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Thanks for the explanation.

Good question, I wasn't sure what the US labeling requirements were for trans fat either. I found this: (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110103110325.htm) So it looks like the law may not differentiate between naturally occurring trans fats and trans fats from processing. (Though admittedly that tidbit doesn't…

What were the ingredients like? Surprisingly, trans fat occurs naturally in certain foods. (source: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Trans-Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp)

I understand this SO well. One thing I've had to work really hard at is getting over my fear of wasting food. If you eat food you aren't enjoying *and* you're eating unhealthily, that's wasted food in two ways (wasted on your enjoyment, and wasted on your hips!!)--rather than wasting it in just one way (throwing it away).…

Please don't beat yourself up! You don't deserve that kind of abuse, and it will just make you feel terrible about yourself. You need to love yourself, even though (like all people) you are not perfect. As a previous poster said, some nights you will just slip. It's okay to work out a little extra to make up for treats,…

Echoing this. Day-to-day weight loss and gain is almost always due to retained water (or lack thereof), undigested food (or lack thereof), or a combination of both. That's why sometimes weighing yourself every day can get discouraging--even if you're doing all the right things, the number will always fluctuate. Fat loss…

It isn't that the calories weren't in your system. Your body stores energy (from previous food you've eaten) in your muscles in the form of glycogen, along with fat and muscle stores. This article explains it well: http://www.livestrong.com/article/264767-how-is-excess-glucose-stored/

Fantastic! That is an awesome success!

I find weighing myself every day isn't a big deal as long as I remember that the scale WILL change every day depending on what I drink and eat. If I eat a lot of sodium, I'll probably retain water and gain a pound or three... and so on. As long as you keep these things in mind and don't let the little fluctuations…

I think people should make an attempt to be as informed as possible. Just trusting any tool is dangerous; without researching things ourselves, how are we supposed to know what's more likely to work? For example, starving yourself to lose weight is just common sense because your body is gonna eat up all that fat it stores…

I hear ya... it's tough in the office... people often bring food to my office that they don't want at home because then they'll eat it! :frown: I make sure to always bring my own snacks and meals. Nuts, trail mix, fruits (apples, bananas, easily portable things), veggies (carrot sticks, celery sticks), etc. I eat on those…

It depends on what you are eating. Unless you're diabetic or insulin resistant, sugar in fruits and vegetables is fine, for example. And we need some fat in our diets for our bodies to function properly. Processed sugars (white sugar, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) are generally devoid of goodness; they are usually…

YUM! Drizzle in olive oil, sprinkle a little kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, wrap in foil and roast until soft... then scrub hard at the pink stains on your clothes!

I'm real close to having lost the supermodel... yikes... :embarassed:

I usually burn 300-400 in a day through exercise. I don't actually "work out" separately from my normal activity (except for strength training); I walk around town and ride my bike to work (don't have a car...), so my calorie burn actually gets split up into smaller chunks throughout the day. They say the best exercise is…

Ha, I've noticed this too. Happens when I put tuna on a salad... end up eating a lot of tuna by the end of the salad, even though I try to keep mixing it up.

I ride almost every day to work in balmy Indiana (hey, it's 32 now, heat wave!). Of course after the "storm of the century" I was getting some comments from people who couldn't believe it, but hey, I have no car and the roads were clearer than the sidewalks! :bigsmile:

Hey, a fellow biker! Good for you! :bigsmile: Nothing like exploring town on a bike...

The heavier you are, the more calories it takes to run your body. Since your weight loss goal is relatively small (in the grand scheme of things) and you say you are sedentary, your calorie goal will be fairly low if you want to lose weight. If you go up to the "Tools" tab and click "BMR calculator", you can figure out how…

Don't be disappointed; that sounds just like water weight gain to me. Cut back on sodium for a few days and see if it comes off. :smile:

With exercise, why don't you like to do it? Do you get tired easily and feel crappy? I was the same way, and it was super hard to get motivated to exercise. Eventually though, I found a method that ended up working really well for me. I got on the bike 10 minutes every day. 10 minutes isn't bad, it's really not that long a…

I LOVE Luna Bars. I make them in the summer. I don't know why; they're just a summer food for me. You could make them any time. :smile: If you have a food processor, you can make them pretty easily (and probably much more cheaply) with dried dates (watch for pits), other dried fruit, and raw unsalted nuts. I use 1/4 cup…

Thanks for sharing, I really like this idea! I have always thought patience was important, but I've never thought of actually going to maintenance for a couple weeks. Maybe when I hit 170 I'll consider doing that... a break for my body might help things. I have given myself all of 2011 to get to 160 anyway! :blushing: I…

Indiana, that's me, oh boy!... Probably gonna telecommute tomorrow for work, but not sure what to do about my evening class. Hey, maybe they'll close campus? I think I'll be cranky if we get an inch of ice and they don't cancel...! FARTHER SOUTH... INCLUDING THE CITIES OF TERRE HAUTE... INDIANAPOLIS... BLOOMINGTON... NEW…

554 + 5 = 559 :)

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Your activity level shouldn't include your exercise if you're going to be tracking your exercise as well. Your activity level should only include your everyday activity. That said, if you don't count your exercise, that's probably fine; you just don't want to be double-counting exercise, is all. Not necessarily. To lose…

That is definitely not true; most people do not see that kind of success. Plus, losing 10lbs a month is only really healthy if you're starting out at a very heavy weight in the first place. With only 20 lbs to lose, 10 lbs a month is very unhealthy. I recommend you shoot for 2lbs a week at most, but 1/2 to 1 lb a week…

Try copying the link and pasting it into your browser. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber, as are whole grains like whole grain bread and brown rice. There are lots of choices for bread, but the best ones for you are usually any that say 100% whole grain. I also prefer breads made without high fructose corn…

Hi and welcome! Congrats on your weight loss so far! Water is vitally important. It keeps you hydrated, which keeps your body running smoothly--this is also very important because your workouts won't be nearly as effective if your body isn't functioning the best it can.…