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@staysassy...I see a young Julianna Marguiles

@FabulousFantasticFifty......Lana Turner [img][/img]

@BRB_sardines...Russian MMA heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko

I like it mixed with peanut butter, a tiny bit of honey (I use zero artificial sweeteners), and vanilla extract. You can freeze it, but I like it as is. I also whip those ingredients into heavy whipping cream fluff if I want more of a whipped cream consistency than the cream cheese, which is more like cake icing.

@AIMRoberts...Kate Winslet

How on earth did you eat all those? They are so rich. I'd say you overdid it and try not to do that in the future.

Me, maybe....they are kind of high for a woman who is still trying to lose weight. I have been eating 1500 (goal) average per day since I started this in June. Since that time, I've lost over 40 lbs. I have not adjusted my calorie goal downward as I've lost, and in fact, have come closer to eating all of those 1500 and…

@Determined_slater...Ramon Rodriguez

@lborsato1....young Pia Zadora

@joek030...justin timberlake

Doesn't MFP round it up in your diary, though?

Seriously? I guess common since has gone the way of the dodo bird. Geez: facepalm What do they do with mayo for chicken salad?

You can always log it with the USDA selection in MFP (the one without a * by it). MFP rounds, the mfg'ers are allowed to round. I should probably go back to logging mine with the non * selection to get more accurate count. I notice this with eggs and cheeses as well. Someone eating 5 eggs isn't eating 0 carbs.

I don't know what your stats are, but your beginning calories were very low looking to me. I see your protein increasing, but you don't want to go too high on that...eventually. During transition, eating more protein is a good thing, so eat until you are satisfied with protein and fats right now. Also, if you believe your…

I don't know why you don't have an appetite, esp. since you ride your bicycle so much, but eating more frequently should help to trigger it a bit. You may just have to insist of yourself that you eat a little breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner for 1 week. See if that increases your appetite.…

You know, since all your others are fine, it could just be a lab error. Most likely your doctor will want to re-test, and maybe more specifically. Try not to panic. There are sooo many reasons your globulin could be elevated, and it could be very simply that you have a low grade infection/inflammation of some kind. It may…

Any new meds like progesterone? I thought I read somewhere that it can cause the globulin level to elevate.

This IS possible with the water loss in the first week or so. Take the compliment!

Whey does contains lactose, which does contain carbs and fats. It is not a pure protein. In fact, whey protein concentrate can vary widely in the amount of protein it contains. Kraft adds whey protein concentrate to its brick cream cheese original and this may have more lactose in it and less protein than it did previously…

We need more pics and gifs, folks!

I have set smaller goals along the way so they wouldn't seem so daunting, but knew what my end goal was all along. I just have focused energy on the smaller ones. I picked a weight that I felt good at before, not knowing if I'd look the same since it has been quite some time since I've weighed this little. I also wanted to…

make it like tuna salad with lots and lots of mayo

Yep, what she said. Take it easy until keto adapted, but after that, have at it, because your energy will be through the roof! I personally think a mix of cardio and weight bearing exercises is best (can be bodyweight), but must admit, I prefer games/sports, which tend to be more cardio based (racquetball, spin class,…

How to render lard from pork fat or tallow from beef. How to store it properly. Also, which oils are good for cooking and which are better reserved for cold uses, like the other posters mentioned above.

This is about 750 calories, not 1344. Something is wrong. Looking at your food diary, this is a relatively low carb diet, but it's also relatively low fat, and kind of high on protein. Low carb AND low fat is not recommended. It's hard on your kidneys. Also, your body is most likely using the extra protein to convert to…

I think this may have something to do with how much whey they ADD to it. Kraft adds it and so do most generic store brands. I believe Horizon is one that does not ADD whey.

Yes, these situations are very tough. It seems obvious from your post that you care about this person, and that is the most difficult part. When we can remain detached from other people and their perceived struggles and pains, it's easier to cope with. When we become close to someone and care about their health and…

Your carbs are pretty low, but I do see some things that you could tweak as well to maybe help in this regard: Up your fats. They are mostly below your proteins. Up your calories. It looks like you may not be eating enough. It could just be 50-100 cals that makes all the difference in your cravings. Switch out half n' half…

Yes, this happens, esp. with weight bearing (bodyweight or weights) exercises. It is completely normal and expected. Just log it, chart it, and watch for the trendline. If you are shrinking, who cares what the scale says?