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Your body doesn't reset a calorie-counter to 0 each night (unlike MFP). Many people have found it easier to eat back large deficits over a couple of days (or save for a few days for an upcoming splurge). A rule of thumb is "have it all balance out over the week." The TDEE approach is another way of evening things out.…
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+1! Also, I'm extremely concerned if your medical supervision doesn't include some meal plans. I did a super-low-cal, low-carb diet that was medically supervised (900-1100 cals/day with only 25g or less carbs) - and there were definitely meal plans/examples provided. As well as an online support community of other folks on…
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Definitely get your RMR tested so you're dealing with facts, not guesses. Mine was measured at 1100, btw, so I know what it's like to deal with it. And I'm 44 and have lost 21 lbs in ~70 days. WITHOUT restricting foods - meaning I try to make reasonably healthy choices, but there is bacon, ice cream, and movie popcorn here…
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So, in collegiate athletics (water polo, swimming) as well as HS x-country, I both experienced and observed some muscle gain while losing fat. It wasn't *just* revealing existing muscle - in water polo specifically, there was noticeable development of my calves and shin muscles (name escapes me atm). Was this "significant"…
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Look at all those NSVs you've racked up! Congratulations! Can't wait to see the results on Friday:flowerforyou:
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NO. Unless you have links to peer-reviewed studies conclusively proving that 2500 is a magical number? That's absurd. The first step is understanding how much if any the metabolism has shifted. By MEASURING it. And then if it is really low, how is it healthy to FORCE yourself to eat hundreds more calories than you are…
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Okay, good that you're aware yo-yo dieting isn't your friend. Yet, have you had your RMR actually measured? Before you go trying to "eat more to weigh less" (which DOES have lots of good info, btw)...you REALLY need to know where you're starting from. And, let's say you *do* have a lower than normal metabolism right now.…
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GREAT work! :drinker:
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Unsure of the logistics, but totally on board with the concept. Count me in!:drinker:
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Curries - Indian, Thai, other...gotta be the perfect tastes, yet easy enough to cook in a reasonable amount of time. Chinese food - because it's delicious & healthy when made properly Smoothies - OJ, bananas, & strawberries are never wrong. Especially if they have yogurt to keep them company. Don't care HOW much snow is on…
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:laugh: Nearly snorted mango chicken curry out my nose. Awesome. Do you do event planning?
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A loved one wants "a taste" and you unhesitatingly point them to the serving dish - because your portion is Weighed/Measured & Not To Be Shared. :heart:
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All outdoor miles - wooo! 02/02/14 8.14mi 02/03/14 3mi 02/04/14 2.62mi 02/06/14 3.91mi 02/08/14 5.12mi 02/09/14 2.24mi 02/10/14 2.97mi 02/12/14 4.2mi (+1500' elevation gain)
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Properly fitted wetsuit - wear for duration of a nice long dive @ 45-60 feet. Afterwards, your clothes will be hanging off you, even if you eat an entire bread bowl of chowder (bowl too) and some roasted garlic. Cheap, too.
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I'm hypo and have done a super-low-carb (25g/day) ketogenic diet. Felt great, unlike some colleagues who did it ~same time. Very individual responses, not tied to hypo or not, based on the group I knew. Yes, I lost weight, but not any faster than what I'm currently losing with a more balanced approach. Which is far more…
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+1 :drinker:
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Soooo hard to pick! From my younger days, top 4: --Crewing for hot air balloons & balloon racing --Rock quarry - weigh station & water sampling --Fish & Game scientist, fishing for salmon on research vessel --White water raft guide
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+2 - you really need your doc to order tests and get some answers. +100 - If you've got a pinched nerve or herniated disc, it WON'T GO AWAY. And, if you keep irritating the nerve, you can end up with chronic pain issues that don't go away even when the underlying issue is resolved. I had lumbar surgery at 27 for a…
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Out they go - as another commenter said "selling what's worth selling" and donating the rest. What I'm really enjoying is downsizing the stuff I finally fit into. It's so much easier to let go once I know that I fit into it again - oh, yeah. It's ok, but I really don't need it or love it THAT much. Not worried about going…
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I would LOVE to, but will be in AL. Please do post event pics though!
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This exactly. Which is what has enabled penguins to flourish in Antarctica: regurgitating food for the chicks. This is why we humans fail.
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QFT - and rather frustrating if you happen to be a fan of science (or participant) Also, while the study does define "too much" in 2 categories of excess...it shows there's currently a downward trend of people eating sugar in the most excessive/most harmful amounts (25% or more). AND the quoted non-author subject matter…
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Quoted researcher: “Too much sugar does not just make us fat; it can also make us sick.” OP: In plain English, sugar is not just bad because it has a lot of calories, it is bad because it "damages the body’s organs directly". NO. OP, please do not ever attempt to work as a science writer. The quote by the researcher…
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I was right there with you...drinking easily 2-4 pints of tea every day, with plenty of sugar and milk. As was my daughter (I mention this for a reason). Personally, I decided to cut back on my tea - I felt it had gotten out of hand and was more caffeine than I really need to consume in a day. But not eliminate it, because…
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here you go - peer-reviewed journal: http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/Robergs2.pdf And a shorter easier read that references that article + 2 others: http://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/9156.html (none of which contradicts what our rock-hoisting friend has said here, btw)
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NO. How you "feel" is not always a reliable indicator. Work with as many FACTS as you can: --Have you had your resting metabolism rate tested (simple, non-invasive test @ doc's ofc)? That would be the most accurate starting point for figuring out the right daily caloric goal, as opposed to online calculators.…
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Thank you - my first thought was "eating clean" means "better than you"
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Hello, Been to Germany many times - first for work, and now I like to return for fun. YES. Many Germans do speak English, especially in touristy areas and larger cities. imo, it's a polite, friendly country with delicious food. The Rhine River region is particularly lovely, with castles as frequent as US chain coffee shops…
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+2 I'm 46 with thyroid & other issues. And down 17 lbs in ~45 days. Open diary, feel free to have a look - no extreme diet/exercise. ETA: If you haven't already read this MFP classic, it's very encouraging and has everything you need to be off to a great start:…
