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I've been there too. I've had months at a time where the scale has been within the same few pounds. Just keep doing what you're doing, as health is worth way more than the numbers on the scale. The fact that you've lost inches is also way more awesome than losing pounds, because it shows the composition of your body is…

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I switched cheese from cow to sheep/goat milk cheeses, and I am weaning myself off whey protein powder in favour of vegan (still looking for a brand that's as smooth!). I use almond or soy milk when making smoothies/baking, but I still use dairy milk in coffee (so very little). I didn't lose weight when I cut dairy, but my…

Fruits and veggies are not high in calories. Even if they were, they contain an abundance of nutrients that you need for good health. In general, here's how I eat: breakfast - smoothie. I use 1 cup frozen fruit, a big handful of spinach or kale (you may need to work up to this), a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a…

I once followed a nutrition plan that forbade starch after 'lunch'. I was starving hungry, headachy, and *****y in the evenings. Getting to sleep wasn't easy, either. If you really want to try eating more of your carbs in the earlier part of the day, give it a try. You might find that it is something that stops after…

Overall, it looks good. What you might want to think about is snacking on lower-carbohydrate foods. I see several higher-carb cakey foods. Try some veggie sticks and hummus, or a hard boiled egg, or crackers with a stringcheese and see what happens. Edited to add: slow weight loss is more likely to be lasting than 'omg I…

I'm somewhere in between these views. I think packaged meals are great in food emergencies, particularly if you have dietary restrictions. But somewhere down the line, learning to cook is the best thing. I have a busy schedule too, so I make lunches and snacks for myself the night before, usually when I'm making dinner.…

I just got diagnosed as well. I've been making a lot of Asian ethnic foods, being careful to read labels, of course! You can get gluten-free oats (in North America, Bob's red mill are GF and available everywhere, but they also do non-certified, so check the label). I picked up some millet and buckwheat (not a grain, but a…

I've been vegetarian for about 6 years now. My diary is open to friends, so feel free to add me and see what I eat each day. I just got diagnosed with celiac disease, so consider this fair warning that I'm currently figuring out how that will work for me. My blog is veggiebentolove.wordpress.com, and I've been blogging my…

The problem is that eating clean is such a generic term that it means different things to different people. I have the Eat Clean Diet book, and even then, there is conflicting information between chapters. If you've (proverbial, general you) found out a way to eat that works for you, that's great. I share what works for me…

Possible, yes. Sensible? No. Take your weight loss slow and be mindful of the ultimate goal of creating healthy habits for the rest of your lifetime.

I do #1. I hate McDonald's but my husband loves it. He only eats there a few times a year, but when he does and I'm with him, I pack a decent salad and get a coffee.

Part of the process is figuring out what's the right approach for you. It took me a few goes at different plans - Atkins, weight watchers, etc. before I found what worked for me. You can do this!

Beans of all kinds, tofu, tempeh, seitan, edamame (soybeans), TVP are all excellent vegan sources. I cook quinoa about once a week, too, as that's a nutritionally complete protein. I snack on whole raw almonds, and they provide some protein too. I'm lucky in that most Canadian cheeses are made with microbial rennet, so I'm…

Find another dentist in Canada. Show them the quote your dentist gave you, and see what they can do to beat it. Don't go to Mexico for major work. Their health codes are not what Canadian ones are!

It's perfectly normal to gain some water weight during the days leading up to your period. I try not to weigh myself then, because I know it's not a permanent gain. I wouldn't worry about one overly heavy/crampy period, but if your next is like that, then go see your gyn (US) family dr (Canada). I occasionally have periods…

Yes. Even a few days at a conference with more carby foods than I usually eat leaves me puffy in my cheeks and belly. There is so much more to being healthy than the numbers on the scale.

Keep switching up the exercise. I currently alternate between walking, running, yoga, and aquajogging depending on my mood. My body doesn't know what's going to hit it on any given day. Crossfit, if that's interesting to you, would be a good way to mix it up regularly. Bodies will respond to what you make them do if you…

^This. Most general practitioners have 8 hours' instruction in nutrition. That being said, experiment with different brands of protein powder. There are some I can't digest, and others that I love! Most of them come in single-serving sizes so you can get a feel for their taste, texture, and digestibility before you make…

You are not ugly and fat. Speaking as someone who lost 80lbs and kept it off = my life rocked at 245lbs and it rocks now at 163. Conversely, the same stressors are in my life. If you want to feel great about yourself when you head off to college, go for health not the number on the scale. I have every confidence in you…

Since you said any help is appreciated, slow down your weight loss goals. You can probably lose that amount in that time, but you may do so at a cost to your health and energy levels, and if you're not taking the time to teach yourself habits for life, you may end up gaining it back. I know people who gain and lose the…

I don't really have them. I found that I could undo a weeks' worth of good intentions and hard work in doing so. I have special occasions where I don't even track instead. I went to an outdoor market last month, and ate deep fried food on sticks. No tracking. No guilt. Just back to oatmeal and fruit the next day for…

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I love the brand Moving Comfort. They have so many different styles and levels of support, you're bound to find one that works. My bustier friends use them happily. Only my friend who's a K (and awaiting reduction surgery....) can't find one to work.

My butt, hips, and thighs are the widest parts of my body. I love workout capris. I really super love Under Armour compression capris. They're like workout Spanx, so everything gets smoothed out (which is not the point of them - they're designed to support muscles so you can run longer/faster) AND your muscles get support…

Yes, you do need a rest day. They're very important so your body can rebuild muscle, and so you don't risk overtraining. A rest day will allow you to notice if you have soreness or stiffness in order to take care of it. They're also important for your mind. Too much of anything is not good for us. In yoga, the last pose is…

MFP can't tell the difference between a fruit sugar and table sugar. Fruit never made anyone fat. As long as you're eating more veg than fruit (I say this because I know people who hate vegetables, but get their '5 a day' in fruit and think it's okay) overall, you're on the right track.

I bet it does show. Your skin is glowing more. You probably have oodles more energy. We are usually our own worst critics and enemies. I did insanely hard yoga over winter, and wasn't noticing any real differences. My husband however, when I complained to him that nothing was happening, pointed out exactly which parts of…

There is so much variation in how foods are prepared at restaurants, even chain restaurants where consistency is important between outlets, that if you're eating out a few times a week, that alone might be throwing your calorie intake calculations off. I rarely eat out, but when I say, get a sub, "just a little mayo" means…