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  • I don't really see budgeting your calories so that you can eat a food you enjoy as "cheating." Many people I know will consider a cheat day to be not worrying at all about what they eat for the day, and often end up eating as much junk as possible because they "can," rather than just eating a larger meal or treat. I think…
    in In defense of the cheat meal Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • Have to agree. I did buy a food scale for better accuracy with things like meat, but I was losing weight just fine before that, and my measuring cup estimations were pretty accurate. It seems sort of common sense that you can't just heap everything way over the top and still call it a cup.
    in The reason why you should get a kitchen scale Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • I'm in college and finally losing the weight! I gained most of it in college as well, unfortunately. I only recently realized how unhealthy even the "healthy" choices at the school cafeterias are, so most of the time I make my own lunch (which is cheaper anyway), and when I don't I'm pretty careful on campus. I don't do…
    in College students losing weight...how did you do it? Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • I recently discovered that chocolate was causing a lot of health issues for me that people normally wouldn't associate with food. Dairy was actually next on my list of foods to experiment with- if you think it may help, no harm in giving it a try! You can always add dairy back into your diet if it doesn't make a difference.
    in Removing dairy from diet Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • I was actually just wondering the same thing- I have trouble staying under on sodium as well.
    in Sodium Intake Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • I drink about 2 gallons a day, but I always have. I like water and I don't drink anything else. It certainly didn't keep me from gaining the weight and I don't think it's making me lose any faster, so just drink enough to stay hydrated.
    in How much does water help increase your weight loss? Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • I had chronic migraines for many years- just recently I figured out that chocolate was one of my biggest triggers. There are a crazy amount of possibilities though, and everyone's different, so if this is a frequent issue for you it would be a good idea to see a doctor. There are a lot of options before you even think…
    in Headaches!!!!!!!!!! Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • I know most people will say total deprivation of snacks doesn't work, and for a lot of people it doesn't. But for me it was a great start. I decided to cut out chocolate to try to get rid of chronic migraines, and I figured I'd cut out all desserts while I was at it. Two weeks later, I had a brownie- and wow, it was…
    in Food Addiction?! Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
  • Triplets!? Age: 22 Height: 5'4" SW: 190 CW: 183 GW: 130 UGW: 120
    in Find your twin (new version) Comment by rlp2891 September 2013
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