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Suruda; according to what I looked up, a replacement for sugar using stevia--1tsp sugar equals 1/16th tsp stevia. Pineapple juice would probably work well, sounds great, thank you!! but does anyone familiar with thai food have any input on this? Something you have tried? Sounding good doesnt always mean good; the only…

A heavier person would burn more calories even if they were at same fitness level than the smaller person because they are heavier-pulling more load; that is why it is harder to lose when you get closer to your goal because you spend the same time exercising but dont burn as many calories. Your heart rate raises with any…

And once your get into your last 30-50lbs of weight loss, it takes an even harder push, just when you figured out how to lose weight and be fit, youll have to completely redo everything. (went from losing 10lbs a month for several months, then suddenly went down to 1lb a month for 6 months)

Your body readjusts, and fat from one area might move to another and then go away. Just keep on keeping on. Dont ask me why that after I lost 50lbs I went from H cup up to J cup; its just how it happens, but eventually I went down to D. Im not sure how to caliper measurment works exactly, but women carry weight differently…

and how do i get to that amount of calories without stuffing myself silly? and how do I increase my protein? im still under 200 even when i try my hardest; but then my fat level skyrockets by getting protein up that high, so how do i lower fat as well?

I just spent a lot of time adding in today (not cool), and adding a protein shake on a work day (a big no no for the budget), trying to add in every gram of protein I could and didn't even make 190 protein; plus adding in more milk just increases my sugar. I'm way up on fat too. :-( beans didn't have as much protein as I…

Should also mention my bf needs to increase his protein the same as well; so there's 2 of us that will really affect the budget.

He's using MFP to calculate those burns the last couple days (before he was trusting the numbers on the machines themselves). I lost 103lbs in 1 year at sedentary using MFP to log anytime I went walking in the grocery store, or cleaning the house, or anything, and lost 2lbs a week, every week for the year (on average). I…

His net calories are usually always under 1000. Except on a rest day. Today he'll have 700 net after his workout. He's trying to train for a marathon in 5 months. He's trying for high protein, lower carb (still having carbs), and today wanted an egg white omelette because of the fat content he claimed. He's not losing like…

I think it looks pretty dang good, minus just a couple things; cottage cheese, mini corn tortillas, yogurt, etc. Like I said, it wasnt perfectly clean eating, but pretty close minus just a few things throughout the week. Pretty close to clean eating without trying to, its just how it ends up. Id love to eat more fish, but…

As of July 13 of last year they now list the nutritional value on the bin Itself as well as the website. has 19 g of protein hundred calories for 25g..among other values . I'm looking for recipes; how much water to add, etc

Bremmel & brown yogurt butter, peanut butter, fresh honey, jam, etc on 21grain Dave's killer bread (all natural); I'm not one for more than basic bread but love this bread

You can do anything you set your mind to. When I started running I went from a few minutes to several miles in 5 months, maybe less; but I wasn't training for it so you have an advantage ;-)

He wants to build muscle while he's losing fat, so run a marathon. Yes, he drinks that much coffee to keep him awake and keep him energized. he says he couldnt survive without it. he cut soda and energy drinks, so now when i try to complain about the amount of coffee he just says cant i at least have one thing? so id…

I talked to him more, and i suggested protein shakes. he said he had thought about them, but was more interested in something like animal cuts because its a diet aide, and his co-worker takes it so thats why he was thinking about that one in particular.. so he is after a magic pill after all argh. I told him "but you…

Because he's not getting enough protein, he's not getting enough calories (yesterday even after a good sized lunch, dinner, snacks, etc he still had over 1000 calorie deficit according to mfp that he was suppose to eat)... its like this for him on most days. on days he gets close to eating all his calories, the work out…

the neighbor pays half the internet bill, so it only costs $20 a month. and need internet for a multitude of different things including work. A gym membership is kinda needed in oregon, you cant go outside and enjoy the sunshine 8months out of the year- $59 a month for two of us. Running on iced over sidewalks is dangerous…

Like I said, i could work overtime and afford the supplement, but what are the benefits of supplements? why is a supplement better than eating real, vitamin rich food? is the only reason for something like a protein shake because of workout recovery, or are there additional benefits? why should i work overtime for it?--is…

My income level is over half of his. we are low income. i have to work overtime to bring in spending money. so, telling him its fine if he buys it with his own money only works if he doesnt need any of mine to survive... like i said, if we buy this, then it cuts into our food money--so if it costs $30 then thats $30 less…

Im 240; trying to lose 70 more. My highest weight was 325, and lost over 100 on here, but due to unforseen events went from 210 (my lowest since 7th grade) to 255, just getting back in to it :-) today hitting 240 meant im back down to my highschool weight. I got alot of stuff going on right now (going to new york, starting…

Ive seen it go up 10 pounds in one day before after a high sodium low water day, but just drink some extra water for a few days, lower your sodium if youve had high sodium (try to stay under 2000mg) and also during different times of month, as a woman, you retain more water as well. when you exercise your body pulls in…

I spend less than $180 a month on groceries. Finding deals on meats when i buy them and having a stockpile, one month buying extra meat, the next month stocking up on canned items & frozen veggies; finding the cheapest store in your area, and looking at ads for multiple stores to find items you need on sale. Its much…

honey works but maple syrup I find is the best--if you use sugar free its super low calorie, but you really dont need much so even full calorie would be ok. a packet of calorie free sweetener, jam/jelly, or squeezing a orange slice and getting the juice into your your yogurt.

Sucking on a sugar free candy or chewing some gum really helps alot. If I really need to eat something, ill munch on some carrots or something small; you dont want to eat too many carbs late at night because you cant process them well during sleep. If i have enough calories, something like natural peanut butter with…

eating scabs, boogers, or anything else that comes off/out of, your own body.

I need motivation too; i use to have it and never thought id gain a pound back; but lost the motivation after moving 4 times, 2 failed relationships, unemployment, etc; had lost 104lbs in 13-14 months as of last april; now ive gained 45 of it back (some of it is water weight and muscle gain, but still). im ready to get…

maracura: might I suggest adding in more goals. 58 pounds to your first goal is alot and will take time. If you have more frequent goals, youll feel more accomplished and have more self motivation. I currently weigh 254.8. My first goal is just 4.8lbs away, at 250, Ill be the actual weight my drivers license says. at 240,…

Is peanutbutter sauce medifast approved? I dont have that either and bought the 5spice & sesame ginger dressing already. I can pick up napa cabbage instead no problem if it makes for much better rolls filling; is green leaf lettuce good for the wrap part?

Just keep at it. Plateaus are normal. Ive been here over a year, and if you were add up all my plateaus it would be over half the time ive been here... but if you look at my numbers, 102pounds, and compare that to the number of weeks ive been here, I am right on target for losing two pounds a week like im suppose to. If…

THeres no reason you cant have pizza, or a burger. I have these things regularly. Ive had a sweet everyday for the past week plus. Icecream, donuts, candy... when i ahve pizza i cant have any less than 4-5 pieces.. i ahvent put on weight a single time in my year here. ive gone out drinking with friends and out to eat a…