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I mean, my migraines completely disappeared with keto, which is incredible. I was getting them every day and now I haven't touched my migraine meds in almost two months. But I don't think I have food sensitivities otherwise. I'm aware that sugar causes problems, I did a year without sugar, but it wasn't strictly…

I wouldn't say binge so much as I intend to try things in Epcot. Food is obviously one of my passions and my family plays it safe, so we eat a lot of the same things over and over. Eating different cultural foods is neat. But I've also been craving things like bread and etc. So while I don't expect to dominate a cake any…

Thank you so much for all of your quick replies! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. The only carbs I'm taking in at this point are vegetables or in my shredded cheese--which is a problem I plan to solve when I get back to the store. I want any carbs I eat to be intentional. Though I was surprised that eggs…

I'm certainly no expert, so take from this what you will, but I'm finding that I'm really busy with my work schedule. So while I can't focus all of my energy on eating healthy and trying to exercise, I do what I can. Instead of being upset with myself for not remembering to log all of my food, I'm grateful when I do. I'm…

Hahahaha! I'm not the yelling type!! :) Generally, I'm pretty tame. When I put my shoes on and took them off, they were on the right feet. As for the insoles, they have hard sides, so I know that they were in the right shoes, too. But I mean, that's a valid question!! My feet have been hurting the past day or so, but I…

If your opinion meant anything to me, I'd say thanks. But I don't tend to listen to those that go out of their way to antagonize and put others down.

Okay, so, consulting a podiatrist requires money that I don't have. I honestly cannot fathom why so many people on this site jump immediately to consulting doctors. It's mildly fascinating. I mean, thank you for your opinion, but I'm sure other people have had similar experiences. I tried to roll out my foot a little bit.…

So, I am sure you're well aware of all the people saying "Hey, it's everyone's office, they're allowed to eat what they want." And absolutely: that's true. No one is out to get you unless you actually have someone making an effort to bully you. I didn't eat sugar for a year. An entire year. And it was really hard!! But…

Ahahahaha. It took me like…an hour and a half to make sure that math was legit. I majored in english, but I failed college math courses like..three times. Even now, it takes a while (and a calculator) to get certain things. So thanks!! That made my day. I probably will drop my fat to 35% and up my protein to 35% if I need…

Using this: http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/ My TDEE is 2411. Then you take 20% out of that and it's 1929. My weight, however, is 261 right now. Then I did: 1x261x0.5=130.5x4=522 calories divided by 1929 = .27 etc, so I rounded up to 30%. 0.35x261=91.35x9=822.15 divided by 1929 = .42 etc which I rounded down to 40%. I…

I'd rather just do my own thing. A doctor is a huge waste of time and money in my opinion and experience. But thank you!

Okay. So the 40% thing is right, then? I mean, I love butter and avocados and EVOO, but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't shooting myself in the foot here.

I'm 5'4 or maybe 5'3, but I always mark 5'4. So I don't know which. But I'm 257.8 in a size 20 pant. Sometimes it's a size 18, but for comfort, size 20.

It's easy to sabotage yourself. And it's just as easy to be derailed by others. I'm really goal-oriented, so I picked something I really wanted and made sure that I didn't sway because I really wanted that thing. (In my case, it was a puppy.) I gave up sugar, beef, and potatoes (all trigger foods for me) for a year. And I…

I actually just posted in another place asking for something similar. I'm 25, no kids, but looking to lose a similar amount of weight. I'd love to be friends. :)

I just wanted to say that as a woman of the same age, coming from a very similar place, I'm really grateful for your willingness to share your pictures. I've been looking for these for over a year. Just something -honest-. If I looked half as great as you do, I'd be happy. So again, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank…

There shouldn't be a problem with a side salad or something. I probably wouldn't get ONLY a drink, it tends to draw attention, in my case anyway. But you have to do whatever makes you feel happiest. So you can always get the drink and explain why. Good luck!

That's a lot of weight to lose in a month. Just make sure you're not under eating. Also, consider the fact that each pound is 3500 calories. I don't see it being possible for most people to eat 10500 calories over three days to gain those three pounds in a 'permanent' way. It's likely that you're holding water from sodium.…

Yeah, unfortunately, I went to college an hour away from my house and had to drive back and forth every day for rehearsal and classes. So the time that I had on campus was devoted to rehearsals and I wasn't really able to actively track. I made sure I didn't overeat in my head, I just didn't have the chance to log on MFP.…

I specified that I don't eat white refined sugar. Or added sugar. But I do eat fruit. I eat vegetables. But those both have fiber that white sugar does not. And my point was elaborated earlier upon as I explained that I don't eat sugar because of self-control. I mean, I don't feel like fighting with people on here, but…

I didn't give up gluten or dairy, but I don't usually eat them anyway. I think of my calories like money and prefer to spend them on things that will actually keep me feeling full. Like fruit and vegetables and especially protein. But I do understand the reasoning behind the sugar thing. I gave up white refined sugar…

I think as long as you're polite, there's no reason a restaurant cannot accommodate you. When I go to places, if someone gives me a strange look, I explain 'Hey, I know it sounds weird, but I eat so specifically because I've lost 57 pounds so far and I really don't want to gain any of it back'. I can't tell you how many…

Here's the thing: I don't think it's just about the weight anymore. When I first started losing weight, I never thought that losing 50 pounds would allow me to start shopping at normal stores. It might not be something so drastic as 50 pounds in five months. It might be more about the actual size of your body versus the…

If you up your protein, you will feel SO much fuller. I try to make protein the thing I eat the most of. And there's nothing wrong with ice cream, but a cup seemed like a lot for a snack. Just a thought! Good luck!

I'm with the camp of people that weighs every day. I can see what is and isn't working that way. I also know my set-point by tracking. This morning I stepped on and was DOWN from my set-point. I'm looking forward to getting back on track, but Christmas didn't ruin my tracking/healthy eating lifestyle, so I feel no shame.

When I decided to change my lifestyle and opt for healthy eating, I knew that I'd be logging my food for the rest of my life. And here's why I don't mind: when I note what I eat, I feel fuller. If I have to guess all day, I'l absolutely eat more than necessary. Beyond that, if I go to a restaurant and I want to know how…

Hi there! I think a little more accountability couldn't hurt! I'd like to lose roughly 100 more pounds. Maybe a little less. I think the aim is to be healthy, but I've lost 53 pounds so far and I'm still in the 200s. So! My username is eversosquidly and I would love to be part of your group if you'll have me! Thank you…

I hit 50 pounds just after I hit 4 months of tracking on MFP.

There's nothing worse than feeling embarrassed when trying to work out. I'm really sorry that happened to you. :(

I really love my Flex. I do have a Polar HRM for when I go out like..seriously walking. That's only because I think the Flex decides that the calories burned are a little higher than what my HRM decides. Otherwise, I really love my Flex. I think that the simplicity of the bracelet is fantastic. I don't lose my Flex. I can…