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You just described my typical day. Don't presume to know what my body does and does not want.

Five reasons why this calorie-tracking individual hates dietitians: 1. They think that just because their clients are morons, everyone else must be, as well. 2. They think that just because their clients are liars, everyone else must be, as well. 3. They don't understand that sugar from an Oreo is the same as sugar from a…

It's not self-congratulatory. It's reciprocal. If the woman you are with doesn't make you want to be a better man in some way, why you are with her? I'd personally have no use for a man who doesn't inspire me to be better. This doesn't mean you shouldn't want to be a better person every day already, but that's kind of an…

I want to make it clear that I am not on some feminist crusade here. I do respect and admire men who are capable leaders, and I have never personally felt like being female doesn't work to my advantage more often than not. I am not threatened by men. I don't want or need men to apologize for being male. And I don't think…

I wish this could be a legit conversation and not just another "make me a sammich" joke. This topic has potential. I am on board with the sex part. I like dominant men. The problem I have with the quote is that it seems to suggest a woman's life, work, and goals should be subordinate to a man's. I would do anything I could…

I usually only eat dinner. When my intake was higher, I'd eat some small snacks (usually fruit) during the day because it was difficult to eat 2100 calories in one meal while having to hit certain macro targets. But now that I'm cutting again, I find it pretty easy to eat 1700 in one sitting, so I do not usually eat…

I was totally grain-free for a year because I went briefly insane and thought "clean eating" was the way to get really lean. I wasn't even eating much sugar. It was a very low-carb lifestyle, and while I realized I am a person who can easily live without bread and pasta, avoiding those things did not make me leaner. I…

You might not notice half a pound every week, but after a month, you'll notice 2 lbs of fat loss. ETA: I started my first cut since December two weeks ago. I was reversing for a while and then at maintenance for 6 weeks. I've lost a pound, and I can see an obvious difference in my abs.

Timing only matters as it pertains to performance, preference, and dietary adherence. If you're training, you might want or need to time your meals according to your training schedule. Some people love to have a huge breakfast, while others aren't hungry at all until noon or later. I, personally, find it easier to maintain…

I have the Neutrogena version of the Clarisonic, and it makes a big difference in the appearance of my skin. Aquaphor (made by Eucerin) is a great moisturizer for the eye area. Specific makeup products I like: L'Oreal Magic anti-redness primer (I use it under my eyes to correct dark circles), Benefit eye bright (put some…

What I would say if my husband ever suggested that my firm *kitten* is a problem for him:

Dude should not even still be on your FB list. Step 1: Delete number from phone. Step 2: Delete from all social media. Step 3: Find something productive on which to focus your energy. Take an art class. Go on a trip. Learn to play an instrument or to speak a foreign language. Find something you can learn how to do or…

No. I eat once a day. I eat everything I put on my plate. And I eat it very quickly because I'm hungry, damnit, and I don't see the point in prolonging the inevitable.

Old study: calorie deficit better than anything for overweight.

If a girl is happy, it doesn't matter if she's one or the other. I can imagine it's tough for a dad to navigate this alone, but I think the worst thing you can do is try to force her into one category or the other (e.g. raising her like a boy because that's all you know or forcing her to be a girly-girl because you think…

It takes time. In my case, it took a very long time. I lost 100 lbs before it occurred to me that I wasn't fat anymore. And even then, I still bought clothes that were too big and wouldn't wear anything even semi-revealing because I thought I was too fat. I'm in the best shape of my life (physically, mentally, and…

And one pound makes a person fat?

I'm trying to put myself in this scenario. I think if my pretend husband were being an *kitten* about it, like rubbing my face in the fact that he's losing and I'm not or joking about leaving me for someone thinner, then okay, I understand. But if he's just working hard and achieving his goals, he'd probably get laid a lot…

He may not have been cheating on you, but he very obviously wanted out of the relationship and didn't have the balls to just tell you that, so he created a scenario by which he could dump you and act like it was your fault.

Holly, it reminds me of a friend who did the 3-day diet where you eat nothing but crackers and tuna or whatever. She tried it, then proclaimed on Facebook that it really works because she lost 6 lbs in 3 days. I refrained from asking the obvious question: if it works, why did you stop doing it?

You are not right about this. There is no magic. You didn't lose weight because you gave up certain foods. You lost weight because you ate less than you burned over a period of time. You could have done the same thing while still eating/drinking all the things you gave up. What you have been unable to do is moderate your…

Well I can't speak for the OP, but this reply was a great help to me personally because I needed a laugh this morning. So thanks for that.

My first thought, as well. At some point, you run out of ways to nourish yourself.

Training partners are a bad idea unless they're a lot better than you, in which case you'd better learn to keep your mouth shut, your ears open, and your schedule subordinate to theirs.

Why does this even matter? Seriously, I don't understand why you NEED other people to approve of your decision to lose weight. What is with this new philosophy that if you don't actively and vocally support people who are doing things you don't care about, you're either jealous or you're a bully? Isn't it okay to just not…

At home, I just boil water and pour it over a tea bag in a mug. At work, we have a water machine that dispenses REALLY hot water, so I use that. Always just one tea bag, and I only use Equal or Splenda. I don't add milk or cream.

1. She probably isn't trying to sabotage your diet. I'm guessing she feels like a fatty eating two cakes when you're only eating one, so she wants you to split the other one with her. Just say no, and stick to your guns. 2. Make sure she is aware of your diet. And then start suggesting that when the two of you spend time…

I'm not in favor of demonizing food and I certainly make no specific effort to cut down on my intake of any of the things listed, but I'll pass on being told what I should and shouldn't eat. I'll also pass on being given a list of reasons why it's okay or not okay to eat certain things. It is not wrong for me to not eat…

Excellent post.