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  • A good whey protein supplement shouldn't push your sugar numbers too high. My supplement has 0 g of sugar and this one from GNC only has 2 g. http://bit.ly/kiDeXA You can certainly have a scoop of whey protein even during weight loss, just count it in your daily calories. Most scoops are 80 - 130 calories. Also, most…
    in Over on Protein and Sugar ???? Good/Bad? Comment by liftnat May 2011
  • Welcome to weight loss! You'll probably be shocked at the calories in the things you like to eat. But if you stick with it, you'll learn tips and tricks on how to get your favorite foods. You'll have good days and bad days. You'll have progress then you'll gain some. It's a rugged journey - but it's worth it. YOU CAN DO…
    in Day ONE!!!! And already not off to a great start! Comment by liftnat May 2011
  • Are you at least getting 1200 calories a day? If so, then I wouldn't worry about it.
    in Feeling like I don't want to eat?! Comment by liftnat May 2011
  • Yes, I update with gain. I'm starting to get a nice graph. It has a bunch of jagged edges on it, but the overall baseline is going down. It's a GREAT reminder of how change really works. It takes time, it's not perfect and there are many moments it gets worse before it gets better.
    in Do you update your ticker when you gain weight? Comment by liftnat May 2011
  • I weigh everyday and view the weight fluctuation as an opportunity to learn to be more flexible. It's helping me train my emotions to be more calm and steady and not waver every time the scale goes up and down. I can apply that to other areas of life. I also get to learn what triggers a few pounds of weight gain. For…
    in How often do you weigh in? Comment by liftnat May 2011
  • If you're staying within your calorie limit designated for weight loss, you should be fine. The body loses weight through calorie reduction. You can either reduce calories or exercise or a combination of both. You may lose muscle tone, endurance, fitness, etc. depending on your exercise plan. But you shouldn't "gain all…
    in help Comment by liftnat March 2011
  • lent is not hurting your diet. if you use myfitnesspal daily and stick to the calorie recommendations, it doesn't matter what you take away (or for that matter put in) from your daily diet. sure, you may have cravings, but it's still total daily calories that matter. if you had a new craving for chocolate ice cream, then…
    in could "lent" be hurting my diet??? Comment by liftnat March 2011
  • Are you on medication to manage your thyroid? It's not good to continue to be hypothyroid. I would recommend seeing an endocrinologist with experience treating thyroid disorders. I wouldn't recommend increasing your thyroid meds above normal numbers even if you continue to feel bad for two reasons: 1. The thyroid may not…
    in hypothyroid ppl, how many cals a day? Comment by liftnat March 2011
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