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Lehan. I hope you are still reading these messages:smile: I would like to suggest the following book: http://www.amazon.com/Good-Leave-Stay-Step---Step/dp/0452275350 I know it doesn't seem related to your post, but I am fairly certain that it would be helpful. Hang in there. Everyone deserves more than that.
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Calories are different...well at least they come from different sources. I thought they directly measured calories in foods, but that's no longer true. They use the formula: 4 Kcal/g for protein, 4 Kcal/g for carbohydrate, and 9 Kcal/g for fat. Alcohol is calculated at 7 Kcal/g (source:…
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I don't think you did anything wrong. Maybe just said another way...you shouldn't have to lie. I would think a "thank you, but I'm watching my weight" would be as non-confrontational as you can get. Don't lower yourself to lying just to appease others. If they protest, I would just say "no thank you" and change the topic…
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Quick answer: yes More long-winded advice (take only what you wish): I think the most likely reason that you might not reach your goal is if you stop trying. That is so easy to do. In my past, I've "tried too hard too fast". I know this is a bit counter, but if you all the sudden cut the calories you eat in half and go to…
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I am no expert, but you did ask for opinions :) The main reason why you might NOT lose is because you stop trying. What that means to me is don't push yourself. If you try really, really hard, you will burn out. Also, sometimes it doesn't always work...you try hard, but nothing happens for a while. For me the trick is to…
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nice redhead.
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You're still getting comments after three months! Hopefully you realize #1 and #3 are great. If you want to improve, I'd suggest: Calculate the calories needed to stay at your current weight. Eat those at least every day. Then exercise to build up muscle tone. Good luck.
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Yeah! From zero to three friends in 10 minutes! I've been stuck at the same weight for a month or so. So, I'm happy to see how everyone is doing. Anyone feel free to add me...it will give me more reason to log in.
