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I live alone and so I've made an art form out of quick, easy meals. I love to cook, but a lot of times when I get home from work I just don't feel like putting the effort in. Some of my go-to's: - I buy the Tyson refrigerated chicken Fajita strips, brown them in a skillet with olive oil (which takes about 5 minutes) and…

I know this is a late reply, but I wanted to mention that I bet your little cat never changes weight because, even when you give him more food, the big cat eats it. And the big cat may be gaining slowly and you just don't realize. I think it's harder to see weight gain in a cat that is already fat. I've had a vet tell me…

I don't "low carb," but I have reduced my carb intake a bit because I'm a little sensitive (due to PCOS). I am aiming for about 40% carbs/ day (with 25% protein and 35% fat) and find it to be pretty easy to hit as long as I lay off the bread/ pasta/ rice a bit and lean toward whole grains when I do eat those things. I also…

Agree 100%. It sounds like ED thinking that may be in some way mixed up with OCD behaviors. To me, no, this is not a rational thing to be concerned about. Have you shared this with your therapist? I think it's extremely important for him/her to know about this so they can assess whether they are fully treating your issues…

As for food, saying "no thank you" is perfectly acceptable. I do find that the rejection goes down a bit easier though if you gush a little bit about how nice it was for them to think of you and what a thoughtful person they were to make brownies for everyone. It kind of lets people know that you do appreciate them and you…

My takeaway from your paragraph is that all of the weight loss theories are making you confused about what really results in weight and/or fat loss. My simple answer is that yes, you must have a calorie deficit in order to lose weight (which results in fat loss also). However, there are a large array of physiological (and…

Eat what sounds good and don't make yourself crazy worrying about it. Put reasonable portions of all the yummy things on your plate and eat them. Wait 20 minutes. If you're still hungry, go get some more yummy things. If not, have a little bit of dessert if you haven't already. But don't freak out about it. Stress and…

Obesity rates are climbing worldwide. The US is still the most obese, but there are quite a few countries that aren't far behind us (including some in Europe). http://www.oecd.org/els/health-systems/Obesity-Update-2014.pdf More to the point though, a difference in obesity rates between American and Europeans would actually…

I don't think anyone is doomed to obesity, but I do believe that some people are more biologically predisposed. And I also think the reasons are extremely complex and have a lot to do with differences in hormones and how those hormones regulate things like appetite, satiation, and fat storage. It's not going to turn out to…

I've lost count of the number of times I have read the words "these results are invalid because it's a small sample size" or something very similar on these forums. It happens all the time here. No argument about generalizing data from a specific set of individuals to other individuals that do not meet the same set of…

Yes, people calling out a study as useless based on sample size makes me a little crazy too. I think that people who are not in the field don't understand that, for the most part, studies that end up in peer-reviewed journals were not just randomly pulled out of someone's rear one day. They are carefully designed and then…

I agree that the article isn't really debunking calorie counting so much as it is insisting that composition of calories is of great importance to weight loss. The "revolutionary", "ground shaking" bit is this: "In other words,‘eating more’ and ‘moving less’, thought to be causes of body fattening by calorie-focused…

I tried it once in hopes of restarting my weight loss and decided it was an awful idea for me. Not only was I STARVING the entire fast day, as soon as I could eat again I did binge on pretty much all the food everywhere (and I've never had a binging-type personality). Also, there are a lot of anecdotes out there that…

I don't think it's a backlash against eating disorders. I think It's a backlash against people glorifying and encouraging eating disorders. With all of the comments from the pro ana/mia communities about "skinny," it's not surprising to me that some people resist the term or have a fear and/ or dislike of looking like they…

Eating more to lose weight works well for some folks for a psychological reason I think. When people are eating at too deep of a deficit, it tends to results in binges (logged or not), extra cheating like taking an extra spoonful of everything when you're making your dinner plate (logged or not), eating 3 cookies instead…

I have always loved sugar and had a hard time limiting my intake. I found that moderating it by setting rules for myself worked. For instance, I can only have something sweet in the evening after dinner. For items that I have a hard time not eating too much of, I limit the amount that I have in the house (like buy a little…

If welfare systems want to spend money on helping people in this situation, I think the thing to do is spend it on education and weight loss management plans (like Weight Watchers, which I think is a good tool for people who are just learning about weight loss). Then, the people who really want to improve their life could…

I think its because to something like 85% of the population (sorry, I can't find the source for this right now, but it's something I read a while back), aspartame (and some other artificial sweeteners) taste just like sugar so it's basically just drinking a sweet drink. To the other 15% of us (who are a certain type of…

This is a really interesting study and gut microbiome work like this is on the cutting edge of research right now. It's truly amazing the things that we are finding may be affected when gut flora is altered one way or another. It's been implicated in everything from obesity and diabetes to cognitive deficiencies. There's…

I love the tilapia with lemon pepper seasoning. Season with as much as you like, then wrap it in aluminum with a little bit of butter. Bake it in the oven until it is flakey and you're all done. I do prefer to get the tilapia out of the "fresh" seafood case when that is an option. I know it isn't truly fresh like right out…

This thread will most likely end badly, so here is the best advice I can give you before it all goes up in smoke: 1. Figure out what you are trying to accomplish with your lifestyle change -- weight loss? better health? just eating what you consider to be healthier food? All of the above? 2. Determine what kind of changes…

In most scientific circles, evolution is now generally considered to be a fact. That's what happens when something is a theory that cannot be unproven for so long that everyone gives up on disputing it. A theory is what evolution was for a very long time -- an idea with lots of evidence supporting it, but that people are…

I agree with this. I'm in the same boat with being an outdoor walker in an area that gets quite cold and these are always my go-to for indoor walking during the winter. You could also look into joining a YMCA that has an indoor walking track. They charge based on your income.

This goes very nicely with something I was told a long time ago: Motivation only lasts for a short time. That's why success isn't built on motivation, it's built on commitment. You have to be committed to your own well-being and success in the long term. It's what keeps you going when the motivation falters. Commitment (or…

I think it would help to remember that people are different and respond to different types of support and motivation. Some people need tough lough to get up and go. Some people need to know that someone out there empathizes with them before they can find the strength to pick themselves back up. Some people just need advice…

Did your doctor check iron and hemoglobin levels? Anemia can cause these symptoms and introducing more sources of dietary iron (like leafy greens and nuts) could have helped it. Those symptoms can also be caused by dehydration, so if you're getting more liquids or eating more watery foods (like fresh fruits and vegetables)…

1. Find a better doctor that listens to you and ask for a referral to a dietician to help you sort out your nutritional needs. Be your own advocate and don't take no for an answer. 2. Start increasing your calories. You will gain weight at first and that's just how it is (much of it is water due to replenishing your…

I think one of the hardest things to learn in life is that our sense of worth must come from within and not from what others think of us. You have to start thinking of yourself as worthy and deserving of respect because of the things you've accomplished (like losing 35lbs!) and deserving of a happy life because you are a…

That is completely untrue. People who lose a lot of weight and keep it off do it in many different ways. For more information, check out the National Weight Control Registry: http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm Among their findings: "There is variety in how NWCR members keep the weight off. Most report continuing to…

Legally speaking, federal and state agencies have the authority to institute a quarantine when they feel there is a significant threat to public safety. Theoretically, I guess you could make the argument that a person shouldn't be "punished" or have their rights curbed by quarantine for being exposed to a disease since it…