DavidC1857 Member

I was kind of thinking something like that myself. I will have to cook it and see what I get. I have to thaw the thing first and that is going to take a bit.

Most of the roasted turkey listings I see are much higher in calories than that. That's the problem. I imagine some fat is going to cook off, and probably quite a bit of water. If I log it as it is, it seems like I'm going to be getting a lot more calories than I'm reporting.

Well said.

At least 2 pots a day. I'm pretty sure I can smell coffee when I take a whiz. Liquid splenda. Buy it in the big bottles. 1 tablespoon of half & half is about 20 calories. I work it in.

I'm maintaining now, and working on strength training. So it might not be as much an issue for me as for someone who is trying to lose. But honestly, it's another form of calories. Maybe not the best form, but probably better than Twinkies. I have a beer every now and then. And count it like I do everything else.…

How long have you been at your goal weight? (I'm assuming you are.) I've been here for nearly 4 months and very slowly I can see my self perception changing. It takes time, more time, patience and some improvement on the self-talk might help also. Take some then and now prints (if you have them) and put them side by side…

I can't say when I first realized I was losing weight, but it was when I started drilling new holes in my belt. I've only been at my goal for a few months, but I still don't "see" myself the way I am. If I look at then and now pictures I can see it. When I look in the mirror I sort of see it. I still catch myself thinking…

Interesting. I would imagine this is somewhat controversial among the "healthy fruits and veggies" crowd. Personally, I have never cared for fruit and see no real value in it, so it's not a big deal for me. I was just curious.

Anxiety sucks. I can relate. Don't put it off and off and off and off... (you get the drift). Take a deep breath and go ask him if he wants to go out sometime. If he does, cool. If not, have you lost anything? The sooner you do it the less time you'll have to be anxious about it. And guys understand anxious girls way more…

I wish someone would expand a bit more on the natural vs processed sugar a bit. I completely get that fruit is better for you than white sugar. But the sugar component I don't quite get. There isn't a lot of difference between fructose and glucose. And there is no difference once your body rapidly converts the fructose to…

I'm going to have to do a 1200 calorie quick add for just LOOKING at that picture.

I have to admit this whole thread has got me wondering. Do random people really make comments about your diary? Even if you're not asking for help? (I'm not). I honestly don't care what people think. (Or do I?) I'm eating for myself, not someone else. (Or am I?) So as an experiment, I just opened my diary entirely. I want…

I'm not sure I would say I "hide" my diary, since it's my diary and it's no one else's business in the first place. It's open to a very select group of friends that I have chosen to be accountable to, and closed to anyone else. Semantics I guess.

The only right way to lose weight is TDEE-20% and lifting heavy things. Your macro's must be (whatever mine are). If you do a fad diet (anything other than the above is a fad diet), you will die (<--sarcasm) and gain all the weight back. (This ought to take the thread to at least 8 pages)

Just my opinion but your first priority is to get your sleep apnea treated properly. I remember what it was like before mine was treated. It is hard enough losing weight and getting in shape now, I can't imagine doing it when all I was doing was trying to sleep. The consequences of untreated sleep apnea are probably worse…

So someone clarify something for me. I'm really not that concerned about getting too much protein, but I want to make sure I get enough. I've seen .7-1g per pound recommended. But I also saw .7-1g per kilogram recommended. There's a pretty big difference between those two. Which one?

I weight just about everything except liquids and powders (like flour, for example). I got one of these recently. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVHHJC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I like it for a number of reasons. For one, the display points forward, so if you are using a really large plate or bowl, you…

I'm sure this has already been said. Plain old half & half. Non fat if you wish, but I prefer a few more grams of fat to a few more grams of carbs. Half & half does seem to vary a bit, but mine is 40 calories, 1g of carb, 3 of fat and 1 of protein per 2 tablespoons. I use 1 tablespoon per cup and I drink a LOT of coffee. I…

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. Certainly is true, since a calorie is simply a unit of measure of heat energy. If you eat 1000 calories (actually kilo-calories buy why split hairs), you've eaten 1000 calories. However, how the body processes calories from different sources is certainly up for some debate. It would…

Just a little tip. If someone is following you, exhibiting signs of road rage, NEVER go home. You just gave a crazy person your home address. Go to a police station if you know where one is, or call the police if you have a cell phone or go to a very public place with lots of people and ask someone to call the police. I…

Let's see. Major depressive disorder, dysthemia (long term low grade depression), panic disorder w/ agoraphobia, OCD, social anxiety disorder, some things I'm probably not remembering. Number one helper for me was getting together with God. But that is a topic I'll leave for private messages if you're interested. I found…

The answer is different for everyone. We're all different and people experiencing anxiety disorders are at different levels. There was a point in time where the most I could do was to go to the very small corner grocery store and get enough to eat. Beyond that I didn't leave my house. Exercise often causes the same…

About 135 pounds using Medifast. I know... evil, unhealthy, low calorie diet. I'm sure I am going to die at any moment and gain all the weight back. Actually I've never felt better. Pictures... http://blogs.medifastcommunity.com//Photos/DavidC1857/Default.aspx

3 days into a low carb diet you're not going to feel good. Your cells are running out of glycogen to burn but haven't turned to fat yet. When they do, the lousy feeling will usually go away. Some people don't do well on low carb diets. I did. I lost weight, and I wasn't hungry, grouch or groggy the whole time. So the…

It looks like you already have a lot of good advice. I am not just shy, but have agoraphobia. Lived in a motor home in Dad's back yard for 6 years and went out only for doctors appointments and one grocery store that was small enough I could manage. So I understand how hard it is to go anywhere, much less a gym when you're…

I'm divorced and my kids are in there mid 20's. So I'd let the ex drown and pray that the kids saved me, cause I don't swim either. With my kids, I'm gonna drown anyway, so I suppose it wouldn't matter much.

I like the nutrition profile of the Quest bars. They are kind of expensive, but if I alternate them with something simple like nuts or trail mix I think it will work. I will order the sampler pack and see what they are like. Thanks for the responses. If anyone else has any idea's, I'm all ears. Oh, PS. It appears that the…

So many assumptions. Someone who either chooses or can not eat more than 1200 calories needs to see a doctor, because 1200 calories is "medically necessary." In my weight loss journey of well under 1200 calories I've met many, many people on the same plan who are getting healthier by the day. Myself included. Long term…

I'm countering the OP (and your) illogical bashing of other people with facts (doctor recommended, clinical peer reviewed studies, my own personal experience.) Obviously people like me are useless to talk to, because we don't support your pre judgement.

NO I WASN'T. I called him on the phone and said "Hey. I want to do Medifast. Is it OK and will it hurt me?" He said, "No, go ahead." Actually I didn't even talk to him, it was relayed through his staff. I saw him once, somewhere in the middle. And I will reiterate. How can a DOCTOR SUPERVISED DIET under 1200 calories exist…