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For me it's not a problem remembering what I ate, it's just that each recipe from place to place can vary so greatly. As most of the items in the MFP database are user-contributed, they aren't all that accurate to begin with. Trying to calculate intake based on eyeball measurements and those inaccurate database entries…

unless you are a lab rat, there is no point in taking CLA. it does not work in humans.

CLA works (kinda) in rats. But not humans. That is all.

I ate at one just two nights ago. The only thing I don't like about places like that is that I can't easily log what I eat. Other than that I know that planning for a big meal, then choosing things that aren't obviously calorie-dense and only eating until I'm full will keep me within my caloric budget.

oh noes! you're addicted to the scale! *chuckle* good stuff! I loves me some data.

Stimulants, especially the caffeine/ephedrine stack have been proven to accelerate the metabolic rate slightly. Controlled studies have proven positive effects, but other studies have also found many detrimental effects. For those with hypertension or any other issues related to cardiovascular health, this stack can be…

that's awesome, man. Take it easy on those kids on the basketball court. Let em win a couple ;)

so... what was your body burning, then?

I guess if The National Center for Biotechnology Information isn't good enough for you, then by all means... carry on.

keep in mind that 1 floz (a measure of volume - how wine and other liquids are typically measured) is not the same as 5 oz (a measure of weight that your scale gives you). They may or nay not be similar, I've never weighed wine... but the 5oz serving you're trying to accomplish is almost certainly by volume, not weight.

The minimum number shown to stave off LBM loss is 0.65g of dietary protein per lb of LBM, with many people using the 1g number b/c it's easier and helps account for any undigested, unabsorbed, etc. at 100g of intake you're probably meeting the 0.65g number easily, assuming you have about 150lb of pure LBM.

almost all alcohol is cooked off when preparing such foods. See my last post for references on the matter of "focus".

The basics are that as long as there is alcohol in your system, your body focuses on that. Specifically your liver, which normally has other important jobs related to the absorption of beneficial nutrients. Start here: http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/642alcoholmet.html then look here:…

Just to be sure... how did you measure these changes?

alcohol can have detrimental effects on weight loss, but they're not to bad as to prevent anyone from enjoying an occasional glass of wine. It's better for you to not drink alcohol with meals or even within a few hours of meals (so your liver can focus on the food instead of the alcohol), but if you do it on an empty…

you can get a handbike. lots of people with mobility issues use them. You can also do pullups, situps, one legged squats, stuff like that. It won't be the same caloric burn that you would get with full mobility, but you do have options.

There is no requirement to up your calories to your BMR. Your BMR has nothing to do with your minimum intake, it is just your daily burn without any exercise. Your body will burn fat if it doesn't have food to burn. Many people find the BMR number to be an easily attainable goal and will create their deficit through…

there are exactly zero foods or exercises better at burning belly fat. Unless you consider liposuction an exercise. Belly fat is usually just the last to come off. Keep losing overall body fat and the belly will eventually go too.

lots of topics on this already, please try the search feature. That said, new exercise almost 100% of the time means water retention in muscles. Water weighs a lot, but it is not fat. Keep it up, the weight will come off.

I use Nutracore Lean Active 7. The vanilla and chocolate are really great tasting. Some other flavors not so much and some I haven't tried... but 145 calories and 30g of protein per scoop at a cost of less than a dollar each. My wife and I both enjoy them. A good non-powder treat that still meets your requirements (well,…

ha! I'm sure someone will fail to get the joke, but I chuckled :) the "in 5 weeks" thing is just an estimate that measures your deficit for today and multiplies it by 35, and divides by 3500... subtracting the result from your current weight. Someone else posted that formula upthread. It is no more, and no less than that…

I am 6'6" and started MFP at 320 at the end of July. I didn't eat as much as 2500 calories once for the first 39 lbs I lost. I'm currently going through a *sort of* metabolic reset experiment, but I'm still barely getting 3300 (and today I burned about 5000 calories). I don't expect an actual increase in my metabolic rate…

I'm sorry, but... no.

Another ballot in the Fitbit hat. As with all home devices (including HRMs) you can't rely 100% on its tracking, but it *does* add a ton of data that you wouldn't have without a similar device. I use a fitbit One all day every day. I used to use it to track sleep, but not so much any more. I set my own goals for the…

I know this is an old thread, but I call shenanigans. Not once... not even ONE TIME did anyone cover the effect of velociraptors.

For breakfast, I often use a double-scoop of Nutracore Lean Active 7 as my protein shake. Most flavors taste great and a double scoop is 290 calories and 60g of protein (plus some other fancy weight loss stuff that may not really be all that necessary). I eat a lot of chicken and especially pork tenderloin. Pork tenderloin…

I haven't turned mine off, I'm not sure what that would accomplish. I like to see as much information as possible. I just don't care if I go "over" what MFP thinks I should have for sugar every day. I don't use *any* of their recommendations, but I do like tracking everything they can track.

My little sister had WLS earlier this year. So far she has lot a lot of weight (not sure of the exact amount) but she has returned to a much more "normal" look. One that I haven't seen on her since she was maybe 16 years old. That part makes me happy, but the frequency of relapse, common issues, etc... they worry me. She's…

here's what I do: I think *really* hard about how much I want to lose that next pound or fit into that next size smaller. I want those things way more than I want a double quarter pounder. Aside from that, you can probably find room for your favorite treats in your meal plan and remain at a deficit. Lots of people do.

I "obsess" over the scale like crazy and I love it. All that data to make adjustments and find trends makes me really happy. Not detracting from what you want to do... just providing a different perspective. Weighing often isn't bad for everyone. enjoy your october!