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It's perfectly OK to have ice cream if you want it, just not enough in one sitting to make the poor tooth fairy jump off a bridge. It's likewise OK to have a burger from a fast food place now and again, provided you don't have 50 slices of bacon, 10 jars of mayo, 3 super-duper-sized orders of fries, 5 pounds of chicken…

First off, I'm sorry to hear that you're bummed out over your appearance. While your weight may not be where you want it YET, the most important thing is that you're doing SOMETHING to eventually make it right again. Also bear in mind that people become obese for a myriad of reasons. A particular person may be on multiple…

I am indeed aware of the distinction between solid and liquid ounces. I nonetheless appreciate you giving me a heads-up, jlapey. Thanks and best wishes for a healthier life. :smile:

For those of you wishing to convert between grams and ounces, 1 ounce is 28.35 grams. Also, 1 cup is 8 fluid ounces (236 mL) and there are 1,000 grams in a kilogram. I ALWAYS use a food scale, and it also drives me up a wall seeing a non-liquid item such as grapes, peanuts, etc. being measured in cups. I personally only…

NSV stands for "non-scale victory". It's some sort of success associated with losing weight other than shedding pounds. Some examples are being paid a compliment, ordering something grilled instead of fried, eating a smaller portion of a not-so-good-for-you meal versus a larger one, and so forth.

You're not alone. I used to eat 20 chicken nuggets AND a large order of fries from McDonald's in the past (but I've since gone to 6 and a small fry). In my last semester of college, I had 3 chicken strips and fries from Checker's EVERY Thursday night. On top of THAT, I used to eat an ENTIRE 9 ounce bag of white cheddar…

Hi, elena0559. I think that's a very smart idea because you can see in advance how many calories, fat grams, etc it's going to cost you. Once you eat that food, there's no turning back! If you're dissatisfied with the nutritional info, you still have a chance to change your mind and/or compensate with exercise.

As for me, I just completely ignore that advertisement. It's probably a big load of bull you-know-what! *plop* *splash* *flush* :laugh:

Happy holidays, SweetestHoney! Because you tend to choose healthy meals and work out as you stated, I think it's perfectly OK to partake of a workplace potluck (or any treat) in moderation. As for your coworkers, gently tell them that consistently choosing healthy meals and staying active can help undo (and prevent!)…

Hello mambagirl, and congrats on losing 8 pounds so far! It's perfectly OK to have a Snickers bar (or any treat) in moderation. Here are 2 possible ways to get around the sugar: 1) Split with a friend or save some for later. 2) Eat the Snickers bar and give the sugar about 15 minutes to reach your bloodstream. That will…

My scale is an XL-550 by My Weigh. My mom was able to choose from a variety of free gifts because she's worked 30 or so years for her company. She was originally going to make it a Christmas present, but I'm glad I received it earlier. I try to keep my scale as level as possible when I weigh myself, and I too do so in the…

My mom recently got me a digital scale that's accurate to within 2 tenths of a pound. It can also display a person's weight in kilos and it even talks! I had to "eyeball" how much weight I'd previously lost on a non-digital scale and it was REALLY FRUSTRATING!

As with any other treat, it's certainly OK to have chips in moderation. While you wouldn't want to eat an entire bag in one sitting, you can certainly enjoy a few. The message I'm trying to convey here is that treats are perfectly acceptable provided that you keep close track of portion sizes. Don't feel guilty for not…

I've eaten Mc Donald's several times since I joined MFP this July, and I've still managed to lose weight. :huh: *record scratch* Instead of ordering 20 nuggets and a large fry, I've stuck to 6 nuggets and a small fry. In other words, you can (and should) give yourself a little bit of "wiggle room". If you're in the mood…

For those times where you walk 6 km in 60 minutes, your speed is about 3.7 MPH. A distance of 6 km is 3.726 mi, and 60 minutes is of course 1 hour.

There are 0.621 miles in 1 kilometer, so 4.5 km is about 2.7945 miles. Additionally, 25 minutes amounts to 0.4167 hours and 30 minutes is of course 0.5000 hours. If it took you closer to 25 minutes, your speed in MPH is 2.7945 miles/0.4167 hours or about 6.71 MPH. If, on the other hand, it took you closer to 30 minutes,…

First off, don't beat yourself up!!! There are plenty of people in the same boat as you, and I myself happen to be one of them. I'm 5'6", and I weighed 200 pounds when I first started losing weight. I too felt bummed out and wished I hadn't waited so long to become healthier (I'm 28 and I'll be 29 in February). Also bear…

I had been experiencing problems with my monthly cycle, and I learned that fat cells make their own estrogen. Since I started losing weight, my previous 3 cycles have run like clockwork. Another reason I want to lose weight is because my mom and two of my uncles have diabetes. My mom's is type 2 late onset type 2 diabetes,…

Hello, mocha. If you are a college student, see if your university has some kind of fitness center that you can use for free. If not, see if you can find a stairwell that is out of pedestrians' way. That way, you could do step aerobics or run up and down the stairs if you have free time between classes. If you want to…

The "skeeter" part of my username is one of my father's nicknames for me. The 2584 refers to the month, day and year of my birth.

First off, congratulations on losing 37 pounds!!! You may still have a significant amount of weight to lose to reach your goal weight, but you're still 37 pounds better off now than when you first started. As the old saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. No matter how long it takes, your…

First off, congrats on the weight you've lost so far!!! Although you may have gone astray nutritionally speaking, you're absolutely doing the right thing by getting back on track NOW. I was recently on vacation, and I had no choice but to eat my meals without knowing how many calories were in them. Best wishes and keep up…

Females need at least 1,200 calories per day while men require at least 1,500 (I think, anyhow). Eating less than the minimum calories you require puts your body into "starvation mode" and makes it less inclined to lose fat. A short time ago, I got a message saying that I had consumed too few calories for the day. I was…

First off, don't be discouraged - everybody's got to start somewhere!!! I'm currently taking in 1,200 calories per day as well, but I'm thinking of increasing my intake to my daily goal. My dad even brought home MC DONALD'S for my dinner tonight and I was still within my calorie goal for the day. (I ordered a small fry and…

In order to lose weight, you have to expend (that is, use up/burn) more calories than you take in from food. The "net" in net calories is the calories you've taken in from food minus those you burn in exercise. The human body needs 1,200 calories minimum in order to maintain itself, so you want a net (aka overall) intake…

I also do 1,200 calories net (overall) after I've taken both diet and exercise into account. The night before last, I was slacking off with entering my data and I was actually UNDER 1,200 (my actual amount was 1,177). The website warned me that I wasn't eating enough calories. That's only the first time, though, and I've…

Forgive me MFP, for I have REALLY REALLY sinned!!! My calorie goal each day is 1570, and my dinner ALONE was 909 calories!!! I had TWO fried chicken thighs and 23 McCain Tasti Taters, which have EIGHT grams of fat for 9 taters!!! Not only did I leave myself with only SEVEN CALORIES to spare, I also exceeded my fat limit by…

It's certainly OK to have alcohol every now and then as long as you're careful. If I were to consume alcohol, I would do it AFTER working out because my body would still be in "calorie burning mode" to an extent. If I felt uneasy about drinking a whole can of beer or glass of wine at once, I could always take about half…

First off, give yourself a huge pat on the back for deciding to make a healthy change! A person's weight may actually INCREASE at first because fat is being replaced by muscle (muscle weighs more than fat). However, there are a myriad of factors that can cause a person to gain weight. When someone is under stress, their…

When I drink a lot of water (especially within a few minutes' time), about 2 hours later I've gotta go like a racehorse!!! Obviously, you don't want to flush out all of your electrolytes, but drinking water also helps flush toxins out of your system. A common weight loss problem is water retention - if you don't take in…