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@Need2Exercise, thanks for your thoughts. @Lemurcat12 - But, you already look to be at a healthy weight, you run marathons.. and you're a cat! :smiley: Whatever you're doing to manage your physique seems to be very effective for you. Friendly jealousy, right back!

@Auddii - Thanks for replying. Say I eat chipotle meatballs (made w/ whole grain bread), pearled barley, and sauteed mushrooms--dinner was actually quite yummy and kid-friendly! I didn't log/count anything and ate as much as I wanted. However, if I had paired that meal with a glass of wine, I would need to count the wine's…

@DeguelloTex, @Bronan_The_Brobarian, @tennisdude2004 - Much appreciated! It may seem odd that I asked this here, but I highly value MFP's supportive and knowledgeable community.

@Ceoverturf, thanks for replying. May all our paths lead us where we desire. :smile: @Jacqan, thanks for replying. I agree, we can gain weight eating anything from Krispy Cremes to Fage Yogurt. Practically, some foods are more satiating than others, and some foods are even psychological triggers for me. How do I know how…

This is why I no longer put my inner drill sergeant in charge of my weight management. While they may keep me in-line for awhile, when I inevitably goof, their harshness makes me want to hide. I now put a kinder, gentler persona in this role who encourages me and understands occasional stumbles. (The drill sergeant is…

One "junk" water flushes out are electrolytes--e.g., sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. Electrolytes are essential to the survival and proper functioning of our body. If you believe you're overdoing one electrolyte, it's possible to limit it, rather than flushing out all of them.

I think Great idea! Good habits for the win--consider logging 6 out of 7 days, exercising 2-3x per week, and weighing-in weekly as goals. I mean, these typically translate directly into weight loss. As for Insanity, no, I don't do that. I'm aiming to maintain muscle mass for a better body composition as I lose weight and…

Made it! :) Final weigh-in was 265.1

Another perspective is that ignoring our body's thirst signals may help some, but does more harm than good for many, and we know it sometimes even leads to death due to hyponatremia. If you doubt your body and drink more than it indicates, try to drink slowly, and check your urine color vs. this chart to stay within the…

I'm in, and am already on the list in the right place. I may use my final weigh-in from the Easter challenge (April 5th) as my starting weight--I don't want to reward myself for excesses on Easter Day. :)

I weigh-in daily, take my measurements monthly, and track strength records. It's nice to see the big picture! That said, the scale is more important to me than measurements, since my primary goal is health and to hike/run/bike longer and faster and with less damage to my joints. For aesthetics, measurements are probably…

I'm in! To be clear, my goal is actually -19#, but that's close enough to the challenge's -20#. :)

Yippee! I'm at -20#. Now I just need to at least hold that for two more weeks. ;) I initially weighed in at 287.2, and yesterday I was at 267.2. Finish strong, friends, there's still time left!

A pot with plenty of water at a rapid boil can cook green vegetables faster than a steamer or microwave, thereby better preserving their color and texture! Plus the extra seasoning opportunity. I've traditionally underestimated boiling, having mostly experienced from it waterlogged, overcooked vegetables--but I'm taking a…

It depends--are you calorie counting OR following some other meal plan? If you're calorie counting, count them. If you're following some other meal plan, then you should ask on that other meal plan's forum how to handle them. Usually, other meal plans have some extra restrictions to counter-act the several hundred calories…

According to the following, Red Wine doesn't have as many vitamins as fruit--but it beats most sodas and does have health benefits! It's fine if it fits your micros/macros. :) http://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-topics/wine-educational-questions/health-nutrition-benefits-of-drinking-red-and-white-wine/

Hrm. My reason for thinking this is much simpler. Dieters often goes from eating more processed (more salty) foods to less processed (less salty) foods. Note, this is not essential for losing weight, but often what happens. Anyone who logs their sodium and weight daily knows that radical changes in sodium intake lead to…

If your goal is to meet your calories and macros, eating foods where those values are known is very logical. In the United States, the standard's plus or minus 10% accuracy. You can't make every chicken breast exactly 6oz, and there are goof-ups, but we're also a litigious society. I've had my eyes opened that at least…

If they have hidden calories, are they really meeting your dietary needs? Panda Express chops their vegetables fresh everyday--and no hidden calories or sodium or saturated fat! :) I do support local businesses whenever I can in good conscience. The bagel shop in my neighborhood won't publish anything about their bagels,…

Frequently eating foods where the nutritional info is unknown is hard to fit into a healthy lifestyle, especially when you're trying to lose weight. I could eat at Panda Express or Five Guys every day in a week (ugh!) and lose, only because I know what goes into the food. Some people work extravagant daily meals in--they…

Sensible. That would solve the mom's own dietary difficulties. :)

The OP says her daughter is underweight, and actually starving herself (in terms of calories, protein, etc.) when she eats what she chooses at home (limited fruits/vegetables). That's what led her medical team to suggest such an unorthodox eating plan. Tough situation.

1. Have you discussed this with your pediatrician? Did you ask for a referral to a specialist? 2. Can you learn how to cook tastier foods from what she's eating when you're out? E.g., perhaps they're using 85% lean ground beef and you're using 98% lean ground beef. 3. Are you eating at places with published calorie counts?…

I like Kashi GoLean Crisp. It's not very crunchy. It has a cinnamon flavor and is packed with protein and fiber. Plus, my milk adds Calcium, Vitamin D, and Omega 3s.

I've proposed twice. The first time we went ring shopping together, so "planning" was just about nil. The second time I probably spent 2-3 months learning about and finding the perfect diamond with amazing specs and shine on a limited budget--only the best. :)

Excellent strategy!

If you know you don't enjoy drinking, I'd tell your friends that. Someone who stands up for themselves (occasionally!) is respected in most groups. I would also reflect on what you don't enjoy--the taste (try another drink?) or the loss of control (drink less?). Sometimes it's good to stretch outside our comfort zone, and…

Dear Red, My biggest concern is you didn't log several days this week. If you're not logging, you can't be sure you're following calories in < calories out. I worry that you ate 1200 kcal. I'm glad you increased it to 1700 kcal if that's what MFP recommends that you eat on a typical day for a 2lb weekly loss. You needn't…

At 6'4", 338lbs, 2200 kcal sounds dead on. You say "regardless of activity level"--are you eating back exercise calories as MyFitnessPal encourages? At your weight, it's not so difficult to burn an extra 800 kcal, and that's 3,000 kcal right there for you to enjoy and still meet goal. The comments to open your diary and…

Choose the estimate that has the most info about what work you've actually done--in this case, the exercise machine. It knew your speed, elevation, and resistance. Hopefully you also told it something about yourself, like your weight and possibly more. MFP doesn't know whether you went 2mph or 6mph, on an incline or a…