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I've found it helpful when I have a craving for something only to make a single serving of that thing, so I don't have the temptation to eat a whole pan of it (which I've done way too often). If you look on Pinterest, you can usually find single serving recipes of ________ and call it a day. Besides, even if you want more…

Personally I wouldn't (as in, I might add it just to see how many calories I may have burned, but I wouldn't eat them back to be safe). I don't add walking to exercise unless I'm walking at a decent pace and I can track my mileage - but that's my preference. Outdoor museum sounds amazing right now, though!

I tracked everything today so far as a refresh from yesterday...although I didn't really care until I got home. The problem yesterday wasn't the ingredients, but rather the quantity. But yes, definitely information for the future! I love my mexican food (as commercial as Chipotle may be...still delicious!), so instead of…

Unless you are eating these foods while running or something, you're not going to be burning more calories digesting them. As far as WW is concerned, I do WW and yes, non-starchy fruits and veggies are 0 points, but this is only to encourage you to eat these more than anything unhealthy. So if you're hungry, you're…

I'm 5'6" and currently 185.6, but I started at 192.6. My goal is 140...we can do it!

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If you eat one serving of starch or carbs at a time, you shouldn't go over your allowance for the day. However, keeping those processed carbs out of your house completely will be the first step to avoiding eating them. I've been a vegetarian for about 2 years now, and I've found that if I'm going to eat starch or grain, I…

If you viewed the comment as being harassment, I'd report it to HR, especially if this individual has a history of inappropriate comments that could affect your ability to work and your comfort in the workplace. I'm so sorry to hear that happened to you. Some people are nasty and heartless. I would also confront that…

It depends on how much you weigh...but that is really high. Make sure that all of your inputs (height, weight) are correct, and that you are logging the exercise properly - that you are putting in 60 if it asks for minutes. For me, a 5'6" female at 185, walking for 20 minutes burns 106 calories (per MFP). What do you have…

I hear that black bean brownies are actually pretty good and add in some protein so you're less likely to eat too many of them. Sometimes it's best not to find an alternative, but rather to train yourself to eat only a serving of those foods. Otherwise, you might find yourself trying to eat too many alternatives and you…

Kudos for your for actually tracking everything and figuring out how much you consumed - that's a pretty big deal. I don't know how many times in the past I've gone way over and didn't track it because I was afraid of actually knowing. It was one day, and if you are on track usually and for the rest of the week, I wouldn't…

A few years ago, I was dating this really attractive and fit guy who was sooooo critical of all women's weight. He probably had a lot of insecurities. We were at the beach and I had finally reached my lowest weight and finally felt comfortable in a bikini. I bent over to pick up a towel, and he took a picture of me from…

I know it can be really frustrating, especially when you're on a college campus with a lot of skinny girls around. However, just because they can eat like that now doesn't mean that they will be able to do that forever without gaining weight! Who knows, maybe they spend hours at the gym to stay that way. I don't imagine…

I am a lecturer at a university, and I like to think that my students can tell me anything if they are looking for help. However, there is a point when oversharing can be inappropriate. In your case, I would let him know that you have been having health issues, and had to miss class (if you feel like you need to apologize…

Thanks for the insight - he had smoked for 13 years and I'm sure it's not easy to quit cold turkey. He had mentioned that now he can taste things like he couldn't before, which I'm sure is a completely new experience. I'll keep this in mind for sure. He quit in February (on Valentine's day, I told him he was done because I…

Your husband sounds really picky...if it were me, I'd tell him he can eat what you make or not eat at all! He might be surprised how many healthy things are really delicious when prepared correctly. I got my boyfriend to eat sweet potato risotto and steamed asparagus and he loved it! Healthy doesn't have to mean that it…

As far as produce is concerned, try to shop for seasonal fruits/veggies. These will usually be a lot cheaper since they're in season. I also really like squash; it's pretty cheap and is healthy and filling. Two squashes (is that even the plural?) can easily feed two people, and you can top them just like you do with a…

I've been a vegetarian for about 2 years, and I don't do fake meat products unless I'm out to eat and there is nothing else for me on the menu. The amount of fake stuff and processed stuff and fillers in those fake meat products aren't great. But making your own fake meat, by that I mean veggie burgers with actual…

I'm on Weight Watcher's as well! We can do it!

I keep "trigger foods" out of my kitchen completely. If I have junk available in front of me, I'm likely to eat it. If I have to get up and go somewhere to get something that I'm craving (I don't have a car), then I probably won't walk all the way to the grocery store and buy it. Do a pantry cleanse and throw away (or give…

I gained a lot of weight when I stayed in the dorms, so I completely understand your struggle here! It's nice to see that there are "Dietician Approved" options on your menu. I'm not sure how your dining hall is set up, but ours had salad bars and fruit bars. Try filling up half of your plate with fruits/veggies and then…

I will continue to focus on my own health and progress right now, and hopefully it rubs off on him - I mean it's always easier to lose weight with someone else working right along side you anyway. I've insisted upon cooking for us rather than go out to eat all the time, and now that the weather is finally warming up, there…

Protein isn't what made me gain - it was the unhealthy eating habits that still didn't include meat. I would order delivery so many nights a week and not keep track of what I was eating, or I would eat on campus all of the time instead of packing myself something to eat, and I never chose anything healthy. And I would…

And I guess another big problem is...I just don't have an appetite lately. It's almost like I have to force myself to eat. This is just strange for me because I usually haven't been able to stop eating!

I don't believe it's morally right to eat animal products, and I don't think they are inherently bad...I just think that what we overestimate how much animal products we need to survive. I lost a lot of weight about a year ago (when I actually hit my goal weight) by cutting animal products, and I was the healthiest I'd…

5'6" 170 lbs

I just had my first migraine yesterday. I had NO idea what it was at first. I started getting the auras...then nearly all of my vision was gone, then my hands went completely numb and i couldn't stop vomiting. Then I started talking in gibberish and I was terrified because I was alone and even if I tried calling someone…

I'd say do both. I just get bored on the elliptical, even if I'm watching TV, and that can be discouraging if I don't change up my workout routine. Maybe do 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of a workout video?

Maybe I'm frustrated because my first time around losing weight, I would lose a steady 2 lbs or more per week on Weight Watchers, but I didn't like some of their weight loss advice because they pushed a lot of processed foods, so I switched to MFP. I am allotted 1200 calories per day, and that us usually what I eat. This…