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Here's a bunch more links proving through Science (not opinions)-that diet soda drinkers are potentially digging themselves early graves: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17805418 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1392232/ http://www.dorway.com/nonindus.html…

I like to check in with MFP on occasion to see how my typical daily diet is going. In a recent case, I learned that a slice of Costco pizza is 700 calories, and I was eating two of them! So while I hate the counting game as well, if you stick to familiar foods and know from past counting experience that you are below your…

I agree with JidGod. This is one of the oldest questions on MyFitnessPal, and people can sometimes get pretty heated about it! I've tried both over time, and I lose faster when I don't eat back my exercise calories. But! You definitely have to spread out and eat 1200-1500 calories per day to avoid having your body go into…

It may be identical, but the point of eating it naturally is that the fructose is usually accompanied by the fiber within the fruit, so the amount of time to digest the sugar takes longer. And when you spread out sugar over time, less is transferred into fat cells. Cangi, just be careful not to drink too much pasteurized…

Le_Joy is asking about running, so I'm confused why advice is being offered on jumping jacks and throwing punches. :-) And since Le_Joy expressed an interest in working towards a 5K, I would have to disagree with another member that heart rate monitors are not important. They are VERY important, in my opinion. If you do…

You might also want to check into "New Leaf" metabolic testing. Many gyms are now carrying this service, even if you are not a member. It's the same concept where they have you walk on a treadmill or sit on a stationary bike and you breath through a neoprene mask and tube that analyzes your VO2. The whole thing costs $139,…

I was a little skeptical about these bars at first since Wal*Mart carries them. lol But I did a quick search on the bodybuilding forums, and a lot of the weight trainers are pleased by the amount of protein. I also liked that the calories are relatively low considering the amount of proteins and carbs that are packed into…

You all are looking awesome with your progress. I ended up choosing to go the cardio route, because my biggest goal was to lose the spare tire through healthy food combinations and running. The other reason I didn't want to pack on mass yet was because my life insurance company wants me to be an anorexic 185 lbs in order…

Ironanimal, I agree with you. I firmly believe that our allopathic physicians are taught to advise such low calorie diets because of the obesity epidemic in the U.S. It is estimated that a majority of Americans do not exercise enough (or even at all!), and overeat processed foods, which convert readily into fatty deposits…

For me, I was able to stop counting calories after a few months of getting used to the foods I was eating. To make things even easier, I narrowed down my diet to things I loved to eat, and would do quick math in my head to make sure I didn't accidentally double my calories for a particular meal. I think calorie counting is…

I just went 50 straight days doing organic juices only, and lost 40 pounds. There was no emotional or physical pain, suffering, or lack the entire time, which really amazed me. I mixed up my drinks in the morning and took them to work in a thermos. The hardest part of any fast is getting yourself into a new lifestyle after…

Hi Mary, This question has been asked on this website more times than you can imagine. No matter who you ask, half will say "eat your exercise calories", and the other half will argue not to. I feel the best advice at this point is to experiment for two weeks on, and two weeks off. What makes your question complicated is…

It appears there is a real mixed bag of responses. I wondered about this in the past as well because I was having trouble losing my spare tire even though I was working out every other day after getting home from work (around 8pm). Two nutritionists and a physical therapist (friend's wife) explained that working out in the…

gfg, As of the last three days, I went through all of the training devices I could find and did my homework on them. In your case, you mentioned doing mostly walking and hiking. The Fitbit is great for that because of the accelerometer inside. It will be able to tell how much you are climbing, and since walking and hiking…

By the way, if anyone on here is living the BFL "lifestyle" and would like to become friends on MyFitnessPal, please let me know! I'm always interested in getting the most from Bill's system, and learning more recipes, sharing food journals, seeing what others are doing for exercise, etc. Thanks! Steve

Tanya is right, Bill had some kind of accident where he tore his muscle when going down a flight of stairs after a workout. Part of me wonders whether he got fat on purpose while recovering, knowing that he could once again use his own program to remind people that his system works. I've listened to a bunch of people…

I just posted a blog entry about this topic... I find it really interesting, and I think there might be some points to make the argument that eating 3500 calories in one sitting does not mean you lose the 3500 calories you cut during the week. Give it a read if you have time, and let me know what you think. As I said at…

Smantha, you make a good point, if you break calories down mathematically and make the assumption that the body is treating and metabolizing each calorie the same way, no matter whether you are eating properly during the week or stuffing your digestive tract within a 12 hour period. For some reason, if I eat 3500 calories…

How is your progress going, now that it has been a couple of weeks since you posted? I tried the BFL program back in 2003, and had some success with it. I was in my early 30s, so I did not take eating as seriously as I have started to today, now that I'm pushing my late 30s. The challenge with the BFL program, in my…

I remember seeing someone on here from Oregon, but not sure how far she is from you. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/aprilsmith1979 I hope she doesn't mind that I'm mentioning her.. :smile: Good luck! Steve

Absolutely, protein requirements differ for everyone. It is well-known that there are various "body types" based on your blood type, and each blood type has different nutritional needs. Some people need high iron and protein, which many consume from meats, while other body types are a bit more comfortable eating "cooler"…

Hey, Patrick! You are absolutely right--you must make up your own mind before being able to commit to something with your heart. And as others have said, it sounds like you've made that all-important step! Good luck!! :smile:

Thrust, I have heard the same thing from nutritionists with respect to how much protein you should eat when factoring in your weight and lifestyle activity. Good advice! :happy:

I've done body for life as well and lost 25 pounds in a few months. The problem I had was in food preparation time. You really have to plan what you eat. I even bought Bill Philips' cookbook, called Eating for Life, which has a ton of recipes. Even though they claim each dish only takes minutes to make, I found I never had…