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  • If Chick-Fil-A was more carbs than what you might eat on a normal day than you are retaining water. For each gram of carb you eat you retain somewhere around 2.1grams of water. So even though the actual food amount was not a pound, your body retained the water. In general I have not found salt to be a huge retainer of…
    in How much does food weigh? Comment by yieldguru November 2011
  • Here's what I know from personal experience and some reading. White potatoes are fine. They are filling, low in calories, and have a good compliment of vitamins and fiber. The issue with potatoes is the junk added to the top. If that is kept to a min then it's a good belly filler. Sweet potatoes have a bit more carotene…
    in Truth or Myth about the potatoe? Comment by yieldguru October 2011
  • My only caution is that baked goods do not last as long and stale and get hard faster as they don't have as much fat in them. Fat keeps them tender. Also, the texture of the baked good can be different. But, on the whole, I try to cut my fats and use yogurt when I can. Remember greek yogurt will be different as it has more…
    in Yogurt for Lower-Fat Baking Comment by yieldguru August 2011
  • One thing that always makes my weight fluctuate is eating carbs. So if you tend to eat low carb then have times of high carbs that can make a few pounds difference. Also, that time of the month makes quite a difference. track with what you eat and time of the month and see if that is making the dif.
    in Please help me! Comment by yieldguru July 2011
  • Your shoes are the most important equipment you need to work out. I have heel spurs and I can attest to what a difference good shoes can make. See a good shoe store. Maybe a running shoe store. If you are indoors doing studio style work then something that has a flatter heal works better and gives you better lateral…
    in feet hurt when working out? Comment by yieldguru July 2011
  • I would go with Panda Express. One poster was right. They have some very good options. Just opt for Veggies instead of rice or noodles and get non fried items. Beef and Broccoli is only 150 cal per serving (one scoop). Feels like a nice treat. Especially when you are sick of Subway.
    in Help. I have to eat at a mall food court today Comment by yieldguru July 2011
  • I have tried several option on this. My favorite is Coffee Mate Sugar Free French Vanilla at 15 Cal per TBLS. I have tried the fat free and it just doesn't add the creaminess I want. The sugar free I do not notice any "fake" sugar taste and it's potent. I tried International Brand, the Sugar Free french Vanilla at 20 Cal…
    in Coffee Creamer Comment by yieldguru July 2011
  • I am going to Jazzercise this morning and since my hubby is out of town I will be taking the kids with me to go to 2 Jazzercise classes tonight. Getting Monday off right sets the tone for the whole week. This week I plan to add weights (other than the 20 min jazzercise portion) to my routine to keep the muscle from…
    in What are you doing for yourself today? Comment by yieldguru June 2011
  • You've up your exercise. Make sure you are drinking enough water. If not, your body will hold on to what it does get and this can make several pounds difference. I see it all the time when I don't get enough water. ...and it's frustrating. I agree with the other posts that it is likely not additional muscle as you have not…
    in Gaining weight after working out. Comment by yieldguru June 2011
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