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ANY amount of gluten triggers depression and anxiety for me, usually showing up 2 days after I consume gluten by accident. Lowering my "carbs" would have no affect on either, it has to be completely out of my diet. Wheat & Gluten have a serious neurological effect on my system that includes focus, cognitive ability,…

I like Merrell brand shoes for over pronation.

I always start with the veggies and the sauteed foods or any item lower in calories. If I am still hungry after one full plate, then I get to eat the deep fried and less "diet friendly" items if I want. I like veggies though, so I try to keep my plate half veggies. So basically: beef with broccoli - dont just fish out the…

LOL. I DO! I put my cup on the scale, tare it, and add my milk or cream...or whatever non-water calorie filled fluid I drink. There are some pretty bizarre things in the database though. I suppose though, if you dont care about accuracy that using something like a "mashed potatoes with gravy" entry is fine if your only…

I have a pair of Merrell Barefoot shoes, they are the Vibram shoes without the individual toes. I use them for the treadmill and for when I do my weights. I have a different pair of Merrells for the fitness classes during work hours- mostly because I can only buy one new pair of shoes at a time and I dont want to cart my…

I eat more. There is usually a 500-750 calorie gap between what I eat and what I burn so if I have to I can go higher. If I keep it under TDEE then there are no problems and my scale is unaffected in the long term. Plus there is one week a month I am super hungry and the following one I am not, I know this so I don't sweat…

A lot depends on your body shape. I wasnt really ready for the next size down until I could pull the old ones over my hips without unbuttoning them. The waist never really got loose enough but the hips were downright baggy. (My middle is my trouble area and the last place I lose.) It also depends on the brand and the…

If its important to you, you will make time. It really is that simple. That said there are ways to make it easier on yourself. 1. Workout in the morning? I tend to find excuses accumlate during the day when I plan it for the evening. 2. Take a class. When its unstructured and on my own I tend to go wimpy or go short. This…

I rest on Sunday and sometimes on Wednesday- active the other 5-6 days. I try to alternate cardio, stretching (yoga) and lifting. The only exceptions are Friday/Saturday in which I often do back to back days of c25k training and Monday in which I do both my running and yoga. I am working to make sure I am eating enough…

So far, the only kind of messages I have sent to strangers: With my friend requests because it irks me to no end when I get requests with no message!!!! Irks me! :grumble: Is it really that hard to write a line or two saying how you came across me and why we should be friends??? Its like walking up to someone and holding…

Avocados are one of those things that you either like or you don't I think. I enjoy it cut in half with the "cup" filled with a tart vinegar based dressing like coleslaw dressing. Eat with a spoon and make sure that every bite has a bit of the sauce. (Not all guacamole is created equal! Some are downright nasty. So maybe…

I would increase your calories. If you are losing faster than predicted it just means that MFP underestimated your base TDEE. Believe it or not, you control the settings and eating more is not going to stall you. As for the heart palpitations, I usually get them when my iron and hydration levels get really low. Drink lots-…

I would also go with inverted-V shape. A true hourglass is supposed to have 10 inches between the hips/bust and the waist measurement. You can stil have some curves and be an inverted-V and a rectangle. The principle is that you want to emphasize or down play certain areas and the shape guidelines tells you what tricks…

Chances are at 5'3" your sister's Lean Body Mass is only around 80-100lbs so technically eating 80g of protein is a lot. The rule of thumb for lifting is 0.8-1gr per pound of lean body mass. Since she probably has little fat covering the muscle it looks toned. Lifting is for building strength and muscle. We all have a…

If your discouragement is connected to the season (Ie Seasonal Affective Disorder) then maybe go out and buy some D-drops. Much cheaper than a sun lamp. Most of our vitamin D comes from exposure to the sun, and shorter days equals less Vit D for anyone further away from the equator....

Alternate between one week eating maintenance, and one week eating 200-300 cals below for a while. Over time they might balance you better than trying to hit the maintenance target every day?

I wasnt super overweight when I started but I did have the uncomfortable bouncing sensation/pain of my jiggly parts trying to keep up. It goes away after a few weeks though so if its uncomfortable at first, it will get better! Running is great for weightloss and tightening. And I second the slow part. For the most part…

If you count the end of the day based on your sleep cycle and not the clock then there is no problem since your day was low. Food is fuel, your body doesnt really care when you eat it just that you actually do consume it. If you want to eat 1000 calories before bed, go right ahead just make sure that they dont take you…

LOL. I had a doctor like this once. I was about 9 months into a 10 month cycle of sleeping problems and I showed up, finally, to talk to my doc about it. I came with my notes from the last 6 weeks on my sleep, headaches and other symptoms. She handed me a sheet on sleep, exercise and caffeine- told me to track it for a bit…

1200 calories is still not enough. I am a woman who is 5'8" and I lose eating between 1800 and 2100 cals per day. Use another calculator to evaluate your calorie goals. there is such a thing as eating too little!

Use the calculator suggested. www.iifym.com I'm 5'8" and heavier than you and I am currently in the 1900's for caloric intake. I am active 6 days a week with a sedentary job. I would think 1700 is still less than the calculator suggests for your height and weight. There is a sweet spot between eating too much and too…

Even if you don't log it, your hips and thighs still will... If you ate it, log it- otherwise what is the point? I would tend towards sneaking in little "extras" and over time destroy any of the self-control I had practiced with the big things so I log every gram.

I have pretty much had zero change in the last 3 weeks too. I am just hoping that its residual metabolism impacts from my December calorie increases/Activity decreases and that in another week my body will be back on track. I had some pretty major losses in December which was likely related to my acitivity increase in…

I believe what you may be refering to is a Full Diet Break. And I fully intend to take one once I reach my next goal, just for 2 weeks though. I will eat my maintenance calories for 2 weeks and stop considering my macros as closely. I pretty much eat what I want now but i often forego treats when the calories aren't there,…

TDEE takes your weekly caloric burn and averages it out over 7 days. In the TDEE format you ignore exercise calories and just eat the goal number. Eating back exercise calories only applies to the MFP format that vastly underestimates your required calories for the day.

My workout pants just about made a trip down around my knees while doing a short run with the dog today...cause it means that I've lost enough that they are too loose. :drinker:

They aren't a complete waste of money if you are deficit in a particular area, but for the most part I agree. :smile: My GP told me that a multivitamin was totally my preference but he didnt know that it would really help me, however he did prescribe an OTC ferrous gluconate supplement to me. My ND (Naturopath) told me…

I've increased my calories 3 times since I started in August and I continue to lose weight. 21lbs in 21 weeks total. Eating less than my BMR did NOT work for me. It messed with me hormonally, made me grumpy and made resisting the urge to eat really hard. I have very different stats but I'm working on a 500 cal deficit only…

Three is an arbitrary number. You can eat however many you want, however your body requires fuel so eating less than it requires is NOT healthy. Speaking as a chronic undereater who now has some lovely healthy issues relating to undereating-- please eat enough!!!!! I've never had an eating disorder, I didnt even realise it…

I eat nuts every day. 30g cashews & 20g Hazelnuts. I often have a hard time eating my calories so 300 cals of nuts in the morning really makes a difference for me. Calorie dense and snack friendly is ideal if you aren't much for a sit down meal. Food is fuel- there really is no rule other than societal convention that says…