MatthewLewis81 Member

Potato chips are the main one, but pretty much any starchy, carb-laden snack will do it. I'm slowly learning to take a portion and put the rest away, but if I don't do that, I'll keep eating until it's gone without even noticing.

Don't look at me; I clicked in just to see what FL means (and, finding no answers, will click off just as quickly.)

First, the fantasizing about other guys will only lead you into a downward spiral. That needs to stop. (To be fair, you sound like you're probably already aware of that.) Second, do you have anyone you can talk to in real life, ideally someone who knows both of you well? A pastor, parents, trusted older friend, etc.?…

I'm not a lady (hopefully that's obvious!), but had to chime in because I just had a similar experience, but in the role of your customer instead of you. Basically, I saw a guy who had the same color hair and similar facial features to my wife's uncle, who is around 50. I could tell the guy wasn't that old, but I guessed…

I don't know about the science of it either, but I do know that I usually feel the same way when sick. I normally just toss my diet in the trash for a few days and make sure my body has plenty of whatever it needs to get well. I usually lose a bit of weight over those few days, too. But either way, it's better to take a…

You have the tools and knowledge you need to keep "cheating" from taking you down, so don't worry about it. Chances are the impact won't be that much anyway. Keep in mind a pound of fat (whether gained or lost) represents about 3,500 calories. Most "binge meals" are nowhere near that. I plan to "cheat" in a big way this…

I don't do scheduled cheat days or cheat meals, but I occasionally do one or the other. Often if I know a special food occasion is coming up, I'll eat light the rest of the day so I can still at least stay under maintenance for the "treat" meal(s). Very rarely I go ahead and let myself go for a whole day, depending on the…

Wow. Hammering concrete into pieces when it's backed by dirt is no easy task. Sharing this story will earn you massive respect points from anyone experienced at this type of job. ;)

Pouring salt into the water softener is much easier. Carrying moderately-heavy, awkward items becomes less awkward. Less fatigue, greater safety, and all around higher competence when it comes to anything requiring physical strength.

That's a bit condescending. Could you share some details? You didn't get 200g of protein on pizza and Coco Pebbles (obviously, since you had to supplement that day with a shake). What kind of at least semi-normal diet do you eat to get that kind of protein regularly from food?

Since I began logging my meals, I've noticed some of these things myself that I also once thought were ridiculous. For instance, I can be doing just fine on a calorie-deficient diet, and as soon as I grab a couple of cheese crackers, potato chips, or a select few other food items (typically carb heavy), I get almost an…

I don't have any answers for you, but while you wait for someone more knowledgeable than me to come along, you might want to post some information that I'm pretty sure they'll want: 1.) How much weight have you gained? 2.) How long has this trend been going on? 3.) How accurately are you logging your calories? 4.) How's…

A double-dose of Metamucil helps me a lot. But be aware of other potential effects...

People noticed on me after about ten pounds. I lost a lot in my face and neck to begin with so that probably helped. But other people noticing isn't as important as noticing for myself how much better I feel!

That's exactly what I was concerned about. I noticed the Fleet Fleet Sports recommendation above and their website claims high customer service. But, they're a chain and I always kind of shy away from that whenever it seems custom, personal service is required. Are there any other votes for Fleet Fleet, or is there…

Wow, looks like I'm doing the right thing to ask now when the feeling is just "there" instead of "painful!" :D I'm running on a "track" that is primarily gravel (white driveway rock, approx. 1 to 1.5 inch diameter gravel) but also has some short sections of blacktop. Because of my surroundings, it is unlikely I will be…

If you're embarrassed to let other people see you logging, then don't let them see you do it. Instead, do what I sometimes do and plan your day's eating in advance. This is really easy if you have a smartphone and the MFP app. Just log what you plan to eat, then when mealtime comes, whip out your phone, check your log…

"If you're not 100% sure you want kids, then don't have them." I have to wonder how many people saying this are parents themselves? We're designed to get married, have children, and raise families. There's an element of satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from so doing that you can't get in any other way, and that you…

I'm in the opposite boat as you (trying to lose weight), but I know some "hard gainers" and have heard a lot about what worked or didn't work for them. Research the GOMAD diet if you haven't already; it has had amazing results for others and could be what you're looking for. It also doesn't sound like you're getting enough…

I'm not looking for magic or any excuse to "binge," and I don't exactly appreciate those inferences to my motives. I was asking a straightforward question about something I've observed anecdotally, and was interested in the experiences of others. I personally believe (albeit still only anecdotally) that our bodies are made…

That's not what I'm talking about - what I mean is, if I eat a really heavy meal, does the sheer mass of food cause a lot of calories to just wind up getting passed before they can be absorbed? I think that's the case, but was interested in other perspectives.

Sorry, I meant a cup as in a unit of measure, e.g., 8oz. My 12 cups in a day works out to 2.8 liters. Drinking at least double what you're drinking now should flush out a lot more sodium.

Obviously not. I used the word for effect; kind of a tongue-in-cheek way of helping people chill out and not be too concerned with a week of no (visible) loss. I don't think that's nearly enough water. A liter is roughly four cups, and the minimum daily recommendation is eight cups. I drink around twelve and often more. At…

It used to more than it does now since I started drinking so much water. Now sodium has a negligible effect, if any at all.

Thank you for these links. I read them both and gather that leptin has something to do with my question, but evidently I'm not learned enough to see exactly how the studies referenced either support or debunk my theory. Are you saying that leptin levels spike after a heavy meal, and that's the reason an occasional stuffing…

Ten weeks into the StrongLIfts program is about when you reach the 200lb squats, which is the point where a lot of guys start to really notice some muscle gains. My guess is that's what you're seeing. Do you notice any body composition changes, such as more muscle definition, thinner face or fingers, etc.?

Things close to this have actually been done, but usually with whole, raw milk. http://www.yourfamilyfarmer.com/fresh-thoughts/i-really-shouldnt-tell-you-this http://www.realmilk.com/health/milk-cure/ http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/nutrition_news_information/is_raw_milk_more_nutritious_than_pasteurized_milk…

Almost anything can be my downfall. I can eat a whole bag of potato chips at a sitting. I can drink a gallon of milk in an evening. I can down a quart and a half of spaghetti in no time. And I can eat steak, chicken, roast, sausage, bacon, or ham almost indefinitely. What it took for me was realizing that the good taste,…

Reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcYKUj32Z3I

This debate seems fairly ridiculous when you consider that the following two statements are pretty much universally agreed to be true: 1.) Calories in versus calories out is what determines *weight* (not necessarily *fat*) gain or loss. 2.) Eating a variety of fresh, real, "whole" foods will do much better at providing the…