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Organic vegan protein powder (like Orgain brand). Raw Pumpkin Seeds, Green Peas, canned salmon or tuna...all of these have decent amounts of protein. Swiss cheese and plain low fat Skyr or Greek type yogurt are my favorite.

the jury is still out. more study needs to be done on it. I know a fellow who is 88 this year who swims 10 laps (250 metres total) every day and he drinks ACV every day as well he swears by it as something that keeps him youthful!! He doesn't use it for weight loss but at his age it must be doing something beneficial !!!…

I know this is an old thread but I just read this book and although at first it made a lot of sense I also recognize like many others would agree it's like any diet. you have to find one that works for you. Ultimately it all boils down to changing your eating habits. Realistically that could have been the content of the…

If weight loss is your goal without exercise then yes reducing your intake is important but you should consider a low carb/high fat diet like keto. Yes it seems counterproductive but it can give tremendous results and you can eat more. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, eating 1200 calories per day is a real…

Look at information regarding the Keto diet. Low carb/high fat diets are getting a lot more scientific study these days. The Keto diet has proven some remarkable medical benefits as well as weight loss. In a nutshell Keto has been around for Decades. Humankind used to eat "Keto" well before the industrial revolution so it…

Weight loss isn't just about calories, contrary to what the poster above says. For example, 100 calories of broccoli is treated far differently by the body than 100 calories of of cake. The best approach to weight loss can be a simple matter of Calories in versus Calories out but it really does depend on the source of the…

I started it about 2 months ago and although the weight isn't flying off, the scale hasn't gone up once since and I have lost 4 lbs on it with even a few days of refeeding carbs (cyclical Keto). Other diets left me feeling hungry (low fat vs. low carb) and I would always eat over my allotted daily requirement of calories…

I tend to just create my own food item and use the nutrition label. I assign it a unique name so I know that it has been adjusted to reflect net carbs.

All foods contain calories so why would someone say you needn't count vegetables/fruit? I think the bigger question is what kind of "snack" are you referring to? If it's manufactured/packaged/processed then it's definitely not healthy and certainly shouldn't replace "real food" calories. Tracking everything you eat is…

If you are still in high school then you are way ahead of the game. The younger you start taking care of what you eat and getting regular exercise is very important. Weight loss doesn't happen quickly and usually when it does, all the weight lost usually returns. Losing weight can be challenging but certainly not…

Another person who missed the point. The information provided showed Keto as a potentially better way of dropping weight for those who are obese or have weight related health issues. I see a lot of posts from people just starting out who need help and I thought this post may be useful. Instead I'm getting slammed for…

Pizza on a keto diet? No, that's not how it works and I suspect that people think that if they start eating mountains of cheese, pepperoni and bacon they will lose weight on a keto diet...well that may be true but pizza contains mostly unhealthy fat and is still loaded with carbs (the crust). The key is healthy fats... If…

Actually I believe it states the fat loss was usually visceral fat and the muscle loss wasn't considered as long as you were not overeating on your protein levels. I think they also pointed out that this diet is geared more to overweight people and people who have weight related health issues. Not everybody is trying to…

Do you have any evidence to back that up or is it just a sweeping statement based on your own opinion? I find it difficult to believe that you have evidence to suggest that 10 million people over the span of the last 100 years (diet introduced in the 1920's).

My view on these devices is that they are a complete waste of time and money. Studies prove that at best they are inaccurate most of the time. How do you think Humans managed before these tech devices showed up? Common sense. Exercise regularly, eat healthy nutritionally dense foods...period. Stay away from processed or…

Want to lose weight without exercising or counting calories? Realistically you should always do both. Caloric restriction and exercise are both beneficial for weight loss and overall health. Understand though that unless you are exercising at an athlete level (2-5 hours of intense exercise 4 times a week) you will likely…

A calorie deficit is usually key for many people. Having said that there is strong evidence to support that a ketogenic diet works best for people who have health related issues from weight. Very overweight people stand to benefit greatly from a Keto diet especially diabetic and pre-diabetic individuals. The beauty of a…

Other than meat and fish, there aren't too many snacks available that have zero carbs based on your list. Nuts and seeds have carbs, eggs have carbs, even many bacon products contain carbs (from the curing process). All fruits and vegetables have carbs almost all processed foods do to. I have found some faux pepperoni…

Forget the advice from Danp and others like it. There is a difference in diets. The studies prove that low carb diets like Atkins or Keto have a better effect on weight loss. For the original poster, I would suggest just using MFP to track what you eat at first. Don't try to do it all at once because sustained weight loss…

Unfortunately reliance on gadgets for health is, IMHO, a waste of time and money. How do you think humans lost weight, got in shape etc. before all these high tech devices? Common sense. Exercise regularly, eat healthy nutritious, nutrient dense foods, de-stress your life and get plenty of sleep. That's how you lose weight…

Forget counting. There is enough evidence to prove that unless you are exercising at an athlete level (2-5 hours per day) you won't burn a lot of calories. The average person burns only 10% of their calories through regular sustained exercise. On an average 1200 calorie diet (based on your height, weight, age and gender)…

Stress and misery can certainly do that. I lost 8lbs in 10 days when I heard that my brother had died (he was only 55). Try not to dwell on it. Move forward. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and start over. You are never too old to do so....

Remember that fiber doesn't count on Keto. What you are looking for is net carbs. Basically any carbs that the body converts to glucose. Fiber is not converted to glucose and therefore doesn't count when you add up your carb intake. Vegetables contain sugars as well but many of them have high carbs not because of the fiber…

You'd be surprised how many companies have the incorrect amounts on nutrition labels. Ironically although they are a requirement to be on the product, there is nothing to state that the info on the label has to be accurate. I ran into this problem with a large company called Loblaws/ Superstore in Canada. Their house…

After a year of being vegan, I would also suggest that this is not fiber related. It shouldn't take your body a whole year to adapt to that amount of fiber. If the symptoms don't subside I would recommend a thorough medical check up.

Try keto. Less than 30g of carbs per day and fill up on healthy fats and protein. All you have to count is carbs. 3lbs. per week is aggressive but doable. I wouldn't try it more than once. I managed to lose 10 lbs. in 16 days by eating around 1100 calories per day. Then I stopped because my blood pressure dropped…

Ask yourself this...what did humans use before all these gadgets appeared? Answer: Common sense. Move more, eat less. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, nutritious food. Save your money. Tech devices are really pointless when common sense prevails. Besides, studies prove that unless you do extreme fitness, your body will…

According to your stats, you will lose weight consuming 1800 calories per day assuming you have a sedentary activity level, which you did confirm. Getting active will help both weight loss and your other conditions. I recommend getting to a swimming pool and do water walking or water calisthenics. It is great for…

The study also states that the link to eggs being "bad" is often associated with what is eaten with them. Traditional western diets that include eggs often have a fair serving of saturated fat and sodium associated with the eggs (bacon, sausages, steak, fried potatoes, buttered toast etc.). I eat eggs regularly, usually…

Forget tech. Other than a regular scale, none of the digital fitness trackers are very accurate and there is mounting evidence to prove it. Humans have lost weight and stayed fit for centuries without the use of all these gadgets. Caloric restriction and regular exercise are the the only tools you need to lose weight.…