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We have wonderful, very high end gourmet vegan restaurant here in downtown Atlanta. While I'm not a vegan (semi-vegetarian or pescetarian), I am amazed at the wonderful dishes like creamy curry with tofu and vegetables over jasmine rice and seared mushroom steaks and desserts that are absolutely delicious. Their vegan…

I quit in my 30's and lost 60 pounds. I started drinking again and slowly gained it all back. My problem was after that first glass of wine, I wanted something to nibble on, then I wanted another glass of wine, and so on and so on. I would maintain a disciplined diet during the day and then blow it all at night with the…

Generally, I think of processed foods as those primarily in the center of the grocery store (things in boxes and cans) and whole foods as those around the edges of the store (fresh or frozen produce, fresh/frozen meat and fish, fresh dairy products and eggs, etc.)

I have lost without exercising and have actually lowered my grocery costs since I cut out most of the processed foods and now concentrate more on "whole" foods like vegetables, brown rice, beans, fish, etc. Rather than cut things out of your diet, try adding things in. For instance, add a piece of fresh fruit and a fresh…

Take a trip through the natural foods and/or vegetarian sections of your local grocery store. There are literally hundreds of vegetarian and vegan products available in most grocery stores these days. Almond or cashew milk, soy yogurts and tofu ice creams, soy and bean burgers, soy and korn meat substitutes, nut butters,…

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that 10 to 35 percent of your caloric intake should come from protein. The average individual should have 0.35 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day, meaning that someone who weighs 165 pounds should consume around 60 grams per day. The recommended…

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that 10 to 35 percent of your caloric intake should come from protein. The average individual should have 0.35 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day, meaning that someone who weighs 165 pounds should consume around 60 grams per day. The recommended…

Count me in. I have been alcohol free since March and it has helped my weight loss so much! Social situations are still tricky, but I find that as long as you have a "drink" (I like diet tonic water on ice with a twist of lime) in your hand, noone even realizes you are not drinking. They notice even less as they get more…

While it is true that a vegan or vegetarian diet alone will not automatically result in weight loss. I can tell you, for myself and for many other vegetarians I meet, there are just as many overweight and obese vegetarians out there as thin ones. However, there are a lot of research studies that show that meatless diets do…

I hope your husband gets some relief. I too, have always had a low resting heart rate. Recently, I developed pain in my side and discovered I had fluid buildup around my heart. The diagnosis was cardiomyopathy, or a weak heart muscle, which was also the reason my heart rate was slow. Slow heart rate, plus fluid buildup may…

I spent some time today going back through my weight loss report. I rarely stray from my calorie limit, except sometimes on weekends and it was interesting to see that I had two plateaus in one month, one of which was 10 days long! Ten days without an ounce of weight loss! Then, suddenly on day 11, I dropped 1.5 pounds…

I do know how you feel. That feeling of deprivation is very frustrating because it feels like someone is punishing you or like you're a kid whose been grounded on prom night. You have to delve a little deeper into your emotional state to discover why you feel this way. Perhaps you've been using food or a particular food to…

I am a pescatarian (most meals are vegetarian) and I am on 1,200 cals a day. Please add me to see my diary. I make sure I hit my protein macro each day (as much as possible) and try to "spend" my calories on foods that will not trigger a blood sugar spike and then crash because that WILL make me hungry. Also, some days, I…

A large apple, a cup of low-fat yogurt, or a sugar-free pudding cup are all go-to's for me that are around 100 calories.

Are you eating back all of your exercise calories? MFB is notorious for way over-estimating calories burned by exercise. Make sure you are logging every single thing you are eating or drinking and then only eat back about half of your exercise calories. I am almost completely sedentary, am eating 1,200 calories a day and…

I'm 5'2", started at 204 pounds and am sedentary. My only exercise is walking from the car to the office and back most days and a little light housework. I'm averaging a loss of a pound a week on 1,200 calories. Following this, I have lost a little over 25 pounds in the past 5 months. The OP is not logging her calories…

Vitamin deficiencies can definitely have an effect on your mental health. I was diagnosed a few years back as having a serious Vitamin D deficiency. I also fought chronic depression. After I was told to take 2,000 units of D3 a day, within a week, the depression started to lift, I had more energy and just generally felt…

The benefit of apple cider vinegar is that, like a lot of fermented foods, it supports healthy flora in your gut. Acetic acid (the active ingredient in vinegar) is a probiotic and promotes a healthier flora in your digestive system. It sounds counterintuitive to "fight acid with acid" but this is something that has been…

Anyone who has ever been to a church pot luck supper, church picnic, church barbecue or prayer breakfast knows there is definitely a correlation between religion and eating. (from a southern baptist preacher's daughter) :-) Other aspects of religion that can influence health are admonitions not to abuse substances, like…

Yes, we are told that it's harder to lose weight as we get older (and maybe it is), but it's not impossible. I'm 58, post menopausal and have lost 24 pounds since March. I have 50 pounds still to lose. I think the reason it's harder as we get older is because we have accumulated so many behaviors and excuses over the years…

Not sure it will help with weight loss in the short term, but studies have shown that intermittent (two non-consecutive days per week) can help with brain function and ward off the brain deposits associated with altzheimers.…

Try changing the battery to a new, fresh one. My scales were doing the exact same thing. Changing the battery fixed the issue.

Intermittent fasting (up to two non-consecutive days per week) has been shown to improve brain function and ward off the brain deposits that accompany altzheimers. Like anything, you should ease into it a little at a time, so going five days without any food is not a good idea. Here is the article about the studies being…

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Welcome to you from a sister fat pig! The biggest eye opener and life changer for me with regard to food, was accountability and portion reality. You don't have to cook a separate meal for yourself, you just have to measure (weigh) your portions and log your calories. Try just doing that for a few days with what you…

[/quote] I am 182 pounds (Started at 204), 58 years old and am mostly sedentary because of chronic back and hip issues. I have been at 1200 calories a day for three months now and have lost 22 pounds. I eat three meals and two snacks every day and although I strive for 1200 cals a day, I don't beat myself up if I go over a…

So sorry you are going through this. All I can say is to try to seek out grief support groups that may be free of charge and educate yourself about the hashimotos. If your TSH levels are high, your doctor can treat that with replacement thyroid hormones but it does require a period of blood tests to get your dosage…

I lost 60 pounds years ago on a very limited budget. The key is having a plan and shopping with a list that covers all of your meals until your next paycheck. I would cook two main courses in bulk over the weekend (beef stroganoff, chicken spaghetti, ckicken & rice, beans & rice, chicken & dumplings, etc.) and then divide…

All good suggestions here. I agree you should plan and bring a healthy snack with lots of protein like yogurt, cheese, nuts, some sliced turkey, etc. for yourself to get through these every afternoon "stress sessions".