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So if we are taking fat loss then calorie deficit rules, however weight loss (as measured on a scale) is impacted by more than just CICO. That was my point. Scale changes are more than just fat. The OP has also been on a calorie restriction since 8/2019 so the lack of change could be metabolic and she may need a diet…

Fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains (i.e. oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, etc) are all great sources of fiber. Agree with going slow since too much at one time can cause gas/bloating, abdominal discomfort and sometimes constipation (temporary and if not drinking enough fluids). Using supplements are only going to net…

And if your theory is true then weight loss would be linear.

Actually its not always this easy. It isn't always just CICO. Hormones, training, diet, lifestyle, gut biome, medications, sleep...all of these affect weight.

1200 cal seems very low especially if you are exercising. Are you eating back some (or all) of your exercise calories? Have you been consistently dieting since August?

If you've started new activity this can cause fluid retention (DOMS). What about your sodium intake? If this is high you can retain water which causes the scale to go up. How are your measuring your food (scale or cups/spoons)? Just curious why you are drinking a gallon of water? When you lost weight before what kind of…

How much did you tell MFP you wanted to lose? You are currently just above a normal BMI for your stats and you are active so you should be consuming more. Since you are so close to a normal BMI aim for a goal of 0.5-1 pound a week. MFP also assumes you will eat back some (if not all) of your exercise calories so your…

I follow a plant based diet so really the only difference is Mediterranean diet has some chicken and fish. What questions do you have?

It is probably because who ever entered the milk you are choosing did not enter that information. Start the query with USDA and chances are a more correct entry will populate.

Dumbbell lunges or split squats are good alternatives to leg press

Chances are its because you went from a low fiber diet to a high fiber diet quickly. It can take a while for your body to regulate, but for now drink plenty of water and could try Beano or GasX.

What kind of diet are you following?

If you are looking to build and maintain your current weight you could recomp (using maintenance calories, but can take a while for results) or you could bulk (eating at a surplus while progressively overloading). It would be difficult to tell you how many calories or how much protein without any stats, but there are also…

Have MFP set a calorie goal based on your current stats. Weigh your food and log everything you consume with (as close to) accurate entries (i.e. no generic or homemade). Drink plenty of water. Avoid ultra processed foods (if there are ingredients that look like they belong in a chemistry lab then avoid). Eat more fiber…

Fixed it for you :)

Weight loss in general will help with PCOS & insulin resistance. That being said consuming whole foods and avoiding ultra processed foods (packaged foods with ingredients that look like they belong in a chemistry lab) is best for weight management. Loading up on fiber (fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains like…

There was no negative connotation to this term. It basically means a number (weight) that means nothing to general health/fitness and well being. Its more that you personally have met a number on a method of measurement.

You are paying her so always ask questions. Unless she has a formal education in nutrition most personal trainers are not equipt to be giving nutrition advice.

That's still a ridiculous amount of protein for your stats or in general. Did she say why this amount and how she came up with this number?

MFP assumes you will eat back your activity calories. That being said MFP also overestimates activity calories. If you are going to eat them back consume 1/4-1/2 of what is calculated.

It could be poisonous, but the type they are talking about do absolutely nothing. You can't ingest ketones to induce ketosis the way they are trying to promote.

What have you tried so far to lose weight, for what duration (meaning every day for x weeks/months/years) and what have been your results? These medications are not without side effects and are only tools to curb cravings which are learned behaviors. Once you stop the medication the cravings will return if you don't fix…

At your current weight this would be vanity pounds and chances are you wouldn't notice much in terms of appearance. If you truly want to recomp it won't matter what the scale says since you can be 127 and muscular or 127 and skinny fat. No one asks what you weigh.

I guess it depends on my goal and if I have calories left. Could be ice cream, fruit or herbal tea.

If you are doing recomp you should be consuming maintenance calories. You are very active so you should be consuming more than 1200-1400 calories (probably closer to 1700 cal if you are as active as you describe). The hangry is because you are not consuming enough to fuel your activity.

Agree with Cronometer, however the database is much better than MFP and is fairly expansive. Its also free. Unless it is a new item not in their database you don't have to add everything. Even if you do add a new item its verified by photos of the label and nutritional profile which the admins verify.

Isn't wanting to lose weight and be a healthy weight motivating enough? No one can motivate you but you. We are here to support you, but we can't be there in person to make you eat an apple vs potato chips or get up and exercise when you would rather stay on the couch.

Like tofu, tempeh, seitan, beans/legumes or do you mean a powdered supplement? What are your questions?