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The tricks: don't do anything that you cannot sustain for the rest of your life. Are you planning on eating 1000 calories a day forever? Probably not. And you won't lose 2 pounds a week every week either. The trick to successful is a sustainable plan that won't leave you feeling deprived. And develop patience. From your…

In addition, not everyone is a gym person. I'm not. When I'm not at work, I want to be at home. I walk, use a treadmill and mini-trampoline, youtube exercise videos, and ride my bike. I would not sacrifice time with my children to go to the gym. There are so many other options. When I was younger and had teens at home, we…

A person who suffers from low energy and fatigue would do better to get more sleep, eat nutritious food, reduce stress, and exercise moderately. In particular, a young person should not need to resort to a supplement to feel better. The supposed "natural" label mean nothing.

Are you sure you calculated that correctly? My most common breakfast is an apple microwaved with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, a tiny bit of butter, and Spenda, topped with 1/3 cup of granola. And two slices of bacon. It comes in at about 350 calories. You can portion your 1350 calories any way you like, but if I ate half…

I eat until I run out of calories. And I always save some for a before bed snack.

I quit spending money on vitamins when all the studies came out that people who take vitamins have exactly the same life expectancy as people who don't. In fact, overdosing on some vitamins is a bad idea. I do the best I can with watching my food nutrients and then I let it go.

I've certainly done my share of eating for no good reason, but I don't understand the concept of boredom. I have so many hobbies to squeeze in outside of work that I can't remember being bored. It seems to me that frequent boredom is a sign of needing to add something useful and engaging to your life. It's the only life…

No, DON'T try the detox. Listen to what the veterans here are saying: get your food plan organized around good nutrition at a calorie deficit, get some exercise, and be patient.

I have worn a fitbit daily since July 2012. I wore out my Ultra after 2.5 years and now have the One. I prefer the clip on type as I don't want to wear something on my wrist 24/7. I only take mine off to shower. It has definitely kept me aware of getting enough movement and steps during the day and been a major factor in…

Chili (with one l). I make mine with ground turkey. And everything should be portion-controlled except maybe items that are so low in calories as to be negligible.

Your profile says that you want to lose 18 pounds? NO.

So you and your husband are living in your mother's home and she is paying for the food for all of you?

Did you personally experience an adverse effect from the consumption of dairy? If not, go ahead. Most of what people hear turns out to be wrong. So unless you are lactose intolerant, dairy isn't a problem. People have been consuming dairy products for a long time.

You listed your age as 20. I'm guessing that you are too young to register for MFP. Check out spark teens. Ask your parents to make an appointment with a counselor to help you get started on a path to clear thinking and goal setting. A goal of "being skinny" will not solve the issue of your thinking that people can't talk…

I think it's a mistake to differentiate between "dieting" and normal eating. When I started over three years ago, I made sure to make a food plan that I could live with forever. I eat tuna. . . tuna salad and tuna casserole. But I also eat quite a few other things too. If you like it, incorporate it into your food plan.

Pre-school children should not be assigned homework. And that's what I would write on the paper. And then I'd change schools.

Height and weight? Accuracy of measuring intake?

Dr. Oz is generally unpopular around here. Mostly because he is a self-promoting charlatan.

It doesn't make any sense to me either. Many vegetables, for instance, are more nutritious when cooked. Otherwise the body can't break down the food and utilize the nutrients.

You know, you could donate that leftover candy to a school. We often get donations, which are given to the counselors and classroom teachers to keep on their desks, pass out during games, and give to kids who are having a hard day and just need a little extra something. I hate to see food, even candy, thrown away.

The only thing you can do is accept him and love him the way he is and enjoy the time you have. You cannot change another person and you will just get resentful if you try.

My weight loss aids: a kitchen scale, a bathroom scale, my fitbit, a treadmill, a bike, the ability to read and learn about nutrition, a kitchen with working appliances. That's pretty much it.

I do not cheat myself. My plan has been reasonable and it's been working for over 3 years. I don't have any reason not follow it.

The "not breakfast people" should wait to eat until later in the day when they feel like it. No need to force feed yourself a shake. As long as you get your nutrients and recommended calories, it doesn't matter when you consume them.

I mix a box of sugar-free devil's food cake mix, and can of pumpkin, and a few walnuts in a bowl and bake the batter in muffin tins. I keep some in the refrigerator and the rest in the freezer so if I just really need something like chocolate cake, I have it right there. . . for under 125 calories each. Giving up nearly…

I buy granulated Splenda by the giant bag. It goes in coffee and tea, on strawberries and grapefruit. I've used it in pumpkin custard and in the dressing for a broccoli salad. I don't believe it has affected my health in any way.

I'm suspicious of this. Blending up food before consuming it does not change its effect on digestion. What "stomach issues?" That doesn't sound like a diagnosis or a recommendation for specific foods to eat or avoid.

I have a nice jar of hamburger dills in my refrigerator. When I really need a little something, I put a few in a small dish and enjoy. It seems to satisfy my need for a little crunch and a little salt. If it keeps me from choosing potato chips instead, that's a good choice. Bottom line: stay in your calories.

Start with the basics. Losing weight is about a calorie deficit. Log everything you eat and measure accurately by weighing and choosing USDA food entries. If you are not losing weight, it is nearly always a tracking problem.

I think people make nutritious eating way too complicated. Canning, drying, and freezing are reliable methods for preserving food. They do not make food "unclean." In fact, some canned foods, like pumpkin, have higher nutrition for their volume than their raw counterparts. If you are trying to avoid additives and…