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I prefer barbells, but just because that's what I like.

I feel like many of us have felt this way at one point. Like others said, you have to do this for you. The individuals in your family will either be inspired/motivated or they will not. If you (or anyone else) is looking for support, feel free to add me, I'm looking for more MFP friends.

I think we agree more then we disagree...I never said mice are perfect models of human behavior. They are useful and easy to control (what I said) because of the reasons you said (cheap, short lifespans.) I never said that mice studies are the best or better compared to human studies, I said they are the backbone of a lot…

Just so y'all know, mice studies are used all the time across academic disciplines, because mice are way easier to control. People (especially when it comes to nutrition studies) are downright unreliable. Mice studies are incredibly important and the backbone of a lot of scientific research. And physiologically speaking,…

You don't have to eat first thing in the morning if you don't want to. Buy things like rice, beans, pasta, flour and lentils in bulk. They're dirt cheap and a good source of calories, plus you get to learn how to cook. Buy store/generic brand groceries. If bread is cheaper in bulk for you, buy it and freeze what you won't…

I've had ice cream the past two days in a row and came under my calorie goals. Having sweets makes calorie deficits easier on me.

I'm confused - was this the mice's long term diet at maintenance, or was this a diet that had the mice losing weight? What kind of fats were they fed? Does anyone have a link to the actual study?

I would love to connect with other ladies who lift! Feel free to add me. I've been logging, losing and lifting intermittently for over a year now. Lost about ten pounds last fall. I'm hoping to stay consistent until I get back to school, when I'll have access to a food scale and be able to prepare my own meals.

Dylan, I have this issue too. My Mom does most of the cooking without following a recipe. I mostly just guess when I'm at home and try and eat sensible portions. My Mom also makes a lot of frozen dinners - although I can't always measure what portion size she gives me, and I don't know what she's added. I usually ask her…

Healing from what? And there are others who have not juice fasted and are also very healthy. Juice fasting does not necessarily equal health. Sorry if we seem harsh. We are really trying to help.

No matter how much juice I drank, I would be hangry because there was no protein + fat + fiber in my tummy. I would probably be dizzy and thirsty too from all that sugar spiking. If you feel the need to "restart" or "cleanse" (which isn't necessary physiologically, but some people like it for psychological reasons), why…

Pay the most attention to your weekly intake. Going under on one day won't hurt. Just don't make a habit of it.

They have to be ripe. A ripe avocado has a little give in it when you press down on the skin, but shouldn't fall apart. If I'm eating half an avocado, I cut it lengthwise and use the half that doesn't have the pit. I scoop the flesh out with a spoon and weigh it and log it. Then I'll wrap the avocado with the pit still in…

I think this really depends on the family situation. My Mom likes to do household chores because they keep her active. Sometimes I'll offer to do things like load/unload the dishwasher and she'll say no, because she likes to do it to keep her moving. I'm responsible for cleaning up my room and the bathroom that I primarily…

You may have increased your fiber intake when you started eating vegetarian. More fiber than you're used too can cause bloat, but I'm not sure how long it is supposed to last once your diet changes. I wouldn't say you are making it up, but you may want to think critically about your relationship with food and see if their…

It doesn't really sounds like you "binged" to me - sounds like normal portions of fruit and yogurt.. And one and a half slices of a cake made with whole wheat and blueberry? Sounds delicious and nutritious. Do you often feel nauseous after you eat? That could be a variety of things - allergy, digestive issues, not eating…

Family is hard. Like someone else said, lead by example. If you feel the need to speak up, I suggest expressing your concern about her overall health instead of discussing her specific food choices. When she's ready to change, she'll initiate it herself. Being critical of her food choices, even if you are in the right,…

Eh. Okay.

When did the OP ever insinuate this?

Can you cook for me?

People are calling you extreme? IMO, whether or not you are extreme depends on 1. Whether or not you look down upon other people who do not eat like you do. and 2. Whether you have a sustainable relationship with food that does not cause you mental duress. If you are doing one of those things, reevaluate. If you are doing…

I haven't had too many traumatic experiences. I took a class trip to Spain last summer. We were in Granad, where the Alhambra is, and I lagged behind everyone getting up it. IT wasn't so much that I was embarrassed about my body - just my level of fitness. We walked a ton on that trip. My classroom was a mile each way to…

I think it is sensible, but I would leave room for changes/not beat myself up if I didn't follow that specific plan exactly. I try and prelog when I can, but sometime I change my mind about what I want to eat at the moment.

BRB moving to Belgium.

Many people have different calorie goals and different macro goals, so each person's answer is going to be different. Honestly, I don't pay much attention to carbs or fat. I only care that I get enough protein to stay satiated. However, many other people take a different perspective and are more meticulous about their…

She isn't free of fat. Everyone has body fat. Or you would die. Go over to the MFP success stories. There are many people who have cured their obesity-related diseases and lost body fat by eating a variety of sustainable non-vegan diets. A vegan diet is not necessary for health or weight loss.

Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and a glass of milk is my favorite.

CANNOLIS. Blend the ricotta with some sugar/splenda, vanilla and a little bit of citrus zest. If you can't find the shells, use mini ice cream cones.

I thought this was going to be a leg day joke thread.

It's funny, because each place that I'm familiar with seems to have a "leg day" culture. At my college's gym and on MFP, many people seem to be aware of the importance of at least squats (not always deads, but people who lift at my school seem to at least do barbell squats). However, at my gym at home, there is a group of…