jayrudq Member

As well it is a conspiracy. Either the government, or BIG AGRA, or someone.

We want more.

Generally yes. Unless you consumed a high sodium dinner, for instance. Or it could be hormonal, or many other things. Unless you weigh your self consistently you are not going to know why you are up or down. Twice isn't going to tell you anything. Expect what you weighed at those two points in time.

Depression expresses itself in many different ways - being suicidal is the most severe. You can be functional and be depressed. From what you have written, I would look at your mental health and see if this is part of it. Good luck

Bread is crack! Really, really, good crack. A warm baguette is even better crack. Especially with good butter. On the other hand, I also love toast and bacon with peanut butter for breakfast.

I like to see where I am. I weigh everyday. I look for trends. And hopefully, the trend is maintaining or going down. But it is a trend. And without that, I would give myself license to gain. I have to look at that number every single day. It is about being accountable - not really the specific number. BTW, I also don't…

It causes it for me. And I usually can't move, feel slightly sick and hurt! But I have eaten too much also. Seriously, when I eat higher amounts of starchy carbos, as opposed to green vegetables and protein, I feel very bloated. If I do have starchy carbs (pasta or sweet potato - I rarely eat white potatos or rice) I…

Seriously? You weigh 115 pounds.

Yep. If you weigh yourself daily you will see pretty large flucations. I was 142.2 when I woke up and at 11am (my lowest weight of the day - I know it is crazy i know this), I weighed 139.9. Did I lose over two pounds in 3 hours? Nope. But that 139.9 is now my "new low" and I probably won't see it consistently for another…

I didn't lose weight breast-feeding and was pretty conciencious about my eating. It wasn't until I was done and was able to get serious that I lost the weight. Sorry, but you are kind of in that grey place right now. You are responsible for eating for two and that has to be your priority. I think the fact that you are…

Well, google is actually your friend here. There is a lot of evolving thoughts around fats, which are good and bad for your and why. Also new and more compelling research about what chloresterol really is and does. I, personally, think we are badly infomed and BIG PHARMA has lead us down the primose path. But that debate…

You all should head on over to Low Carb Friends. TONS of recipes and ideas for lowering carbs - seriously huge amount.

I am with you. The bread craving is DANGEROUS because eating bread, leads to eating more bread, and wanting more bread and bread is CRACK! That being said. I go to Trader Joes and buy their sprouted grain bread. It is lower carb, higher fiber, satisfies without "triggering" and is the best thing I can do. And,…

^^^This^^^ And add good oils. And what is up with the Ultra Thin piece of cheese. You aren't struggling - you are not eating. Nuts. Yogurt. Avocado are all excellent suggestions.

You have the right idea. Many of us use a low carb approach to calorie restriction. A diet that consists of higher protein and fat foods is felt to be more satisfying and an aid to restricting one's calories. That being said, it isn't for everyone, but it works for a lot of folks - especially when starting out.

Eat less and work harder during the week. Many people aggregate their calories for that very reason. They either want more calories on the weekend in general or are saving them for a cheat day or meal. You could also do 5:2 which reduces your calories twice a week and people feel there are added benefits to this approach.…

Stop. One day does not a diet make or a weigh in. You could have had a high sodium day yesterday, or it could be hormonal. You cannot let what happens in a single day determine your success or failure. This is a JOURNEY. And frankly, it can suck at times, but the alternative: giving up is worse. And if the low carb thing…

^^^^^This. Stay away from the scale.

This. I weigh each and every day and I am RARELY surprised by what I see. It has helped me learn and correlate my activities and their effect on my weight. The scale is not the enemy: my behavior is. And when I weigh myself it is reinforcement. It is just one more tool in the arsenal. Good luck and go for it. Weigh, weigh,…

I would be very suspicious of ANY oil in ANY amount that was zero calories. It is, well, impossible. How can something that has caloric value all of a sudden have none? You would have to be consuming...none. That is the beauty of "sprays" because it is just about impossible to quantify what a "spray" is. One second? Half…

You know, when I first came on this site and I would see what the veteran members would write and how they would respond, I would think they are so mean. And, actually, many of them are - but that is another story. But the longer I am here, the more I understand it. And this thread is a really fine example. People are…

No kidding, you think this was MEAN! You haven't seen anything. Wise up and take the good advice you were given. Or many GIFs are in your future...

I don't think you "get" my joke, which is also fine :wink:

MCD! Don't tell them you only eat a 100 calorie snack each day! They will kick your well toned behind off the sugar wagon.

I too am sorry about your family history of diabetes, but I hardly think this site, and specifically this thread, is the place to get any advice about whether or not you should or shouldn't eat sugar. But I think you already figured that out. Best. :flowerforyou: And really, as if this wasn't ridiculous enough we have to…

:flowerforyou: You are welcome! :flowerforyou:

As mentioned Joesph's has really good low carb wraps. And there are other brands also. Low Carb can be a VERY effective way to lose weight and for many people, but certainly not everyone, a sustainable lifestyle. There are sites out there that can give you LOTS more information, recipes and support. Low Carb Friends being…

:yawn: So.Incredibly.Tiresome. The sugar evangelists and the deniers both.

Here is what I do because I LOVE all things hot dog and not a fan of sodium. I boil them in water first. And if I am being super retentive about it, I boil them twice. IMO this takes out quite a bit of the sodium, but I can't prove it. You can certainly taste the difference. You can also google the recipe with healthy in…

Lots of people consider IF or fasting a good way to "jump start" your diet. By this I mean, not scientifically jump start, but to aid in the ease of changing one's dietary habits. I think psychologically, and on some level, physically (hunger patterns), it helped me when I started several months ago. I no longer…