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I think overall balanced nutrition matters for health, but I don't think your body knows the difference when it comes to what kind of food it comes from. If you can stay within a decent range of your recommended macros, regardless of what kinds of food you're eating, then it's all good. I also agree with @PiSquared about…
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I LOVE potatoes because they're fairly low calorie for how filling they are, plus there are countless ways to prepare a potato if you need variety. I eat a baked potato almost every night with my dinner because it helps me feel satisfied and full. I eat mine with a tiny bit of light margarine and my favorite greek yogurt…
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Grad school... ugh.
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I think it just depends on how you like to eat. I generally only have a banana & coffee for breakfast & a sandwich or something else pretty low cal for lunch, & then like a 500-600 calorie dinner. That leaves me with like 300-400 calories for snacks, which I like because I'm an evening snacker, and I can't live without my…
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I'm only in this right now to lose weight. The added bonus of better health is great too, but that wasn't necessarily what I started for (because my health wasn't "bad" in the first place). I know myself and I know from past attempts at weight loss that I can't do too much at once or I fail, so this time I just wanted to…
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I try to stay on track until I need to take a cheat day (usually more like a cheat MEAL), such as when I want to go out with friends for happy hour or something. And I don't ever feel guilty about that, because I refuse to let my diet/lifestyle change impact my social life. If it is, then I need to take a step back and…
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I agree with this. I bought a coffee grinder and grind my own coffee beans everyday and it makes all the difference. I used to use flavored creamer or sugar, but now I just use half and half. I personally love creamy, delicious coffee and I think it's worth the calories to start my day like that. My fave coffee is…
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I'm not a fan of feeling stuffed to the point of "can't eat another bite" (it personally makes me feel disgusting, even if it fits in my calories!) but I can definitely appreciate the need to feel satisfied after a meal. I eat chicken breast and a baked potato with a side of steamed veggies for dinner almost every night…
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I would definitely just go for lower calorie bread. I buy the Sara Lee 45 calorie per slice bread and it's as good as any bread I used to buy, but there are a lot of options out there. When I can splurge financially, sometimes I buy the mini Dave's Killer Bread loaves, which I think are like 60 calories per slice. You can…
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I agree that it's definitely most noticeable in the way clothes fit. I've lost about 25lbs and still haven't quite gone down a jean size, but most pairs I own are much looser, and I have some pairs that used to cut into my stomach that fit comfortably now. I also noticed it in the length of shirts, especially button up…
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I see it best in my face, especially if I look at old pictures. Elsewhere, I don't really "see" it when I'm naked, but I can tell my tummy is flatter when I wear a tighter fitting t-shirt and find myself doing a double-take in the mirror. I also don't "see" it in my hips/butt, but I know I've lost there because I have…
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I try to stay on track as much as possible & save any cheating for days when I have less control over my meals, like when friends want to go out for happy hour or my grad program is having a potluck or something. That generally happens once every week or two, and that way I don't have to be that person always eating…
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I'm in sort of a similar place. I've lost 25 or so pounds & am still wearing the same jeans. They're looser, for sure, but still wearable without being baggy. I'm sure you're doing better that you think you are, you just might not be letting yourself see the changes. I only lost 20lbs last year (by Christmas) but was still…
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150, which is so comical. I don't think I've seen that weight since like... maybe high school? Maybe? :joy:
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You should definitely eat back most of your exercise calories, but it will only work if, as others have said, you're logging your food as accurately as possible. Most people swear by using a food scale, but I've had success with measuring cups also - as long as you're being honest and not overfilling the cup, it works…
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Came across the "what will I look like?" website around Christmas 2013, & something just clicked. I'd had a MFP account since 2010 & never really used it, but I've used it daily now for over a year! :D
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My favorite ice cream is the Dryers slow churned rocky road. A serving isn't too high calorie, but it becomes high calorie when I eat the entire container in one sitting because it's so delicious. Because of that, I buy it infrequently, maybe once every couple of months, or when I'm taking a maintenance break. I like to…
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Since the deficit is already built into the number, you don't need to leave any additional calories at the end of the day. Sometimes it's nice to leave a little extra in case of miscalculating measurements/weights/exercise calories, or to allow yourself more leeway on other days of the week. If you're already set at 2lbs a…
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Yes you really can eat anything as long as you stay under your calorie goal! I try to eat whatever I want, but within limits. I had to make some changes so I could keep eating the things I like to eat (example: switching to lower calorie mayo & ranch options) or else I would waste a lot of calories on really frivolous…
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Yikes. This got intense fast. Good for you, but what works for you might not work for other people. What you can afford, others might not be able to afford. What you have time for might not be what others have time for (your priorities may be different). Your health and abilities might not be the same as someone else's. Do…
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Yes, you're right, cutting out all "whites" will result in a calorie deficit, as you have countlessly told responders who question it. But I think they're just trying to tell you that you don't need to make yourself completely miserable in order to be successful. You don't learn anything by going to extremes & cutting…
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My Fitbit seems to be very, very accurate for me, but everything on the Fitbit dashboard is confusing & way off. The calories/amount left to eat never matches up with MFP & I haven't been able to figure out why. So, I just have my Fitbit syncing to MFP (I think I also enabled negative calories & adjusted some other…
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I don't sugar coat it - I don't work out because I rarely want to. I have a lot of reasons for not wanting to, some that are completely ridiculous, like my hate for showering more than every other day, and others that are more serious, like my social anxiety & complete dislike of the gym. I also just don't really like it.…
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I really like the Idahoan mashed potatoes that come in the foil pack. They don't taste at all like the nasty "instant potatoes" I remember having as a kid. I discovered them accidentally when I had an abscess tooth last year and was at the grocery store purchasing anything and everything that was soft enough for me to eat.…
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Officially my favorite place on the internet. Bookmarking for melancholy days. Here, have a picture of my cat when he was a baby - now he's about 15lbs heavier, but still as much of an attention *kitten*.
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Once in awhile I will. I can fit fast food into my calories, but I agree about still wanting like 10 other things from the menu when I do it. So, I generally avoid it these days, unless I want it to be a cheat meal - and if that's the case, then I would rather go to a real restaurant with friends for happy hour or…
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I had a lot of trouble in college, and didn't seem to really get on track until grad school. I think that one thing I have to do is focus on one goal at a time and not bite off more than you can chew. One step at a time. I was always trying to completely change the way I eat while also trying to set a ridiculous workout…
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This comment makes me so happy. I love your mentality & 100% agree. :D My first feeling of success was just seeing the scale go down a few pounds, because before this MFP stint, I had never lost weight before in my life!
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Wine. Probably the entire bottle. Yes please.
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I try to go to restaurants that have nutrition info or that have foods that are simple enough to estimate. Otherwise, I just don't even try. For example, today I had nachos at a local bar that is totally unique to my area. I wouldn't even know how to find an estimate so I didn't think it was worth it. There are different…
