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Eat less protein and more carbs and fats. The carbs will give you energy for your activities and the fats may be more satiating. Honestly, you'd probably be fine cutting your protein goal in half. Your rate of weight loss sounds about ideal, but if switching your macros around doesn't help you feel satiated, by all means…

What does your psychologist say? It's hard to advise without knowing you and your triggers, but a professional who has gotten to know you may be in a better position to do so. Bring it up at your next session. Your family may associate your diet with whatever led to your hospitalization. Even though the two may be entirely…

This is why I have Korean BBQ about once a month. :smile:

And while you're answering the above, what is your current weight and height and how many pounds have you set MFP to help you lose? A lot of times, people are too aggressive and end up hungry even though they could lose a little more slowly and feel fine.

When my siblings and I got to be a certain age, we each were given a day a week to make dinner. It was up to us to make the shopping list within the budget and provide the family with a balanced, healthy meal. Maybe giving her some guided responsibility in the form of, "Hey, you're going to be moving out in just four years…

I've seen a lot on this thread about this being a way men behave in groups, but I've only been followed, cat-called, grabbed, told exactly what sexual things were going to be done to me, or shown an erect penis by lone men. I don't think the "pack mentality" theory even begins to explain that behavior. I generally feel…

Papaya Jackfruit Fish sauce Brussels sprouts Many hard cheeses I can't weigh in on Durian -- it smells so strongly of sewage, I haven't been able to get close enough to eat it.

I was vegan diring part of my 16-year stint as a vegetarian. I liked the cookbook Vegan Vittles if you can find it. Tofu was a go-to, but I only liked it in dishes that originally had it (Korean, Thai, etc.). I ate a ton of beans, rice, homemade sourdough, vegetables, and fruit. I was missing something, though. Despite…

The only thing that helps relieve my symptoms is exercise. I lift (wimpy, but heavy to me) weights, do yoga, and swim. Sometimes my flares knock me out, and it's a downward spiral because not exercising exacerbates my pain and fatigue, but since being cleared for exercise a couple years ago, I've managed to be active more…

I love swimmng. I have to stay out of the water for the next couple months, but come November I'll be back in the pool. :smile: I joined a Masters Swim group at my local college and really benefitted from the coaching and team feel to the workouts.

I've been banking calories this week so I can eat just about everything at my niece's birthday party tomorrow. Pizza, cupcakes, ice cream... who knows what there will be, but I'm hoping to enjoy a lot of it and still fit into my work clothes on Monday. :smile:

But you also aren't eating with abandon, which is what some people think of when they think diet break.

You can develop an allergy to anything at any time -- even something you've been using for 15 years. Thank goodness it's not an anaphylaxis reaction! I hope you figure out the cause soon.

You're getting good tips about not over-restricting. Based on your repeated mentions of stress, though, I think you may need other types of help as well. Can someone help you with your responsibilities so you can have a break from caregiving at least once or twice a week? Can you see a psychologist or therapist to help you…

Dove Clinical works for me.

If I choose to buy something snacky that I tend to eat several servings of (chips, jelly beans, etc.), I just split the calories over a week on the day I buy it. For example, if it were a 700 calorie snack, I'd just log 100 into each day of the week. I could spread out the eating of it or eat it all as I watch a movie --…

This. I can't imagine that weekly hangovers are all that fun, either.

I don't see a problem with sometimes having high calorie days (and when I do high calorie, I go way over 3000). The key is just not to do that too often.

Outside of medical reasons (e.g., epilepsy), I don't see the point. It seems unpleasant and restrictive. If people enjoy it, more power to them, but it's definitely not for me.

I totally missed the decimal point. My apologies.

Unfortunately, my friends with eating disorders were very good at lying and saying what we wanted to hear. Each needed professional help; one had to be hospitalized first. Be there for her when *she* realizes she needs help. And please don't try to tell her that eating more can mean she can stop taking potentially…

Two pounds in a week sounds ideal, though I agree with the above poster. I maintain at over 1500 at 125 pounds.

At that size, TWO pounds makes a huge difference. I'm only slightly taller than you -- at that weight, everything is noticeable. That said, as far as what area of your body it will make a difference on, that's up to genetics. I personally don't like going below 118 -- that's my absolute bottom weight before I start eating…

Lots of people skip breakfast (not me, though -- it's probably my favorite meal of the day). You're absolutely fine. I have trouble eating after 5 or 6pm. We all have our preferences. As long as we're eating enough, we're good. :)

I generally keep a stash of midmorning and afternoon snacks at work. I eat one or both about 80% of the time. Depending on the perishibility, if I don't eat them, I either keep them at work or incorporate them into my dinner. Not being hungry makes me a much more patient and effective teacher, and the only foods I'm not…

I always thought shapely calves like yours were what everyone wanted! I guess it's that grass is always greener syndrome... I've always liked my legs, and they look a lot like yours, so I may be a bit biased -- but, hey, being happy with your body is a good feeling. I recommend it. Also, don't compare your body to others'…

I've switched to TDEE since getting back into maintenance, but when I was losing, I ate every single calorie exercise gave me and lost right on schedule. I used MFP's estimates, not a tracker. If you're really hungry, you have a few options: 1. Log and eat all your exercise calories. 2. Change your goal to 0.5/week loss.…

I played around with mine until I found what makes me feel best for my current activities: 40% carbs, 35% fat, 25% protein. That gives me the energy, satiation, and muscle protection I need. I'm well aware that might change based on different activities, though. I don't think there's any one true macro goal for everyone,…

At 18 I was desperately trying to gain enough weight that I could give blood, so I understand your struggle. While dairy certainly helped, I also benefitted from peanut butter, avocados, being liberal with oils when cooking, and tons of grains. It took a while, but by the time I was 20, I was 112. Now as I near 40, it…