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Am I the only one who likes Canadian bacon? Even on pizza, with green peppers and banana peppers. MMmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

I have a particular coworker who talks to himself the entire day, and then makes clicking noises with his tongue. The talking is annoying, but those clicking noises? They kinda put me into a murderous rage. Not literally, and I certainly don't mean to make light of your situation at all, but I can relate at least to a…

The type of crust is going to make a big difference in the calories. Thin crust, New York style, etc. have much fewer calories than regular crust, deep dish, Chicago style, etc.

No, it takes a lot of effort, and a calorie surplus, to build muscle. From the looks of your meal list, you aren't eating nearly enough. What is your calorie goal, and how many calories are you eating? If you're severely undereating, you'll sabatoge your weightloss. The weight is likely water being stored in your muscles…

It's not possible to gain two pounds of fat in a day. It's literally physically impossible. It's water weight, mostly likely because of the sodium in your junk food. It will go away. Meanwhile, as for what to do about it: Brush yourself off and do better tomorrow. Fasting isn't necessary, just get back on the horse. At…

So, without familiarity with your condition, you know we're pretty much shooting in the dark here...but are you able to easily consume liquid calories? Perhaps some meal replacement shakes along with your vegetarian diet would help you get your weight up. You can also add peanut butter and bananas and things like that.…

If you can work out 2 to 2 1/2 hours, then you can certainly take a moment to weigh your food. I've never understood why people are so resistant to the idea. It takes so little time and can prevent you from wasting a great deal of time spinning your wheels and wondering why you aren't losing weight. A good scale only costs…

Your love handles are shrinking and you have a lot more definition in your back and arms. Great job!

As I said, you can shoot for hitting your goal weekly rather than daily...it works for a lot of people. So if you're under one day, you can eat more calorie-heavy things the next day to make up for it. Maybe go have a cheeseburger or some pizza tomorrow to even it out, and you'll be fine.

This one even has a positive result: "The aspartame group lost significantly more weight overall (P = 0.028) and regained significantly less weight during maintenance and follow-up (P = 0.046) than did the no-aspartame group. " "Clinically significant differences in laboratory parameters measured could not be demonstrated;…

"Using this method, we found no clear symptom complex that suggests a widespread public health hazard associated with aspartame use" "In no instance was there a detectable effect of the ingested aspartame." " Aspartame alone, or in combination with carbohydrate, did not alter any aspect of behavior that we assessed, nor…

Your calorie goal is just that: a goal. It's not an upper limit which you should stay under, it's an actual goal which you should reach, if not daily, then at least averaged over the course of a week. 700 calories is much too large a deficit. You need to eat more. Try some nutrient dense foods like nut butters or nuts,…

It actually looks exactly like the blouse I used to have which I bought at Forever 21 for $18. Mine was also sort of sheer. It wasn't silk, though. I bet hers is much softer. That must be what makes up the price difference, the softness. I wish I could touch $682 worth of softness. I bet it's heavenly!

I tried it, and every study I'm reading says no side effects were detected, except for a study involving headaches. Then it said that a small subset of people may have increased headaches from aspartame consumption.

Aspartame is the single most studied food additive in the history of the FDA. It's safe. Jeez.

So...what if an enormous height discrepancy made rubbing elbows impossible? Or what if the heel breaks on her shoe so that she is no longer part of the "well heeled" crowd? I guess her shirt will save her. I mean, it's polka dotted, so there's that.

Not all liquid smoke has gluten.

Are you sure you don't have potatoes mixed up with okra? Common mistake.

Almost all bacon is gluten free. The only bacon or bacon bits that contain gluten are cheap crap with fillers. But it doesn't matter unless you have Celiac disease, except that it's a shame to eat crap bacon.

I have a Zephyr bluetooth strap which syncs with my phone. I can use multiple apps (even at the same time!) like iCardio and Runkeeper. They produce a lot more info than a normal HRM, and can tell me what zone I'm in through my earbuds so I don't have to constantly look at the screen. I'm going to take my phone anyway for…

Yes, if you want to eat potatoes, definitely get a food scale. It's impossible to know how much you're eating, or how many calories, by estimating the size.

I have potatoes once or twice a week. I buy the smallish ones (bigger than new potatoes, but smaller than an idaho) in either Red Bliss or some buttery or gold variety, about the size that makes 2 or 3 potatoes a serving. This tricks my brain into feeling like I'm getting more if I just bake them. Otherwise, they're the…

Celiac disease is not gluten sensitivity. Totally different thing...because celiac disease is real.

I have soft hands and need the gloves to avoid blisters, but I just use the cheapest suede and velcro gloves I could find. I've had the same pair for years and they've held up very well. I don't even recall where I got them.

These might not work for everyone, but these are ways I stay motivated: 1. I keep a Pinterest board with motivational pictures of women with figures I want, or accomplishing things I want to accomplish. 2. I keep very small, individually portioned treats (ice cream bars, chocolate, pudding, etc.) and make sure I don't feel…

Applegate Farms beef hotdogs: 70 cals. When paired with Ballpark buns, a sprinkling of onion and spicy brown mustard, 200 cals for a great tasting dog. All winter squash, including pumpkin, acorn, spaghetti, and most of all my beloved butternut! Butternut is a great sub for sweet potatoes at half the calories.

Wut? If you're buying quality herbs and spices, there's no sodium, artificial flavors or chemicals. You can buy herbs fresh in the produce department, and you can buy spices whole and grind them yourself...but you shouldn't even need to go that far. I imagine there are some really cheap crappy spice mixes which contain…

I would A. Ask for my money back with a very detailed explanation of why and B. file a complaint with whatever board oversees dietitians. There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of ineptitude in a profession which has so much potential for harm.

BlenderBottle is the very best. I also have a CleanTek bottle which has a little ice pack that goes down the middle and a separate cup in the bottom for storing powder in case you want to take a shake with you that you'll mix later. It's great for taking a shake to the gym for after my workout..

BMR is the calories your body burns just to stay alive. It is fuel for the most basic of your organ functions, and nothing else. It is the amount you would burn if you were in a coma. Everything you do during the day burns calories over and above your BMR. The amount you burn through your BMR plus your daily activity is…