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I'm feeding myself, my two adult sons who are still at home, and my husband for around $150-160 a week. I cook every night and pack lunches. We go out to dinner once a week. We are also meat-eaters. I think with a larger family, the per person cost is lower because larger size packages and larger quantities of meat have a…

By stats, we mean your height and weight and how much you need to lose. I'm petite so have a low calorie goal and deficit already, so one cheat day could easily blow my whole week's progress.

I'm 5'1.5" and 120 lbs. As you can see, I have visible abs -- it doesn't take much to train that part of my body -- yoga a couple of times a week. I think part of the ability to have visible abs is body type and genetics, as I have around 28% bodyfat, but it's mostly hips and upper arms (I also have a decent bust). My…

25 lbs. is not excessive weight gain in a pregnancy, especially if you began the pregnancy on the lean side. Losing 5-10 lbs. would be a mistake. Listen to your midwife and worry about losing weight after your baby is born.

I got my first pedometer free with a McDonald's salad about 10 years ago and have been using one ever since. Now I use a Fitbit HR. I believe that it is important to track steps and that steps do count. When I first got the pedometer, I had an urban job in a bookstore and was a part-time student, so lots of city walking,…

I'm 5'.5" and 120, so midway between the two goals you mentioned. My body fat % is probably in the higher 20%, as I have a bust, and still some slight fat in upper arms and hips. At 110, I probably would have no curves or muscle definition. Like you, I'm short, but larger framed.

Maybe you're overdoing the Metamucil if it's giving you diarrhea type symptoms. I track my fiber in MFP, and take only one teaspoon on a day when my fiber is under goal. Also, back in the day when I had periods, I used to have some diarrhea type symptoms. Also, some people are sensitive to soy. My son who takes protein…

My husband's on Metformin for Type II diabetes. It has made it harder for him to lose weight and he even gained a bit on it. The doctor recommended another drug that would control his sugar and help him lose, but insurance wouldn't pay for it. I've never heard of a non-diabetic on Metformin for weight loss.

I was 16 in the 1970s. Breakfast -- not much different from what I eat now -- cereal, eggs, or oatmeal, maybe pancakes once a month. My mom made sure we ate a sit-down breakfast every day. Lunch -- school lunches that were mostly awful, so I just picked at them. If my mom made a lunch for me, a deli meat sandwich on whole…

Have you thought about being tested for anemia? Back in my premenopausal days, I had terrible PMS (depressed, ornery, and tired 10 or more days before onset) and heavy flow. It turned out I was anemic. The regular blood test that I had at the doctor's didn't pick it up, but I was rejected several times from donating blood…

I don't do much elaborate food prep for lunch. Usually, lean deli meat on light (under 70 calories) whole wheat bread with lettuce. If I'm where there is a microwave, I bring a Healthy Choice microwavable soup. They are lower sodium than the other brands and around 200-300 calories for a container. Plus,I always have fruit…

For someone who is only 5'1" and not overweight, eating 1400 is not a huge deficit. I'm 5'1.5" and 120 and wear a Fitbit HR that gives me the burn for the day. If I do strength training and very moderate cardio, my total calories used by the end of the day are between 1400-1500. The only time I go over 1600 is if I do…

I found that with strength training, I lost inches, even though I plateau'd in my weight loss. I don't know how long you've been strength training. It usually takes time for this to happen -- at least a few months, not a couple of weeks. With the strength training, you are gaining muscle mass, so you might lose inches in…

If the third picture is you at 145, you look like you're at a good weight now; you might want to eat more so you can retain muscle mass. How tall are you, by the way?

I see lots of prepackaged "diet" foods, shakes, etc., but not too many fruits and vegetables or other "real" foods. You might feel more full and have a more balanced diet if you included a few things that are closer to their natural state. You also might feel more full.

Lucky you -- mine went from giving me 1300 calories to 900 calories for the day, this after walking a mile and putting in 6000 steps walking around my university campus dragging a roller bag full of books. Fibit's giving me 1574. MFP has negatively adjusted me to 900. I think it's subtracting exercise calories rather than…

What kind of test is there for particle size of cholesterol? I've never heard of that.

I've just been told that I can eat only 972 calories today due to a negative Fitbit adjustment. Earlier, I was given over 1200. What gives?

Well, the point is moot for a while because I went in for my blood test, and it was a total SNAFU. The phelobotomist didn't have my records (even though the doctor is in the same office as lab test), and eventually she went over to the doctor's to get my records. Then the only thing I was tested for was TSH (thyroid). I…

My total cholesterol was 220 last time, with HDL at 60 and LDL 160, triglycerides normal. According to the cardiac assessment risk, based on age, blood pressure (mine's pretty low -115/60), weight, family history, and non-smoker status (I've never smoked), my risk for having a heart attack in the next 10 years is 1%. I…

That is pretty young. I'm sorry for your loss.

I exercise every day -- walk 30+ minutes every day, yoga 2 to 3 times a week, strength training 2 to 3 times a week, and high impact like zumba or kickboxing twice a week. That is why my HDL, the good cholesterol, is high, and my triglycerides are low. The concern from the doctor is that with an active lifestyle the LDL…

I guess the other question is what is "normal" eating? I eat red meat about once a week (or less -- and I did have a 6 oz. steak at the 99 on Wednesday) and have eggs two to 3 times a week and occasionally eat small amounts of cheese. I don't eat a lot of baked goods (although indulged in a gluten free brownie at church…

How high was your cholesterol when your doctor finally insisted on medication?

I'm 5'1.5", 57 years old, and around 120. I haven't lost weight in a while, so basically maintaining. I tend to eat around 1200-1300 on less active days and 1600 on more active days. It's a rare day that I get to eat the 2000 calories that the "average" American eats. OP, you might find that losing even 10 lbs. and keeping…

I actually do follow a pretty good diet, but I do eat eggs to up my protein, not every day, but maybe 2 to 3 times a week. I don't think I'm "fooling" my doctor because I'm not stuffing myself with donuts and high fat foods as a rule. However, I do want to avoid the statin due to the side effects of joint and muscle pain,…

I wish I could be more encouraging, but I've been fighting this battle for almost 30 years with my husband. He is now Type II diabetic. I have only healthy food in my home, but he gets the bad stuff at work. He's also very sedentary. I have been able to get him to take walks with me as "quality time" together. So far,…

Sunday - Yoga Monday - Zumba Tuesday - Aerobic/strength combo class Wednesday - Zumba Thursday - Aerobic/strength combo class Friday - 40 minutes strength training class, 20 minute walk Saturday - Walk 30 minutes (weather permitting) I'm in New England in the middle of a cold snap, but when it's above 30 during the day, I…

Yes, it's allowing me to add stuff that's already listed under Recent or Frequent, but won't find anything new that I try to add. This morning it can't find Philadelphia cream cheese.

Because this is an interview (as opposed to an academic paper that's couched in more scientific language), I think there is an element of oversimplification at the beginning, but it's important to read through to the end. What he is saying is that due to our overconsumption of processed carbs and sugars, we have become…