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Well I'm not sure why you'd change what your eating, I think the food you're snacking on is great. Now if your experiencing GI distress I would take a probiotic like activia or greek yogurt. It should even all of that out. Also consider insoluble fibers that increase bulk rather than increase transit time. Popcorn in an…

Its funny you bring up this subject. As a person who is studying nutrition we have had many debates about fats. What it all boils down to is moderation. Anything is bad in excessive amounts. Fats obtained a bad reputation in the late 80s and early 90s but they are vital to our survival. Just like anything else, if you have…

A. Lactose intolerance. B. Celiac disease, C. I'm going with lactose intolerance. Definitely try to avoid dairy products with lactose and see how that does you. If that doesn't work avoid gluten for a while and note any changes. If neither of those work, go see your doctor!

As long as you're hitting your 1200kcal a day you're fine. Try increasing your lean meat or have some healthy energy dense foods such as nuts, avocado, fatty fish etc. This will also give you your essential fats. Do not however increase your calories by ingesting empty calories like Macdonalds. Now that doesn't mean you…

Well, off the top of my head I wouldn't necessarily take a supplement unless it is just a multi vitamin. Because you're going to be sedentary for a while I would just watch my diet and choose foods that aren't so energy dense. Your metabolism is going to slow so you don't want to gain too much weight or put on any weight…

Just be sure to eat at least 1200kcal a day so your body doesn't think its starving and you start muscle wasting. Maybe you should increase the size of your meals a tad for example 3oz of lean meat at each meal, 1/2 cup of carbs (ADA changed the portion size to a 1/3 cup but I think that is just a tease) and give yourself…

Well what I do is make stuff on a Sunday and eat it during the week. sometimes I'll make big egg white omelets w/ peppers and onions and low fat cheese and then cut them in half. Each day I will have one half. I also chop up a bunch of fruit and put that on the side as well. Of course you can have cereal, i like to use…

You don't really need to supplement with protein. I know a lot of people are going to say otherwise. Just get you RDA. The problem with eating more protein is that it really doesn't do too much. It goes into a protein pool and then back out. It can actually lead to kidney damage with prolonged excessive exposure. I know a…

Your losing fat. Fat is a good insulator.

I used to think the same thing, it is literally just water. Now if you were sitting in a freezer you'd burn calories trying to stay warm. Maybe you should sit in a freezer lol j/k

Fasting only slows your metabolism because it sends your body into storage mode. Along with this, it induces muscle wasting which impairs your BMR. Remember the more muscle you have, the more you burn. Ask any dietitian and they will tell you to avoid it unless it is medically necessary like before a surgery or before…

lol I know, I'm studying nutrition and that's what we learned. The reason I'm not saying that is exactly what is is, is because you're not supposed to go in with "cold" muscles. So which is it? I'll stick with my method of a 15 minute warm up and then lifting and then capping it off with more cardio. It has been good to me…

Apparently it burns up muscle glycogen so when you do your cardio it burns more fat because the glycogen is depleted in the muscles. I don't know if that is necessarily true, I'd have to do some research, but some people swear it's true.

Don't forget your hormones come into play!!! I have the same problem but I have learned if I keep at it, all of the sudden several lbs will come off. It's one of those annoying things about being a woman and retaining fluids. Just keep at it!!!!!!

Nothing should hinder your weight loss as long as you are doing things in moderation. I don't know what surgery you had but do consider getting exercise through resistance training if you can. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn while just sitting there. The alcoholic beverage may through off your fluid…

Don't worry about the sugars in an apple or banana. It sounds like you're only having one. If you're looking to control your sugar keep in mind that carbs are sugar too, just a different form of them. You could try to do a diabetic diet and that might help you control the frequency you have carbs and limit the amount that…

Don't worry about the sugars in an apple or banana. It sounds like you're only having one. If you're looking to control your sugar keep in mind that carbs are sugar too, just a different form of them. You could try to do a diabetic diet and that might help you control the frequency you have carbs and limit the amount that…

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Believe me there is nothing wrong with that, vegetables are known to burn more calories during digestion than you're consuming, so I think you're ok if you go over :)

Whoa whoa, I am not attacking anybody and I do enjoy eating some junk every now and then. I'm human. Some days I even lack some veggies but I don't pack in empty calories. I'm talking about the people who consistently head for the junk food. I'm studying to be a dietitian and I worry about the person as a whole, whether…

Cycling is great especially if you have joint pain. It isn't as rough on the joints but you can still get a great workout. The best part is, it makes your legs look great! Have you ever seen a cyclist with ugly legs? I think not! haha Anyhow I agree with you about cycling, it's a ton of fun and it's definitely something…

Eat!!!! You have to kick start your metabolism by eating in the morning. I know you're not hungry but you really should other wise you're body is going to go into storage mode. Even though you don't feel hungry doesn't mean you aren't. Have just a banana or something.

Yeah no problem, I of course eat a ton of them but I can't find any research articles from the ADA or and other major sources. I have asked various RDs and I get mixed answers. Some consider them freebies while others say you must count every bit of energy that goes in. I do know a PHD in nutrition but right now she's WAY…

Holy crap! I didn't even know that existed! very cool. Thanx for the link :)

It's tough for sure! where do you go to school at?

It's ok a lot of people make that mistake. try to get the Blue diamond brand, I feel it's all around better than the silk kind but that's just me :) good luck!

Almond milk is fortified greatly with calcium sometimes more than cows milk. Also, milk isn't the only source. Grean vegetables like broccoli, kale and collards have calcium. Try to have a reduced fat cheese stick or sprinkle some parm on your food. They are all good ways to get needed calcium. Don't forget to get plenty…

I've done that! It's great! I also LOVE thai curry but coconut milk is super high in fat and calories. Also the fat in coconut milk is worse for you than butter so I took almond milk and mixed it with a couple TBSPs of coconut milk and made my thai curry. It was amazing! I know it probably sounds gross to you, but really,…

Don't feel bad, it could be a number of things. You should go check with your doctor and see if you have any hormonal or thyroid issues. Also keep in mind that you will also gain muscle at the same time you're losing fat so sometimes you won't see a change. Then, all of the sudden it melts off. Right now is critical so…

Everything in moderation is fine. If you're looking for a no cal sweetener, try truvia. It's amazing and has been around for centuries.