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Dairy free chocolate ice cream... very similar. http://www.thelondoner.me/2011/09/dairy-free-chocolate-ice-cream.html

Take measurements . You could be replacing fat with muscle, so you lose inches, but scale says zero. Trust your husband or take measurements. I trust both will have the same results. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/515140-to-know-thyself-is-to-take-measurements

Calipers are prone to operator error and as a novice, I would say it is a waste of money. Find a bod pod in your area or hydrostatic weighing. Hard to find operator error and you know precisely what is going on with your body. Also, take measurements with no clothes. Your breasts may sag, if you lose weight, even sagging,…

Choosing how much weight you need for different strength training exercises requires a little guesswork and a little practice. There's no right way to pick your weights, but you can use these steps to steer you in the right direction: Choose an exercise and decide how many reps you want to do. For general strength and…

Yes you count them. Also. calories burned are not accurate on a heart rate monitor nor on this website and how you burn calories differs each day. Calories burned are dependent on: sex, age, %body fat to muscle, type of calories you are consuming and from what sources and when you are consuming them, what type of exercise…

I googled what you said and in fact, you are only half right. Boy Scouts exclude homosexuality. Girl scouts don't.. Google girl scouts homosexual and there is some interesting articles.

You are AWESOME for losing 29 pounds! You even did it in 2 months! YOU ROCK! Sometimes you can see the difference and sometimes you can't. Want to guarantee that you see a difference? TAKE MEASUREMENTS! Granted, I take a lot of measurements, but the more changes I see, the more accomplished I feel. Also, I can make sure I…

I am 5'^"" and my goal weight was 126, until I did hydrostatic weighing, which measures my percentage fat and lean body mass. My lean body mass (muscles + bones + organs, etc.) was equal to 127 lbs. Goal of 126lbs would leave me with negative body fat (not realistic) I could not workout as much and eat less, reducing my…

Eat chocolate if you want chocolate and make it good. It is still healthier than a Fiber One bar or brownie. If you want to make your own bars out of veggies, it is not a new concept. Check out http://www.usdrybeans.com/category/recipes/bean-deserts-breads/ You can replace butters/oils with applesauce Replacement for eggs:…

You are incorrect. partially hydrogenated is a trans fat, not found in nature and only in chemical process. Fully hydrogenated oils is another name for saturated fats. All the hydrogen bonds have been saturated. Neither are good for you and both lead to coronary heart disease. Ask any MD and/or organic chemist. The…

You can stop eating it, by stop eating processed foods! A box of Fiber One bars easier to grab than vegetables? Ridiculous!

I would rather eat organic chemicals than inorganic chemicals. Shellac bugs are also used as resin on wood. Stop making excuses for eating badly. An apple is much more nutrient dense than a Fiber One bar and the organic chemistry of an apple is better suited for our bodies than the inorganic and organic chemicals of a…

From something I wrote some time ago. How many ingredients do you recognize in that Fiber One bar. Overly processed.... Grab and go bars are not so awesome: One day, long ago, I was having a conversation with my friend about losing weight. She had a friend (a model) who told her that no matter what she ate, eat a cup of…

eat cinnamon (I put some in my coffee) it curbs your need for sweet. I also put a little bit of cayenne to my chocolate... that seems to curb my need for sweets, also.

If you want to look at the CDC info for all the regions go here: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/BRFSS-SMART/ListMMSAQuest.asp?yr2=2010&MMSA=All&cat=OB&qkey=4409&grp=0 If you want to look at info for your region only, go here: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/BRFSS-SMART/SelMMSAPrevData.asp Portland: about 40% of population is not obese…

If it gets too easy, add some weights (ankle and/or hand). Can also diversify your walk by every half mile (or at some other increment) do push ups, squats, ab crunches, etc.

Stop eating so much fruit, natural fruit bars and wholegrain pasta. All high in carbs and sugars. Eat more veggies, beans, meats, nuts and eggs. Holy moly! I just looked at your diary. Stop eating so many fruits! Eat more veggies. You also want to eat proteins with carbs to get sustained energy. Eat carrots with hummus,…

I was the same way, then I had my Vitamin D tested. Too low. I am on prescription Vitamin D, 50,000 IU once/week for 8 weeks! Maybe get your Vitamin D and thyroid checked?

You hit the nail on the head. "But, I'd rather watch The Bachelor on my couch. And this is where my problem begins. :)" As you workout more: You will get endorphins. You will get more healthy. You will lose weight. You will become more toned. You will feel good about yourself. You will look good. Because of all the above…

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I have done the bod pod and hydrostatic weighing. The less clothes you wear, the more accurate the results and the least amount of spaces for air to hide, the more accurate. It is leaps and bounds more accurate than caliper testing! Hydrostatic weighing is the most accurate. I would check with colleges (usually human…

Take one step at a time! It sounds like you are putting too much pressure on yourself. Make a goal of 160lbs (50 lb weight loss! Woo too!). When you reach 160lbs, access the situation and perhaps 140lbs. Access the situation and... Right now I would take measurements of chest , above waist line (skinniest part) Waistline…

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The hardest part about a diet is eating less food. For some food is like a security blanket and it is hard to lessen the grip. For others it is an imbalance in eating: Eat only breakfast, lunch and dinner with no snacks, OR Eating barely anything all day and eating huge at night (What is your body going to do with all…

why do you need a cheeseburger and 2 slices of pizza in one day? Why not have a cheeseburger 1 day and the pizza ton another day? If you know your life will end and that is the last day of eating, I could understand your urgency. However, if you continue to be healthy and balanced, why not take your time with the things…

Wow! That is terrific! THank you for posting! Terrific motivation!

That is an average of 1428.57calories per day! That means you would have to eat at least 2628.57 calories to prevent yourself from going in to starvation mode if a woman and you would have to consume 3228.57 calories for a man to prevent starvation mode. Make sure you are taking in the calories to go with your calories…

Totally agree. Burning calories is tough work, taking off the fat is even harder. It takes your body between 20 to 30 minutes to start burning fat. This is how long it takes the body to deplete its glycogen stores and switch burning fat. You an also do interval training which makes your boy burn a little more fat and…

As long as your deficit doesn't hit 1000, you are fine.

Not exactly. I am consuming 1200 calories. That is the minimum my body requires before going into starvation mode. That is why nutritionists use Harris Benedict Equation (seen below) and not MFP consume and burn equation. Harris Benedict Equation: If you are sedentary (little or no exercise/ desk job) : Calorie-Calculation…