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You don't need to thank me? Huh? Explain what you consider the health benefits of "fasting" that aren't really the health benefits of becoming a healthy weight. Also explain how the website I linked mentions fat loss as the main goal. Go the FAQs and read. "As well as offering a fresh approach for people trying to lose…

That sounds like a crazy amount of work though. If you must fool people, I'd think just getting a diet soda and saying it's a captain and coke or something would be easier (I said diet because downing a whole bunch of regular soda would be almost as bad for calories as a night of drinking). But with the work required…

The 5:2 diet IS aimed at weight loss. Go to the website of the guy who created it, and the whole thing is geared towards weight loss and keeping the weight off. Weight loss isn't a bonus; the good health benefits come with being a healthier weight. Lower cholesterol, BP, blood sugar, etc... are all improved by simply…

That's not the case. On maintenance days, they are eating the amount of calories needed to reach their TDEE for that day, not to make up for calories from the previous fasting days. The "missed" calories are just gone towards the deficit. If they were eating back missed calories, they'd have to eat over their TDEE either…

Self-perception is certainly strange though. I had the opposite issue before where I would look into a mirror and think my weight looked fine. But then I would see myself in a picture and think, "who the hell is that person?!" Then when I lost weight, I would look in the mirror and still see imperfections and think I…

Isn't that the truth!? People who normally seem hilarious when you're all drinking sometimes become intolerably obnoxious when you're completely sober.

It's eat light (500-600 calories) for 2 days out of the week, then eat maintenance for 5 days (not making up the calories you missed). The 2 days don't need to be consecutive, but some people do that. It's not unhealthy at all, because people still meet their weekly deficit, macros, and micros if they follow the plan…

People do water fasts for as long or longer sometimes for spiritual reasons, and many people say, "oh, well that's okay if it's for spiritual growth." I doubt there will be any real physical damage doing 500 calories for 10 days if the person is medically healthy. However, I would have to question if there are…

It seems like you're blaming them for your over-indulgence though. You only wanted a couple, but because of them, you ended up going way over. Only you are responsible for what you put in your mouth, and people will understand if you say no. If they don't understand, then maybe they are the ones with issues. I used to…

If it gets that low, I'd say you're done with your weight loss goal and should be on maintenance.

There is no minority who don't lose weight eating at a deficit. Your body doesn't just create energy from nothing. If it did, you would break the laws of physics. I can assure you that you aren't.

I went over my goal yesterday, and it's okay. You can either cut a little extra each day and aim for a weekly goal instead, or just move on. As long as the days you go over don't turn into a common occurrence, you'll still lose weight. The only issue is if your willpower gives out from the days you overeat, and overeating…

Beans and rice can have a lot of calories. You still need to weigh and log "healthy" food, because you can overeat anything. Since you haven't been logging and the scales haven't changed, you were naturally eating at your maintenance level.

Hypothyroidism can cause muscle and joint pain. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause joint issues too, but it's unlikely to come on after just a few days of dieting. Fatigue is common though as your body adjusts to eating at a deficit (if that continues, you may be eating too little). If it continues or causes severe…

Uh, no. Posting those generic numbers isn't responsible. That adds up to 1600 calories for just the meals, and who knows how many calories on top of that for snacks. One size does not fit all, and eating those kinds of calories could cause people to not lose.

You're right, increased fiber is a vague solution, but it was a vague question. Many IBS sufferers do benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables and soluble fiber, especially for people with constipation, but it is more important to avoid trigger foods. For me, personally, I seem to have worst problems while…

Advice on losing weight or dealing with IBS? Losing weight: count your calories and eat at a safe deficit of around 500 calories under your TDEE each day. IBS: Eat a lot of fiber and drink plenty of water. Your doctor should have good recommendations for dealing with IBS while losing weight. Good luck!

That's not really true. Normal urine color is light yellow. Clear urine means you're drinking excess water at best, but it could also be a sign of diabetes. As long as your urine isn't darker yellow or brown, you are getting enough water.

Right, but it happened in the past and you are considering dieting again, so you should still consult with your doctor. It's usually recommended that anyone starting a weight loss plan should talk with their doctor (in case the person is on certain meds or has diseases that they need to consider while restricting and/or…

Your height and weight definitely makes it harder to lose, because you have very little wiggle room when calculating your calories. Those TDEE calculators are just estimates, so you'll have to do a lot of experimenting to figure out what works for you. You should start eating 1400 - 1500 calories, and need to be very…

How about not relying on a web forum for a diagnosis and go see a doctor? Hair loss can happen from malnutrition, but it could also be a sign of an underlying disease. Stop speculating and go get help.

I eat there once a week. I get a veggie burrito bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, hot salsa, corn salsa, lettuce, and shredded cheese. Sometimes I get their spicy tofu on top as well. It's quite filling, so I usually only eat half for lunch one day, then eat the other half the next day. I also avoid the…

Calorie counting alone WILL work long term. Most will gain their weight back because they STOP counting calories and eat whatever they want. Don't blame that on calorie counting. Blame it on people losing their willpower.

I think Professor Spector needs to look harder at cause and effect. He asserts that eating nothing but McDonald's for 10 days caused a change in his son's gut bacteria, which caused him to gain weight. He completely ignores the amount of calories his son was overeating each day, and the amount of sodium he was consuming…

The issue is that calling it a "drinking problem" is a poor choice of words, since the connotation with those words means someone is alcoholic, or close to being one. I can't drink now because of medication I am on, but I certainly enjoy having a couple of beers or glasses of wine on the weekends. And I don't drink light…