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Kind of depends on your goals! Mine are Quest bars mostly..also almonds.

Measurements are hard to get accurate (flex vs relax can change them, obviously). But..gaining muscle while burning fat..and apparently you've done a superb job of that! Way to go!

Only 25 cal...how much protein is it?

Thanks guys! Not sure why I missed all these posts when they were made! Since having given up on trying to be strict about it, I'm back to like 20%. And I find that trying to increase the protein puts me over my calorie goals (I've since gained weight, so trying to drop a few pounds again.) May just try going back to…

I'm curious to hear more about this! I've struggled with bad acne the last year or two...which of course got much worse when I upped my exercise. I'm vegetarian, don't know much about an "anti-inflammatory" diet. I've heard cauliflower is good but beyond that, what does it consist of?

Sounds like a lot of carbs..see if you can reduce and balance it with more protein and vegetables. Dal or kitchari instead of rice or bread/Maggi?

@heybales I wasn't trying to lose weight, just burn fat...somehow she convinced me this was different than losing weight. She never did convince me that increasing my calorie intake would help though. Sure enough...I've gained 4 pounds since posting here :( My body also has done some weird things with a temperature spike…

@heybales‌ I figured out if I log my exercise at the end of the day after I've eaten everything, the numbers will stay flat so I can trust them. I log all my exercise in Nexercise as well, so just get to transer it over at the end of the day I guess.

...I know it's not the same, but she didn't mention sugar, carbs overall that I'm supposed to limit. But if you can help me understand why protein bars say "net 3 carbs" when the nutrition facts read 32, why the sugar alcohols are supposedly deductible, I'd love to hear that.

Yeah, that's part of the problem. She said she looked at her macros and realized she was LOW on carbs and when she upped that she finally got her period after two years(!) She's not skinny, but very low BF. I can't imagine her life if she eats nothing but shakes all day to keep the carbs that low. Yeesh. Quality of life…

So if you think 110, are you talking about reducing overall calorie intake? Or what protein/carb ratio? I prefer a pea protein to whey, but just had whey since there's some in the pantry. Looks like this one has 10g carbs compared to 6 in the pea-based. I'm actually trying to get off protein bars- I like the convenience…

Nutritionist told me that potatoes can be good for you if cooked "al dente", but that they just turn to sugar if overcooked....and most of the time we always overcook them. Take that for whatever it's worth :)

@beemerphile1‌ I've never heard that! I've definitely tipped the independent contractor who worked on my house (he came out on Easter and charges considerably less than mainstream plumbers). I know it doesn't exactly work this way, but I still like the idea of tipping because you appreciate, not because of social…

I think consistency is more important than accuracy. Personally I'd go with the slower one rather than getting overly excited..and if you stick to the same device you shouldn't feel like a turtle. I have a 305 and love it. Battery isn't lasting more than a half hour anymore after 6 years, but trying to switch to my iPod…

Way to go! It's a great attitude to have. Half marathons are my favorite race distance :) Are you following a training plan, or at least following the 10% rule? You're doing great, they can be helpful to ensure you don't get injured before your goal. SDR&R was my first full marathon :)

Add me if you like! I don't make it out quite as often as I'd like these days, but I love running. I started because I heard it was the best way to burn calories and lose weight, but now it's mostly for mental health, stress release, enjoyment, fun, fresh air..

Might create an increase in burn, but definitely not double. Calories burned is the energy usage...the more mass you are moving, the more energy it takes. Heavier people burn more through the same activity because of this. Running is one of the most efficient calorie burns because the weight of your whole body is involved.…

Pasta salad at Erik's Delicafe...over 1200 calories. Holy crap, so not worth it. On the other hand, the chutney I used this morning claimed to be 350 calories per Tbs, while supposedly no fat and only 8 calories. I don't think that's possible.

Pole dancing class did it for me.

Congratulations, that first step is HARD. Deciding to pursue a goal is scary! Losing weight will feel AWESOME, and all the NSV progress will help! AND please don't think losing weight will make 'all' problems go away. Being more active definitely helps, but it's not a miracle cure, either. Self-acceptance isn't that easy.…

While I will disclaim that I'm not a parent, I've worked 4 years with kids and an agency that teaches parenting classes... One aspect they encourage is discipline rather than punishment, and mutual respect. He's old enough to have discussion about responsibilities and can be involved in negotiating what appropriate…

Calories are estimate, there can be some variance depending on your particular chosen ingredients, but here are my gotos. PBJ- 330 Bagel with low fat cream cheese and a slice of tomato or onion- 350 Raisin bran with unsweetened vanilla almond milk- 265 Oatmeal with almond milk, 1Tbs of walnuts, 1TBs dried cranberries -263…

Ah, hm. Taking a random sampling from June...1264, 1417, 1711, 1524, 1621, 1779, 1503 I guess the scary part is the TDEE being more general, because my activity level does vary quite a bit, and what if my calculations are off and then I end up gaining? I'm trying to stay off milk as I was told it could contribute to my…

Cottage cheese? Bean burrito? I make a lentil/feta salad thing I eat for lunch frequently, should be high on the protein and not bad on carbs..and it's super easy to make..

It's more likely self-confidence (or lack thereof) impacting relationship status more than weight. I was surprised to learn this too. Also, being boyfriendless can be both by choice AND a good thing. Learning how not to need a man to be happy is vital to happy life, regardless whether you get a boyfriend or not. It's…

Yes it's happened to me. Self consciousness used to get in the way. What helps is realizing that they are also people. I LOVE being out on the running trail and getting the smiles, waves (and once even a hug!) from strangers. Some on bikes, some running, some walking. But we're all OUT there. It's like a secret we all…

You could perhaps get out of the gym? It can be easy to talk yourself out of it. I prefer the running trail, and once I'm out, the smiles and waves of other passersby fuels me. I love it. Getting out, however... 1- Motivating music. Can you set your alarm to something that you just HAVE to get up and dance to? Do you have…

What I find more interesting is the gender difference. Isn't the male counterpart a sugardaddy? The female seems to be the 'user' in both instances, whether young or old....in one case for material goods, in the other for sex.

You should see what coffee makes me do!

Yes. I see the whole Golden Rule thing is backwards, we need to start by treating ourSELVES the way we want to be treated. I grew up with an academic identity. School came easy, and so I thought everything was supposed to. I was terrified of being a "wannabe". At anything. A wannabe athlete. A wannabe singer. A wannabe…