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No I did not say what anyone should or should not do. I pointed out that going out of the way to say one does not care at length is inconsistent with not caring. The post is right there. There is nothing skewed about my perception. The OP is responsible for herself, her journey and her feelings. Not taking advice is not a…

I chose to respond and will not pretend not to care while still responding. There is a quite a bit of information in this thread that could be useful to people, despite the fact that the OP started off looking for a solution that is not optimal. At no point did I say that anyone should or should not respond. What I said…

Then why respond at all except for an investment in the negative? Ultimately everyone has to make their own choices. People new to the site and people who have been around for a while all have personal choices to make. If it has zero impact on your situation, then there is very little to be angry about. The OP asked a…

Not to be rude, but all of this seems like a lot of investment in someone else's perception/misperceptions. If the OP takes the good advice in the thread, she could be on her way to sexypants. If she decides to crash diet, she could be setting herself up for weight gain and health problems. Nothing about either choice…

It certainly seems like it could be tricky to do properly on a budget, but my first thought is eggs and cheese. Might not be a fancy meal, but it does provide a fair amount of protein and fat. Maybe a good place to start if you are in a financial crunch. Maybe this reddit thread would help. Apparently the keto community is…

I'm not doing keto, but as I understand it you are on the right track. Stick to green veggies and small amounts of lower carb berries to get your daily fiber intake. If you are having issues getting the appropriate amount of fat without carbs, perhaps you could try eating fattier cuts of meat, using drippings to cook and…

All of this^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you have a basic shake recipe in MFP like: 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop (favorite protein powder) vanilla And basic yogurt recipe 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 blueberries (or other fruit) All you have to do is check those 2 boxes to come up with a quick pre-work out/post work-…

^^^This^^^

1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 3/4 cup greek yogurt 1 cup milk of choice, (or 3/4 orange juice) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ice 1 cup ripe mango ½ cup diced fresh pineapple ½ orange 3/4 cup greek yogurt 1 cup milk of choice, (3/4 orange juice) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ice ½ cup frozen…

Your awesome cannot be denied! :drinker:

Here's hoping you are feeling as great as you look :drinker:

I started C25k in the middle of last November on the treadmill. It is a great program! For me, taking the advice to go slow, slow down some more and repeat weeks as needed worked well. If I was just a bit tired, but not winded, by the end of the 3rd session of an interval cycle I'd go up a week. If I needed to extend the…

Your dedication and faith are an inspiration :flowerforyou: Be well on the remainder of your journey!

If you maintain a deficit, you will not gain weight. If you are drinking enough shakes to put yourself into a caloric surplus, you'll gain. Protein supplements are no different than any other food, in that nutrients come attached to calories.

You are more than welcome. Enjoy your workouts!

Umm...Yeah Soapfan is not the OP. The OP's question was answered several times by page 2. (What you eat and the quantity are far more important than when you eat, so do what helps you stay best on track to meet your goals. Most people seems to be able to agree on this anyway...)

Soapfan777, please read this study. Understand that even medical doctors have great reservations about their required nutrition education. The people in this thread are not randomly casting aspersions on good doctors and medical professionals attempting to help people improve their lives.…

“It's really about eating less than you burn or use. When and how you eat is negligible except to help keep you on track. Eat below your maintenance calories and you will lose weight regardless of how and when you time your meals.” ^^^This^^^ “OP, eat the kind of breakfast you want (or none), if it fits into your daily…

You will find a wide variety here: http://www.100swimmingworkouts.com/ Everything from beginner to masters :flowerforyou:

Optimum Nutrition - vanilla ice cream Tasty whey protein powder. Just picked up 15 serving container for $11 110 calories 10 calories from fat 1g sugar 23g protein I'm not sure if that would be better for you, but the calorie to protein ratio is a bit more reasonable.

The OP reported herself that her doctor has advised her to gain weight to correct physiological problems. Taking the OP at her own word is not "hating". She is not at a healthy weight right now according to her own report on her doctor's findings. That is important information for her on going health.

OP, you really are asking for approval to ignore your doctor. Read your post. According to your own report, your doctor would like you to gain some weight to ensure regular hormonal cycles. You say you don't want to do it and then ask a group of strangers how to maintain your current weight, which is unhealthy according to…

Hope you are feeling as great as you look :drinker: Cheers to you!

1/2 cup frozen pineapple 1/2 cup frozen honeydew or 1 whole kiwi fruit 1/2 cup diced English (long) cucumber (skin and seeds are fine) 3 to 4 cups of spinach 3/4 cup of coconut water, green veggie juice or citrus juice Throw it all in the blender and it yields about 16 to 20 ounces. Even if you use something like celery…

At no time should anyone seeking to improve his or her nutrition and overall sense of wellness listen to Dr. Oz. In two weeks of exposure to Dr. Oz, at my elderly grandmother's bidding, I saw him promote raspberry ketones, green coffee extract and the HCG diet. This is "war on food" mentality foolishness. The OP is eating…

OP, if your current plan is working and you are having success then keep doing it. Don't fix what isn't broken. Avoiding the concept of "cheating" and negative connotations works best for me. Food is fuel but also part of our cultural existence. You are not "cheating" when you and your sister make a white pizza with…

Resorts have a captive audience and there is a high probability that you will not get the best quality food. They already have your money, so you may or may not get reasonable quality produce and meats. In fact I've known several people who've spent most of their vacations sick trying to eat the "healthy" options at…

You are awsome! This thread is inspiring. Be well and best of luck with the rest of your journey.

OP, I sincerely think that this thread is not going to end well. Some version of this conversation pops up weekly, and gets divisive on the first page. With that said, cutting out high starch foods and more sugary fruits eliminates a substantial amount of calories from your potential daily food choices. A low carbohydrate…