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It's pretty normal, I lose up to 3 lbs but more commonly 1-2 lbs. It's not all from urination and bowel movement though. If you think about it, you sleep 8hr (or try to) and you are effectively fasting but your body still needs energy to be alive though not as much as while awake (that basic amount is your BMR). So some of…

My first thought was STRAWBERRIES, then you said no fruit. Smartpop 100 cal popcorn is good too. Roasted edamame is pretty good (Seapoint, 1/4cup = 130 Cal)

For me when I have days I don't really want to eat, but my brain knows I should, I try to sit down with a small plate of food and nibble. Usually that gets my appetite going and I'll eat a real meal. Another idea might be to cook, try a new recipe you found and be mentally engaged in cooking while your senses are smelling…

I've tried soy and almond milk; I liked both as cream substitutes. What I love most though is that they helped me gradually break the habit of needing creaminess in my coffee. I went from 2% milk to soy, then to almond milk which was less creamy to me (but delicious almond aroma). Now I'm comfortable having my coffee black…

Never had them... now I might need to try some.

MFP already accounts for your daily routine. When you entered in your activity level to set up your goals, MFP estimates what you spend to be alive and moving at the level you specified. If you go to the MY HOME tab and click "Goals" you'll see on the top of the right column it says "From Normal Daily Activity" and the…

I bump up my sugar allowance a little by manually changing it. It's a bit unrealistic and a lot of my sugar comes from good foods like fruit and yogurt. I learn to go for fruits with less sugar and cut out energy/protein bars that have stupid lots of sugar. I agree with VixFit2011, going over on unprocessed sugar is not so…

I try to pick database entries that include a lot of detail like "Grilled chicken breast- skinless, with bone, no salt". It is clear to me that the bone will change the food weight, but it wasn't obvious to me that 6 oz of raw meat does not give you 6 oz of cooked meat (Gyah, I'm a chemist! I should know these things!) so…

Wait, you're not slim or standing.... does that mean you are shady? :bigsmile:

I've done it every other day on average (some consecutive days with several days of something else) and I'm half way through level 2. It helped me deal with the soreness but I wonder if it is less effective that way. I'm not seeing much measurement change although I'm really close to my target and already in the middle of…

First, you are totally right. However, assumptions like that are normally made in everyday language and as a science teacher it annoys me too. "The syrup is heavier than the water, that's why it sinks" I get that all the time. Density is a surprisingly difficult concept. and people tend to compare weight (or the more…

You can buy calipers or hand held impedance fat measuring devices. I've seen them on amazon-- calibers under USD10 and impedance devices starting USD27. I suspect you can also order them in the UK amazon website. I've been debating whether I want to get the impedance device. It has some pretty good reviews online. Here's a…

Drink water? Chew gum? Go exercise to earn some calories to munch on? How many more hours today do you need to survive?

I feel you! I just want to finish in peace and go on to the rest of my day. I try not to go to the gym during peak "social" hours anymore. I hate those gaggle of girls all hanging out at one machine and rotate through with massive chatting between. I'm fine with social support in working out, but there should be 80-90%…

I'll second the 30 day shred. It's a great 20 min workout and the routines are intuitive enough that I can do it w/o the verbal instructions (DVD has option to turn off voice and only play music). That way I can turn the sound down and do the workout first thing in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up.

I have a slightly different problem. My BF has a habit of putting his foot in his mouth in the way he tells you something frankly (not intended to insult at all). I've learned over many many years to recognize when this is happening so I can listen to the whole thing before being insulted, and then take a moment to figure…

You should definitely choose the listings that are specific about cooked or raw. I was so confused by chicken was so much more caloric than turkey until I realized I was entering raw weight for cooked chicken (but did the turkey correctly). A side note, I'm a chemist and we never weigh things while they are hot; it messes…

Aww Tacey21 that's awesome, he sounds like a keeper! Good luck on your journey in health and in love! =)

I feel your woman diet frustration! Kills me every time he can snarf down something full of carbs and calories-- claiming that he needs the sugar to think hard. Whatever Mr Bean Pole. I'm still 15 lbs lighter than you, and I have a delicious bowl of strawberries, ha! p.s. Fantastic job on resisting the temptations!!

I usually pack some dry snacks for the afternoon. 1/2 cup Fiber one original bran cereal = 60 Cal 1 oz raw almonds = 160 Cal A few pieces of chocolate ~50 Cal 1/4 cup roasted edamame = 130 Cal (less fat and more protein/carbs than almonds) 1 oz rice crackers = 110-140 Cal Mix and match. I have a cute little bento box I…

For me, I would go to the gym and work out all the frustrations. I would be able to get away from the kitchen and feel good about exercising. I understand though, that not everyone works this way.

I'm actually impressed by those who have a long way to go and have been going at it long enough to see some results. I am in awe of the work it must take, and of the conviction they have to keep going. I couldn't imagine trying to achieve something so life changing. It makes me feel like a wimp for moaning and groaning…

I agree, you have to make it as important as studying and fit it in. I'm in my last year of grad school and I'm busy analyzing data and writing my dissertation. Exercising feels like a HUGE waste of time when I could be writing, but my thinking is much clearer and focused, it's easier to get out of bed and I know if…

Baby steps. Don't go cold turkey, start with just reducing. Think about how much you normally eat, e.g. a bag of m&ms a day. Then go for less, maybe half a bag, maybe get a fun size bag. Cutting out the sweet stuff entirely will make the cravings really really bad and that's how I succumb to binging. Another idea is to…

Keep those extra calories! I'm glad you are sharing this especially for those who believe the less you eat the more you lose. It does take much, but your body needs enough energy to lose weight.

I think the sweating will be fine as long as you clean off immediately after. Unless it's burning so bad the skin is peeling/cracking... I would avoid doing any exercise that puts the burn part of the skin in contact with something abrasive (e.g. if it's your shoulders, then doing crunches on the ground will irritate it).…

I saw some at my Safeway. In the same place as the tofu, the wonton wrappers, and soy substitutes.

Based on your diary this week, I'd say you are stuck b/c you aren't eating enough. You hover around 1000-1200 net cals a day. You aren't tall but you aren't exceptionally short either so the 1200 cal minimum for the average person should be about right for you. With all your exercise, your body needs fuel to feed the…

I pretty much only like the Trader Joes Greek yogurt... and only the plain full fat one. I accidentally got the non-fat one (almost identical blue container! What were they thinking...) and I managed to eat it all, but blech all the way. Anyway, the plain full fat one I like for the hint of cheese flavor and richness. I…

This week I started doing workouts in the morning and then having bfast after. The only way I can even conceive of do it is if I get to do that at home. So I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30d shred (20 minutes, takes up very little space, gets me sweating and breathing hard), and it's been GREAT. I love that I've already…