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@Florameg456, I know that it's difficult to be logical regarding an eating disorder, but before you relapse, think hard about how your disorder is what got you into this, as well as all the other side effects you're still dealing with. I know that you know in your head that relapsing will only make things worse. And I know…

Yes, mine has a heart beat and sleep cycles while on the charger and in the box:

Oh my! I bet that feels great! Isn't it strange how taking weight off also takes off years? You could be your own daughter! Congrats!

By deciding to do it, and meaning it. Tough love: You don't decide you don't feel like brushing your teeth or bathing, do you? You don't make getting out of bed optional, I hope? Why are you treating diet and exercise any differently? They're even more vital to living a long and healthy life than good oral hygiene. Stop…

Also, which amino acids are you referring to? There are 22 of them, and they do different things. I haven't heard of taking them for water weight. I have heard of reducing sodium consumption, or lowering carbs. Here's a list of amino acids and some potential supplemental uses for them.

Yes, you can, but it would take an awful lot. It's called water intoxication, and normally the persons who might have such a concern are those running marathons or other strenuous activities in which you lose a lot of sodium through sweating, and drink a lot of water within a short amount of time. Under normal…

As obnoxious as unsolicited advice can be, it doesn't sound as though she meant to be rude or cruel. In fact, it sounds as though her heart was in the right place and her intentions were good, even though her actions were misguided, at best. It costs you nothing to be polite.

I'm not eating low-carb, but I don't want to load up on extra calories, so I usually use low-carb wraps. The small ones from Trader Joe's are just 45 calories.

In maintenance, if you want something calorie laden, just eat a bit less before or after to balance it out.

1. There's not nearly enough calories for your body to function properly. 2. There's some bro-science stuff in there, like the apple cider vinegar. 3. Where is your protein and fats? You need those to survive. A very low calorie diet will cause your body to lose not only fat, but also muscle. When you lose muscle you lower…

How does your body know what time it is? What if you work 2nd or 3rd shift? Your body can't read clocks. As long as you're within your calorie allowance, you're fine. Meal timing has been proven to be insignificant. In fact, some people break their calories down into 6 or more small meals, and some eat one or two large…

Are you on a low-carb diet? Here's an answer for you. It's the breakdown of amino acids from proteins in your blood.

Low carb is just another way to create a calorie deficit. It works for many people, and is too restrictive for others. But one thing to think about is when you reach your goal, what then? Do you keep eating low-carb and just increase your calories, or do you add those carbs back in? Will that make you gain all the weight…

You look amazing! But more importantly, I bet you feel amazing!

So, this is interesting. A law firm is exploring the possibility of a class action lawsuit against Jawbone for the failures of Up and Up24 bands.

Calorie deficit is the absolutely only thing that causes you to lose weight. How you arrive at that calorie deficit may differ from person to person, and depends largely on your preferences unless you have a medical condition. Some people find the deficit easier to maintain if they cut out certain foods, but this can set…

Rotisserie chicken from BJ's and a cinnamon bun Quest bar. YUM!!

Make soy sauce eggs by peeling your eggs and putting them back in a hot pot with a couple spoonfuls of soy sauce. Roll the eggs around until the soy sauce thickens and stains (and flavors) the eggs. The longer you do it, the darker and more flavorful the eggs get. Keep it up until they're very dark bronze-brown and they'll…

You mean like the elusive BodyMedia Core 2 unicorn of broken promises?

Bravo! This is exactly the right response. I went over my calories a couple of days this week. I was sick...as in, in bed with a really bad cold sick. I didn't feel like getting up long enough to cook anything, so I ordered a pizza. And between my roommate and my fiance, I ended up with 3 mint oreo milkshakes, which were…

This is like the 10th time I've seen this question in the past week. Where did this thing even come from? It's not affiliated with the military (at least not in the U.S.) and the diet itself is rather stupid. Sorry, OP, you won't find much support for this here.

The difference for me is that it's often easier to whip up a shake than it is to cook, plus the shake is in delicious dessert flavors so I feel like I'm having a treat, whereas the chicken, as good as it is, doesn't satisfy quite the same itch.

I agree. The Up3 is often significantly under the BodyMedia estimate, and BM has proven in the past to be extremely accurate for me. Jawbone's response to my complaints confirms that the BodyMedia is accurate and the Up3 is not, and they supposedly will be fixing the Up3 in a future update.

Seafood seems to have the highest concentration of protein for the lowest number of calories, plus it's super tasty, and some, like talapia and flounder, tend to be fairly inexpensive. Chicken tenderloins are also fairly concentrated protein, and you usually end up with less fat than on the full breast, and it's often…

If you're not keen on sweets, then add starches instead. Rice, potatoes, pasta, bread...

Nope, those websites are probably trying to sell you some silly cleanse or something. More than likely it's that your clothes fit differently now, and are starting to rub and irritate your skin. Or your skin is actually rubbing against other skin in ways that it didn't before, and it's chafing. Try some lotion or powder.

Ice cream and pastries...honey buns, doughnuts, croissants, anything along those lines. But now I've found a source for Quest bars, and they do a better job of filling that niche than I thought they would.

Is it possible that your weight was once lower than it is now on MFP? You should be able to tell by going to "Reports" and choosing "weight" (it's probably defaulted to that) and then "last year." That should show you the measurements for the past year. If you see something you want to change, then you can go to "My Home",…

I like to use Weber Kickin' Chicken spice mix on light fish like flounder, talapia or cod. Sprinkle it liberally, then follow up with a light sprinkling of flour or cornstarch...just enough to give it a little color and crunch once it's cooked. Then saute until done. With thicker fish I like to top with miso paste and soy…

If you have a lot to lose, and have a large calorie allowance, then you have more leeway. A small person like me has a limit of around 1400 before exercise, so leaving 500 would be a big deal. If you're still eating over 1500, you're likely fine. As long as you're eating enough to maintain your basic nutrition (usually…