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Nutella has 21grams of sugar per serving. I wouldn't classify this a Keto at all.

A spider. What's the most illegal thing you've ever done?

I try to keep mine in the 20-25g range, as I'm borderline diabetic. I eat enough fat and protein that I don't miss carbs barely at all. I do have days were I eat closer to 50g, but that's only if the sweet potato is calling my name.

So... are you not really eating 800, and just sort of ball-parking it because you think you eat more than 800? 1200 calories is the lowest minimum that a body needs to function. You can use a TDEE calculator to get a better estimated calorie intake if you want to be more exact, but please at least eat 1200 calories a day…

I would suggest buying single serve items if you really want something, but if you can't control yourself, don't buy any. You can't eat what you don't have in the house. Try having berries in heavy cream instead. Healthy fats, healthy carbs, healthy sugars, and freaking delicious.

Therapy. Also, "Why Weight?: A Guide to Ending Compulsive Eating" by Geneen Roth. For me, I needed to start tracking to see just how much I was actually eating (and how much of it was totally unhealthy). I came to an understanding of why my eating habits were as they were, and how it was time to start rewarding and…

Forget the scale. How do your clothes feel? How do YOU feel? Do you notice any difference? Sometimes while our body adjusts, the scale doesn't move but clothes become looser and we have more energy. Also, if you're measuring by the BMI... for 5'2 and 153 lbs, your BMI is roughly at 28g. 'Normal' begins at 24.9g, so 3.1g is…

The real question should be what are you eating for breakfast? I can eat 2 eggs, sauteed veggies, 2 slices of bacon, a bowl of fruit with cream, and toast with butter for less than 770 calories. Use your calories wisely to eat things that are more filling and healthier.

I'm doing the LCHF, but screw Atkins. I eat real food, avoid highly processed food, am gluten-free, and simply plan my meals around low carb and higher fat items. I stay within 40 carbs/day, and am at 1380 calories (give or take- I don't beat myself up if I go over or am a bit under). I lost 5.6lbs within the first week,…

For me, it was about figuring out WHY I was overeating. Once I realized that it wasn't about the food itself, but the emotional aspect of it meant and how I used it to cope emotionally, I was able to work on the root of the issue. I no longer binge (which is what it sounds like you're doing), and I'm steadily losing weight…

Nope, didn't miss that at all, but considering that grocery stories are full of processed foods, I would say that it's safe to say that "most people" eat processed foods due to the convenience/taste/whatever so I'm not sure why you have an issue with that generalization. If it doesn't apply to you, then "most people"…

Saying "real people" is just like saying "most people". The obesity crisis may not be YOUR crisis, but that doesn't mean that it's not a crisis and that it doesn't affect you and the people you love. Whether it's directly or indirectly, like having to pay more taxes into more healthcare and obesity programs. I feel like…

I think this is a pretty good quote too, because it's pretty true... as seen by all the Paleo baked goods and 'healthy' desserts. "Obesity happens because people make poor food choices. If you took away convenience foods, they would still make poor food choices. People would make chips from scratch or buy them from the…

I know this sucks... but the disappointment is something you have to face. Get on the scale, and deal with the results. Ignoring something because you don't like it is how most people become obese in the first place. And if you don't like the results, then do something to fix it.

My doctor has straight up said that she doesn't like prescribing the pill (any pill) because of the hormonal issues and imbalances they can cause. I was on the pill for YEARS, and it honestly KILLED my sex life and made me into a floppy, emotional, crying at the drop of a hat girl. Could you do another type of BC instead…

I knew someone who got it, and it didn't change their bad eating habits. They may have lost weight, but they never took the time to workout and actually get HEALTHY. Weight loss doesn't automatically equal healthiness, and I really feel that's what people should ultimately strive for. She said that she completely regretted…

Eat real food. Have an egg with ham & veggies and a bit of cheese, followed by an apple or tangerine. You're getting hungry because the smoothie isn't cutting it for you.

That's insane for a doctor to say, but here's my thought... You claim you're eating 1300-1400 calories a day, while exercising for 2-3 hours a day. If this were true, you WOULD be losing weight. So you've got to be eating more than you think you are. Unless you have an underlying medical condition, that's the only logical…

Second the more protein. I also don't restrict myself. If I want some ice cream, I'll have some but an appropriate or smaller than portion. I rarely eat bread, unless it's deliciously fresh and I have the calories for it. I don't eat or keep around candy, cereal, yogurt or fried Chinese food. In general, it sounds like…

I regret not learning about financial things sooner. I'm 30 and there was so much that I was completely clueless about. I also wish I would have known what I wanted to major in while I was living at home. Unfortunately I didn't figure that out until a couple years ago and now I'm an 'adult' and this *kitten* is hard!

Yeah... I have to repeat the question, WHERE IS THE HUSBAND? Why can he not carpool or take public transit to work 3x a week so you can workout? Why can he not cook dinner 3x a week and take care of the kids while you go to the gym, or go for a walk, or lock yourself in a room and do yoga? Can you do a family walk after…

Oh, I call BS on this. Secret food addiction is grapes? :ohwell: Suuuuuuuuuure.... Unless by grapes, you mean wine. :drinker:

Chocolate + peanut butter.... that doesn't sound weird at all. Now, if you dipped your oreos in mayo, it'd be a different story.

Biscuits & Gravy S.O.S. (Chipped Beef w/toast) Those stupid baked pea snacks. Sour Cream Dip & Chips - This consists of two different dips. #1 is bacon, chives, and cheddar cheese. Yep, in a dip. #2 is mom's homemade salsa & dry ranch. YUM. I can seriously eat the whole sour cream tub and bag of chips. Fried chicken…

You say that you use it as a comfort... which means you don't love food, you love the way eating these partial foods makes you feel. It's called emotional eating. I've been using this phrase (which has helped me a lot in my emotional eating) "What do you really need?" When I go to grab a block of cheese (that's right, a…

...Wait a sec... someone who agrees with the OP, is call everyone who doesn't non-decent, and then tells them all to get a life.... OH YEAH, that's DEFINITELY a post from a FRIENDLY person right there. You know you can agree with the OP without insulting people, right? Though, perhaps the only way to combat a meanie is to…

I have to say that I actually responded to this and didn't think that anyone was being rude. You said "I am Mexican and White. So in the Mexican culture I am too skinny/not enough meat and curves. Then on the white side I am on the thick/borderline chunky side. So I have nonstop body image issue’s." Followed up with "This…

My man prefers skirts/dresses. And high heels. Sort of like the... 1950s housewife, essentially. ;)

I might chew a piece of gum if I don't actually want to eat something sweet, but if I'm having a real hankering, I'll just eat whatever it is (in moderate portion). Twix=yum. Same with Heath bars.