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Nope, better.
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Don't? Food isn't a moral decision. You've lost 25. Sounds like a success. Keep calm and carry on.
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Therein lies the problem. OP isn't counting, so it really doesn't matter what OP wants to try or test or do. It'll all be guess work.
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No, you blend them. It's really not hard to make your own almond milk/pistacio milk etc. At all.
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Metabolism is just the rate of reactions occuring in your body. It's not set. It's constantly adjusting. The alcohol from one night won't be in your system and blood for a whole week, why would it magically slow you down for that long? No. Your liver will detox; just exercise, sweat, rest, eat regular meals and you should…
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Some would argue you that no one "should" drink milk. If you like it, make it fit into your calorie limit. It's not a matter of should/shouldn't because there isn't any conclusive one-diet-fits-all template and food/health aren't "moral" decisions. There's a lot of controversy over what foods "should" be eaten, or what you…
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Healthy and skinny aren't synonyms btw. They have little to do with each other and the book promotes inaccurate assumptions on health by religiously following old myths, completely ignoring that correlation is not causation. We've learned a lot more about human bodies since the 80's, especially regarding weight and health.…
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Mostly propaganda written by not healthcare professionals with a clear agenda. Gimmicky name, unprofessional voice throughout, emotional roller coaster, opinions on opinions on opinions with no reliable (keyword) sources on health. Not that it doesn't raise valid points about animal rights issues, but it's got little to do…
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Get your blood checked. When I start losing hair, I know I'm getting severely anemic again.
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Well, then try to only eat treats that are already portioned for you. Maybe only buy a little at a time? Get a single choco taco from the ice cream truck, or a single candy bar for the evening from 7-eleven.
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I disagree. US food is superb. The Pacific Northwest is chock full of farmer's markets, local ingredients, farm shares, community gardens, and small business vendor stands which offer organic foods that are generally much cheaper than their supermarket counterparts. Last time I was living in the Midwest (a couple years…
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I wear dog tags that have my medical conditions and father's name & phone # under "In case of emergency" posted. There's always the possibility I might need an emergency blood transfusion.
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Yup. Both. The barbell is a little more stable for lower body work when balance comes into play and the dumb bells while doing upper body work allow for fuller range of motion for many exercises while also challenging you to engage your muscles evenly. They're tools, it's useful to have more than one in the tool box.
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Those stupid toppings and fried foods are keeping some of us alive. High sodium diets and high protein/iron/fat intake are keeping my failing heart beating. Don't give blanket advice to a diverse range of people. Every single thing you've said completely ignores nutrition and macro nutrients. It also ignores the fact that…
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You're supposed to weight portions of meat before cooking. Calories are calculated based on that and the weight will change after it is cooked. Log all raw components going into making your meal and it's accurate. Same goes for grains like rice/oats which will gain weight in water after they soak it up during cooking…
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Health warrior chia seed bars (100 calories) and Think Thin Lean Protein and Fiber bars (150 calories). I really like Think Thin's Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Bun, and Chocolate Almond Brownie bars. Health Warrior's Chocolate PB, Coconut, and Dark Chocolate Cherry are good, too.
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If it comes in a box or bag, the label isn't reliable. Menu nutrition facts from restaurants are even worse, off by an average of 10-20% and permitted to "round down" calories in favor of marketing. If you aren't weighing, you probably aren't accurate in all honesty, and I think you've identified the problem right there.
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APPLE BOTTOM JEANS!
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Yes. I find what people (including friends/family) are ultimately objecting to is change. Lots of people are adverse to change. Weight loss is a change and people may think a visual difference can change a personality. Maybe in some cases it can, for better (confidence, appearance, health) or worse (conceited behaviours,…
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I eat a choco taco or a nestle drumstick almost daily and I've been losing weight. I workout a lot, though.
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This. I was forced to clean the plate before leaving the table, then got harassed by family for putting on weight.
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Bump - totally making this again this week. It's so awesome.
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Push past it a little at a time. If you can get to a mile, you can knuckle down and run 1.1 miles. Then a little later, 1.2 miles. And so on. With outdoor running, try adding another loop around the block you live on. Just one extra lap at a time. It's just as much a mental thing as physical and the body does adjust…
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McDonald's is partnered with Coca-Cola... But that aside, have you tried a kids meal? You'd be surprised how managable that is. 400 calories for a cheese burger, fries, and a diet coke. Add 15-30 if you use ketchup with fries, I don't. You can get the double and small fries for ~630 with a diet soda. I think the happy…
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"A Calorie is not a Calorie" ... "It is true that all “calories” have the same amount of energy. One dietary Calorie contains 4184 Joules of energy. In that respect, a calorie IS a calorie." Except when it's a calorie...? This is mostly just tabloid article on nutrition, not on weight loss. The above quote is entirely…
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Yes, it is important. Basic function like breathing and keeping your heart beating, maintaining a normal average body temperature, and even mobility (not counting exercise) DO burn up a certain amount of calories in a day. 1200 is a minimum recommendation to maintain healthy function and is well below your maintenance…
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Yes, disregard. In terms of weight loss, calories absolutely matter. You wouldn't be here if you were aware and honest with yourself about your intake/output and the tools here, while not necessary for everyone's success, are extremely valuable if you were not having success on your own without counting. Remember that you…
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Masuimi Max, pin-up model extraordinaire. Daniele Suziki (Brazilian actress) and Daisy Lowe (fashion model) are probably up there. I don't recognize a lot of the names listed here so far, unfortunately.
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Nobody loves exercise? Speak for yourself. Exercise can be fun. Go-go dancing, aerial arts, parkour, moshing, and kayaking are all exercise and I love doing all of those things. I think the key is to find activity you actually enjoy. Some people aren't gym rats or cardio bunnies and there's absolutely nothing wrong with…
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Step 1: Open diary. Every time you ask the community for honest help, this is a priority.
