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You might try using phyllo dough--the stuff that decadent Greek desserts are made of. You can control the amount of fat used to create the crust. This is just an idea, I haven't tried it myself. I'm becoming more of a "eat the real thing and use portion control" person myself. In the week I had a slice of pizza (and a…

Unless you want to hurt yourself, DO NOT DO DEAD LIFTS (or good mornings) without supervision and training.

No, but I've been to Brazil.. Have you ever kissed a member of the same sex (if you're straight), or opposite sex (if you're not)?

You absolutely will not be able to lose weight until you begin eating more. You're drifting into Anorexia territory. If you want to lose weight, eat enough protein and fat and stay within your calories as long as it's at least 1200 per day.

I have the same question. I've known a couple of people who had "GI upsets" that turned out to be colon cancer by the time they went to a doctor. And they BOTH died--males in their 40's in case you're interested.

I can't stand it when people try to get instant results to long term problems. Listen to the people who know what they are talking about.

I don't have a great recipe, but i have a helpful hint. Because regular ground pork is very high fat, I recommend doing the initial cooking in slightly salted boiling water. When all the meat has cooked, drain in a strainer or colander. This will remove a good portion of the fat from the meat that would still be there if…

My mom started running at 64 and she lost a lot of weight. I asked her why and she said, "I didn't want to be a fat 65-year-old." She ran slowly, but she kept it up for years.

Oh, and if you are sedentary or moderately active, you can calculate your caloric needs by multiplying your current weight by 1.5. It will give you a ballpark of what you need to MAINTAIN that weight. To lose about one pound a week, try to run a 500 calorie deficit. To lose more, eat less. Meaning, if you need 2500…

I would trust what myfitnesspal says after you put in your information. Be as honest as you can. I successfully lost over 35 pounds using only the information on the website but have not been using it regularly in the last two months and have gained back 10 pounds! You'd better believe I'm going back on the program. To…

I'm open to being part of your group. I had hit my initial goal of a 35 pound weight loss in six months and then I had foot surgery In September. I put about five pounds back on, but had been maintaining pretty well. That is until about two weeks ago. For some reason, all my chickens have come home to roost and I've put on…

Gender, My *kitten*! What a crass, sexist thing to say. I know you meant to agree with the myth that women are inferior drivers. If you checked your facts, you would know that young men are more likely to kill themselves and their friends in a motor vehicle accident. Also, most of the elderly drivers who get into trouble…

While I agree that there are plenty of younger drivers on the road who are not fit to drive, not to mention impaired drivers leaving bars and clubs in the middle of the night, I believe there is an age at which drivers need to consider giving up the keys. My dad is 84 and my brothers who live closer to him told me of their…

PLEASE don't ever worry about seeing RED on MFP unless it's calories and it's more often than not. I upped my protein percentage to 30% because I am married to a lifelong body builder (who only has one working kidney by the way) and he has made me see the light about protein. I mention only one kidney because an…

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This website and app has been a Godsend to me. I do wish you luck, and I also wish patience with yourself. It's not an easy journey, but it is a simple one. Focus on lean proteins, veggies and fruits, plenty of water, and consistent exercise. Start slow, and don't give up if you have a "slip." Your definition of a slip…

#1 Rant: People who sit for three or four minutes at their machines or benches listening to their iPods -- Get up and circulate your blood, you big moron! #2 Out of shape "trainers" who have no idea what they're doing, but paid the $500 - $1000 to get certified and think that makes them experts. #3 Young men (mostly) who…

Congrats on your success. I was told about MFP in late February by a friend who needs to lose at least 60-80 pounds for her health. I wanted to lose 40 and I'm half way there since February 13th--just under three months. In that same amount of time, my friend still hasn't gotten started. As my husband, a personal trainer…

BMI calculators are okay for the "average Joe" who wants to know if they are clinically obese. However, if you are a dedicated body builder/weightlifter, BMI is not really useful. My husband is 205 lbs of solid meat and he's considered overweight with a BMI of 27. His body fat is only 12% and he is 58 years old. I, too,…

PLEASE ignore those numbers in red and PLEASE PLEASE eat at least 1200 calories every day. I always "go over" the protein and sugar amount, and never even come close to eating the amount of fat and carbs on the chart. I'm losing weight like crazy, eat mostly lean protein (nonfat Greek yogurt, chicken breast, sirloin steak…

Hang in there! This is about the quality of the rest of your life. It also looks like you're a mom and you want to give the kids a good example. I've been doing this 11 days and lost 7pounds. I started focusing on my eating (I have the exercise part of it DOWN) five weeks ago and have lost 10 pounds total. Just by being…

2000 may be just right if you're over 250 lbs. and are trying to lose weight very slowly--1/2 to 1 lb. per week and are getting at least 30 minutes of fairly intense exercise at least 5 days a week. Otherwise, I'd drop it to 1500 (keeping the exercise the same) and see how that works for you for a few weeks. Everyone is…