! It's tough to have willpower when you are using all of your mental energy on other troubles. Find other ways to reward yourself for slogging through it all: a hot bath, a short massage, whatever seems indulgent but fits into your…

Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention that there's nothing wrong with recalculating after a month. If you are losing on target, stay with it. If you are losing too quickly or too slowly, adjust accordingly.

My recommendation would be to put your lifestyle as sedentary and then log all the activities you mentioned as exercise. Lightly active would be more appropriate for someone who moves around a lot, but not as part of a discrete activity.

I'm not trying to attack you, but this is both completely wrong and dangerous. BMR are the calories your body uses each day to stay alive. These are the calories that get used up by your heart, your brain, your lungs, your stomach, your liver, etc. You need to eat a MINIMUM of BMR each day, with the exception of the…

Everything on here is an estimate. I'd recommend sticking with what MFP tells you, and then reevaluate after a month. If you find you are losing less quickly than expected, then you can manually reduce your target by 100 calories and try again for another month. In any event, if you are set to "active" and have moderate…