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Yup I was in a consistent 500 calorie daily deficit beforehand and low-carb (very few breads/grains other than quinoa, lots of veggies and lean proteins). Yup flew from California to Ohio with a layover (so basically all day travel). Thanks! I thought as much, but have never experienced a 12 pound upswing before (that I…

That's so funny. I tested ENFJ when I was younger and now test ENFP more than 50 percent...

I want to say I really appreciate this. I started weighing myself regularly at the same time every day, and far from being discouraging it's been a great way to understand how my weight shifts throughout the day and progress from week to week.

So I do track my food pretty carefully (but not using MFP as much anymore). I keep a spreadsheet. Moderately-sized portions: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1z2gneedglzhgy/Screen%20Shot%202017-05-12%20at%203.57.26%20PM.png?dl=0[ Diet for the last couple months especially has been about this. High-protein breakfast, chicken…

Good points. Though I have to wonder how much of that was water weight. When I switched to clean eating the scale dropped almost instantly from 230s down to 220s (like within a couple weeks 12 pounds were gone -- I am 6'1). Then I started losing closer to 2-3 pounds per week. Size-able dinner portions and a lot of…

I guess it depends on what a "Cheat Day" looks like? If it's a wild, unhealthy binge for the sake of eating all the sweets and fast foods you've missed -- that sounds like a bad path to be on and it could punish your body and make you sick (it would me. My digestive system would be a mess). For me, after a strong week of…

So I kicked off with Whole30. The original goal wasn't to lose weight, it was to radically change my relationship with food. Get me back in the kitchen, testing new meals, learning to cook healthy meals that I liked -- bringing lunches to work, eating breakfast: these things are habits, so they took time to click. When I…

So honestly I've found that it's better to eat higher calorie foods that are satiating.* Cucumber/tomato salads. * Quinoa cooked in chicken stock (healthy and filling!) * Siggis drinking yogurt * Baked Brussels Sprouts * Tri-color baby carrots * Avocado! (high cal but very satiating. Same w/ pistachios)

Ah! I'm about to go on a vacation myself and I'm in a similar boat. I'm actually really looking forward to being able to dedicate so much time to working out, hotel gym, running on the beach, volleyball, hiking, kayaking... I'm sure by the time we go out to dinner we'll need every ounce of that food :).

I'm a big proponent of "clean" eating during the work week. So I make lunches, make dinners, eat breakfast every day and keep it pretty close to a Whole30 diet (with some limited dairy and complex grains thrown in). This works very well for me. I lost thirty pounds in 2 months clean eating at Whole30 recommended portion…

Very similar situation! I work similar hours at certain times of the year, and it's an environment that lends itself to a lot of donuts, bagels, pizzas, etc. For the last three months I've had to do a few different things:* Eat breakfast every day. * Bring a lunch every day. Eat it at noon exactly. * Keep seltzer or Diet…

I'm talking about me personally. Yes, this is anecdotal. If I'm on a Standard American Diet -- I'm hungry all the time, digestion is wrecked, my workouts are more difficult (or they don't happen at all) and dieting is a painful, painful chore. When I eat whole foods and cook, I feel better -- I'm more motivated to…

I recommend doing something like the Whole30 for a month. Eat lots of whole foods. Salmon, eggs, chicken, pork, brussels sprouts, broccoli -- then add in some quinoa and complex grains. Enjoy good salads, nuts, etc. Use lots of olive oil! Make good, delicious foods and eat until you're satiated. You'll lose weight. Your…

Good questions. Curious at folk's answer to this one. I've never tried intermittent fasting -- and I can never seem to get a clear or accurate answer. Lot of mixed reporting on this -- I can find articles that warn against it and others that say it's the best thing since sliced bread.

Not to mention, there was a time when the nation's leading scientists assured us all that lead was completely healthy for humans to consume. Lobbies are powerful. People who spoke out were shamed and defunded. The industry fought labeling and education tooth and nail. Are people so blind to think this no longer happens?

Sources? I used to think this, too -- but started doing research. My understanding: if you're binging several sugar sodas per day, each one is nearly double the AHA's recommended added sugar a human should consume in a single day. Regular sugar is addictive, affects the brain's reward system, and leaves you hungry and…

Fair point. I can only say what worked for me. Seltzer and juice provided that bit of sugar I was craving -- I do recommend that option as a replacement drink while you're cutting back.

A full rack of ribs and a strong IPA.

My advice is to cut it out of your diet. Full-sugar pop is an addictive poison. Go cold turkey and drink a lot of La Croix or carbonated water w/ a little bit of fruit juice for the sweet. Your first few days are going to suck -- because your body is used to pulling quick energy from your regular corn syrup infusions, and…

I don't think it cures cancer, no -- but anecdotally I can say with confidence that helps me personally with digestion. And I just straight up love its tangy, fermented flavor.

Good post and good question. Well for one, because you know the struggle of an eating disorder your relationship with food is different than many peoples (the same way a recovering alcoholic might struggle w/ moderation -- the difference of course is that you can't abstain from food). I think more important than your kids…

So I love GT's Kombucha Trilogy. This is a great place to start. If I want to flavor it up even more I'll add a pinch of Grapefruit juice, but normally I just drink it as is. One I really loved was the Bucha Grapefruit Sage blend, but I discovered on Whole30 that it's loaded with added sugar (24 grams per bottle, 94 kcals…

Thanks -- this is actually the answer I was looking for. Very helpful!

Gah, really? Anything better out there for a layman on how the body processes and metabolizes food? Very much want to better understand this and macros/nutrition, how different foods affect the body, the difference between "bad" and "good" foods and the correct balance -- but it seems like there's a lot of contradiction…

Actually more asking than arguing (hence the "my understanding") -- I saw that in a documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLKwiNpjLZ8

Craft beer, for sure! I absolutely love (love) Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA... which comes to a whopping 294 calories per bottle. That's like drinking a snickers bar and then some.

That's why I said, "if the person is otherwise (and for argument sake) on a diet of perfect weight maintenance?"

I understand that weight of food is unrelated to calories (again this is more theoretical). Are you sure the bolded part is accurate? My understanding is that the body metabolizes sugar calories different from vegetable calories, because one includes loads more fiber and is more difficult for the body to break down... and…

Probably Aab Indian Restaurant Chicken Tikki Masala w/ Garlic Naan and Samosas. I always walk out super full and I'm convinced that dish is a 2000 calorie bomb :). Also I love pizza, stromboli, BBQ ribs, buffalo chicken wings, big hearty Italian sammiches...