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Sorry, I'm on an all gluten diet. :wink: But seriously, I have no medical issues hindering me from enjoying them and I've lost weight and kept it off. My sincere condolences if you're doctor has informed you that you can no longer eat gluten. I have several friends with Celiac disease and having to truly go gluten free for…

Ha! Is the app name stolen from a quote from the movie Titanic? "Jack, I want you to draw me like one of your French girls."

No thanks! I'll just enjoy eating my salmon and avocado. Soup for breakfast to me sounds sad and probably wouldn't keep me full long enough. No harm in eating soup for breakfast if that's your thing, but I can accomplish my goals without doing so. It's not a requirement, thank goodness! :wink:

@stich0203 - But what if I've already met all of my micro- and macro-nutrient targets and I have some spare calories leftover? Is it ok to have white bread then? Why does it immediately turn into fat? What if I ate it just before running a 5k? would it still turn into fat? Why does it matter if it turns into fat if I'm…

Then get one! Trust me, they make a world of difference. :smile: Here's a link to one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004164SRA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1433361288&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=food+scale&dpPl=1&dpID=51RcCqW6n8L&ref=plSrch Happy Weighing!!

I only want to see a pic of it's on a scale.

Gorgeous!! Congrats!!! P.S. I love that red top! :smile:

If you're having trouble with trigger foods (mine was ice cream), stay away from them until you can practice moderation. Stay hydrated, stay focused, learned to say no (to others and to yourself) for a while. Once you're focused and think you can control your portion size, buy a single serving. I like those mini containers…

Unfortunately, no. :neutral: Each macro does require some calories in order to be digested, but it's not significant (I think protein has the highest range 10-20%?). And there are no "negative calorie" foods. Even items listed at zero calories per serving may, in fact, have 4 calories. In the US, we like to have our…

I highly recommend getting a kitchen scale. You can get a decent one for $10 on Amazon. It may not matter much for watermelon since it's not calorie dense, but you will be surprised how "off" our eyeballing can be.

This is false. If it were true, then how would anorexic people get so thin? Also, you cannot build muscle while on a deficit. You may be able to get some "newbie gains" if you've just started heavy lifting, but it's not a significant amount. And, if you have no medical issues, there's nothing wrong with eating bread,…

Are you weighing all of your solids with a food scale?

Strength gains =/= muscle gains If you're looking to maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss, then continue eating at a moderate deficit, lifting progressively heavy and eating enough protein. That's what I'm doing right now. :smile:

Another vote for Pinterest! Just type in a few choice words (easy healthy recipe) and see what appeals to you! Plenty of ideas out there and you can easily save them all in one spot. :smile:

Once I was within 2lbs, of my goal, I saw that I didn't really change as far as body composition goes. If you want to maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss, eat at a moderate deficit, get enough protein (1g per pound of lean body mass), and do some sort of progressive resistance training (my favorite: heavy lifting,…

Another vote here for getting a food scale and weighing all solids. I would start there. You'd be surprised.

I'm totally stealing this! hahaha!! love it!! :smiley:

Coffee and jumping jacks.... Though not at the same time. :smile:

How did you arrive to that calorie goal? Perhaps your calorie goal is too aggressive? Also, I agree with the others. More raw or steamed veggies and protein. Your calorie goal is like a budget. Spend wisely. Also try some protein fluff. It's low in calories and high in protein and volume. You can make many different…

One time I ate an entire pizza by myself, but left the crust for breakfast. I bet that day was so freaking high.

For weight loss, calories deficit. To maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss, eat enough protein (1g per LBM) and do a progressive resistance program (my favorite: lifting heavy).

Weigh all of your solids with a kitchen scale, at least for a little while to see how off your estimation may be. Patience and consistency (even on the weekends) are key. If you see no results for 4-6 weeks (ignore water retention from your period), then consider adjusting your plan.

I'd concentrate on carbs, fat and micros (like vitamin B ) earlier in the day. I'm not sure how much it'll help, but our brain uses a lot of energy that comes from carbs and fat improves our mood. I would say that eating certain macros and micros will not cancel out a low quality sleeping pattern. Then again, I'm not a…

I wouldn't say "addictive" per se, but I will say that it's very easy for me to eat more than one serving before reaching satisfaction if I don't plan appropriately. ETA: for me, I would replace soda and cake for Biscoff and peanut butter. Soda is too sweet and it burns. Cake served at a random party is often mediocre as…

Muscle definition One arm push-up, each side Unassisted pull-up

I agree! OP, are you using a food scale for all solids?

Biscoff!

Have you completely eliminated the foods/treats you like causing you to feel deprived? I do best when I can have a couple hundred calories allocated to a treat I like every day. Is your calorie goal too aggressive? Opening your diary to the public could help us give you more specific advice.

Where there's a will, there's a way. If you really want it, stop making excuses like "I'm lazy" and find a way to make it work. It doesn't have to be all at once. Have an explicit goal in place (which I see you put a scale/weight goal, good job!) Make small changes that stick over time that will help you reach that…

A word of warning: MFP overestimates calories burned. And we can't always tell how many calories we burned just by how we feel. That's just my thought.