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I used to as well. A few years ago Pepsi One was all the rage for me. It was sweetened with Sucralose and was only one calorie. I was drinking a couple of cans a day. Eventually I stopped because there is a great deal of controversy regarding artificial sweeteners and I just didn't want to take any chances. Here is a great…

Fast weight loss (2lbs per week) is definitely doable but you will gain it all back. It is statistically proven. It may take up to 2 years but once you end your 1200 calorie a day regimen, the weight will slowly come back, especially if you are big on carbs. Whenever your body has excess carbs that re not being burned, it…

I wouldn't count that chart as accurate. Looking at the USDA food composition database for example that posters list states peanuts (raw) have 25g of protein per 100g serving. The calorie count is right but the protein content is way too high. That same serving on the USDA website is just under 18g of protein per 100g…

Just remember it took time to get to where you are so it will take time to get back. Eating healthy and exercising regularly are the keys to better mind and body. Stay away from processed/packaged/fast foods and get at least 30 minutes of moderate level exercise (weights and cardio) every other day (everyday is preferred).…

Personally I never rely on tech to determine calorie counts nor the numbers you see on the internet. People simply can't be grouped into one category and so determining how many calories you have burned doing any particular exercise (or none at all) is usually not highly accurate. Age, size, metabolism, gender all play a…

Over time the more simple sugars you consume you run the greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes which is currently at epidemic rates worldwide. That's what junk food does to the body. Regardless of how much you weigh, too much simple sugars and for that matter too much sodium can wreak havoc on your organs.…

Sustained weight loss takes time and it should be lifestyle changes not setting a goal date. Ask yourself this, once you reach your goal weight then what? Do you stop exercising and/or start eating more? You have to find a balance. Weight loss takes time and unfortunately most people want the weight gone tomorrow. If you…

Some BP monitors (in Canada), found at pharmacies will take an average of multiple readings. I personally take 3 readings in 10 minutes and go with the lowest. If you are trying to lower your BP naturally there are 2 things that will work. One is to lose weight, at least 10% of your current weight can drop your readings by…

Unless your exercise calories are accurate, I personally wouldn't add them to your daily intake because you will likely estimate the wrong intake. Exercise machines and digital devices claim to be accurate but they aren't simply because everyone is different and their metabolism is different. Sustained weight loss takes…

Change your exercise routine. The body adapts and doesn't work as hard as it should anymore because it's used to the routine. If you haven't already done so, add swimming (laps) to the mix. It's great exercise for toning muscles and works muscle groups you thought you never had.

It's refined sugars and artificial sweeteners that you need to cut out or cut back on. Natural sugars are fine as long as you have no health reasons, like diabetes, that would make eating too much fruit an issue. As long as the rest of your diet is healthy and you are within your caloric range, you should keep enjoying a…

Your cheat meal likely contains a great deal of sodium if it is water weight. The more sodium you consume, the more water you retain. It is worse if you do weight training as the muscles will inflame after a hard workout and added salt makes it worse. You haven't said what you do to get it back down to 227. Is that…

Was it a verbal diagnosis or was it a print out? If it was a verbal then consider a different nutritionist. They should have given you a list and told you the effects of each. Additionally if the test wasn't done with a complete blood panel (they would have drawn some blood) but rather just a scratch test it could have…

Best advice there is to ensure you fill the gaps by taking a high quality multi vitamin daily and increasing your consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables. The more color you have in these food items, the better they are for you. Dark green vegetables like broccoli and Brussel spouts and bright colored items like…

You are better off eating the package that the one bar comes in. They may taste good and hold you over okay but they contain some ingredients that you really ought to save for the garbage bin. Is 20 grams of protein worth having to eat palm kernel oil, artificial sweeteners, Carnuba wax (they use this on surf boards!), and…

Experts actually suggest using a tape measure rather than a scale, especially if you are building muscle. weighing daily in their opinion and in mine is a personal choice but not beneficial since weight can fluctuate a lot in a given day, just like blood pressure. Ask yourself this, what happens when you reach the target…

Just remember that in order to keep the weight off, it has to be a lifestyle/habit change. Simply dropping your caloric intake is fine but it needs to be something you can maintain. Add some weight/resistance exercise and incorporate eating less into a daily thing and you'll be able to keep that 5kg off. Why? Because once…

losing 100 pounds is no small feat and absolutely cannot be accomplished without changing habits/lifestyle change. Losing that much weight means an overhaul of how you live and eat. You have already likely made the first mistake and that's the assumption that you will lose weight every week if you hardly eat anything. You…

1/3 cup greek yogurt with some dark chocolate chips and some dried sweetened cranberries. It has some fat, protein, vitamins and antioxidants...it's yummy and it's good for you!

The problem is most Doctors know surprisingly very little about proper nutrition. Of the years they spend in training and academics, they spend roughly 6 weeks on nutrition. It is not considered "vital". Veterinarians too can opt out of nutrition courses as they are "electives" that most completely ignore. So the medical…

slow and steady is how you achieve sustained weight loss. You have to eat healthy, watch you don't exceed your caloric goals and maintain regular exercise...the best would be resistance/weight training to improve muscle tone and or mass. Muscle burns more calories. There will be days where you falter. That's perfectly…

First off let me say you are absolutely gorgeous. You stress over something that many people simply lack and that's beauty. You may not see it but you forget that even though you are very pretty on the outside, you also likely have a lot of inner beauty as well. Having said this, we are all different and all come in…

Satisfy a sweet tooth with fruit if you can. It's healthier for you. I personally allow myself one cheat/treat day per week. On that day I can eat whatever I want. Period. Sometimes I cut back calories during the week in order to "binge" on the treat day. The next day I go right back to my regular routine. Don't deny, just…

Ask yourself this: what would happen if the app (or any other) wasn't available either mobile or for home computer? Personally I use apps like MFP as a guide and a place to log my food entries, nothing more. I don't stress over the numbers because ultimately the scale becomes the deciding factor. Weight loss means eating…

I keep telling myself that weight loss can take a very long time and that I, like many people, have this expectation that we can maintain losing weight indefinitely and that it should happen quickly. I remind myself when I have fallen off the wagon that this is a journey not a destination and to just keep going. When there…

They don't sell canned tuna or salmon in your area? Both of these can be found relatively cheap and contain a great deal of protein. You may also want to consider nuts (except peanuts) and pumpkin seed kernels. I eat pumpkin seeds daily because they have a good deal of protein per serving (16g in 1/3 of a cup). In terms of…

Like many people here have said, your asking for something you are never going to get. Losing weight, especially the amount you require, takes determination and effort and yes a good deal of willpower. Not counting calories or exercising is the formula to gain weight not lose it. I think you already know what you must do.…

Exercise is an important part of good health and sustained weight loss. Without it your body starts to age a lot more rapidly. Try to find an exercise you can enjoy. The biggest problem people face with exercise is that it can become incredibly boring over time and we become less motivated. Have you tried "Water walking"?…

Sustained weight loss takes time and effort. All those previous diets likely failed because they didn't teach you about proper eating, restricted calorie intake and exercise as a way of life. Losing unwanted pounds is difficult for most people because they tend to focus on calorie restriction for the short term rather than…

I don't eat before a workout either. I usually wake at around 4:00 AM and don't eat until around 9:00 AM and that's after my morning exercise routine. Eating before a workout just helps you get through it. Some people need it and others don't. Of course the simple theory is that you can workout longer or harder if you have…