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I do option B. I find it works a lot better for my mental well-being to just take it one day at a time.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned glycemic index yet. Foods with a high GI are what cause your blood sugar to spike. Whole foods tend to have lower GIs than processed foods (the exception being starchy plants like potatoes).

Dried dates. (Technically a fruit, but I find that dates do the trick whenever I have cravings.)

I've been a pescetarian for the last 8 years, but I eat seafood VERY rarely (a few times a year) and almost never buy dairy at the grocery store. I eat vegan probably 4 days out of the week, at least. Feel free to add me! I would love added inspiration. :)

High correlation between pot smokers and cigarette smokers maybe?

If it hurts you to bike, definitely don't run. Usually the progression is bike>elliptical>run.

I've been a vegetarian (mostly plant-based) for 8 years. Feel free to look at my diary/add me as a friend for ideas! I admit stir fry is one of my favorite things. But the key is to mix up vegetables/grains/protein/spices. So, a few ideas:* Mexican: black beans, brown rice or quinoa, zucchini, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion,…

Steel cut oats! So many ways to cook them. I love a savory breakfast, and steel cut oats are perfect for that. I love them with lentils, kimchi, avocado, egg. Just cook them with salt and pepper and get creative :)

I'm 5'10, size 11 shoe, medium frame (? I guess...) and I don't have a "goal weight". When I first joined MFP, I set a goal of 130 (after not weighing myself for years, I gained some weight in college and ended up around 155 pounds). Three years down the line, 130 is neither feasible nor desirable for me. I got down to…

I'm exactly the same way. Honestly, I find that going cold turkey is the best option for me-- or, only eating sweets while I'm out (aka not keeping any in the house). That way, I CAN'T binge on other stuff, because there won't be any other stuff.

I used to just plan in advance for like 300 calories, but that wasn't really working for me, so I just ate during the day, and whenever I felt like I was going to binge, I would go for a walk, or basically do something to get me out of the house and away from food. By the time I came back, the urge had passed!

I had to give it all up cold turkey-- unless I know about it in advance and can thus plan for it accordingly.

Feel free to add me! Also a female, also a vegetarian, and a (noncompetitive) heavy lifter.

As has already been said-- eat more vegetables. A cup of most vegetables is about 50 calories (or less). 2 cups makes a very filling meal.

I have done this a few times and you're right-- I never feel better than when I've kicked the sugar habit. That said, it makes it so difficult to eat out, so I've found that it isn't sustainable for me (if I'm going out to eat I want something other than a salad with oil and vinegar, dammit!). I compromise by not buying…

Part of being a vegetarian is actually eating vegetables! Feel free to add me as a friend-- I've been a vegetarian for 7 years and I eat an 80-90% (ish, it varies by the day/week) plant-based diet (very little dairy and grains).

Please feel free to add me as a friend! My diary is open. :) I've been a vegetarian for 7 years and while I don't hit 100g of protein every day (I think I've eaten that much once...), I can usually hit 50 or 60 without even thinking about it. Aside from the obvious-- nuts, beans/lentils, dairy products-- some vegetables…

40% protein is a huge amount. I have mine set to 30P/30F/40C, I think, but on an average day I end up with about 15P/35F/50C. It doesn't really matter, truthfully. I eat whole foods and focus on the calories more than anything (that said, now that I've started strength training, and because I'm a vegetarian, I do try to…

I am a reluctant swimmer due to a recent foot injury preventing me from doing anything weight-bearing. I've gone to swim 5 times now and it's finally starting to get easier! It was very frustrating at first, because I went from being in great running condition (3 weeks away from a HM with a pretty okay goal time) to being…

If I had to guess (by comparing you to myself, haha), I would put you in the 23-25% range.

Currently trying to drop a few pounds while I'm injured and can't work out, but once I'm recovered I'm starting on a bulk. I'm technically a pescetarian, but I only eat shrimp, crab, and lobster, and I do it VERY rarely. Other than a few eggs a week, I rarely eat dairy products either. I went ahead and added you! :)

You have no idea how long I spent yesterday googling to no avail.

Unfortunately, most people training for longer races do gain weight. Runners World has a great article with tips-- the tl;dr version is basically ditch the post-run snacks and time your workouts so that you can have post-run meals, practice a lot of self-control, and make sure that the foods you're eating are high quality:…

This is the best analogy I have ever heard.

Usually anywhere from 25%-50%. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

MFP WAY overestimates hiking calories. Unless you are literally running up a mountain, I would just log it as walking briskly.

...You're seriously complaining about being 15.5% body fat? The "athletic" range for women is 14-19%. If it truly is just about self control... It's just gonna take self control. I personally find that it's easier to go cold turkey than to try to moderate intake of foods (I also have a sweet tooth).

I hope it's okay that I added you! We have about the same measurements and goals. :)

This. This girl must be the only person in the world to say that Michelle Obama is bulky...

Feel free to add me! I cook about 95% clean (but I don't limit myself as much at restaurants haha).