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It depends what else you eat throughout the day and how that compares to your caloric and nutritional needs. I find Lean Cuisines too low in both veggies and protein, so it does not meet my needs, although it can make a tasty treat once in awhile.

I ended up progressing to halasana to a chair in the middle of the room the same week that I reached the obese mile marker. From my home practice, I can tell you that I can't do it without the bolster, but at least I look good in class. And because I built up to it, I can hold the pose as long as they have asked us to in…

Oxyclean free is basically just hydrogen peroxide once it dissolves. And it is rinsed throughly, then rests for 2-3 weeks, then is rinsed again before insertion. I have super sensitive skin in general, so I am especially careful about what goes in my vagina.

I manage my type ii diabetes without being so extreme. I recommend the OP experiment around. Keto can actually elevate fasting numbers for many diabetics. Pick a diet plan and stick with it for a few weeks, monitoring at least your fasting blood glucose numbers, as well as weight. If they are moving in the right direction,…

To lose fat, eat fewer calories than your body needs. For overall health, get a variety of exercise that includes cardio, resistance and flexibility. However, the very best exercise is whatever you will do consistently. Want some concrete ideas? Hula hooping Fitness trails Zumba Take dance classes Hiking Biking Walking…

I empty mine every hour or two on those days. If that isn't practical, then I will add the pad. After all, I have needed double protection and/or frequent changes my whole life. Out in public, you can just empty them and/or wipe them out with toilet paper a few times a day. They do need to be rinsed as often as practical.…

Yes Google Fit includes BMR. Personally, I just upped my activity level and stopped entering exercise.

A week late every month is normal. Anything outside of your normal is not normal, but doesn't necessarily mean much. Weightloss can mess with hormones. Estrogen in particular is stored in fat, and released when you lose fat. Eating too few calories for an extended time, getting to too low a weight for you or extensive…

One day here or there below your goal won't kill you. However, you should aim for your goal most of the time. Undereating can lead to burnout, which can lead to giving up, or even bingeing. Undereating can also lead to serious health concerns. One reason that rapid weight loss is discouraged is because it can make you more…

I only eat non delicious food if something has gone horribly wrong. Try playing around with your macros to see if it helps your appetite. There is also a group of volumetric eaters here.

Whatever you will do consistently is the best! I mix yoga, biking, hiking, Zumba, hula hooping, swimming and bodyweight exercises.

How do you feel? That is really what determines the best ratios for you. For the record, I am 25c,25p,50f.

With your degenerative discs, you should ask for a recommendation to a physical therapist.

I tend to log it as 1/4 serving. It reminds me I had some.

So I am extra good with my morning nuts after yoga class?

Since you have a medical issue, the best advice will come from your medical team. Seek physical therapy. If available in your area, you may also want to look into Iyengar yoga for the long term, as the whole focus is making modifications to the poses that suit YOUR body, even if injured.

@JazzyLady1987 , I started out only slightly smaller than you and I could not lose 17 lbs. after the first month. I certainly lost the most in the first month, even though I was eating similar and moving even more in the following months. Setting realistic goals is the pathway to success. Weightloss is not linear and you…

Do you know what it is about logging that you find tedious? Are you using the tools that make logging itself easier? Do you save meals and make recipes? Do you prelog to help with planning? Have you tried logging on both the computer and the app, as most people have a strong preference for one or the other?

Below is a detailed answer, but if you are looking for a diet plan, the Mediterranean Diet has the most positive research on its side. A similar plan would be the South Beach Diet. I keep focused on the blood sugar goal: I use a monitor to check my fasting levels every morning and when I am curious about certain meals or…

I find that working out helps me stay on track with my intake. Yoga moves are easier with less fat in the way, bike rides are faster with less weight on board.

Who told you those things? Start with the MFP macros. If you are hungry, play with the macros by upping the protein for a while. Or the fiber. Or the fat. Find what makes you feel satisfied. As for the overloaded hormones, if this came from the same source as the endomorph stuff, pay it no nevermind. If you are concerned…

What do you expect from your family? If there is something they can do to be supportive that does not involve them changing their habits, have you told them what that is?

I am a diabetic, currently controlled with lifestyle. If you are overweight, losing weight is the single best thing you can do for yourself. Learning about carbs and occasionally making lower carb choices might help you get out of the prediabetic range faster. However, it should be lifestyle change over immediate results,…

Thanks, folks! It took me a year and a half to find my sweet spot. Ozempic actually seemed to make things worse last winter!

Flying tends to cause water retention, so you could try the normal water weight things: low sodium, drink lots of water to keep it moving through your system... Or you could accept that this is the cost of air travel, take it easy and know that it is just water.

Just use measuring spoons and cups accurately. Every video I have seen of why you can't use measuring cups just proves that some people don't know HOW to use measuring cups, not that the cups themselves are that far off.

You will thank yourself for starting TODAY rather than Monday, or the first or January or whatever postponing tactic.

Some days can be lighter than others though. Walk or cycle at a normal pace on level ground once a week, rather than always pushing.

It is just hard to change habits, not matter where those habits have landed you.

I have lost 40 lbs. Telling them they are mistaken is going to land one of us in the psych ward. I smile, maybe say thank you, then clam up when they want to make a conversation of it.