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I have three kids. I was lucky to get three of them. ;)

I split the difference and ate three. Damn, donuts are my Kryptonite.

Yes they are. That's the problem.

I exercise to improve my fitness, not to lose weight. That's what counting calories is for. I eat back all the calories I've lost exercising.

Cranking along!

Abba

The only good fizzy drink is beer.

Nothing special. Five Guys or In-N-Out is better.

Start exercising and you can eat more. A one-mile walk is about 100 calories.

2040 seems too high for you. I'm a 182-pound, 44-year old male and my net daily intake is set at 2000. I've consistently lost just about one pound per week for the last eight weeks at this level. I suspect you need to reassess. At 288 pounds, a three-pound loss in two weeks could just be water weight or simple error. Even…

I had planned to start commuting this week now that the weather here in Phoenix is no longer hellish. Unfortunately, I injured my hip running last weekend. Rest for the next week and a half and then I'll reassess.

Bodyweight exercises can be just as effective as lifting weights. In fact, I'd say they're better for a beginner since they don't require attention to technique or a spotter. They also can be done anywhere instead of requiring a trip to the gym. If you have a smartphone, check out the Just Six Weeks app. It has programming…

I learned that it's hard to eat 2500 calories a day when you're eating unprocessed foods. When you eat clean, whole foods it's very difficult to overeat.

To elaborate a bit further, I agree you need to pay more attention to your logging. Use a scale for everything. Absolutely no estimating. Next, decide how fast you want to lose weight. Make a plan and stick to it. I recommend one pound a week as this translates to a 500 calorie per day deficit. This is totally manageable…

Your carb intake is really low for someone who is exercising. Carbohydrates are necessary for fuel. Is there some reason why you've set them so low? I would reevaluate what you're trying to accomplish.

First time I've done one of these. Let's do this!

Ditto.

Here's another one. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15467100

BTW, coffee and tea count toward hydration. It's a myth that caffeine is a diuretic. Several recent studies have confirmed this. Like this one: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0084154

If you urine is straw colored you're fine regardless of how many glasses of water you drink. There's little to no scientific evidence that confirms that drinking eight glasses of water has any health benefits. There is SOME evidence that drinking that much water might reduce the risk of kidney stones but that's about it.…

Cytosport 100% Whey. Mixes exceptionally well, tastes great and is very economical. A 6 lb bag costs about $50 at Costco if I remember correctly. 27g of protein per scoop.

How about blackened tilapia? Just throw a dry rub together and pan fry it in a cast-iron skillet. Super easy and quite a bit different from the way you're making fish.

Ha! That's Sun Devils not the NJ variety. ;)

Eat them. Dietary cholesterol has virtually nothing to do with bodily cholesterol.

Eh. People are different. Some people are data-driven (me) and more information can help them accomplish their goals. Some people can do it by feel (you) and have success. I would anticipate though that most people would be more successful in the long run establishing a plan and using the tools provided by this site and…

Yes. Carbs/Proteins/Fats. 40-30-30 means 40% of my calories comes from carbs, 30% come from protein and 30% come from fats. There are many different diets that use different percentages depending on the person and his/her goals. My goal is to lean up while maintaining my existing muscle mass so those macros work for me. An…

Donuts. I can't control myself and it's amazing how many calories just a single one has.

I'm on a 40-30-30 diet which is the same ratio in the Zone diet. I'm at about 21% body fat and trying to get to around 10-13%, To do this, I eat at a deficit of about 500 calories a day while hitting my target protein of 1 gram per pound lean mass (about 150g for me). This has worked out to about a 1 pound loss in weight…

No. I've just never been a big eater. I've always eaten reasonable portions and never really craved food. Maybe I should rephrase my goals in terms of what I want to accomplish rather than a number on a scale. I want to get stronger. What's a reasonable number for daily caloric intake? Also, the crossfit box I belong to…

The Margarita is the perfect mixed drink. Salty, tangy and slightly sweet. Highly addictive if you're not careful. ;)