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Is CICO based on calories that are absorbed?
I know to lose weight you have to be in a deficit and to gain you have to be in a surplus. What I'm asking is if digestive issues have the potential to change either CI and/or CO due to absorption issues. For example: gallbladder problems, IBS, SIBO, Crohn's, Dumping Syndrome, etc. I've been having lots of digestive issues…
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Insulin and calorie surplus?
Earlier on, I made a post about my insulin resistance and CICO. I got very helpful answers explaining that CICO still applies to insulin resistant individuals with high levels of insulin. I definitely believe it at this point considering I've lost weight and have been making sure that I stay in a calorie deficit. I was…
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Gained 9 pounds in one week on unlimited vegetables and shirataki noodles.
On a side note, I lost 7 pounds in one week on unlimited candy, chocolate, and ice cream. These were two experiments I did by the way. I know for a fact that I was consuming well under my TDEE (actually, more like under 1,000 calories) on unlimited non-starchy veggies and shirataki, because of how uncomfortably full I got.…
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What would cause such extreme fluctuations in weight?
Hey guys. So I've been having wild fluctuations in weight and idk why. At the same time I've been having unknown issues with my stomach like cramps and gas and bloating and bowel problems so I've been trying to eat as healthy as possible in hopes to fix it or at least manage it. I usually weigh daily and I'm noticing that…
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Gained 12 pounds in 2 weeks?!!
Long story short, I've struggled with emotional binge eating during the last few years. After some therapy I decided enough was enough and I got an idea to "ease" myself off my binging habits which is by eating mostly water dense low calorie high volume foods. So that's exactly what I've been doing for the past 2 weeks. I…
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Does CICO still apply to people who are insulin resistant?
If so, why are they recommended a low carb diet? Diabetes runs in my family and I may be mildly insulin resistant, idk yet. So I went on a low carb diet that many people swear by and ended up gaining 40 pounds in 6 months! The ironic part is when I was my lowest weight at 5'6.5 and 120 pounds over 50% of my diet was junk…
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3-4 hours of exercise per day?
Is it ok to do 3-4 hours of exercise per day if its light? I recently moved beachside and have been considering taking long, slow-paced walks on the beach every morning and night for stress relievers.
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Will two days of no food cause muscle loss and/or lower my metabolism?
Am having a major surgery soon and have been instructed not to have anything but water 48 hours prior. Not even liquid calories. I regularly exercise, alternating between cardio and weights. What does this mean for my muscle and metabolism?
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How come carbs fill me up more than protein and fat? Is there something wrong?
I've been trying different eating approaches to figure out what would be easiest for me to sustain to stay under calories, avoid binging, and having enough energy for workouts. After experimenting, I noticed that proteins and fats barely fill me up. In fact, the only days I binged were on the higher protein/fat days, and…
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Does anyone have any GERD-friendly recipes here?
I went to the doctor because of different stomach problems and was diagnosed with GERD (acid reflux). Does anyone have any recipes that are GERD safe? I'm still learning a lot about it.
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Need motivation to exercise again! Just went through a break up... :'(
I was exercising quite well, almost on a daily basis but my boyfriend of 2 years broke up with me the other day because he claimed to have lost the feelings and doesn't know why nor can get them back (ironically, he says he will always love me). This hurt me so bad given the fact he would often promise never to leave me,…
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Need motivation from ladies who have lost weight all over (especially chest)!
I was overweight then after a year of hard work I lost a lot of weight and hit my weight goal. I wear small cloths now and small pants but also a small bra. My boyfriend of 2 years is happy for my weight loss but at the same time is sad because there's "nothing there" anymore. I'm debating whether or not to get implants.…
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Where is a good store to buy free weights and how much do they cost on average?
I'm getting tired of using weight machines at the gym. I keep going to the gym hoping for a chance to use free weights (I live in a populated area) but all the men are hogging them along with a few women lol. Not to mention the free weight section stinks as in "grab the febreeze" type of stink. I would rather use my own…
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How to get enough nutrition with a naturally low appetite?
How to get enough macronutrients with a naturally low appetite? Ever since I lost a lot of weight my appetite has been less than half of what it used to be. I get full quicker which I guess is helpful in my opinion except the fact that I probably am not getting enough macronutrients. I'm not good at measuring requirements.…
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Is my diet unhealthy? Why have I been burping up after I eat sometimes?
I'm not on a diet but what I mean is my eating lifestyle. I love fruits and veggies, my favorites being tomatoes pineapple and onions. I eat mostly white meats as opposed to red. My favorite snacks are hummus with corn chips or a fruit and nuts. I make a lot of pasta dishes since my italian mom taught me how to make so…
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Protein shake before or after workout?
Hey there. I very very recently began weight training. I'm going to go get some protein powder tomorrow or Tuesday but I need to know if its better to have the protein shake before or after a workout?
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Why am I slim yet wide? Should I lose more weight? What to do? Help!
Hello I'm new to MFP. I've lost so much weight over the months. I'm close to being underweight honestly. My stomach is flat and so is my chest now and and bum and so on but what I don't understand is why am I still wide. I see other women who weigh more than me yet are narrow [below]. I'm trying to narrow myself down below…
