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Oatmeal calls:dry or cooked?
Ok I am probably being dense but...when the package says (for example) 150 cal for 40g, does this mean BEFORE you cook it, or after? Because it expands and retains water after, so it's much heavier. Thx!
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What are your 'challenge times' during the day, and how do you strategize to deal with them?
For me, it's always late afternoon. I am super hungry, and fruit or veggies don't do it. I want the carb&protein combo, but don't want to borrow from dinner cals. Unfortunately sometimes the result is: I overeat twice, not once!
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Eat More Calories to Lose Weight?
I am female, lightly active, 54, and weigh 180.5. According to MFP's Calculator, my TDEE is 1995, and my calorie goal should be 1530 to lose 1 lb a week. But I have never lost weight eating that many calories in my life. That seems ok for maintenance, but for weight loss? I am very skeptical. I guess my question is: should…
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Why is Water Important?
Hi. People say, 'drink your water.' But why? Does it really help with weight loss? And if so, why? I have never been much of a water drinker (or juice, or soda, or any other liquid). 8 glasses a day seems insane and a radical change. I just don't understand how water has anything to do with converting fat stores into…
