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Since you are new to all this, I would suggest you stick to just keeping track of your calories until you get the hang of it. Then you can decide which macros you will pay closer attention to. You can decide to stick to the macros as MFP sets them or you can set your own. IIFYM has a macro calculator (there are probably…

My doctors told me I was borderline diabetic in 2012, now I'm just mildly insulin resistant. The advice already given upthread is good; fresh food with low GI and exercise are important. Try not to focus on the weight itself though. Your main goal for every day should be to eat as healthy as you can, within calorie goals…

Most illnesses, even something as "simple" as a cold will tire out your body. I don't know what your eating plan was like before the illness, but try eating at least at maintenance level for a week or two, give your body time to get back to normal. Then try to get back into your regular routines with exercise etc.

I don't know much about celiac, so this is more a general approach: Moving is stressful all by itself. Add to it the dietary issues and you have double the stress. Try finding ways to destress the process. As already suggested, try to find a dietician who can help navigate the food. In the meantime, try sticking to food…

If someone at the gym is offering them, they are probably just trying to make money. You don't *need* bars, or shakes, even most vitamins if you have a varied diet. They can be useful as portable meals, it all depends on what best suits your needs.

Crunvhy vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, etc) are your best bet. On the other hand, maybe you should rather eat actual meals (5-6 smaller ones) and try to control the mindless nibbling by drinking water or tea instead.

a can of tuna, cucumber and sunflower seeds. I usually had it for lunch though. Nothing is exclusively for one meal only, so just pick something you like and can prepare quickly or in advance and have that. And two things that do have eggs but don't taste eggy: chicken , spinach and cheese fritata, which can be made in…

Yes, you can do it. Think back to the 50 failed attempts. What caused you to fail? Have you found a way to avoid it repeating? Or to minimize its effects? The best way to succeed is to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them. Good luck to you. eta: and don't forget, even if you have a bad day, tomorrow you can start…

I won't say I know how you feel, OP, because I can't really, but I can say that I have dealt with similar issues. And have managed to deal with them, so it is possible. Just keep trying, learn from your mistakes and move on.

Yes, I know I think too much, I said so in the beginning. But to each their own, I'll do what works for me, you do what works for you, I was just offering my point of view, that is the whole purpose of these forums after all.

Not every brain functions the same way. And hunger signals are not always bad, just when they are actually caused by boredom, or thirst, or something else. It's like if I told you to stop thinking about that funny kitten video. Some people will think about it, go eh, and move on. Others will still laugh about the video…

You can't really know how much is left in the pan and how much is absorbed by the food, so it's safer to just log it all. Get non-stick pans so you don't need to use a lot of oil/butter if it's a problem.

I never claimed I was a special case. And you can break habits. But for someone who is flailing about being constantly hungry, just saying "stop thinking about food" is not supportive, and not a constructive suggestion.

If only it were that simple. But I have a brain that likes to circle back to "Give me chocolate!" every so often. So you need to make a plan to distract it, because just giving it chocolate doesn't always work.

There is no magic trick I'm afraid. What you could do is go straight from work. Yes, it will be crowded, but you'll get a workout in, ideally it'll remind you ow good it feels to have worked out and you will have more incentive to wake up in the morning. Personally, I would love to work out in the morning. It wakes me up,…

Just remember that this one week does not matter much in the grand scheme of things. Whether your weight goes up, down or stays the same the important thing is that you stuck to your plan even when life threw obstacles in your way. What didn't come off this week will be gone the next, when you form good life habits.

One day won't make or break you. Figure out a plan for next time. Because there will be a next time. For instance, you can set aside a slice as your dinner, and then make sure your other food fits within your calorie goals. Or you can plan a longer workout for that day (or even that week). For me the biggest issue is such…

You have most of the year, you can do it. Start logging, even if you go over the calorie goals, that will keep you more aware of things. I don't know how in or out of shape you are, so just be careful not to overdo the exercise, injuries are no fun. Also,congratulations!

The thing is, your brain is used to eating bigger portions. It might even not get the "I'm full" signal on time. What you can try is this: eat meals sitting down. No tv, phone, anything else that might distract you. Before you start eating have a glass of water. Chew your food slowly. When you empty your plate you get up,…

Eggs, meat, fish, beans, nuts, cheese. Check the database to see what amounts you'd need and how it plays with your calorie goals.

There will be times when you will want to give up and just go back to your old days. Routine is important. Make a schedule (something reasonable), and even if you don't really feel like it, stick to the schedule. (I'm talking about having bad days from the motivational side, not 'I'm so sick I can't breathe' days) Keep a…

Take a pan, put some oil or butter in. Add onions, let them soften. Add meat chopped into small bits. After some time add veggies, chopped into manageable bits. Let it mix. Add cooking cream or tomato sauce. Add spices. You can change the ingredients to vary the final outcome. Weigh everything before you put it in the pan.…

I would suggest not eating the shakes and bars as well. Boiled eggs are portable, can be made in advance, and don't have carbs. Nuts are good snacks, in small quantities. Add butter to everything.

If it is a constant source of obsession, maybe you should talk to a medical professional. As far as pure numbers are concerned, I think you're just about right around the "perfect" weight for your height, if such a thing exists. However, you might want to start some type of exercise (a bit of cardio to keep your heart…

Did you learn anything from it? Any idea why it happened? Were you feeling deprived?hungry?emotional? Knowing the cause is a part of prevention. If you felt deprived, try to incorporate a bit into your weekly plan (as much as your calories allow). If you were just hungry, try upping your calories a bit. If it was…

First, it would probably be wise to work on your bus issues, since you probably will not be able to avoid the buses forever. As far as shopping, do you have space to store a month's worth of food? If you do, you could take a taxi, or give a friend gas money to take you to the shops. If it's only once a month it should fit…

go here: iifym.com , input your numbers and see what it gives you. Input that number as your calorie goal in MFP, but don't eat your exercise calories back (I don't log my exercise in MFP at all)

I suggest you start out slow - do not keep big quantities of sweets in the house, and include a bit every day within your calorie plan. Try to incorporate vegetables into most meals. Take the baby out for a walk.

what kind if salad? i usually just put a bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil if it's lettuce, don't use anything for other salads

I hope you at least eat your exercise calories back, that is kind of low for that amount of exercise. Have you tried eating low GI or low carb? Those were the two that seemed to work best for me. Make sure to drink lots of water.