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You're not "better off fat" - no one is. You may be gaining muscle mass, which is offsetting the weight loss, or it could just be the tides. Consider taking measurements and not weighing yourself for a while. Look back at your own posts her on MFP. I think you'll see that you've been feeling great and just hitting a rough…

It's not all about vanity sizing. The chart is what the store sends to their manufacturers as the standard measurement. There is an allowance of 1" or more either way for each garment. High end labels generally don't allow a large variance while lower end allow more, to keep costs down. Often you'll find that one pair of…

There is an old theory that eating carbs late in the day will increase fat production. Studies have shown otherwise but some weightlifters still adhere to this policy. Since most late night snacking is of the carb variety - chips, popcorn, etc., - this rule will automatically stop that habit and therefore you cut back on…

Pizza cheese is a blend, usually mozzarella with provolone although there's no real recipe. So pizza cheese is the melty, stringy goodness and asiago is the nutty aromatic goodness. You can always ask for half the usual pizza cheese, as so many places put on too much.

^This, plus a good quality non-stick skillet for stir fries and sautees, and plan for a dutch oven that can be usex for soups, etc.. Buy one really good chef's knife rather than a set of cheaper ones. Baking sheets are great for roasting vegetables and cooking chicken and such as well as baking.

Search the database, or just go back to Valentines Day. This is one of the more popular subjects on the board. I eat out twice a week minumum when at home and often travel for four or more days at a time, so taking a cheat day or meal isn't a viable option. I try to plan ahead and if I'm asked where I'd like to go I speak…

If you are buying canned ravioli and frozen salisbury steak then yes, stop. Those foods are not saving you money and are very unhealthy. It shouldn't cost more to buy him different foods; you'd spend the same to feed him regardless.

Does that apply to tacos, too?

Real conversation from yesterday: DH: What would you like for breakfast, love? Me: I don't know, what's for dinner? I almost always post dinner first, especially if I'm not cooking, which is about half the time. This way I can plan my lunch for higher protein or carbs, in order to achieve a balance. I've already posted…

At least he goes for chicken, steak, and shrimp. That's a good start for dinner. Bake the chicken strips and let him grill whatever he likes. Keep putting veggies on the table or in dishes and let him eat around them. Put lots of things in the salad - broccoli, peppers, raw zucchini. The kids might prefer these as…

Philadelphia - totally normal. Although we're making headway. We're no longer the fattest city in America; we've fallen off to 12th.

Fiber doesn't affect your calorie count, but it does help to keep you full and satisfied, and cleans your system. Carbs, protein and fat make up the calories you are eating every day. Protein and carbs both have 4 calories per gram, fat has 9 (alcohol has 7 calories per gram but there isn't an RDA for it). The details for…

That's a really good theme. Better than "Totally Chocolate Breakfast". Did you get some good ideas for meals?

My favorite is parmesan cheese. It is 22 cals per tablespoon, but you do get 2 grams of protein, and it sticks really well to the hot popcorn. Add garlic salt and pepper - yum!

Cook it in beef broth and add mushrooms and onions sauteed in water or a little butter. Add scallions just before serving.

How about tropical fruit? Pineapple, mango and kiwi dressed with lime. Melon is also very big down there.

The best way to try a new veggie (IMHO) is roasted or grilled, so the true flavor comes through. Slice and brush with a bit of olive oil - not too much as eggplant is a sponge. Cook until tender. You also might try a stew such as ratatoulli, or a dip like babaganush, which is very soft eggplant blended with tahini, garlic,…

Move to another state. Here in PA they stopped asking for weight and hair color. If that isn't an option, be honest. Then when you get stopped the nice officer will say, "Hey you look great!".

Bring something to occupy you in the car, so you aren't tempted to nibble. Crosswords or books work well to keep the mind and hands occupied. Definitely pack lunch for the whole family with water and snacks. While you are at the SIL's go for a walk with family members you don't see often. You can visit and earn some…

210 includes the 90 fat calories. And no, you don't sound like an idiot! Trust me, I work in software support and deal with idiots all day long.

Is this it? Very tasty, and lighter on oil than many. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/absolutely-fabulous-greekhouse-dressing/?scale=10&ismetric=0

Great tip. Those salads can really get you - especially when they have cheese and tortilla strips on them. I like to do this well in advance because I'm really mobile. And isn't nice to discover something that isn't as "bad" as you thought? I've found my own method for keeping this info close at hand. I look up the chain…

If I did that the chips and salsa would be on my blouse and not in my mouth, so definitely a calorie saver!

One 15oz can of beans is about 1.5 cups, so swapping for home cooked is easy. For diced or crushed tomatoes, use 1.25 cups of tomatoes and 1 cup of water. There are tomato products available in boxes and jars as well, but they are quite a bit more expensive. That said, this chili gets raves whenever I make it. It's hardy…

Try them roasted. Toss with a little oil and put in a baking pan/cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. They will have charred spots and smell devine. For a little added fun and protein, skip the salt and add parmesan cheese about half way through the cooking…

Yes, they do. Our bodies are designed to hold onto fat in order to support child bearing and nursing. Also, men burn 300-500 calories more per day, all other factors the same (age, weight, activity). Just one more item on the "life isn't fair" list.

Unfortunately neither is complete. The database isn't bad but is missing quite a bit of info. The NutriSoft site only has calories, which are listed on the menu. I travel a lot for work and the closest restaurant to the hotel is Cheesecake Factory. I try to have a list of options in My Foods so I don't wander through the…

Search for "USDA Blueberries" for the best results. Package labels can vary for any number of reasons. This is a common issue with the database.

I would suggest seeing a doctor for a diagnosis. You may have a bacterial infection that will get worse if not treated or a simple allergy. Eczema and similar skin disorders generally clear up with good nutrition. In the meantime try a steroid cream to rellieve the symptoms.

160 is about right; 300 probably includes rice. Medium shrimp is 6 calories each and my place includes 10 with the steamed dish (which is a quart). The vegetables are 30 calories per cup so the full dish is 150. The side sauce is only 50 calories per ounce and well worth it. Also look at the soups. One cup of hot and sour…