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I would use a food scale. Before I do resistance training, I technically take a 1/3 of a scoop of powder (for 10g of protein in the case of my brand). It's nowhere near an actual 1/3 of a scoop when I weigh out the 14g. I was just thinking this morning that it's no wonder that packages don't actually last as many servings…

No. I had my BF% measured on the same day with a bioelectric impedance scale (where I stood on a scale and held handles) and a DEXA scan (the most accurate measure). The BIA scale showed me at around 11%, while the DEXA had me at 15.9%. Different methods will give different results. I asked the nurse at the time why were…

McDonald's Quarter Pounder Deluxe (no mayo or cheese, which is how I prefer it anyway) with a side salad and Newman's Own balsamic vinaigrette and/or apples. Popeye's Chicken Naked Tenders (chicken strips with no breading), mashed potatoes (no gravy), green beans And I know you said that you're tired of Subway, but I've…

If you include "usda" in your search, like "tomato usda," you'll have better luck.

Yes, I've asked this at the restaurant. I go there all the time. The higher number already includes the sides (spaghetti squash and zucchini though, not broccoli, to be specific). This way, if you don't want the zucchini and spaghetti squash, you can calculate other sides using the steak-only number. You can also…

If you cook the package for any purpose (omelet, sautéed w/ anything, etc.) you'll be amazed by how much it cooks down. A huge bag can easily turn into about a cup or even less of cooked spinach.

It can be quite the rude awakening when you realize how many calories are in everything. My recommendation is to pre-log everything you eat, even tastes or nibbles. It will make you think about whether you really want it. Regarding your upcoming events, it sounds like you'll have the benefit of playing host and preparing…

I didn't see or feel much for results, but it wasn't super challenging for me other than killing my knees with the jumping. You said you don't have much weight to lose, so maybe you're already fit as well. The only thing I found was that I was able to plank for a long time from doing it.

Love both of these. I add sliced raw almonds or Trader Joe's honey roasted sliced almonds to my plain (full-fat) greek yogurt and fruit.

Other than being able to plank for a really long time afterward, I didn't notice much for results--on the scale or inches. But it killed my knees. I only finished the 30 days because I had committed to it. I would never do it in a string of days again, maybe just use it for a one-off day now and again.

Completely agree with this. Take advantage of the time for working out and cooking good food. Perfect opportunity!

I used a BIA scale and got a DEXA scan (most accurate) on the same day, and the DEXA put me at about 5% higher than the scale. So you may not be as low as the scale said. I also just talked with my trainer about this because I do know that my BF is lower than the recommended "essential" level. He said that as long as I'm…

If by "healthier" you mean lower calorie, I've found two brands that are low-cal and pretty good: D'Italiano and Village Hearth both make 40 calorie per slice loaves. (Village Hearth also has hot dog and hamburger buns at 80 calories each.) D'Italiano is really lightweight though, so with lots of lettuce on my sandwich as…

Since you asked EXACTLY how metabolism works, I'm no expert, but I bought a great science/medical reference book on Amazon called "Metabolism at a Glance." I think it's intended for medical students, so much of it is over my head. But it does present things in probably the simplest way possible.

Hellman's/Best Foods Olive Oil mayo has fewer calories that others for reason, without being considered "light." It's what I use, and I didn't realize this until I was at my mom's house this weekend and her mayo had 50% more calories than mine. (90 vs 60 per Tbsp)

I've used it to cook because of the higher temperatures it can withstand, but I didn't really get any flavor from it that some people seem to love. (Now I sometimes use macadamia oil, which is on the "healthy oils" list, and I like that.) What I have found is canned coconut milk--NOT the kind in the dairy section like a…

That's awesome! I know that sometimes things like family can be an "excuse" not to exercise/commit; but you have clearly demonstrated that you have the commitment. And your daughter probably would have understood if she hadn't seen you, BUT you're right: her smile was more important today. It's nice that she knows how much…

Someone could probably say this about me, BUT I only ever say anything after I have to listen to them talking about me being too skinny, how they assume I don't eat at all, how I'm so lucky that this has been easy for me, how they have it so much harder because of a slow metabolism, food addiction, or some other excuse,…

I disagree--for me--with the people who say not to weigh in every day. I lost 50 pounds about 11 years ago and kept it off pretty well. I weighed in every day while losing and in maintenance. I also saw that on the National Weight Control Registry (of people who have maintained weight loss), it's common for people to weigh…

What do you mean by "deterrent effect"? Do you mean that logging isn't deterring you from overeating, or that you're still eating/logging honestly and within your calorie goal but gaining? If it's the former, I'm not sure what you can do other than remind yourself of your hard work and set new goals as others have…

Great accomplishment and attitude--way to ignore the haters!

I stopped getting my period last fall, at age 42. I thought it was maybe due to diet/exercise. Turns out, I actually had gone post-menopausal with few other symptoms. I've had the blood work, and my doctor says my levels wouldn't be from diet/exercise--just genetics. (My mom went post-menopausal with few symptoms when she…

Not sure if anyone already posted this, but TGIFridays has steaks that you can get with light sides like broccoli and stay around 400 calories even. The meal is actually quite good, so you may not even feel deprived. (And I think it's their Oreo dessert that isn't too horrible either if you do want to splurge.)

I agree with another commenter that if you went on to do Zumba, you didn't work hard enough during your HIIT session. My trainer even says that if you can go as hard (speed, incline) in your last interval as your first interval, you didn't push yourself hard enough. 14 intervals seem like a lot too. My trainer has assigned…

There's nothing wrong with pasta. I don't eat it often, but I cook up whole boxes then portion them out (weighing in grams) into baggies and freeze them. Then when I want some it's easy to just grab a portion. Sometimes, I end up splitting a portion in half even, which is easy enough to do from frozen, if I just want the…

FWIW, I'm working with a trainer for heavy lifting. He doesn't want me to doing any regular cardio--only HIIT 1-2 days per week (1 if I'm in a lifting phase of 4 days per week, 2 days of HIIT if I'm lifting just 2 days). He said that if I must do regular cardio for my own pleasure, it should be for no longer than 40…

I happened to go post-menopausal by surprise (early menopause at age 42) about a couple of months after starting MFP. Don't let it be something that gets in your way mentally. Since I didn't actually realize was post-menopausal, I never gave it a thought. At the time, I just thought diet and exercise had halted my period…

Check this out: http://www.eggthingy.com A friend of mine invented it, and it looks like it will launch this year. It's a way to hard boil egg whites.

Mine seemed pretty accurate while losing, and I found it really motivating. Now that I'm maintaining (and bulking some), I still log diligently but I don't complete the daily entry. So I don't see the message anymore.

Get a new trainer, even if this one is free.