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As you've not been logging consistently how do you know how much you've been eating? In the past week you've logged 2 days and they've not been complete. Log accurately and consistently then you have a base to start from

It's what works for you but I had many years of not logging what I was eating and I got fat and unfit. Whereas once I new what I was doing I managed to lose 141 pounds in 18 months and have kept that off. Logging is now second nature it's only a chore if you make it such once you have a lot of recipes and meals logged and…

How long have you been running? If you've only just started you could be trying to run too fast or too much too soon. You should in reality be able to hold a conversation while running so even if that seems slow run at that pace. Pace comes in time when your endurance increases and your body has got used to the stresses…

Just to clarify the drugs themselves don't cause weight gain what causes the gain is the possible food cravings it give people so they eat more. I would speak to your doctor to see if you can either find drugs that don't cause this or find a way to combat this.

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Terrible advice

This ^^^^^^. This man speaks sense. Ignore the rest

If I remember right sparkpeople now defaults to the TDEE method that would explain the calorie difference.

Ignore brolympus there is just so much myth in his post. The studies he is quoting have numerous problems with their methodology and have been taken apart in many places by some very knowledgeable people.There are some very good peer reviewed studies showing that running actually strengthens your knees (a good one from the…

Unles you have a medical issue forget about the sugar. MFPs limit is too low anyway. Sugar is not addictive that's just bro science along with the artificial sweetners having effects There is so much of this that is nonsense it's difficult to now where to start. Anyway unless you have medical issues don't worry too much…

As other's why's that unhealthy? I'd be more concerned about only 184 calories that's more like a snack not breakfast

It wont prevent the physical loss of body mass but it can make you retain some water. However your body weight will naturally fluctuate throughout the day/week any way due to water weight (sometimes up to 3 or 4 pounds a day). Unless you're consuming silly levels of it or have a medical issue I wouldn't over worry about…

You really should be aiming for around half a pound a week with that little to lose. So yes I'd up your calories. Listen to your body it's obviously trying to tell you something

Percentages aren't really a good way to gauge macros IMO (10% of 1000 calories is totally different to 10% of 3000) But for info mine are 60/25/15 (carbs/fat/protein). I'm a runner training for an ultra so keeping my carbs at that level with the amount of calories I consume 15% protein gives plenty of protein. I don't…

You don't have to cut out rice or Spaghetti. You don't have to eat any special foods just eat your normal foods at a calorie deficit and you'll lose weight. These links should help you…

That's nearly 6 pounds a week yes the first week would have been water weight but after that not. That is really not a healthy speed to lose weight. Are you actually eating enough to fuel your body. It;s great that your losing weight but eating to little is likely to either make you ill or just binge because your body will…

If you're a runner you'll have bad toes it just comes with the territory. I actually have all my toenails at present but I do lose them on occasion. Make sure your shoes give enough room in the toe box and your toes don't bang against them especially when descending on steep trails Keep your toenails short and that's about…

The biggest thing to remember is to run slow. Don't worry about your speed (that comes in time) you may even be running slower than you walk. Take your time and repeat weeks if you need to. 2 years ago I was 333 pounds and couldn't walk up the road without being out of breath. I am now 141 pounds lighter and at present…

You're more likely eating far more than you think which is in fact good because someone of your size should be eating more than that anyway you just need to get it so you're in a deficit. Are you weighing all your solids and measuring liquids and using accurate entries off the database? Without seeing your diary it's hard…

Just don't run naked

I don't eat while sleeping as it's a choking hazard

Short answer No. But hey if you like them drink them

You're not putting on muscle it takes heavy lifting and a calorie surplus and months of work to gain muscle. The most likely culprit is you're eating more than you think. Are you logging accurately weighing all solids and measuring liquids and picking accurate entries from the database? Without seeing your diary it's hard…

I'd suggest your mum asks the DR to refer her to a Registered Dietician rather than take advice from Random people on the internet who's knowledge of Nutrition Science is shaky at best

My carbs hit around 60% most of the time. % of Macros are not a good guide in reality concentrate more on grams. 20% of 1200 calories is totally different to 20 % of 2000 calories. Unless your aiming for certain levels due to a specific activity just get your Protein set at a reasonable level and everything else will be…

Food is food stop labelling it as good or bad. There is nothing wrong with bread or rice. Fit those into your sensible calorie goals and enjoy them. You only have a relatively small amount to lose so make sure your goals are set to .5 pound a week which will give you a sensible amount of food to eat

You only have 4 pounds left to lose. Patience and stop weighing yourself multiple times a day you'll just drive yourself crazy