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Two chocolate options: Plain FF Greek yogurt (6 oz) flavored with 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder (the baking kind) and 1-2 teaspoons of Splenda or fine sugar. Or 2 parts plain FF Greek yogurt with 1 part Nutella. My daughter's favorite, with strawberries.

Don't just guess at your caloric needs. Use the calculator and aim for 1 lb per week. You are still developing and need as much nutrition as possible. 1700 could be just right for you at your age and activity level. The younger you are the more calories you need (so not fair!) I assume you don't cook for yourself, and eat…

My stats are similar to yours - 5'1.5" and 47yo, with about 40 to lose. My MFP calc is 1420 per day, plus exercise. Have you run the calculations? A 1lb gain is pretty small and could be just water or an increase from your workout routine. To lose, you just need to figure out what your body requires in a day and eat less.…

It could be something else, like seasonal allergies. Always upsets my contacts. Also, if they are in the wrong eyes or inside out that would be very uncomfortable.

There should be a deli or salad place at the food court. Sushi is always good for a treat. Chik-Fil-A has several options; I like the Spicy Chicken with a side salad. While you're at the mall take note of the various locations and spend a bit of time on their websites. Add to your My Foods list and you're ready for next…

Protein intake helps to prevent muscle loss from dieting and it does keep you full longer than carbs, etc. It can be a controversial topic, however, especially with regard to vegetarians. Also, many folks here are trying to build muscle which does require more protein. Have you looked into the veggie groups here on MFP?…

Salad with a can of drained tuna and a dollop of FF Greek yogurt or salad dressing. Or soup - often the whole can is only 200 -250 calories and is very filling. Last night's leftovers are great but I have to hide a portion from DH or it becomes his bedtime snack.

It probably wouldn't affect your health but your sanity is another story. Sounds really dull. Boneless chicken or pork chops would take the same amount of time and cooking technique. The chicken makes for better lunches/snacks/leftovers, IMO Invest in a cast iron grill pan (link below). Walmart and Target carry them for…

http://scoobysworkshop.com/gain-muscle-lose-fat/ Unless you're a serious bodybuilder it's not so hard. But be realistic about your expectations. If you are pushing so hard that your quality of life is affected then it's probably time to back off a bit.

It's not as hard as it seems. Lots of people eat out daily. I'm on the road four days most weeks and only have problems when I'm at home where snacking is sooo easy. I spend a lot of time at our Pittsburgh office and eat at Cheesecake Factory two or three times and still lose weight. Preplanning will give you the control…

One of the challenges here is that we have people at all ages, sizes, and fitness levels. The recommendation for fat consumption, above, may apply to a young male but not to most of us. The correct amount for general health is .3-.6g per pound of target weight, or 25-35%. For more detail this is an excellent article on…

Assuming your TDEE is accurate you should lose about a pound a week, which is appropriate. If this is more than you've been consuming (gross, not net) then add 100 calories a day each week until you get to your intake. How did you decide on your macros? For good health you would want .7-1g of fat per pound of lean body…

Assuming you're not a bodybuilder your protein should be ok at 100g; aim for .7-1g per pound of LBM. Whether 35% is correct depends on your calories, which you haven't shared. Once you know your protein percentage, set fats to 25-35%. The rest is carbs. Unless you have a medical reason to avoid carbs just let them be. You…

Unfortunately, this is what happens when weight loss becomes a competitive sport. You will be healthier in the long run and more successful at maintenance while your co-worker will quickly regain the weight he's lost. There's also a world of difference between a woman who wants to lose 20 lbs and a man who has 50 or more…

Subtract from the TDEE. BMR is the minimum your body needs to survive, while TDEE is what you would eat to maintain your current weight. Reducing your TDEE by 500 calories per day will save a pound per week. TDEE should include your activity level so don't eat back your exercise calories. Losing not more than 1 pound per…

Sometimes you just have to wing it. For the chicken salad, can you estimate the volume in cups? Look up chicken salad in the database and find one that has volume rather than weight. The side salad and dressing are rather generic. I would go with 2 tablespoons of dressing unless you know otherwise. It does stink when you…

Both erythritol and xylitol are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits and some vegetables. They are considered better for diabetics than sugar because they don't cause insulin spikes. In the end it's your decision but I would be cautious with xylitol as it can cause digestive issues. If people avoided ingredients…

Go to My Home, select Settings and then Diary Settings. You can choose what you want to track. By default calories, fat, protein and carbs are included.

Corn oil in the patty, mayo on the sandwich. Saturated fat isn't just found in animal products; coconut oil has twice the amount found in lard. And to OP - how do you define "safe"? I doubt any of the beverages are going to attack.

TDEE -20% is a 425 calorie per day reduction. 500 calories per day is one pound per week. (3500 calories divided by 7 days). The slower weight loss is healthier and easier to maintain. If you want a lifestyle and not a diet then slow and steady is the way to go. Recalculate your TDEE every 5 pounds or when your activity…

How many pounds did you enter as "wanting to lose"? MFP gives 1200 as the absolute floor so if your daily calorie needs are 2,040 and you entered a loss of 2 pounds per week MFP reduces that amount by 1,000 calories per day up to the limit of 1,200. Reducing calories by 500 per day is a 1 pound per week loss, which is…

Calories for insoluble fiber are not included but soluble fiber is. Unfortunately this information is not usually on the nutritional label. Except for cereal, fiber bars and similar items the impact is minimal. If you really want to read the regs for labeling here ya' go. It's actually quite interesting.…

Ditto!! I'm already planning to go to Boston next May for the Run to Home Base (9k).

Spiced apple cider tea from Republic of Tea. If it's tummy trouble miso is perfect. Yes, it's high in sodium but it settles my stomach.

If you're over on fat and ok on carbs then you're shortchanging yourself on protein (unless there's alcohol involved, which is a different calorie category). What are your macros set for and how far over do you go? Maybe you're actually doing ok and it's the goals that need changing. Generally I focus on protein and…

I've been considering a purchase. Can anyone recommend a model that they currently use? I'd really like to be able to steam veg and chicken or fish as well as rice and other grains.

At relativily consistent speeds you'll burn the same walking or running a mile. I log it as 30 minutes at 4MPH. My route is 2 miles and it takes approx. 30 minutes to complete it. I'm on Week 4 and it's been the same completion time right along. If you're like most people you're not jogging very fast to start so you won't…

Since you've achieved your goals why not stay at maintenance for a few months, see how you like it? If you then feel you'd like to reduce a bit more then drop your calories.

Lean body mass is anything that's not fat. If your 33% body fat percentage is accurate then your LBM is (100-33)*136=91.

Your results are consistent, as they should be. To lose .5 lbs a week you reduce your daily need by 250 calories. So MFP has calculated your daily needs (absent exercise) as 1630, the TDEE calc is 1671 so they are nearly exact. Half a pound a week, or less, should be fine for you. TDEE -10% would actually be a higher…