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Starbucks cookie... like 400 cals. It is a big cookie.. and it does taste delicious.. but that's how much I normally eat for lunch and the cookie is obviously not filling. Once in awhile it's obviously not a problem but probably wouldn't eat one every day :) not worth skipping lunch for a silly cookie!

I haven't been exactly in your position, so I can't say I know how you feel. But the advice I would give is... to love your body and wear that extra skin as a badge of honor that represents the struggles you've come through the other side of (I know that can be easier said than done, but it's something to work on one day…

oops misread sorry. Okay that sounds alright then

I have no idea it completely depends on what you're eating, how big your plates are, etc. If you really want to know the easiest answer is get involved in cooking. My homemade meals that are like 200 gm veggies/lean protein (6 to 8 oz of chicken/fish) and like 100 gm or potatoes or quarter cup of rice or something are…

Okay I put your stats into this calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ and it says your TDEE is about 2500 calories. That's what I figured, and sounds about right. If you really don't wanna lose anymore, I would add about 500 calories to the ones you're able to accurately count. If you're still losing…

Also... I thought at 1900 calories you were female, but I just saw your profile said male... How tall are you? How active are you? 1900 seems like really low maintenance for a guy. I'm a 5'10" female and if I'm sedentary my TDEE is 1900 - but I'm a student so I walk around a lot during the day so my TDEE is probably a few…

If you are only consuming 850 during the day... You probably aren't hitting 1900 calories. I doubt your suppers are 1100 calories - I mean based on the example you gave sounds like you're eating an appropriate serving size. If it's homemade, like from scratch... probably not 1100 calories, especially not a meal like the…

My immediate thought was that she meant applying it like the way you would dry shampoo/baking soda which is supposed to soak up/distribute the oil in your hair at the roots which I guess somebody somewhere may try... So.. sprinkle on at the roots, work in with your fingertips or a comb and enjoy. However, I do not…

How recently? It should take 6-8 weeks to notice a change like that. Also... people may notice their hair growing in is less brittle, because after all brittle hair can be a symptom of protein deficiency, but it shouldn't cause increased sebum production in your scalp.... I think that's an unlikely side effect.

I'm 5'10" and also currently about 160! Also looking to get down to 150, feel free to add me. I have been logging since Jan and in that time I've lost almost 10 lbs (previous to MFP in early Jan I lost about 6 lbs by changing what I was eating and working out). Been kind of lazy about logging lately because I don't…

That's why you find a super secret hiding place for your shoes - I do it at every big house party I go to! Or even just tucking them in the front closet where the jackets are... drunk people/thieves typically pick the easiest target!

Haha I'm Canadian and I think it's absolutely rude if people don't automatically take their shoes off.. I shouldn't have to tell you. Plus, considering you're walking in wet snow half of the year I don't want your wet snowy mess on our hardwood or carpet. I recently went to the states and went to a party at someones home…

Hey guys, I'm 5'10" and just trying to get off the 20-30 lbs and about 4 pant sizes I gained over the last 5 or so years. Down about 16 so far, going for another 10-15/size 6 pants! My heaviest was 184 lbs last summer, and I got down to 175 by just eating a little better and moving more in the fall. SW (Jan 2014) 175.5 CW…

You got some good advice on here, not really gonna reiterate. Sounds like you're eating at a deficit so the weight will come off it's likely just water retention. If you are truly being honest with yourself then there's no way you could be gaining weight because you're in a caloric deficit. That being said, people have…

My bf is 6'2" and about 150 lbs... now THAT's skinny ;). He has a small frame, and only upper body muscle and really low body fat%. He eats quite a lot, but as a young guy in his 20's who works in trades (read: burns a lot of calories working 10 hours a day on his feet) and is over 6" he would need a lot more calories to…

My magic bullet crushes ice and blends frozen fruit just fine. Sometimes it will miss a small piece but that happens in any cheapish blender. It definitely pulverizes blueberries and non-frozen fruit with no issue. So, not sure if you just got a crappy or broken one but ... I think it's pretty solid for how cheap it was.…

Great job girl :) that sounds soooo satisfying!

Always listen to your personal Dr.'s advice of course because they know your medical history and whatnot, but I have heard that any exercise while pregnant is safe and does not increase risk of miscarriage if it's something your body is already used to. So like, if you realize you're 12 weeks... don't try to start a C25K…

Either you're misinterpreting what I said or I just wasn't that clear. I meant it like this: "So if you don't get the flu shot, end up with the flu, and you're laid up in bed for a week which it or may not be a big deal to you." People don't get sick from the flu shot, they get sick from the flu itself (they may feel a few…

This doesn't make sense. By getting a vaccine you are exposing your immune system to "things" (an attenuated virus) to build natural immunity. I'm not saying the flu shot is extremely effective but it can provide some preventative measures. For the average over 10 year old and under 70 year old person who isn't around…

Ugh this is the type of person that gives scientists a bad name. This is the most awkward ted talk I've ever seen, get some charisma lady and actually sell your research. Was not impressed nor persuaded by this talk, as it appears most people who watched it felt.

Your body is an anomaly then, so congrats. It happens, but it's not common. Obviously there will always be exceptions. Healthy weight categories are averages based on large sample sizes of people. Of course you have to use your judgment, you're an individual, not a statistical number or completely average person. But, it…

Ummmm no, you're probably noticing you gain at over 1200 calories because you are underweight for your height. At 5'6" a healthy weight is between 120-160, with 120 being if you have a very small frame but most people are a medium frame which means a healthy weight minimum would be more like 130. Eating 500 calories a day…

If you're eating at a deficit you're not going to store fat. Your body doesn't "decide" to store energy that it requires to carry out basic functions just in case you eat less again - it simply burns what it needs from what youre eating, and either burns your body stores if it's in a calorie deficit or stores excess energy…

(1) You're not at a plateau like most people said, it's like a mini-stall (2) If (big if because we can't see) you are tracking calories accurately it is likely due to water retention - time of the month, sodium, new work out regimen, etc. (3) If you're "not comfortable" opening your diary I'm skeptical your calories are…

Yeah, it helps to inform yourself and also if it's something like the health of a family member I would consider a healthcare consultant (if you have the money). Someone in the field in those situations can be absolutely invaluable - they know what questions to ask, they understand the lingo, they know how to make things…

Yes, calorie deficit. You need to lose 2.5 lbs/week which means a daily calorie deficit of 1250/day. If you are obese this is reasonable - especially in the first month because you will lose a few lbs of water weight. Find out your TDEE (google calculators) - this is your bmr plus what you burn in exercise/lifestyle…

Nope I would just focus on being in a calorie deficit to lose weight. No sense being so restrictie. Basically that sounds like vegan eating... which is a personal food preference. If you like meat and animal products though, why not eat it? It won't make you lose faster unless it helps you stay in a calorie deficit I…

I saw this article posted the other day. It has only been two weeks, so I wouldn't be discouraged especially if you don't have a lot to lose and are eating at a smaller deficit. However, if you continue to not lose I would consider what it talks about in this article (which people have already mentioned).…

I think that being aware of it is a great first step rather than just mindlessly doing it without thinking about it. Before I put food in my mouth I try to think ... why am I eating this? Do I need this for nutrition to fuel my body? Do I just want some pleasure from something that tastes good? Is it social eating? If you…