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That's fine. No one says you have to eat those. As long as you aren't saying flour and sugar are bad foods - especially as a generalization to everyone - you are fine eliminating them, and sharing your personal experiences.

What they said. Calories in < Calories out will result in weight loss. Log everything. Weigh it properly first as much as possible. Be careful to not overestimate exercise calories. Consistency is key, so keep it up even if you don't see much loss in the first week or two.

The part I bolded is what is contributing to the weight loss: low calories and a lot of exercise. The "supplement" is doing nothing to actually burn fat. OP, use this app as it is designed - a calorie deficit plus exercise for fitness - and you will see results. It's free (unless you go with the premium), no pills…

I've been having an emotionally challenged day. Right now I want to eat the entire package of Oreos I bought while grocery shopping. That would be a bad decision (and I'm not going to ... not even opening them yet). But it doesn't make Oreos bad.

I don't think anyone argues that one MUST eat ALL foods moderately (especially with the qualifier you added). Many of us will argue that it's not advantageous, and potentially harmful, to tell someone they shouldn't eat a food they enjoy. It's better to tell someone that it's possible to eat those foods in moderation.…

I know you weren't asking me ... but I have heard the same kinds of things in real life "It's bad for you - look how many carbs" I'll say something like "there's nothing wrong with carbs. It's not bad" "how much fat in the hamburger - that has to be bad" - I'll respond with, it depends on what else you're having that meal…

I think the intent is more to get people to avoid saying foods are bad in general, without the "for me" qualifier. You seem to be pretty good as saying that what you mean is less perfect/ideal (but maybe it's just because I mostly see you in these kinds of discussions) but there are many people who just say, essentially,…

When I feel confident trying on (and buying!) skinny jeans and the stretchy tight workout pants.

Zumba can make you really sweat. Are you making sure to get enough hydration? Are your electrolytes in balance? Either of those can make you feel lethargic.

Yes! Commitment/dedication is what keeps you going when motivation fades. Start with logging everything you eat. Then look at where you need to adjust things to get within your calorie goal. You don't have to cut out everything you enjoy, as long as you can get it to fit your calories. Once you have that down, you can…

To the bolded: absolutely! Oatmeal and eggs for breakfast, plus fruit (or juice, but you get more nutrients from the whole fruit) and "dinner" at lunch time (protein, vegetables, something a bit starchy like potato or whole wheat bread), with a lighter dinner like yogurt and fruit at night is perfectly fine. If you're…

I'm pretty sure the digestive system recognizes the components of food, and not just the sweet taste. Aspartame is made up of 2 amino acids - the body knows how to break those down. After all, it does it on a regular basis when those aa's are in other foods. And regarding Stevia as being better because it's "more natural"…

Read through all the information in the linked thread (in the OP, you don't need to delve into the pages and pages of discussion). Don't give up. Also take a look at your posture. I've noticed that when I get lazy and don't have proper posture, my belly hangs out a lot more. When I make sure to stand straight and tighten…

Based on what you've said you want (to be lean/muscular), you need to eat a varied diet with plenty of vegetables and about .8g of protein per pound of body weight. You also want to replace a good portion of that walking and running with progressive resistance exercise. Look into Starting Strength 5x5 or You Are Your Own…

Unless you're craving something like dirt (don't laugh, some people actually do, it's got a medical diagnosis), there's nothing wrong with eating what you're craving within moderation (fitting in your calorie goal). The key is to just eat a small amount, and enjoy it, and not to go overboard and binge. It is important, for…

I agree with the other posters who said to have smaller portions of what you fix for him, and add in vegetables. Plus, if you don't eat together at the two other meals, you can adapt those - you can eat lower calorie foods for breakfast and lunch so you have more room in your day for dinner, and he can eat higher calorie…

I have been grieving with my brother over the sudden death of his wife on Monday (she was only 50). The best advice I can give is to allow yourself time to grieve and adjust. I'm not saying to go ahead and eat all your emotions, but also don't try to suppress them. We ate out quite a bit this week, partly because of the…

Yep. That would describe me, too. Of course, we're both aware that what looks "hot" is subjective, and we've come up with our own ideas of said hotness. (I think you and I have similar ideas of that, too, lol)

A lot of my feelings on the topic have already been covered. I'm also glad to see men contributing to the discussion because, as mentioned, you don't have to be female to be feminist. Additionally, men benefit from feminism as well. A big part of my goals do have to do with appearance. But it's what I like to look like,…

I guess it depends on how broad you are defining the refined sugar. Fruits and veggies are okay for you ... how about peanut butter, bread, cereal (not the sweet stuff, but basics like Cheerios), and all the other foods that have added sugar in small amounts? And are you including things like honey and pure maple syrup? If…

I wholeheartedly agree!! Why couldn't they have introduced a new line with Splenda (like Diet Coke did) and keep the old formula for the people who liked it? Oh yea, marketing move. Aspartame is "scary" so they are removing it. herp

Do tell. A link to a scientific study would be nice. Something other than the one on lab rats who were fed their body weight in sweetener per day.

Regarding what I bolded: "Keeps the weight in things" ... that is kind of ambiguous. I think you're trying to say it keeps people from losing weight? If not, please clarify what you do mean. And please, point us to the research that backs this up. (Links would be really nice)

I'm still breastfeeding my 16 month old. I have no idea how much he's drinking now, so I just changed my goal from lose 1/2 pound a week to maintain and let the breastfeeding create a deficit. It's working (as long as I actually track my food, haha). Some women just struggle to lose weight more than others while lactating.…

I mostly agree. But as far as the bolded part, macros (specifically fat and protein) are important for overall health and body composition. The balance of macros is, to a large degree, personal preference (I've seen everything from keto to 80/10/10 with 80 being % carbs), but it is a pretty good idea to know what works…

I suspect my cats would freak out and run off once it starts moving. Well, one would, anyway. The other is probably to heavy for it to go anywhere while she's on it. Where is the MFP for kittehs again?

There are two different ideas in that sentence. The first is that a steady diet of either food (one generally considered "very clean" and the other quite often considered "not clean") would not be healthy or sustainable. The second thought is that the edges between camps of clean and not clean are ambiguous and fuzzy. The…

You've been on MFP for less than 2 weeks. That's too short a time to see any sort of trend. Some weeks (especially when we first change our eating patterns) we see a big loss, other weeks we see no loss at all or even a slight gain. It's normal to have a 5-pound difference between even a morning to morning high and low (I…

I wish I had the calorie requirements to eat that many carbs. But I do need fat and protein in my diet, for overall health, and 400g of carbs wouldn't leave room for that (NOT that there is anything wrong with carbs, just that @Hornsby needs a lot more calories to meet his goals than I do to meet my current goals)

Too many people to go back and quote, but re: the questions about why do we care if someone calls a diet clean ... There have been many posts over the nearly 5 years I've been on these boards asking "Is food X clean?" or "I want to eat clean but I don't want to give up food Y ... am I going to lose weight?" and even,…