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Might want to wrap your head around the fact that none of this is exact. There is no way to know exactly how many calories in the food you are eating can be used to raise 1gram of water one degree in temperature. It's a complicated science. Not to mention every person's metabolism is different depending on the amount of…

My time is limited. I know that if I don't get into the gym and bust my @SS in the time I have, I won't make any progress. It's amazing how efficient and motivated we become when our resources are scarce.

No more than 1x a week. In the mean time focus on what you can control. You cannot actually control your weight. You can only control the things that effect your weight.

My solution to this: I keep the package sealed and in a more difficult location (eg a locked drawer) and then when I am ready I use this Oxo jigger glassOXO Jigger glass and measure out my almonds into the bigger 1.5oz cup. THEN I sit the almonds down in front of me and mindlessly eat from the cup. When they are gone...…

Nope not even close to active. But that's okay. I'm getting to the gym daily. I'm taking this slow and focusing on progress.

so forgive me for playing devil's advocate here but what are you going to do when you fail again? Notice I didn't say "if" I said when. I think first you need to change your mindset about weight loss and food. It's not all or nothing. We all "fail" and there is no perfect diet. Infact, if you obsessed about eating…

Then maybe you should be posting this in the "maintenance" forum. We are all trying to lose weight and frankly this type of post is unsupportive, unhelpful, and misleading for anyone "Getting started". Congrats to you on maintaining a 50lb weight loss, but this post is really a slap in the face to anyone just getting…

How about you just do meal planning and plan your meals accordingly. If it's a busy week plan accordingly. The ultimate question is this : "Is this sustainable for me forever" If it's not, then you'll be back here in the next 80 days and trying to find something knew. This sounds like the ultimate yo-yo diet. Better yet,…

Valerian root is another non-addictive natural herb that promotes restful sleep without grogginess.

almonds. You little *kitten*. ate 3oz. 1.5 this AM and 1.5 this afternoon. grrrrrr

Generally speaking, just get Whateva I want from the kid's menu. Satisfying, simple, and portion control all at once.

Yup, figured that out when I typed Starbucks. When It returned "No Results" I knew then something was wrong.

Found it! Thanks guys!

How are you going to feel about yourself when you are 90? How would you feel about yourself if you got hit by a car and were paralyzed from the neck down? Your exterior and image is just the wrapping on the gift that is you. When you get a present what do you do with the pretty wrapping? You usually throw it away. Why?…

As I am reading this I was eating some reeses pb cups that I didn't need. BUT I also had a cup of ice cold water. I actually feel more satiated with the water. Result: Next time I get hungry I'm going to drink some water because it may mean I'm actually dehydrated and not hungry.

I wonder if I count. I lost 30lbs before, and kept it of for 7 years.

Smaller portions. The people in my family litterally ate 1 serving of meat, 1 serving of veg and 1 serving of starch the size of their fist. For the record, a big mack by it's self is 2 servings of meat, 3 servings of starch and .5 servings of veg. 1 fry is 1 serving of starch. Add a soda and you have at least 200 extra…

Thank you for posting this. Canes is my fave indulgence but not anymore. Like you I KNOW its not weight loss friendly or healthy but for crying out loud!

Stress. I always overeat when I'm stressed.

Do you buy petite? Anne Taylor Loft and Talbots are great for those sizes.

I HATE vanity sizing. I wish that it all had to be related to a standardized measurement at certain points of the garment. If the garment is made for women with wider hips then it can be a size 2 at the waste with x inches at the hip. That way if I have to go up a size I am given accurate feed back. IMO Vanity sizing…

I got started and then got side tracked I'll share a link shortly.

for me I feel a sense of calm after eating. Usually my binges and emotional eating occur during times of extreme stress. I'm in survival mode. I'm not sure why yet but I do know that, THAT is what I'm doing.

update... my recipe actually calls for 1 TBS of brown sugar and I actually only used 2/3 of the rub. Point, we are now talking less than half a carb. Like someone else said I'm not splitting hairs over it.

@tcunbeliever https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-sugar-makes-steak-more-tender-article 1st Sugar helps tenderize the meat and if used properly it doesn't give a sweet flavor. For Texas Barbecue and helps create the "bark" on the outer edge of a brisket. It's not sweet or bitter. It's part of the sugar profile and…

Would you rather have a system where the gov't tells you what you are allowed to eat and how much? Ever see images of the Native American, Cuban or Russian food lines? No thank you. The key is education, education, education and information. I'm 100% okay with restaurants being required to provide calorie and ingredient…

So here is the thing, while I don't know about all food companies, I did work for a company that developed food products for it's customers. They had food trials with their employees. It was kind of cool because you could effectively get free lunch every so often if you participated in the taste tests. They would have a…

Hey thanks for this! I'm curious, does your body switch back if you start eating back carbs? TBH my plan is to lose the weight in keto, and then transition South Beach style into a maintenance plan that allows a little more fruit. I love fruit and that's the #1 thing I miss. I don't mind not eating rice and bread and the…

My 8th grade history teacher back in '90 told the class. "The American past time is not baseball it's eating. Think about it, When you go to a sporting event what's the first question you ask "Where/What are we going to eat" When you go to the movies "Wanna eat before or after? What snacks are we going to have" If you go…

anyone else notice how actually healthy these meals are in comparison to what the USDA guidlines are. I see tons of lean protein and vegetables. When your only carb source are fibrous vegetables you tend to eat more of them. LC and LCHF diet in essence kind of takes away the guilt of eating fat.