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While the sugar in fruit will react with your body the same way it would from another source, you are getting a lot of good things out of fruit as well such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. Fruit is "good" in the sense that it is not empty calories the way a few cookies might be. Enjoying those cookies from time to time is…

That is perfect.

5'4" 163lbs and usually just under 1500 calories. I cycle calories so sometimes it is more, other days it is less. I'm losing half a pound per week and very happy with that.

Health at every size is a delusion. You might be healthy now, but it WILL catch up to you. This kind of thinking is irresponsible honestly. If you eat whatever you want, you are slowly killing yourself. Believe it all you want, but it will be your immobility someday and your funeral.

Listen OP, I get what you're saying. It's weird, but after I have abstained for a while, the first time I drink, even if it's a lot, I don't have the same reaction to the alcohol as I've had in the past. I don't get super drunk and I don't have much of a hangover either. I am very Irish so maybe that accounts for some of…

1) 20's 2) 160lbs 3) NH 4) Moderate. 5) 3-4 times per week 6) Usually 6) Lunch 7) 3 8) 6-8 glasses a day 9) I use self control 10) Whatever I can fit into my daily calories unless it's a special treat.

This. Calories and weight can't be created out of thin air.

My husband loves their burgers. I can't ever justify spending the 700 calories (minimum) for a burger there so I just split a little fry with him or take half of them home and have them the next day. It keeps my calorie count under 300. I could live off fries though.

My trick is to go to a thrift store or Goodwill in a very wealthy town or neighborhood. This way, you are bound to find some really really nice, high end clothes for next to nothing. I have made some really spectacular finds doing this including a $200 dress for 2 bucks and a genuine Kate Spade purse for 5.

I had a baby just over a year ago which is why I'm on MFP. My whole body has changed. My waist used to be the smallest part of me and I was a very defined hourglass shape. Now I have a pudgy tummy too. As I lose weight, it is shrinking but I have some lovely loose skin now that is still working on tightening up. I have…

Promoting soda is not promoting health. It might not make you gain weight or get cancer but soda itself has some drawbacks. It is still not great for your teeth. It's still not ideal for your heart to have a two liter of diet soda. It isn't scary in the same way drinking a ton of coffee everyday isn't scary. A cup or two a…

I feel like this is a very personal thing. Some people can do a whole "screw it, I'm feasting" day and then go back to their usual diet. Others can do that for just a single meal. I occasionally will have a cheat meal but 9 times out of 10 I end up changing my mind right before I order or cook and either make half a…

Yup, this is really a matter of eating too many things that break down into sugar and cause insulin spikes. I was the same way until I cut carbs and sugars out for a month. Within 5 days, my hunger ceased. My carb cravings were totally gone. I could eat much lower calories and feel full for a lot longer. After the months…

This was happening to me after a short vacation. I just lost a bit of the momentum I had the first few months. Rather than give up altogether, I decided I'd be happier losing half a pound per week and eating a little more. I'd rather be losing slowly than heading in the wrong direction again. Also, oddly, I started…

Just because what OP wrote is junk science, doesn't mean diet soda is a healthy thing to put into your body. By all means, go ahead if you must. I don't really care. But it will still harm tooth enamel and all that caffeine can hurt your body. It you're serious about a lifestyle change (the only way weight will actually…

I agree! Throw a few blueberries or strawberries on there and I am in HEAVEN. I also blend those up together and freeze them. Delicious frozen yogurt!

Making small goals has been the most helpful for me. And I am not pushing myself to lose 5 pounds per week. I am very happy with half a pound. So I set small goals each week. I almost always meet them and it motivates me to keep going. This week my goal is just to get under 164 lbs. It's only .3 pounds away but it will…

Also working out can make the cramps and bloating a little better!

If you love ice cream, here's a cheat I use that is WAY lower calorie. Fruit of choice (I like berries, usually raspberries) Fat free greek yogurt drizzle of honey Blend it all up together and put it in the freezer. Come back a few hours later and you have VERY tasty frozen yogurt for WAY less calories. You can also use an…

I'm only losing about a half pound per week, so if I ate with reckless abandon once a month, I would gain everything back. It's just not worth it.

It takes a long time to go into "starvation mode". Survivors of Auschwitz went into starvation mode after weeks and months of not getting enough food. You won't be "starving" until you burn through a good amount of your body fat and muscle. I think a lot of people use it as an excuse to eat too much. "If I cut any…

Some people need to adjust their diets so they aren't so cranky.

It isn't "junk" science that most complex carbs are basically empty calories that leave you starving a few hours later. If you eat 200 calories of pasta you won't be as full as eating 200 calories of vegetables or even a potato. So if you want to be able to eat MORE food and stay within your calories, low carb can be a…

Losing weight isn't a magic pill for health. Some damage once done can't really be "undone" which is why blood thinners and meds are needed. Losing weight doesn't clean the plaque out of your body. Health doesn't care about what you think is "fair". Some people can drop weight and go back to normal. Others have genetic…

Do you want a real answer or just want to delude yourself to feel better? The real answer is that unless you are an extreme bodybuilder, BMI is fairly accurate. My guess is, if it says you're overweight, you're overweight. If you'd rather rely on how you feel instead of the truth, then no, you're not overweight and all…

Almost everyone here is missing the point. That much caffeine is bad for you no matter what you believe about aspartame. You can still do major organ damage even if you're thin.

Hello all! I'm Caitlin. I am 28 and have been gluten free and 95% grain and legume free for a few months now. I also try to eat low sodium and track my potassium levels (thanks to some hypertension). So far I have corrected my blood pressure, fixed some digestion problems and have tons of energy. I have kicked my sugar…

Macros matter in how full you feel. High carb foods do NOT keep you feeling full for as long. High protein or healthy fats will take longer to break down, won't spike your insulin levels and won't produce the powerful feeling of being hungry as often. I know this is super unpopular at MFP, so feel free to tell me how wrong…

Most doctors are honestly better educated in medication and treatment of diseases rather than nutrition. That is what dietitians and nutritionists are for. I don't want to get into a giant debate about how doctors are educated, but I will say that nutrition is not a main topic in most medical schools. The trend is shifting…