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As you've noticed, extreme low fat is dangerous. You should not go below 20% of your daily calories from fat. 20% - 35% is recommended. Adding fat will NOT make you gain weight as long as you stay within your calorie goal. If your goal is say 1400 calories, as long as you stay at that, you will continue to lose. You may…

Mine is currently at 35f/20P/45C. A good breakdown is: protein .8g per weight in kg (not pounds). If you are athletic (endurence or strength), you can raise it to 1.2 - 1.8gr per kg. Carbs 45% - 65% or base it on activity level. Casual exercise 3-5gr per weight in kg, mod intensity 5 - 7g per kg, endurance 6 - 10 g per kg,…

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yes! As long as you are with in your deficit - which it sounds like you are - timing doesn't matter. Enjoy your late night snack.

I just kinda skimmed the replies, but here's my 2 cents. It sounds like you are at a healthy weight and want to look better. I also suggest weight training. A great beginning program is Stronglift 5x5 - it uses compound moves, so each lift works multiple muscle groups. This is the hard part - to really be effective - that…

You're both right (except for potatoes being stripped of nutrients). Things like white bread, pasta, flour have been stripped of some nutrients, some are added back it - that's when you see the words enriched. But they cannot add back in fiber. These white foods are made with grains that have had the bran & germ stripped…

First of all you shouldn't be aiming for less the what MFP gave you. You need to reach that goal, and preferably eat back a portion of your exercise calories (50% - 75%). With that said, unless you have an undiagnosed medical condition, you are eating more then 1000 - 1200 calories, especially if you've been doing this for…

If you are truly meticulous in your logging and are really eating 1200 cal and not losing, you need to go see your doctor to rule out any issues that may be affecting the calories out part of weight loss. I am 44, 5" and 185b (so weigh more then you) and I can lose about 1.5 lbs a week at 1500 calories. Since I'm assuming…

They are a good source of protein and fiber. A little high in carbs and sugar, but as long as it fits in your daily (or weekly) goals, go for it.

Generally twice a day. Morning coffee - 8am, lunch noonish (trying to aim for 500 cal), dinner 6/6:30 (1000 cal). I love large meals - more satifying to me. Small meals leave me wanting more - I never feel satisfied. I would love to aim for one meal a day around 6, but I get too hungry by noon.

Buffalo wings or pizza.

I found what OP is talking about. It is a new Premium feature. It is $7.99 a month of $49.99 a year. On the computer, the option is on the top of the My Home page.

Absolutely not! Unless you have health problems, your body detoxes by itself.

YMCA - The one I go to has something for everyone. No matter what your goals or what you like to do, it has it. It has lots of fun classes, cardio equipment, weight machines, a big free weights area with lots of weights, 2 pools, child care. It is more expensive, but worth every penny for me & my family.

The only thing that helps with weight loss is a calorie deficit. So either will help with weight loss as long as it fits in your daily goal. I think (opinion only) that the Ezekiel bread is a healthier option - it is a high protein bread. I like them both.

Monster cookie protein balls 1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1 scoop vanilla whey mini m&m's mini dark chocolate chips Roll and eat

If you are just looking for lower calorie options - sandwich thins, Sara Lee 45 calorie bread, Ezekiel bread (I buy TJ version - cheaper). I'm sure there are other brands - just read the labels and taste test.

Any Jillian Michaels DVD or Tae Bo (kickboxing).

This.

Thanks. This is exactly what I'm trying to do. She is active in sports and likes to bike and go to the Y in the summer. We are working together to keep her strong and healthy.

She's not obese, but she is a little overweight. A 12 lb loss would put her in the middle of her weight range. She's 13, she has poor body image. I don't know too many teenager girls that have positive body image. Also, I'm not teaching her to skip meals. She naturally is not a big breakfast eater. On weekends & summer…

Thanks! This is exactly what I was thinking. I just wanted to others opinions. Especially parents or young adults. I'm going to stick with my "you have to eat breakfast" .

Most doctors are still old school "breakfast is the most important meal of the day".

Target - they had them in stock about a month ago.

This. If you have the negative calorie adjustment off, it will not lower your daily allotted calories. It may add in FB adjusted calories if you are active. I have MFP set at my TDEE so I ignore those, unless I have an unusually active day.

I've had the Charge HR for about a month & find it to be very accurate. I aim to lose 1.5-2lb a week & I am averaged 1.7. I base my daily calories on what my Fitbit says I burn each day. I like the Charge HR much better then the flex I had for 1 yr.

Noosa yogurt. It's Australian I guess. Absolutely amazing! Need to go buy more.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1

I just got the Fitbit Charge HR on Monday. I LOVE it. The HRM & calorie burn is pretty much on track with my polar HRM.