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I am also tired of logging, but for me, not logging will eventually lead to a gain and I am also tired of that last 20 pounds and losing the same 5 pounds over and over. Instead of logging here, you could keep to healthy portions and keep a small notebook by your couch. Then every evening, write down what you ate that day.…

This does seem like a sound plan. Since you haven't been on a stable plan for a long time, getting your intake stable would be a good first step. After you've been on a stable diet for a few months, you can look at decreasing your calories, though you may find you lose slowly and steadily at your calorie deficit. If you…

I often make my own by blending balsamic vinegar and a bit of apple cider vinegar with.... Roasted red peppers, garlic, roasted onions or Salsa or Roasted red peppers, lime juice, garlic powder and chipotle powder or Thai Chili sauce all with a bit of salt to taste and water for consistency

You can invest a few hours on the weekends to making freezable soups and stews, then just heat them before leaving for the day. You can also make salads ahead, then pack them with a gel pack. Think heavy veggie salads, not so much lettuce. They will be filling and less bulky to pack. You can add beans or other protein to…

Just like most days. One slice of whole wheat bread, toasted 3 slices of Canadian Bacon Large glass of skim milk A couple of hours later, a couple of servings of fruit, today it was about a cup of grapes.

"New diets" are often fads with no proven track record and can be at best, ineffective over the long run and at worst, unhealthy. That said, I got my latest "diet" from the internet while searching for alternatives to medication to lower my cholesterol (the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet). Your best bet is to use…

Heredity is a big part of cholesterol levels, he can't do anything about that and may need medication if his LDL is too high. There are a number of things he can control that may be enough to bring it down. In addition to LDL, there are other heart disease risk factors, if they are all very low, a higher LDL level may not…

As long as you count the calories and don't have any health issues that would be affected, sugar from fruits won't be detrimental to your progress.

Vitamin C helps the absorbtion of iron, so when I was taking iron several times a day prior to a surgery, I took a supplement with V-C (and drank V-8) along with the iron.

If it is battery operated, it may need new batteries. If it is on carpet, move it to a hard surface. If it isn't level, level it. If it is electronic, you probably have to stand on it evenly. Mine has indicators to show when I am off center, if I squirm, it doesn't show the correct value. If that doesn't do it, it may be…

My usual lunch is a salad with two cups of greens and other veggies, and lots of Roma tomatoes, and a half sandwich on whole grain bread. I usually make my own dressing with balsamic vinegar. I use roasted red peppers or salsa and I add various seasonings. This week I am having chipotle lime dressing. I blended a chipotle…

More protein before and after your workout may help. Enough sleep will also help.

20 pounds in 2 months is not a reasonable expectation and would not be a healthy loss. Even if you could do it, you would be risking your health. One pound a week is a reasonable expectation, though many people don't lose that much regularly. I average 0.7 pounds each week, some more, some less. Your lowest calorie intake…

It sounds like you are losing about 3 pounds a month. That is about what I am losing. I know it seems too slow, but it will get you to your goal. Eating healthy and exercising is the way to go and you are setting habits for the rest of your life. You are doing fine.

Are you close to a healthy weight? Maybe he is concerned about you being under weight or having an eating disorder. If this doesn't apply, tell him that you are not within a healthy weight range and need to lose for your health. If necessary, show him height/weight tables. If all else fails, you may need to put some space…

I count them. I'm casual with quantities for things like lettuce and peppers. Things like potatoes, corn and all fruits I am careful to log correctly. I don't log black coffee, tea or spices. I do log the balsamic vinegar and salsa dressing on my salads.

Depends on what it is, if it is snack or meal, and my willpower or mood. It could be 1, 3, 4, or 6. If I eat the whole thing, I modify the rest of my day to lessen the damage more than to stay within my deficit. If 6, I don't let one day become two or more days. I don't make mock alternatives, but I do lighten up some…

Maybe they think you are the right size now and are concerned for your health. Maybe they are meddling jerks who should mind their own business. Maybe you shouldn't have told them you are trying to lose 10 pounds. Maybe you should just tell them you are trying to make healthier choices with food and exercise instead of it…

I bring raw veggies to work for a snack, put generous amounts on sandwiches, and add them to omelets and fritattas. I have a salad or vegetable soup with my lunch sandwich most days. Roasting vegetables changes the flavor so if you don't like something raw or steamed, you may like it roasted. Cauliflower and brussel…

Honey is a sugar, and if you have to restrict sugars, it could be bad for you. Are you diabetic and actually test your sugar levels? Do they go up to an unhealthy level? If so, you should limit it or talk to your doctor about it. If you are not diabetic, honey isn't any worse than any other sugar. I think it is better than…

Start fresh, and take one day at a time. Start by tracking everything you eat. Consider it a good day if you've tracked everything, even if you've gone over your goal calories. Tomorrow, take the next step and add some exercise, any exercise. Reduce your consumption to target levels and track everything. Even if you go…

My tip for snacking: Plan what you will have for snacks, and take it with you. If I didn't plan on snacking, I would be starving when meal time came around and I'd overeat or I would eat unhealthy things.

Quit weighing every day, and don't weigh on more than one scale. Do weigh at the same time of day. Your weight will vary throughout the day, and from day to day depending on changes in exercise, salt intake, hormonal cycle and the phase of the moon (not really that one, it just seems like it). I weigh once a week, in the…

Thanks.

Thank you for posting this.

I've been there and done that and have the photos to prove it. I've gained, lost, gained, and lost for most of my adult life. For most of my 20's and 30's, it was just the same 10 pounds I gained and lost. In my 40's, I gained more than I lost. At my highest, I was 217. I lost 85 pounds in 2004-2005 and kept it off for…

I'm not a girl, I am a woman in my mid-50's. I am just over 5'4" and my goal weight is 145. For me, that is both attainable and maintainable. When I've been that weight in the past, I wore a 8-10 and felt good about my looks and health.

It is time to call a doctor.

You may have hurt more than you thought and only a doctor (with diagnostics) can tell you what. First Aid for strains and sprains is R. I. C. E. Rest Ice Compression Elevate Anti-inflammatory medication will also help (Advil, Aleve, asprin).

If it works for you, go for it. The main thing is to keep to your calorie goals, and get needed nutriton. It doesn't matter when you get what. It wouldn't work for me because I need protein throughout the day or I don't have energy. I am also more likely to visit the snack machine if I don't get enough protein, fats and…