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Regular porridge would leave me hungry by the time I get to work so I add protein powder. 1/2 a scoop of egg white powder does the trick without much impact on taste/texture. I flavour my porridge with cinnamon and molasses.

It's not the same thing - the Fairlife product has a higher protein content than Lactofree/regular milk.

Fairlife hasn't made it to the UK yet so I've just Googled it, and as it's a Coca-Cola venture I'm sure it'll be here soon. For twice the price of regular milk I can't see it's particularly worth it, but can see how the extra protein would be appealing to some.

How much weight did you state you wanted to lose per week when you set MFP up? If you have 21 lbs to lose (a stone and a half) you should only aim to lose a small amount per week (e.g. 0.5 to 1lb per week). 1250 cal is a pretty low goal - most people can eat more than this and still lose weight. Also, are you eating back…

This was my thought. In which case, you'd need to add some lactase to break down the lactose. The lactose just gets broken down to glucose and galactose though, so there'd still be just as much sugar, just in simpler forms.

If you're going by the MFP default settings (which is 20% protein) then you're fine as this is actually pretty low.

Butter is delicious. Log it and enjoy.

If this was the Terri Ann 123 diet plan, it was made up diet by a yo-yo dieter with no nutritional background. Low calorie, low carb and low fibre.

I've usually got portions of various stews, chillis, etc in the freezer for such occasions. Cheese, baked beans, toast and canned tuna are also always in stock.

I did a beautiful 6 day tour in Bavaria last year, covering a good stretch of the Romantische Strasse. Amazing scenery, very hilly, on and off road.

Weight loss is often fast in the first week or two - this will mostly be water weight loss. If you are eating the MFP recommended number of calories, your weight loss will probably slow down to a steadier rate, but if it continues at a fast rate then you may need to increase your calorie intake.

Start with the bar to get used to the bar and practicing good form. A 7 foot Olympic bar is 20kg. A beginner programme like Stronglifts 5x5 is a good starting point. The programme adds weight after each time you've hit all the reps, which builds up very quickly.

This is worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuIlsN32WaE

If you have that many calories left it is likely that one or more of the following are occurring: - You are severely under-eating - Your are over-estimating exercise calorie burns - Your calorie logging is not accurate

:( Oh no! I wouldnt want to be without my Fitbit so I'd definitely get another one. I still use a One but would upgrade to an HR or Surge, depending on budget at that time.

Likely reason: Water retention Possible causes: Hormones Increased salt intake Exercise

I'm guessing under armour is a step tracking app? If this works the same way as a fitbit, it expects you to do a certain number of steps to reach an 'expected' daily step count. Walk less than that amount and calories get deducted (if negative calorie adjustment is enabled). If you are using the step counting app then you…

I pre-log for the day ahead but allow room for negotiation. Today's negotiation was a piece of birthday cake.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/apps

Sounds like a glitch. Can you post of a screen shot of your exercise diary so we can see what's been logged?

Protein shake and cereal on work days. Yoghurt, toast, protein pancakes or eggs on weekends.

Exercising in bare feet could be your issue but there are many causes of foot pain. If the pain is severe/ongoing you should get an assessment by a physiotherapist. Try stretching your feet to see if that helps. Here are a few exercises you could try: http://www.heel-that-pain.com/plantar_fascia/plantar_fascia_exercises.php

How many calories are you currently eating and what is your daily activity like - i.e. exercise, work/lifestyle?

Just because you're not hungry doesn't mean your body isn't starving - if you're eating less than 1200 cal it's very difficult to get all the nutrients your body needs. If you're struggling to meet your goal, try adding more fats (many people cut these too low initially). Just a tablespoon of oil can add an extra 100 cals.…

Not sure what this has got to do with tuna but 'hydrogenated fat' does not necessarily mean trans fat. Partially hydrogenated oils/fats containt trans fats Fully hydrogenated oils/fats do not

Leaf tea will only have a couple of calories and I don't bother logging it. It's the milk / sugar / creamer that add calories so they get measured and logged.

With only 15lbs to lose any weight you lose 'fast' will likely be regained just as quickly. Aim for a small deficit and make fat loss the goal, not scale weight. 0.5 lb per week would be a sensible goal.

That's amazing! Congrats!

According to your ticker you only have 9lbs to lose, so you should only be aiming to lose 0.5lb per week (I would recommend this to anyone with less than 10lbs to lose, regardless of height). Set your MFP goal to lose 0.5lbs per week. It will likely put you at 1200 cal per day based on your stats. Eat at this level and…

If you're new to calorie counting just focus on hitting your calorie goal first. Once you've got used to that, then keep an eye on your protein, fat and carbohydrate intake. Look to see how close you are getting to the MFP targets. Many people find they fall short on protein. Try and hit this one as closely as possible and…